Photos From Morton

 

Morton 0, Dundee 0, Cappielow Park, cinch Championship, 20th August 2022

Dundee were unchanged from last weeks game, both teams started on the attack with Morton looking dangerous on the break. Harry Sharp had to save well early on to deny the home side.

Dundee went close when Paul McMullan hit the underside of the bar from 18 yards out, both teams tried to score but failed to create clear open chances. 

As half time was comimg close Morton should have scored but Kabia raced clear but failed to lob the keeper it was a bit lit off for Dundee. 

Second half and again both sides attacked with Morton looking more likely to score, Dundee had to clear a couple of corners. Luke McCowan did have a chance but fired his shot over the bar.

With 20 minutes to go Niall McGinn and Zach Robinson came on for Rudden and McCowan. McGinn was soon involved in the action and shot over from a promising position after some good approach play.

Near the end Morton hit the post to the relief of the Dundee fans behind the goal. Jordan McGhee replaced Paul McGowan for the last quarter of an hour, but the Dee still could not find their way through on goal.

Dundee still pushed for a goal but failed to do so as the final whistle went.

In the end a draw was about fair, always tough getting points at Cappielow and this was the case today. Dundee not at their best today but you get games like this in the cinch Championship.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Mulligan, Grayson (Ashcroft 89), McGowan (McGhee 77), McMullan (Cameron 89), Rudden (Robinson 69), McCowan (McGinn 69). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Byrne, Williamson, Anderson.

Att: 2,091

Referee: Don Robertson

Arbroath Photos

 

Dundee 4. Arbroath 2, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 12-August-22

Dundee made three changes to the Dark Blues’ starting eleven from the team that beat Raith. Paul McGowan and Luke McCowan kept their places after coming on as substitutes and loan signing Joe Grayson made his debut. Shaun Byrne and Max Anderson shifted to the bench where they were joined by Cillian Sheridan after almost 10 months out through injury.

Arbroath started well and let Dundee know this was going to be a tough game which was live on TV. They forced a few corners which they nearly scored when Hamilton hit the post. 

Dundee had chances as well at McCowan and Kerr had efforts blocked by the Arbroath defence, it was a fine opening spell in the game.

Dundee stepped up a gear after 20 minutes and had more chances but the effort from Mulligan went over the bar, minute later Josh miskicked the ball when he was surprized the ball fell to him inside the box.

The Arbroath keeper Gaston made a great save to deny Cammy Kerr as Dundee looked to score close to half time. 

Dundee finally broke through in thrilling fashion. Tyler French made a crucial interception in his own penalty to stop a dangerous attack. He took Arbroath by surprise by sprinting out of defence, exchanging passes with McMullan and tearing down the right wing. Zak Rudden’s backheel gave him the chance to shoot but Gaston saved. The ball broke to Paul McGowan who set up Luke McCowan to crash his shot high into the net.

Both teams had efforts in the early stages of the second half, but it was Arbroath that finally levelled when a long ball found McKenna who was fouled by Sharp in the Dundee goal it looked a bit soft but the referee gave the penalty. Nicky Low scored with a well taken penalty.

Dundee came back into the game and scored after Ryan Sweeney kept the ball in play after a corner was half cleared. McGowan crossed and Gaston couldn’t get a clean punch in the crowded goalmouth. Zak Rudden took advantage of the stramash, poking the ball into the corner of the net from close range.

Dundee had a few more chances but it was Arbroath scored again after a few corners they scored from close range when Colin Hamilton forced the ball home on the line.

It set up a imteresting last ten minutes Arbroath nearly scored again when Hilson put his effort just over the bar fom just outside the six yard box. It was the turning point in the game Dundee broke away and scored a well taken third goal,

Zach Robinson  had replaced Zak Rudden shortly before the second equaliser, and he rose high to meet Luke McCowan’s inviting cross and send his header from 8 yards into the top corner.

It forced Arbroath to come forward and good pressure play from Dundee led to a mistake and Josh Mulligan ran forward with pace he cut inside to smash a curling shot high into the net from 18 yards.

A superb goal for Dundee and it sealed a great win for the club, great effort from the players which helped the atmosphere which was special and great to be part of it on a night where the club and fans payed tribute to the legendary Pat Liney. 

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Mulligan, Grayson, McGowan (Cameron 90+2)

McMullan, Rudden (Robinson 79), McCowan (Ashcroft 89). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Byrne, McGinn, Robertson, Sheridan, Anderson.

Referee: Graham Grainger.

Att: 5,114 

Dundee Sign Joe Grayson

Dundee have signed Joe Grayson on loan for the rest of the season from Barrow FC who play in Division Two in England. Joe can play in either midfield or defence which is good for the squad at Dundee.

He started off at Blackburn Rovers and knows manager Gary Bowyer where he made his debut at 19 after coming through the youth ranks at Ewood Park.

After loan spells with both Grimsby Town and Oxford United he left permanently to join Barrow in League Two last summer.

Joe will wear number 38 at Dens Park. 

Raith Rovers 0, Dundee 1, Starks Park, cinch Premiership, 6-August-22

Dundee made two changes to the team last week, Paul McMullan and Zak Rudden retained their places with Ben Williamson injured and Niall McGinn on the bench. Fin Robertson and Ian Lawlor were also injured.  

Dundee started well and played some good football. In 13 minutes they took the lead with a well worked goal. After intercepting a clearance Jordan Marshall exchanged passes with Zak Rudden and raced into space down the left. His low cross was steered on the volley across goal and inside the far post by Josh Mulligan. 

Rovers hit back and it took a superb save from Harry Sharp to deny Sam Stanton, just before half time Dundee lost Jakubiak and Luke McCowan replaced him. The substitute sent over a promising cross following a short free kick but Ryan Sweeney headed over.

Second half and twice Raith had penalty appeals turned by the referee, on the hour Shaun Byrne had to go off injured he was replaced by Paul McGowan. Minutes later Dundee came close Mulligan cut inside and his shot was well saved by the keeper, the ball fell to Zak Rudden who hit the post. 

More changes for Dundee with Robinson and Ashcroft replacing Rudden and Anderson, both teams had chances towards the end. 

Dundee held on for the three points and sets up Friday night's game at Dens against Arbroath,

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Byrne (McGowan 56), Anderson (Ashcroft 82) Mulligan, McMullan, Jakubiak (McCowan 37), Rudden (Robinson 82). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), McGinn, Cameron, Strachan, Fisher.

Referee: Chris Graham

Att: 3,222

Dundee 2, Partick Thistle 3, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 30-July-22

Dundee made one change to the starting line up who faced Forfar Athletic last week. Ben Williamson replaced Paul McGowan. On the bench there was places for Lee Ashcroft and new signing Zach Robinson. 

Dundee started well and had a lot of the ball but failed to create anything clear cut. Niall McGinn had a shot that hit the side netting. 

Partick looked dangerous on the break. They opened the scoring on 16 minutes Dundee gave the ball away in midfield and Thistle played a quick one two for Fitzspartick to score from 20 yards. Dundee attacked next and Mulligan had a shot well saved by the Jags keeper. 

But it was 2-0 soon after when mistakes in the Dundee defence led for Brannigan to score. the ball should have been cleared first time. 

Second half was only 5 minutes old when it was 3-0 slack defensive play let the unmarked Lawless to head home to the delight of the away fans.

But on 64 minutes Dundee scored from a corner when Cammy Kerr headed home. At least it give us some hope for the last 26 minutes. Josh Mulligan then had a great chance but put his shot over the bar it really should have been on target.

Ryan Sweeney hit the post with a header so unlucky not to score. Dundee battled away and scored again with 6 minutes left, Tyler French headed home from a McMullen corner. 

Dundee kept at it but failed to score again they did have a few half chances but the ball would not fall.

Partick deserved  the three points Dundee need to sort out the errors which cost them today.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Byrne (Robertson 75), Anderson (Robinson 75)

Mulligan, Williamson (McMullan 26), McGinn (Rudden at half time), Jakubiak. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Ashcroft, McCowan, Cameron, Fisher.

Referee: Alan Muir

Att: 5,513

Dundee Sign Zach Robinson

Dundee have signed Zach Robinson on loan for the season from his club AFC Wimbledon. 

The striker has been on loan at Basingstoke Town, Leatherhead, Woking, Hemel Hempstead Town and Hampton & Richmond Borough over the past three years

Zach will wear No 16 for the season at Dens Park.

Falkirk At Home Next For The Dark Blues

Dundee will play Falkirk at home in the last 16 of the League Cup. The tie will be a test for the Dark Blues. It will be played on Tuesday 30th of August with a 19:45 kick off.

Dundee 5, Forfar Athletic 1, Dens Park, League Cup Group H, 23-July-22

Dundee started with a unchanged team which beat Queen's Park in their last game. In the first twenty minutes it was all Dundee. They scored a great goal when great play from Alex Jukubiak beat two players on the wing cut inside into the box and smashed the ball home past the keeper to score.

Minutes later it was 2-0 when McGinn played Alex Jukubiak in and he finished with a neat shot. Cammy Kerr then had a good chance but blasted his shot over the bar.

On 37 minutes it was 3-0 with an outstanding move was finished by Niall McGinn after great play from Max Anderson and Cammy Kerr. 

The fourth goal came on the stroke of half time. McGinn’s corner from the right was headed down by Ryan Sweeney for Tyler French to volley his first goal for the Dee into the roof of the net from close range.

Dundee made changes to the team at half time with Paul McMullan and Ben Williamson came one for Jordan Marshall and Max Anderson.

Dundee did have a few chances in the first 15 minutes but failed to take them. Three more changes to the team when Luke McCowan, Lyall Cameron and Zak Rudden replaced Niall McGinn, Paul McGowan and Alex Jakubiak.

Four minutes and Lyall Cameron made it 5-0 with a well taken goal inside the box making space for himself. Two minutes later Forfar pulled on back when Stefan McCluskey scored.

The rest of the game Dundee pushed for the a sixth goal but missed a few chances Luke McCowan came close with a fine shot.

Another fine win for Dundee and they are set for the next round pf the League Cup.

Dundee:  Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall (McMullan at half time), Byrne, Anderson (Williamson at half time), Mulligan, McGowan (Cameron 61), McGinn (McCowan 61), Jakubiak (Rudden 61). Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Robertson, Strachan, Fisher.

Referee:  Graham Grainger. 

Att: 1,854

Queen's Park 1, Dundee 2, Ochilview Park, League Cup Group H, 19-July-22

Dundee kept up their good start to the season with a 2-1 against Queen's Park. Dundee made two changes to the team.   Max Anderson and Josh Mulligan came in for Fin Robertson and Paul McMullan, who were on the bench.

After 15 minutes Ryan Sweeney was unlucky with a header some how Ferrie the Queen's keeper pushed the ball on the bar. Simon Murray had a chance soon after but failed to control the ball 12 yards out.

But Dundee scored on 31 minutes Max Anderson volleyed from a corner but Ferrie again saved well. The keeper recovered to keep out Tyler French’s follow up, but was helpless when Alex Jakubiak nodded the ball home.

Dundee scored again a few minutes later great play from Paul McGowan and his pass found Cammy Kerr who smashed the ball home for a fine goal.

Dundee started the second half well and could have added to their score, but against the run of play Queen's Park pulled one back when Longridge scored with a fine shot. 

Dundee had made changes and had to hang in a bit as Queen's Park gave it a go. Dundee also had chances. Also Keeper Harry Sharp stood firm for the dark blues as they made three wins in a row in the League Cup.

Next up is Forfar Athletic at home this Saturday. again l will miss due to work.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Byrne, Anderson (McCowan 80), Mulligan, McGowan (Williamson at half time), McGinn (McMullan at half time), Jakubiak (Cameron 80)

Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Robertson, Strachan, Fisher.

Referee: Willie Collum

Att: 570

Stranraer Photos.................

 

Had a great day down in Stranraer, it was good to meet up with Dave and Phil at the game.

Stranraer 0, Dundee 3, Stair Park, League Cup Group H, 16-July-22

After a long journey down to Stranraer Dundee had four changes to the team that started against Hamilton. Tyler French made his debut, and Fin Robertson, Paul McGowan and Alex Jakubiak also started. They replaced Sam Fisher, Josh Mulligan, and Max Anderson, who were on the bench, and Zak Rudden who was ill.

Dundee struggled a wee bit to create anything on goal with only a Tyler French header across the goal in the first 40 minutes of the cup tie. Stranraer dug in and were hard to break down.

But on 42 minutes Dundee took the lead after they had a few efforts on goal cleared. Cammy Kerr headed home to the relief of the Dundee fans.

Fin Robertson wasted a good chance, blazing high over the bar from a Kerr cut back. A fine pass by Robertson released McMullan on the left but his cross was scrambled past the post for a corner befor Jakubiak could score. A low ball by McGowan flew across goal with Jakubiak unable to reach it as the Dee kept up the pressure.

On the hour Sam Fisher replaced Tyler French and Ben Williamson came on for his debut, in the place of Shaun Byrne.

Dundee finally scored the second on 72 minutes when Sweeney headed down to Paul McGowan who was in space and the midfielder smashed the ball home. Ryan had to go with a cut head being replaced by Josh Mulligan. Cammy Kerr went to centre half.

Dundee sealed the game with a cracking goal from Luke McCowan the young player cut inside and curled the ball home for a great goal. 

Dundee finished the game well and were unlucky not to add to their goal tally. 

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c) (Mulligan 74), French (Fisher 61), Marshall, Byrne (Williamson 61), Robertson, McMullan (McCowan 69), McGowan, McGinn (Cameron 69), Jakubiak. Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Anderson, Strachan.

Referee: Greg Aitken

Att: 497

Dundee Sign Ben Williamson On Loan

Dundee have signed Midfielder  Ben Williamson on a season loan from Rangers. Ben has played at Arbroath and Raith Rovers on loan. And also had a spell at Livingston in the top league. 

Ben will wear No 22 for this season. A good signing for the club as we lack a wee bit in the midfield department so this signing will help. 

Dundee 1, Blackburn Rovers 1, Dens Park, Friendly, 13-July-22

Dundee started with a young side with three trialists in the line up. Blackburn Rovers also had a young side out with most were Under 23.

Both teams started well and had early chances, Rovers were more dangerous and Harry Sharp had a couple of good saves. 

Rovers took the lead when Ashley Phillips headed home on 31 minutes, they looked like scoring for the ten minutes before they did.

Dundee were struggling in midfield a wee bit but the fans were delighted when the ball broke well and Alex Jakubiak turned well and smashed the ball home for a fine goal.

Dundee made four changes at half time. Ian Lawlor, Ryan Sweeney, Paul McGowan and Luke McCowan came on for Harry Sharp, Tyler French, Max Anderson and Josh Mulligan.

Ian Lawlor had a few saves to make the best was when he tipped a shot on to the bar. Dundee also hit the bar when Paul McMullen curled a shot. 

Cammy Kerr and Jordan Marshall, were replaced by Lyall Cameron and Luke Strachan for the last 13 minutes. Sam Fisher was therefore the only Dee to play the full 90 minutes.

Dundee came close to a winner when McGinn's shot was well saved but the referee gave a corner. The game ended 1-1 and it turned out to be a good work out for the players.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr (Cameron 77), French (Sweeney at half time), Fisher, Marshall (Strachan 77)

Rowe-trialist (Byrne 64), Barker-trialist (Robertson 64), Mulligan (McCowan at half time), Anderson (McGowan at half time), Frost-trialist (McGinn 61), Jakubiak (McMullan 61). Unused Subs: none.

Att: 1,387

Referee: 

Tyler French Signs For Dundee

 Dundee have signed Tyler French on a two year deal. Tyler had two years at Bradford City and three years at Wrexham. He will wear no 4 this season and will be a good signing for the club. 

The fee was undisclosed and he will know Manager Gary Bowyer well for their time at Bradford City.

Montrose 1, Dundee 1, Links Park, Friendly, 04-July-22

Dundee had to battle to earn a 1-1 draw against Montrose at Links Park. Dundee played well in the first half and were the best side. Alex Jakubiak scored after 29 minutes when he got the final touch after Cammy Kerr had shot at goal. 

Both team had chances and the second half Dundee made a few changes, but they struggled to make any cut clear chances. Montrose levelled the game half way through the half Craig Johnstone scored after poor defending by Dundee.

Late on Cameron hit the bar with a header from a corner,

A scrappy game but at least it was a good work out for the players. 

Dundee: Sharp, Mulligan, Kerr, Sweeney (c), Marshall, McMullan, Trialist 14, Byrne, McGinn

Rudden, Jakubiak   

Dundee (second half): Lawlor, Mulligan (Trialist-Devine 64), Kerr (Fisher 64), Sweeney (c) (Graham 64), Marshall (Wilkie 64), McCowan, Robertson, McGowan, Trialist 11, Rudden (Cameron 64), Jakubiak (Strachan 64). Unused Subs: Lamb.

Att: 808

Referee: Mike Roncone

Peterhead 0,Dundee 4, Balmoor Stadium, Friendly, 02-July-22

Dundee got off to a perfect start in their first friendly of the new season winning 4-0 against host Peterhead. They started well and were knocking the ball about well. Peterhead also had a couple of chances but failed to trouble Harry Sharp in the Dundee goal.

Dundee went close  on 29 minutes after good play from Robertson sent Strachan down the wing and his clever pass found Zak Rudden who hit the underside of the bar.

But 9 minutes later it 1-0 when after a shot was blocked Strachan won the ball and put Robertson down the wing he found Zac Rudden who scored with a delightful chip. 

Dundee made 11 changes to the side and soon after it was 2-0 Jakubaik won the ball and raced into the goal instead of shooting he passed to Niall McGinn who had a simple tap in to score.

On 71 minutes it was 3-0 when Luke McCowan made space for himself and smashed the ball home from 18 yards. Three minutes later and it was 4-0 Josh Mulligan scored after a good pass from McCowan he went round the keeper for a fine goal.

A good work out for the team and all the players played 45 minutes which was good to see.

Next up is Montrose on Tuesday at Links Park.

Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Trialist 14, Graham, Marshall, Devine-trialist, Robertson, McMullan, McGowan (c), Strachan, Rudden

Dundee  (second half) Lawlor, Lamb, Fisher, Sweeney, Wilkie, Byrne, McCowan, Cameron, Mulligan, McGinn (Findlay 80), Jakubiak

Pre-Season Games

Dundee will play three Pre-Season games, they will play Peterhead on Saturday 2nd of July, then Montrose on the 5th July both away from home. Then on 13th of July they will welcome Blackburn Rovers to Dens Park. 

Some more games may be added in the next week. 

New Manager Gary Bowyer

Dundee have appointed Gary Bowyer as their new manager, his assistant manager will be Billy Barr. The club have taken a while to do this and for myself I'm very happy and look forward to the new season.

Gary has good experience with spells as manager with Blackburn Rovers, Blackpool, Bradford City and his last club Salford City. 

Hopefully this will push the club forward and exciting times are ahead for the Dundee Fans. I hope they build a team which plays attacking football. The press conference went well and l liked what l heard.

Welcome to the club Gary and Billy