Thursday, September 29, 2022
The New Saints 0, Dundee 3, Park Hall Stadium, SPFL Trust Trophy, 23-September-22
Dundee started well and Lyall Cameron forced a good save from Connor Roberts in the home goal, Paul McGowan forced a even better save soon after as Dundee looked to take the lead.
The New saints had struggled but came into the game and matched Dundee but both teams failed to get the vital first goal. After 34 minutes Paul McMullan went off injured being replaced by Zach Robinson.
Dundee started the second half in good form and took the lead when Roberts failed to clear and Jordan Marshall raced to nutmeg Danial's and his cross was headed home by Cillian Sheridan it took a slight deflection going in but it put Dundee ahead in the cup tie.
The game was well in Dundee's control three minutes later when good quick move and passes from Anderson , Williamson and Sheridan the ball fell to Robinson who fed Kerr to shoot and Lyall Cameron finished the job for a fine goal.
The next 20 minutes were all Dundee , but they failed to add to the scoreline. TNS had a wee spell and Legzdins saved well and they also hit the bar.
Zak Rudden and Luke Strachan came on near the end and it was Luke's debut for the first team.
In injury time Dundee scored their third goal when Robinson broke quickly and set up Max Anderson who finished to score a fine gaol.
Dundee were well in control and the fans who travelled down would go home happy.
Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, McGhee (c), Ashcroft, Marshall (Sweeney 74), Williamson (Robertson 83), McGowan, Anderson, McMullan (Robinson 34), Cameron (Strachan 83), Sheridan (Rudden 74)
Unused Subs: Lawlor (gk), Sharp (gk), French.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Dundee 2, Inverness CT 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 17th September 2022
Dundee did take the lead on 12 minutes when Ryan Sweeney got the fianal touch when the ball fell nicely after a corner from Grayson.
Inverness CT levelled a few minutes later with a finely taken goal but it looked bad from Dundee's point of view. Dundee kept up the pressure and had some chances but failed to take them.
Right on half time the visitors took the lead from the penalty spot after Sharp had fouled in the box.
The second half started well and within 11 minutes Dundee levelled when Joe Grayson touched the ball home after a good shot from McMullen. Midfielder Paul McGowan made all the difference after coming on for the second half, he replaced Ben Williamson.
Soon after Ashcroft was unlucky when his effort was cleared off the line. Mulligan and McMullan were denied by the ICT keeper who made good saves.
But the game was won by Inverness CT scored with six minutes to go after a slick move. Dundee's game was over when Ryan Sweeney was sent off after a silly foul earned a second yellow card.
Dundee: Sharp, French, Sweeney (c), Ashcroft, Marshall, Williamson (McGowan 55), McGhee, Grayson, McMullan, Mulligan (McGinn 69), Robinson (Rudden 69). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Kerr, Sheridan, Anderson, Cameron, Strachan.
Att: 4,396
Referee: Peter Stuart
Monday, September 05, 2022
Dundee 3, Queens Park 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 3rd September 2022
Dundee came close when Mulligan had a shot blocked and Kerr headed over the bar, the queens keeper then had a good save fom a Cameron effort to deny Dundee taking the lead.
Dundee took the lead soon after when Robinson was fouled in the box, the Referee took his time and it was clear he had give a penalty. He did and Zack Robinson stepped up to score with ease.
Both teams had chances and it was a minute from half time when Zack Robinson scored a wonderful goal he picked the ball up in space and from 30 yards smashed a superb shot into Ferrie’s top right corner. A great strike one to remember for years to come.
Second half and Dundee took control of the game and could have scored four or five on the day. Just before the hour Dundee made a triple substitution. Paul McGowan, Niall McGinn and Zak Rudden came on for Lyall Cameron, Paul McMullan and Zach Robinson, who all received warm applause as they left the field.
Dundee made it 3-0 when Zak Rudden forced the ball home after the first effort was saved. it put the game to bed and the three points was sealed.
It's been a good week for the dark blues and two 3-0 wins are good for the team, next up is the trip to Cove Rangers next Friday.
Dundee: Sharp, French, McGhee (c), Ashcroft, Kerr, Williamson (Anderson 78), Grayson
McMullan (McGinn 59), Cameron (McGowan 59), Mulligan, Robinson (Rudden 59 (Robertson 85))
Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Strachan.
Referee: Grant Irvine
Att: 4,176
Thursday, September 01, 2022
Dundee 3, Falkirk 0, Dens Park, League Cup, 30th August 2022
Dundee had a few early chances Zach Robinson's shot was saved and Cammy Kerr hit the side netting. On the break Falkirk looked good and quick but they failed to create anything in the first half hour. Just after this they went close when Lee Ashcroft was able to clear a cross and it hit the post.
Second half and Dundee started well and looked much better and it was no surprize when they scored a good goal. Zach Robinson played a fine pass when gave Lyall Cameron a chance and the youngster finished well to score his third goal in this cup.
Falkirk came back and they had a few good moves but failed to test Harry Sharp in the Dundee goal. Dundee then lost midfielder Joe Grayson to injury, he was replaced by Jordan McGhee.
Falkirk then put two dangerous crosses into the box but their strikers failed to get a good touch to score, they payed the price when Dundee got the second goal. From Paul McMullan's corner Lee Ashcroft powered home a great header to score a fine goal.
It finished the game as a contest and Dundee added a third when the ball was handled on the line. Up stepped Zach Robinson to score from the penalty spot with ease.
A fine win for Dundee and good to have a clean sheet. Next up is Queens Park at Dens this Saturday.
Dundee: Sharp, rench (Robertson 90), Sweeney (c), Ashcroft (Anderson 90), Kerr, Williamson, Grayson (McGhee 72), McMullan, Cameron (McGowan 90), Mulligan (McGinn 78), Robinson. Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Strachan.
Referee: Colin Steven
Att: 3,195
Monday, August 29, 2022
Ayr United 3, Dundee 1, Somerset Park, cinch Championship, 26th August 2022
Dundee did not make any changes to their starting team for the game at Ayr United last Friday, the only change on the bench was Fin Robertson instead of Shaun Byrne.
Dundee started well and scored on three minutes with a fine worked goal. started by Paul McGowan and he found Luke McCowan his great cross was knocked back into the six yard box by Paul McMullen for Zak Rudden to score with ease.
Dundee looked sharp and came close a couple of times before Ayr drew level against the run of play. From a corner Frankie Musonda headed down for Akinyemi to poke the ball home from almost on the goal line.
Dundee lost Luke McCowan just after the half hour when the former Ayr winger limped off after taking a painful knock. Jordan McGhee came on to play in midfield with Josh Mulligan moving to the right wing and Paul McMullan switching to the left.
At the start of the second half Zach Robinson replaced Paul McGowan as Dundee tried to create more in attack. They came close but Rudden could not force the ball over line and the chance was gone. Dundee were getting on top but they failed to take any of their chances.
But again Ayr scored on the break as Dundee piled on the pressure. Jordan Houston was allowed to run in from the right and score with a low shot into the corner from 18 yards. A poor goal to lose and it changed the game Dundee failed to fight back.
Six minutes and the game was over when Akinyemi pulled down Murdoch’s cross from the right, turned and hammered a rising shot past Sharp from 12 yards.
Lyall Cameron and Ben Williamson replaced Paul McMullan and Joe Grayson but had little opportunity to make an impact. Lee Ashcroft came on for Zak Rudden to play the last 10 minutes in attack.
Ryan Sweeney was sent off in injury for a second yellow card.
Next up is Falkirk in the League Cup at Dens on Tuesday night hopefully Dundee can bounce back.
Dundee: Sharp, Kerr, Sweeney (c), French, Marshall, Mulligan, Grayson (Williamson 69), McGowan (Robinson at half time), McMullan (Cameron 69), Rudden (Ashcroft 80), McCowan (McGhee 32).
Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), McGinn, Robertson, Anderson.
Att: 2,274
Referee: Greg Aitken
Sunday, August 21, 2022
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
Monday, August 15, 2022
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
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.
Sunday, August 07, 2022
Raith Rovers 0, Dundee 1, Starks Park, cinch Premiership, 6-August-22
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
Sunday, July 31, 2022
Dundee 2, Partick Thistle 3, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 30-July-22
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
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.
Monday, July 25, 2022
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
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
Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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
Friday, July 15, 2022
Dundee Sign Ben Williamson On Loan
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.
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