Welcome Rhys Weston

Some information on new signing Rhys Weston, just seen his interveiw and he comes across very well. Welcome to Dens Park Rhys... More info Here

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Late News

Rumour has it Dundee have made a bid for Queen of the South left back Bob Harris, £30,000 plus either Brian Kerr, Paul McHale or Eric Paton.

Dundee 3 Montrose 0, Dens Park, Cis Cup 1st Round, 31/July/10

Dundee won 3-0 this afternoon in the Cis Cup at Dens Park, the dark blues were given a big boost when Rhys Weston signed a one year deal, and went straight into the team at centre half. Jamie Adams made his debut for the club in midfield.

 

I missed the game due to work, so can only go by reports and l will see the goals later on DFC TV. Dundee scored the first goal on 33 mins when a good pass from McKeown put Nicky Riley through and he finished with a cool chip from a tight angle. That was the half time score.

 

Into the second half and l send a text to my mate Dougie, to see if it was still 1-0. His reply made me smile it read " 3-0 Dees, on the rampage now" So that was Dundee safely into the next round. The other two goals came from the penalty spot after Jamie Adams was fouled in the box, up stepped Leigh Griffiths (70mins) to side foot home. Then Griffiths laid one on for MoM Nicky Riley (76mins) who smashed the ball into the top corner for a fine finish.

 

Dundee:Douglas, Irvine, McKeown (McHale 75), Weston, Forsyth, Riley, O'Donnell, (Paton 71), Adams, Harkins, McMenamin (Higgins 66), Griffiths. Subs not used: Fox, Kerr.

 

Att: 2,111

Jamie Signs On Loan

St.Johnstone midfielder Jamie Adams has joined Dundee on loan until the end of the year. He has played for Kilmarnock, and Queen of the South (Loan) and Partick Thistle(Loan).

 

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Latest News From Dens Park

Dundee beat Forfar Ath 4-1 tonight at Station Park. Manager Gordon Chisholm played the trialists who have been at the club in the last week. They included Johnny Flynn. Gordon Gilbert, Rhys Weston and Ryan McCann who is training with Dundee just now. Anyway a good work out for the players with goals from Foryth(2), McMenamin and Griffths.

Dundee will play Stenhousemuir away in the next round of the Alba Cup, the draw was made on Tuesday afternoon.

Dundee 2 Alloa Ath 1, Dens Park, Alba Cup 1st Round, 24/July/10

Dundee came from behind to snatch victory with two late goals, against a well organised Alloa Athletic side. Dundee took a while to get going, but Nicky Riley was putting in a lot of work. That was the tone for the first half, as we struggled to make any impact up front.

Into the second half and again we struggled to find any flow to our moves, with over hit or too many passes. We did have have a great chance when good play by Leigh Griffiths out wide, his cross in and somehow Antoine-Curier did not throw himself into the six yard box to get the touch. It would have been a certain goal. Alloa kept hitting on the break and took the lead when ex Ayr player Scott Walker headed home, and not long after after they were very unlucky when Scott hit the bar.

Lucky for us that Higgins and McMenamin were on for the tiring Riley and out of form Curier by this time and with just 4 minutes left McMenamin headed home powerfully to level, and with time just about up Higgins scored after a scramble in the Alloa box. His powerful shot hitting keeper Robertson before spinning high into the net.
 

That was that and Dundee were through, it did look like we were going out, but the two subs did the trick.

 

Dundee: Fox, Irvine, Forsyth, McKeown, Benedictus, Kerr, Riley, O'Donnell, Harkins, Griffths, Antoine-Curier. Subs: Douglas, McHale, Paton, McMenamin

Dundee Sign Gary Irvine

Dundee have signed Gary Irvine on a one year deal, after missing out out on Jason Talbot this is a big boost for the club. Gary has played for St.Johnstone and has a lot of experience, he is also versatile and can play in a number of positions.

 

He should make his debut tomorrow v Alloa Ath at home in defence of the Alba Cup. Welcome to Dens Gary.

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Arbroath 1 Dundee 1, Gayfield, Friendly, 17/July/10

Dundee drew 1-1 with Arbroath at Gayfield this afternoon. The Red Litchies took in the lead in the first half when Jordyn Sheerin shot home from the edge of the box.

Second half and Rab Douglas replaces Scott Fox in goal. Dundee take the game to their hosts and go close on a few occasions, but Douglas is forced to make a couple of saves. Dundee bring on a few subs and McMenamin just about scores but the ball hits Griffiths and Arbroath clear.

After good play by the trialist leftback his pass puts Higgins clear and his shot is saved but Colin McMenamin is there to force the ball home. Both team go forward to try and get the winner, but it ends 1-1.

Dundee:Fox, Trialist, Benedictus, McKeown, Paton, Forsyth, O'Donnell, Riley, Harkins, Curier, Griffiths. Subs:McMenamin, McHale, Kerr, Higgins, Rennie, Bartlett, Gibson, Douglas.

Dundee sign O'Donnell and Riley

Dundee have signed midfielders Stephen O'Donnell and Nicky Riley. Stephen has signed a 1 year deal, with Nicky signing on for 6 months. Both should make their debut at Arbroath tomorrow. The game kicks off at 2pm.
 

Pat Clarke has left the club to sign for Dunfermline Ath, he made 4 starts and 16 subs appearances. Scoring 2 goals.

Dundee Start Pre-Season Training





The Dundee players returned for pre-season training at Caird Park yesterday,they were joined by some new faces who are on trial at the club. Ex St Mirren winger Stephen O'Donnell, ex-Alloa defender Scott Buist and Nicky Riley who started at Celtic, and had a spell at Hamilton last season.


From Left; Nicky Riley, Scott Buist and Stephen O'Donnell

 

Manager Gordon Chisholm says more will join in the coming weeks, and rumour has it that we are close to signing 3 new players.

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Cup Ties Both At Home........

Dundee will play Alloa Ath at Dens on 24th of July in defence of our MG Alba Cup. A week later we entertain Montrose in the 1st Round of The Cis Cup.

Dundee Sign Defender

Dundee have signed Morton defender Dominic Shimmin on a two year deal. He has played for Arsenal youths, QPR a loan spell at Bournemouth, and a short spell at Crawley Town, before heading up to Morton.

I seen Dominic a few times last season, and he impressed me, so happy with this signing. It will boost our defence, so hopefully we sign a decent left back next. More info Here

Dundee Sign Keeper

Dundee have signed goal keeper Scott Fox on a pre-contract, and will join the club on July 1st, he will be 23 by then and no transfer will be needed. he will aim to push Rab Douglas for the No1 jersey. More signing will happen in the next few weeks.

Latest News From Dens

Gordon Chisholm started rebuilding his squad for next season by telling 15 players in total that they have no future at Dens Park. Tony Bullock, Derek Soutar, Eddie Malone, Gary MacKenzie, David Cowan, Colin Cameron, Darren Young, Bob Malcolm and Player of the Year Jim Lauchlan won't be getting their contracts renewed. Loan players Andrew Shinnie, Ben Hutchison and Ryan O'Leary will go back to their clubs. Maros Klimpl, Richie Hart, Bryan Deasley and Chris Casement have been told to find other clubs.

Jim Lauchlan was voted Dundee FC's Player Of the Year on Sunday night at the POY Dinner. Jim has done well this season, and I would have given him a one year deal.

Also Chairman Bob Brannan has decided to step down, his replacement will be announced in due course. Bob has done a great job is keeping Dundee FC alive, along with a lot of dedicated people who are DFC fans.

Inverness Caley Thistle 1 Dundee 0, Tulloch Caledonian Stadium, FirstDivision, 01/May/10

Dundee headed up north to play Champions Inverness Caley Thistle on Saturday, and they applauded them on to the pitch.

Dundee started brightly with a few chance created, but shots were too easy for Essen. After that Hart hit the post with a free kick, and the Caley Th keeper saved well from Higgins from 6 yards. After that Caley took over and should have scored twice before they did eventually. Rooney was again the scorer with his 27th of the season.

Second half and Caley Th have this game well in control, and although Dundee made a late effort Caley Thistle held out to claim all 3 points. So well done to them , and the brave 70-100 Dundee fans that made the game. I hope the players that remain at Dens next season hate this feeling.

Dundee: Soutar, Hart, Forsyth, Benedictus, McKeown, O'Leary, Shinnie, Kerr, McMenamin, Higgins, Harkins. Subs: Clarke, Hutchinson, Young, McHale, Geddes.

Att: 6,031

Ref: S Conroy

Dundee 2 Raith Rovers 0, Dens Park, First Division, 24/April/10

Dundee won their last home game of the season beating Raith Rovers 2-0, in a good performance they seemed so much more positive than Wednesday night. Raith did threaten on the break and Soapy Soutar made a good stop from a header. Dundee did have a few chance in the first half, but could not find the killer touch. With Shinnie making positive forward runs.

Second half and Dundee took the game to Raith, and it was not long before they took the lead. Shinnie was fouled just outside the box, and Sean Higgins curled a great free kick into the top corner of the net. After that Dundee had a few more chances, but made it 2-0 seven minutes later, when a Raith player handled in the six yard box, Up stepped Gary Harkins to score with ease from the penalty spot.

So that was all the scoring for the day to send the Dundee fans home happy with the three points. We just need one point to seal second place in the league.

Dundee: Soutar, Lauchlan, McKeown, O'Leary, Paton, Shinnie, Kerr, Harkins, Forsyth, McMenamin, Higgins. Subs Not Used: Geddes, Hutchinson, Clarke, Hart, Klimp.

Att: 3,187

Ref: S. Nicholls.

Raith Rovers Preveiw

Dundee play Raith Rovers again this Saturday, but at Dens park this time. Goalkeeper Derek Soutar will play, but we will be without the injured Leigh Griffiths, Tony Bullock, Dave Cowan who has had another operation, and Colin Cameron who broke his arm in training on Tuesday. Eddie Malone is suspended.

It will be my last game of the season, the money l would have spend going to Inverness will be put towards my season ticket funds. So l hope that we play well in our final home game.

Raith Rovers 1 Dundee 0, Starks Park, First Division, 21/April/10

Last night in a dreadful performance Dundee lost 1-0 nil, Tony Bullock made it but had to come off after 26 minutes, replacement Bobby Geddes saved Dundee from losing this one by more than one goal. Young Bob made three outstanding saves, and was my MOM, that says it all on another poor performance.

First half we had a lot of the ball, but never troubled the home keeper. Second half was much the same vein. But Rovers looked more the likely side , and Hill scored what was the winner with a strong header which gave Geddes no chance. Dundee's only chance of note was a Harkins shot which was just inches wide.

So that's it for another season, Well done to Inverness Caley Thistle for their run of unbeaten games. They deserve the League on which I feel we have thrown away, I can see major changes at Dens for next season, and we need leaders badly, and players who will work their socks off to wear the Dark Blue of Dundee.

Dundee: Bullock (Geddes 26), Paton, McKeown, Lauchlan, Forsyth, Hart, O'Leary, Klimp (Hutchinson 61), Harkins, Clarke, Higgins (McMenamin 61), Subs Not Used: Shinnie, Kerr.

Att:1544

Ref: A.Law

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