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Photos From Morton

 

Morton 1 Dundee 3, Cappielow, First Division, 16/April/11

Dundee claimed three very vital points towards safety with a fine 3-1 win at Cappielow. which is always a hard place to come to.

Dundee started very well and got off to a great start when good play led to Matt Lockwood to cross to the back post where young striker Leighton McIntosh headed home to score his second goal for the club. Dundee played some fine stuff and with a bit of luck they could have scored 3 or four goals. Morton played okay as well and Douglas had a couple of fine saves. I think we got off with a break from the ref when O'Brien went down in the box but the ref booked him for diving. I thought it was a penalty. But in 42 minutes Dundee got the vital second goal and what a goal is was, Gary Harkins used some skill to make space and he beat the keeper with a superb chip from the edge of the box.
 

 

Morton started the second half very positively and Rab Douglas had to look sharp on a few occasions, but they did pull one back when O'Brien scored a fine goal, it was end to end stuff now and Dundee defended well to keep the Ton at bay, but Harkins could have scored again but the Morton keeper saved well. But with 18 mins to go Leighton McIntosh wrapped up the 3 points when clean through he tried to chip the keeper who saved but the ball fell kindly and he headed home to send the Dundee fans wild with delight.

So another fine performance and now might just need a point at Dingwall to make sure of First Division football next season.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus (Webster 69) McKeown, Weston, Lockwood
Riley, O’Donnell, Irvine, Forsyth, Harkins, McIntosh. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth

Att: 2,069

Ref: Kevin Clancy

Dundee 1 Stirling Albion 1, Dens Park, First Division, 10-April-11

Dundee started with Lockwood and Benedictus taking up the centre half spots, Connor Rennie stayed at right back, with Craig Forsyth moving to left back. Nicky Riley returned to the team. Weston, Irvine and McKeown all missed the game due to suspension.

Both teams started quite slowly and not much goalmouth action for the first 15 mins. At the least the young players had settle in okay, with Graham Webster having a few good touches. But as Dundee were starting to look dangerous Stirling scored Rab Douglas made a good diving save but Mullen followed up to score from the rebound. Dundee then change and put Bartlett back to left back and moved Forsyth further forward. It worked and Dundee looked more dangerous going forward, and Harkins was unlucky with a shot which hit the post.

Into the second half and Dundee started well and McIntosh forced Reidford into a diving save, then O'Donnell was unlucky when his shot came back off the bar. But the goal did come in 49 minutes when a good run from Forsyth and then found Leighton McIntosh who placed the ball into the corner for a well taken goal. Dundee's tails were up but they could not find the killer touch in front of goal. Stirling give them their dues still tried to push forward but Dundee's defence kept them out. Our best chance fell to Kyle Benedictus but his header was way off target from 15 yards out.

So in the end a point is good considering the young team that were playing. It also meant that Stirling Albion were relegated so only at worse is a playoff spot for Dundee this season. But 4 more points might be enough to avoid that.

Dundee: Douglas, Rennie, Benedictus, Lockwood, Bartlett, Riley, Webster (Tulleth 73), O'Donnell, Forsyth, Harkins, McIntosh. Subs: Gibson, Carnegie, Hutcheon, Irons.

Att: 4,177

Ref: Gary Hilland

Raith Rovers 2 Dundee 1, Starks Park, First Division, 02-April-11

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Dundee 2 Cowdenbeath 2, Dens Park, First Division, 26-March-11

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Dundee 1 Dunfermline Ath 1, Dens Park, Division One, 22-March-11

Dundee started the game without Stephen O'Donnell who failed a fitness test, but Craig McKeown plays. Up front we start with Leighton McIntosh and trialist Jake Hyde, on the bench is fellow trialist Craig Robertson. Dundee started well and took the game to the pars, but after fine open play they could only gets shots in from the edge of the box, the best chance fell to Forsyth but his shot failed to trouble Smith in the Dunfermline goal. But as happens often the visitors took the lead when Burke scored  from way out with a well struck shot, he could have been closed down quicker but a good goal. Soon after and more neat play saw Irvine have a chance but his shot was straight at the keeper.

Second half and Dundee attacked and Jake Hyde just about scored when good play from Harkins and McIntosh put  him clear and his lob on goal was well finger tipped over the bar by Smith. Soon after and Rhys Weston took a heavy looking knock after being fouled by Buchanan he tried to carry on but had to go off. Robertson came on with Benedictus moving back and Gary Irvine back to right back. Dunfermline were looking to kill off the game and looked dangerous a few time but good defending kept them out. But with 19 mins to go Dundee won a free kick and when Harkins
curled it into the box Jake Hyde scored with a neat header to level the game. Again Dens went wild with deelight. The Pars pushed forward but they lacked the finishing touch, we  did have a chance late on but a Harkins  free kick went harmlessly over the bar.

So another point in the battle to stay up, well played again to the players. The fans were again top class, it's great going to DFC games this season. Big game on Saturday v Cowdenbeath just hope Rhys Weston's injury is not too bad, l think he might miss the game.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedictus, McKeown, Weston, (Robertson 65), Lockwood, Riley, Irvine, Harkins, Forsyth, Hyde, McInatosh. Subs unused: Gibson, Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth.

Att: 4,507

Ref: M Tumelty

Photos From Falkirk

 

Our Bus had a wee smash going to the game

 

Falkirk 2 Dundee 2, New Falkirk Stadium, Division One, 20-March-11

Dundee came back from being 2-0 down to grab a vital point, on which their second half performance they deserved it. In a nice sunny day the wind did make it difficult. In the first half Falkirk took control of the game and Rab Douglas had to look sharp a few times, before the bairns took the lead on 27 minutes, a long ball to the back post was headed back and Tam McManus scored with a good volley which gave Douglas no chance. For the remaining period of the half we battled away without creating much.

Second half and Dundee started to take the game to Falkirk and played some neat football, but in one such move broke down and Falkirk broke away they neatly fed in Stewart who beat Douglas to make it 2-0. Dundee came back and got a break when a great run from Riley his pass found Gary Irvine to score his first goal for the club. Now Falkirk looked nervous and Dundee pushed them back. Harkins was getting into great positions but his final ball or shot was not happening. Then it was party time for the Dundee fans when great play from Riley again he passed to Craig Forsyth who came in and finished well to tie the game at 2-2. Then the tiring Leighton McInatosh was replaced by Connor Rennie. There was only going to be one winner now but Falkirk managed to hold on. A big blow for their promotion hopes. Dundee what can you say This Team never gives up, and keep on surprising even me, they deserve everything they get. Also forgot to mention Rhys Weston's life saving tackle second half if there is a better defender in this division well I've not seen him yet. I also though Nicky Riley had his best game for the dee, and Leighton McInatosh done really well.

Dundee: Douglas, Benedicus, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Irvine, O'Donnell, Forsyth, Harkins, McInatosh (Rennie 85) Unused Subs: Gibson(GK), Bartlett, Tulleth, Webster.

Ref: W Collum

Att: 4,099

Latest News From Dens Park

Sean Higgins will be out for a the rest of the season after having a knee operation, the slight injury has proved to be worse than first thought. It's a blow as he has done really well since Leigh Griffiths left the club. With Jonny Stewart has gone back to his club Hearts. So we are struggling to field a team with no proven strikers. Young Leighton McInatosh is also out injured. I think Connor Rennie will come in on Saturday, unless manager Barry Smith pulls off another trialist.

Dundee 2 Queen of the South 1, Dens Park, Division One, 12-March-11

Dundee became record breakers on Saturday as they beat the clubs longest run of league games unbeaten. A day of wind and rain greeted the teams as they came out. With Craig McKeown returning and Neil McCann playing his last game as a trialist. Dundee did start the game fairly well but Queen's were blocking everything that fell to the Dundee forward line. The best chance fell to Harkins but his shot was off target. As some times happens Queen's broke away and scored a simple goal when after good play McMenamin had a simple tap in. Dundee pushed forward but had to settle for 1-0 down at half time.

Dundee started the second half in positive fashion, and soon had chances best falling to Riley who's fierce shot tested Hutton, then McCann had a couple of efforts but just lacked the pace to trouble the keeper. The Doonhamers did have a chance when they broke away but Wetherston took a touch too much and went down after Douglas's challenge he was booked for diving. But the equaliser did follow soon after when great link up play set up Sean Higgins who finished it with a curling well placed shot. Now is was all Dundee as they went for the winner, they pumped loads of cross in Higgins missed a great chance from 8 yards but did not connect with the ball. Then Lockwood fired one just over. but the got the winner with just 4 minutes left more great one touch football led to O'Donnell who's shot hit the bar, Craig Forsyth followed up to head the rebound home to sent Dens Park wild. They kept their cool Holmes headed wide near the end, but it's was Dundee's day and another vital 3 points.

It's been a pleasure to watch this team over the last 20 games 14 wins and 6 draws well done to everyone from Dens Park from Top to Bottom and my fellow Dees.

Dundee:Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Harkins, O’Donnell, Forsyth, McCann, Higgins. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Benedictus, Stewart, Rennie, Bartlett

Ref: C.Thomson

Att: 4,242

Latest News From Dens

Neil McCann is likely to play his third and last game for Dundee, Graham Bayne has joined Dunfermline so won't be involved. Craig McKeown will return after missing Cowdenbeath on Tuesday due to suspension.

The deadline for the CVA to be cleared has passed with nobody appealing, so now the club can move forward and the process in paying off the creditors begins.

Cowdenbeath 1 Dundee 3, Central Park, Division One, 12-March-11

On a wet windy night in Fife Dundee made it 19 games undefeated to equal the club's record. They were made to fight for it and the third goal killed the game. First goal came form Sean Higgins who had a simple tap in, after good play from Forsyth. Second half and Dundee got a penalty on 46 minutes when Riley was bundled off the ball, it did look soft. But up stepped Matt Lockwood to sidefoot home with ease. Cowdenbeath did pull one back to make things tight, Dundee had chances as well three one on ones with the keeper but they missed the lot. But with 6minutes to go a great cross from Johnny Stewart was headed home by Craig Forsyth to seal the 3 points. Trialist Graham Bayne played the full 90 mins and done well.

So another three vital points for the club. Hope they can break the record on Saturday when Queen of the South visit Dens Park.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, Benedictus, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, O’Donnell, Harkins, Forsyth, Higgins (Stewart 73), Bayne. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Rennie, Bartlett, Tulleth

Ref: B.Colvin

Att: 977

Partick Th 0 Dundee 0. Firhill, Division One, 05-March-11

As the scoreline suggests not much action or football played on a terrible playing surface. Dundee had trialist Graham Bayne done well when he came on for Johnny Stewart. At least it was a nice sunny day in Maryhill, both teams had few chances and best fell to Higgins but he shot wide. In the second half we did scored but the ref gave a free kick after keeper Fox was fouled.

But overall poor stuff, but not easy on the pitch, as usual the players gave 100% effort and keeps the unbeaten run going Cowdenbeath on Tuesday. So that will equal a record set 49 years ago of most undefeated league game if they win or draw at central park.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, Stewart (Bayne 57), O’Donnell, Forsyth, Harkins, Higgins. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Benedictus, Rennie, Bartlett

Ref: B.Madden

Att: 2,671

News From Dens Park

The Dundee players will get much needed rest this week, with no midweek game. Next up is Partick Thistle at Firhill I will make the game travelling through with The Fife Dark Blues, so looking forward to that.

It looks like the Dundee Derby Fund Raiser will be now played preseason, refunds are available from Dens if you want to. I just hope I'm off work for it.

Dundee 1 Morton 1, Dens Park, Division One, 26/February/11

Dundee started with the same team that won at Raith on Tuesday night. No place in the squad for Neil McCann. Dundee started brightly and forced Morton back the first real chance fell to Higgins but his shot was high and wide of the target. Morton looked dangerous on the break and Rab Douglas had to look sharp to make a good diving save. The goal did come on 25 mins when a good one-two from Gary Harkins fell nicely to Sean Higgins and the inform striker finished with a low drive to give the Dark Blues the lead. Dundee pushed for a second and Nicky Riley done well to get a shot in which the ton keeper saved well, but the ball would not fall right for the winger. Both teams attacked but no more scoring in a even kind of half.

Second half and again Dundee push forward with Forsyth shooting wide from a good position, back came Morton and exdee Derek Lyle forced Douglas into a good save. Morton were coming into the game now and they did level matters when after some slack defensive play lead to a corner it was headed clear only to be played back in to fall kindly to Jenkin's who shot home pass the helpless Douglas from six yards.

That was that it ended 1-1 each, a draw was fair Dundee looked a bit tired and flat today. But they have kept their unbeaten run going and we Dundee fans are happy with the efforts they have put in.

Dundee: Douglas, Irvine, McKeown, Weston, Lockwood, Riley, O’Donnell, Robertson, Forsyth, Harkins, Higgins. Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Stewart, Benedictus, Rennie, Bartlett

Ref: W Collum

Att: 4,769

News From Dens Park

Neil McCann is likely to miss out this weekend due to a slight knock, he can play once more as a trialist. Craig Robertson is okay to feature again thanks to his club Lochee United.

Photos From The Stirling Game

 

Raith Rovers 1 Dundee 2, Starks Park, Division One, 22/February/11

Dundee produced another fine result on Tuesday night defeating Raith Rovers 2-1 at Starks Park. What l can gather from reports it was a well deserved win, with Dundee well on top throught out the game. They took the lead on 33 mins when a forward run from Forsyth who fed Sean Higgins and he slipped the under McNeill to score. Second half and Rovers drew level when Walker netted from a well taken free kick. But four minutes later and Dundee got what proved to be the winner, Gary Harkins moved forward and his pass let Forsyth get to the byeline his cross was low and hard it hit a raith defender's hand but Sean Higgins flicked the ball home before Ref Brines could point to the spot. Craig Robertson did play from the start and by reports he done really well.

So another great result and l will look forward to seeing the highlights on DFC.TV. It's great being a Dundee fan just now at work where they can't say a thing...Long may it continue.

News From Dens Park...

Dundee play league leaders Raith Rovers at Starks Park on Tuesday night, it looks like Neil McCann will miss it due to a leg strain. A bonus for Dundee is Lochee United letting Craig Robertson join the Dark Blues for three games. Craig is a massive DFC fan who gave the club much of his testimonial match fund which was a massive gesture. Missing will be suspended Gary Irvine with Johnthon Stewart set to replace him. I will miss the game due to work.