Queen's Park 2, Dundee 2, Ochilview Park, cinch Championship, 28-October-22

Dundee made a couple of changes to the team last week with Tyler French missing out due to sickness, Paul McGowan missed due to injury.

Queen's Park had all the early chances but Ryan Sweeney nearly put Dundee ahead but his header went wide. McGhee and Robinson both had chances but missed them soon after Zac Robinson was replaced by Derick Osei.

Queen's Park scored after the ball fell nicely and Jarrett blocked Sweeney's clearance and the ball ended into the net. 

Second half and Dundee hit back when Paul McMullen scored with a well taken free kick, but 34 seconds it was 2-1 Queens when Robson drilled the ball home to the dismay of the Dundee fans. 

Dundee did have a lot of pressure and the closest they came when Osei hit the post and a minute late McMullen smashed one off the bar. 

But on the 86th minute Derick Osei scored when he finished well from a Jordan McGhee cross. 

The game finished 2-2 so a point is better than nothing as it looked late on in the game.

Dundee: Lawlor, Kerr, Sweeney, Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan, Grayson (Anderson 72), McGhee, Cameron (McCowan 62) Rudden (Sheridanat 62) Robinson (Osei Yaw 34)

Subs Not Used : Legzdins, Jakubiak, Byrne, Robertson, Williamson

Referee: Barry Cook

Att: 1,006

Dundee 0, Morton 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 22nd October 2022

Dundee were forced to make a few changes to the team which would face Morton at Dens. The main one was Ian Lawlor in goal for his first team game since April. 

Dundee started well and McCowan, Mulligan and Sweeney had efforts blocked or saved to deny Dundee getting the first goal. 

Morton had a few chances but Dundee were able to defend and clear the ball to go in at half time 0-0.

Second half and Jordan Marshall was unlucky not to score when his shot was tipped over the bar, then soon after Williamson had a shot which just over the bar. 

Dundee made changes to the team with 4 players coming on as they went for the winner, the closest was hitting the post late on, Then Josh Mulligan was sent off after he went to block the ball. The referee was slow to pull the cards out to the dismay of the crowd, It looked very soft from what l had seen. 

Lee Ashcroft missed the target with a header near the end, then Morton could have scored in injury time but the bar went wide. 

We missed a good chance today as the other results went for the club, next up is a trip to play Queens Park next Friday night.

Dundee: Lawlor, French, Ashcroft, Marshall (Osei Yaw 67) Kerr, Williamson (Grayson 67), Sweeney, McGhee, McCowan (McMullan 67), Mulligan, Robinson ( Rudden 67) Unused Subs: Jakubiak, Anderson, Cameron, Lynch. 

Referee: Lloyd Wilson

Att: 4,214

Rangers 1, Dundee 0, Ibrox , League Cup 1/4 Final, 19th October 2022

Dundee lost 1-0 to hosts Rangers who scored after 10 minutes when Davis headed home after Legzdins had saved the first effort. Just before this Josh Mulligan had a decent header which went over the bar. 

Josh Mulligan had a shot which went just over the ball after a good turn to make the space, Rangers did have a few chances but failed to add to their lead. 

Dundee had defended well in the first half and being 1-0 at half time gave the dark blues a good chance to get a result.

Second half and they started well and as the half went on came into the game. Joe Grayson was unlucky with a 25 yard effort.

A good spell of pressure ended with a Derick Osei cross coming off the roof of the bar. With 5 minutes remaining McGhee connected with a Kerr cross but headed over the top.

Dundee played well tonight and it will do the squad a lot of good for their future games in the league. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Sweeney, Marshall (Ashcroft 74), Grayson, Cameron (Anderson 67), McGhee, Mulligan (Osei Yaw 67), McCowan (Jakubiak 83), Robinson (Rudden 67) Unused Subs: Byrne, McGowan, Lawlor, Strachan.

Referee: William Collum

Att: 37,105

Dundee 2, Ayr United 1, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 15th October 2022

Dundee made one change from last week Lee Ashcroft missed out due to illness, in came Ryan Sweeney who was captain. Dundee started very well and Zak Rudden flicked the ball just wide. Sheridan had a couple headers and Marshall fired one over the bar.

But on 36 minutes Dundee went ahead with a stunning goal Paul McMullan picked up the ball on the half way line carried the ball and from 30 yards unleashed a unstoppable shot which flew into the net. 

Minutes later McMullan hit the side netting, Ayr did have a couple of chances but failed to take them in the first half.

Second half and two changes for Dundee with Sheridan and Rudden replaced by Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson. It paid off a few minutes later when  Josh Mulligan won the ball and drove forward before laying to McCowan wide left, he picked out Jordan McGhee and when his effort was saved Robinson was on hand to turn home with one of his first touches.

Soon after and could have been 3-0 when McGhee was denied a goal when Albison saved well. Ayr United then scored to be back in the game. A good move was finished by Mullin

Dundee played well after the goal and could have scored a couple of more goals. One which Mulligan just missed the target after a lot of Dundee pressure. 

Zach Robinson was twice denied when Albinson saved well and had a late header also saved. Ayr could have grabbed a late goal but it when over the Dundee bar and the full three points stayed at Dens Park. 

A fine win and it will move Dundee closer point wise to the top of the league. 

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, Sweeney, McGhee, Marshall, McMullan (Jakubiakat 90), French, Grayson, 

McCowan (Cameron 82) Rudden (Mulligan 45)Sheridan (Robinson 45} Unused Subs: Byrne, 

Williamson, Anderson, Strachan, Sharp

Referee: Grant Irvine

Att: 4,490

Arbroath Photos

 

Arbroath 1, Dundee 1, Gayfield, cinch Championship, 08-October-22

Dundee made five changes to the team that faced Cove Rangers during the week. Jordan Marshall, Joe Grayson, Cillian Sheridan, Zak Rudden and Luke McCowan started, replacing Ben Williamson, Paul McGowan, Max Anderson, Lyall Cameron and Zach Robinson.

Dundee struggled to start well and Tyler French headed off the line to deny Ricky Little, but Dundee broke quickly and Sheridan put McMullan clear on the wing and his cross was headed home by Zak Rudden to put Dundee one nil up.

Dundee struggled to cope with the wind as Arbroath had a few chance and they managed to get away with it. Dundee nearly scored the second goal when McCowan worked his way in and his cut back was miskicked by McMullen it was a good chance. 

But it was no shock when Arbroath levelled with a stunning free kick from Bobby Linn it was well deserved and it made for a good second half. 

It was a poor second half with Dundee had a couple of chance one Rudden put wide and Robinson put one over the bar. Arbroath had a lot of breakaways but failed to score the winning goal.

At least a point for the dark blues in the end which they could have losted the game.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, Marshall, McMullan (Mulligan 67), McGhee (c), Grayson, McCowan (Cameron 77), Sheridan (Robinson 77), Rudden. Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Sweeney, Byrne, McGowan, Williamson, Anderson.

Referee: Colin Steven

Att: 3,372

Derick Signs and Jay Departs Dens Park

Dundee have signed attacker Derick Osei on a deal until the end of the season, he has played for Oxford United, Walsall, and most recently AFC Wimbledon.

Derick has been on trial for the last few weeks, he will wear No 31

Jay Chapman has left the club after his short spell at the club, good luck in his future where ever he goes which will likely be back in the USA.

Cove Rangers 3, Dundee 1, Balmoral Stadium, cinch Championship, 4th October-22

Dundee made two changes to the team from Hamilton when Ben Williamson and Max Anderson came in for Joe Grayson and Josh Mulligan who were on the bench.

Dundee started well and had two efforts on goal from Zach Robinson and Ben Williamson's shot was deflected over the bar. But Dundee did take the lead on 10 minutes when from a corner was headed down by Lee Ashcroft and Max Anderson scored from six yards out. 

A few minutes later and Robinson scored but the referee pulled it back for a foul. Cove came into the game and levelled when Megginson forced the ball home when the defence failed to clear the ball. 

Both teams had chances up to half time but the best fell to Cove but their player put the ball well over the bar. 

Second half and Rudden replaced Robinson who had been booked in the first half. Dundee had a early chance but Cove managed to clear, the game changed soon after when Scully scored with a volley from eight yards. 

Four minutes and Scully all but sealed the point when he scored again. Dundee made changes to the team but failed to get back into the game, Cove looked like they could score more on the break. 

A poor result for the dark blues and they must get points when they travel to Gayfield on Saturday.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Williamson (Marshall 87), McMullan, Anderson (Mulligan 58), McGowan (Sheridan 58), Cameron (McCowan 58), Robinson (Rudden at half time). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Byrne, Strachan, Grayson.

Att: 1,322

Referee: Nick Walsh

Hamilton Accies 0, Dundee 2, Fountain of Youth Stadium, cinch Championship, 01-October-22

Dundee made four changes to the team which played last week at TNS. Tyler French, Joe Grayson, Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson replaced Jordan Marshall, Max Anderson, Ben Williamson and Cillian Sheridan.

Both teams struggled in the first ten minutes then Dundee had a couple of chances Ashcroft had a header saved and then Cameron headed over the bar after a McGhee cross. Jordan McGhee also had a shot but his effort was too high.

But on 29 minutes it changed when Dundee took the lead a good pass from Joe Grayson put Lyall Cameron through on goal and the young midfielder finished with a low shot for a good goal. 

Second half and Joe Grayson was replaced by Ben Williamson who fitted in well and Dundee had a few chances but failed to take them Cameron missed two and Mulligan all efforts were either blocked or  saved.

Adam Legzdins then had a good save to keep Dundee in the lead when he blocked a shot. Hamilton had a few chances and hit the top of the bar, then after that McGhee done well to clear the danger.

Zak Rudden and Max Anderson replaced Zach Robinson and Josh Mulligan. The substitutes almost settled the game with yet another breakaway but Rudden’s shot struck a defender.

But Dundee sealed the game with a great second goal Paul McMullen sent Luke McCowan clear on goal and the youngster finished well to the delight of the Dundee fans.

A fine win for the Dark Blues and the next three game will tell a story of how our league form is going.

Dundee: Legzdins, Kerr, French, Ashcroft, McGhee (c), Grayson (Williamson at half time)

McMullan, Mulligan (Anderson 74), McGowan, Cameron (McCowan 85), Robinson (Rudden 74)

Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Marshall, Robertson, Rudden, Sheridan, Strachan.

Att: 1,462

Referee: Matthew MacDermid

Photos From TNS Game

 

The New Saints 0, Dundee 3, Park Hall Stadium, SPFL Trust Trophy, 23-September-22

Dundee made six changes to the team that would face The New Saints in the SPFL Trust Trophy. Adam Legzdins, Cammy Kerr, Paul McGowan, Max Anderson, Lyall Cameron and Cillian Sheridan came in for Harry Sharp, Tyler French, Ryan Sweeney, Joe Grayson, Josh Mulligan and Zach Robinson.

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.

Dundee 2, Inverness CT 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 17th September 2022

Dundee made a good start to the game and went close when the ball was cleared off the line. It looked like a hand ball but the referee did not see it that way. 

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

Dundee 3, Queens Park 0, Dens Park, cinch Championship, 3rd September 2022

Dundee made one change to the team Jordan McGhee replacing Ryan Sweeney due to suspension. Both teams started well and Dundee looked in the mood. Queens Park knocked the ball about nicely but failed in the last bit to be really dangerous.

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

Dundee 3, Falkirk 0, Dens Park, League Cup, 30th August 2022

Dundee made a few changes for the League Cup tie, Lee Ashcroft started for the first time since March. Ben Williamson, Zach Robinson and Lyall Cameron also started. These four replaced Jordan Marshall, Luke McCowan and Zak Rudden, who were injured, and Paul McGowan, who was on the bench.

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

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 

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.