Hibs Photos

 

Hibernian 2, Dundee 1, Easter Road, cinch Premiership, 24th February 2023

Dundee played the same team as the last two games. They started slowly and they played some nice football they never create much in the opening first 30 minutes. Hibs on the other side looked much better going forward, 

Just five minutes after Carson had saved well, he misjudged a corner and in his recovery attept he fouled a Hibs player to give them a penalty. They scored from it and Dundee done well to get to half time with it only 1-0.

Second half Dundee  switched to 3-5-2 for the second half. Rickie Lamie and Michael Mellon replaced Dara Costelloe and Scott Tiffoney. They might have falled further behind before the changes could have any effect, but Boyle’s fierce 18 yard volley was superbly saved by Carson.

Then they got a break from VAR when Hibs scored again it looked okay but it was ruled out by VAR and it gave Dundee a chance to come into the game. They looked better going forward now with Josh Mulligan came on for Lyall Cameron. 

Soon after Curtis Main and Malachi Boateng replaced Amadou Bakayoko and Mo Sylla. Main put the ball in the net but ruled out by VAR for offside. 

Then after a Hibs spell Dundee scored when Luke McCowan took a touch and drove the ball home for a great goal. It gave everyone a lift as it was into the last 10 minutes of the game. 

But only three minutes later Hibs scored in a break away goal, it looked bad from Dundee's point of view it was poor. It was enough to seal the points for the home team. 

It was a good day out with fellow fife dark blues and it was good to see a game at Easter Road, one l have missed over the last few years.

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Beck, Cameron (Mulligan 58), Sylla (Boateng 66), McCowan, Costelloe (Lamie at half time), Bakayoko (Main 66), Tiffoney (Mellon at half time). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Dodgson, Astley, Robertson.

Referee: John Beaton

Att: 16,102

Ross County Photos

 

Dundee 2. Ross County 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 17th February 2024

Dundee made one change  as Dara Costello replaced Zach Robinson who dropped to the bench. Malachi Boateng returned to the match day squad as did Curtis Main with both recovering from knocks. John McCracken also made it to the bench. 

Simon Murray had a shot blocked and cleared by the Dundee defence, who had a couple of efforts as well. The first real chance fell to Dundee on the 25th minute with a trademark Owen Beck cross was met by Jordan McGhee at the back post but his header was tipped over the bar by the County keeper.

The game was end to end as it was good to watch, it would depend who scored first. McGhee then had a effort which went over the bar.

Right on the stroke of half time, Dundee took the lead when the ball was played upfield and collected by Luke McCowan who slipped the ball into Scott Tiffoney who slotted the ball under the onrushing County goalkeeper.

Dundee started the second half slowly and County looked the better side, but Dundee went close when McCowan put a shot just wide of the post.

Then Dundee got the vital second goal when Scott Tiffoney smashed the ball home with a decent strike.

Dundee then put on Ricki Lamie for Dara Costelloe to give the defender to keep the defence airtight and it would get his match fitness up.

Then Owen Beck was replaced after he had taken a knock Owen Dodgson was his replacement.Dundee looked comfy and had a few chances before the end, 

Bakayoko who had minutes before picked up a booking, was replaced by Zach Robinson along with Curtis Main coming on for goal hero Tiffoney.

A vital win foe the dark blues and puts them in a good position in the top six. Big game this Saturday at Easter Road.

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly, Beck (Dodgson 73), Cameron,Sylla, McCowan, Costelloe (Lamie 68), Bakayoko (Robinson 81), Tiffoney (Main 81). Unused Subs: McCracken (gk), Astley, Mulligan, Robertson, Boateng

Referee: Calum Scott

Att: 5,846

Hearts Photos and with Snappy Dee

 

Dundee 2, St Johnstone 0, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 11th February 2024

Dundee made several changes with Aaron Donnelly, Mo Sylla, Scott Tiffoney, Amadou Bakayoko and Zach Robinson came in for Lee Ashcroft, Owen Dodgson and Michael Mellon, who were on the bench, and the injured pair of Malachi Boateng and Curtis Main. Dundee switched to four at the back, instead of the usual three with wing backs. 

Most of the first twenty minutes was all around the St Johnstone's box but Dundee failed to create anything which was clear cut. As sometimes it happens St Johnstone scored soon after when Smith scored with a low shot it was a simple goal and totally against the run of play.

Dundee hit back and Cameron had a shot saved then Bakayoko seen his effort rebound off the post, St Johnstone were quite happy to sit back and hit Dundee on the break.

Saints did have a couple of chances before half-time but Carson saved well and Owen Beck showed why he is a top player when he defended well.

At half time Dara Costelloe came on for Zach Robinson. He played in the same wide attacking role on the right and looked more comfortable there than Robinson did, and happier than he had done previously in a deeper wing back role.

After a hour Carson had a great save to deny Saints a second goal, and they hit the bar soon after. Dundee then put Michael Mellon on eith Scott Tiffoney coming off. 

Into the last 15 minutes and the game totally changed when McCowan cleared a Saints attack, then it a penalty review with VAR was being done but for who? 

Minutes later it was a penalty to Dundee after Bakayoko was fouled in the box. Up stepped Luke McCowan to score with ease to level the game. 

Beck smashed a low shot across goal after being played in by McCowan. A Costelloe cross to the far post found Bakayoko but the striker didn’t make a clean enough connection and Mitov smothered the shot.

The Dark Blues kept pressing and got their reward after 89 minutes. Beck drifted infield and a perfect deep cross found Jordan McGhee, who timed his run precisely to nod the winner past Mitov and into the corner of the net from 12 yards.

Eight minutes of injury time was added and the main reason was a bad head knock to Michael Mellon who needed 7 minutes of treatment and care for him to leave the pitch.

Dundee saw out the time to claim three vital points, and it will keep the club in the top six. 

Dundee: Carson, McGhee, Shaughnessy (c), Donnelly (Lamie 88) Beck; Cameron,Sylla, McCowan

Robinson (Costelloe at half time), Bakayoko, Tiffoney (Mellon 66 (Ashcroft 104)).Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Dodgson, Astley, Mulligan, Robertson.

Referee: David Munro

Att: 7,102

St Mirren 2, Dundee 0, SMiSA Stadium Stadium, cinch Premiership, 07-February-24

Dundee made only one change from the Hearts game Curtis Main started his first game for the dark blues, he replaced Amadou Bakayoko, who was named as a substitute.

Both teams struggled to get going in this game with Dundee looking slow at times, after about 15 minutes it got better but they failed to feed the strikers with decent balls.

St Mirren then had a good spell and Carson had to make two good saves to keep the score 0-0. It was a scrappy games with not a lot for the fans on a cold night.

Then just before half time Dundee had a great chance when after good play put Beck through on the keeper, he was tackled but got his shot in which was just wide of the post.

Second half was much of the same as both teams struggled to score, st Mirren looked more likely when he hit on the break. Dundee made two changes when Zach Robinson replaced Curtis Main, then Scott Tiffoney replaced Michael Mellon, but Dundee still struggled to create anything in the Buddies’ penalty area. Ryan Astley also came on for his debut, replacing Lee Ashcroft in defence. 

Then St Mirren should have scored but they hit the top of the bar as it stayed 0-0, but on 71 minutes it was 1-0 when they scored with a powerful shot beat Carson who had got his hands on the ball. 

Ater 86 minutes St Mirren were reduced to 10 men when James Bolton flattened Owen Dodgson. He was given a straight red, which was confirmed following a VAR review. He had already been booked for an earlier foul, so the review was never going to keep him on the park.

Minutes late Saints broke quickly and they had the ball in the net with Dundee looking for offside, it looked on and after a check with VAR it was giving by the Referee to finish the game 2-0. 

St Mirren were the better side and it looked like Dundee were tired after 6 games in 18 days.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft (Astley 67), Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron (Mulligan 77), Boateng (Bakayoko 77), McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Tiffoney 67), Main (Robinson 58). Unused Subs: Sharp (gk), Robertson, Donnelly, Sylla.

Referee: Steven McLean.

Att: 5,737

Hearts Photos...........................

 

Dundee 2, Hearts 3, Dens Park, cinch Premiership, 3rd February 2024

Dundee made  two changes to the Dee team that drew at Pittodrie. Luke McCowan returned from suspension and Michael Mellon made his first start. They replaced Mo Sylla and Zach Robinson, who were on the bench.

Both teams were a big cagey in the opening spell of the game. Dundee did attack a couple of time but they failed to find a opening to trouble Hearts. They went close soon after when they hit the post. 

The Dark Blues first shot was a firmly struck volley by Amadou Bakayoko from Luke McCowan’s cross, but the shot was too close to keeper Zander Clark. Trevor Carson saved well from Alan Forrest after the Hearts wide man dribbled into the penalty area.

Dundee took the lead, somewhat against the run of play, after 26 minutes. A deep cross from left midfield by McCowan found Jordan McGhee  running in from the right and the wing back powered a header across Clark and inside the far post.

It gave every one a lift as Dundee looked much better as a team, playing some nice football. They had a couple of efforts saved. Carson was also pulled into action and saved twice as the half came to a close.

Second half and Dundee maybe should have scored but Ashcroft put his effort over the bar when it should have been on target. 

They payed the price when Hearts scored soon after when Forrest netted. Dundee came desperately close to an instant response. Beck burst to the byline and hit a low cross across goal. Lyall Cameron couldn’t reach the ball to turn it and the ball was scrambled round the post for a corner.

The Dee did regain the lead after 59 minutes. Bakayoko, McCowan and Cameron worked a slick move through the middle and Lyall Cameron had space to lash a beautiful 20 yard shot past Clark.

Dundee had a good spell pushing Hearts back as they played great football. Owen Dodgson came closest, from a Beck corner, but his header struck the post.

But then Hearts started to throw men forward and got a huge stroke of luck when Shankland’s shot on the turn from 18 yards struck Ashcroft, who was only a few feet away. The referee decided the ball hit the defender’s arm and awarded a penalty. Carson got a hand to Shankland’s spot kick but the ball ended up in the net off the inside of the post.

Dundee pushed forward again and Robinson missed a header which he put wide from six yards out. But Hearts scored again when Shankland beat Carson with a shot with 3 minutes to go normal time.

It was tough for Dundee to lose this game and the Penalty had a big change in the way the game ended. Dundee played well and can now carry this on at St Mirren next Wednesday.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee, Cameron, Boateng, McCowan, Beck, Mellon (Robinson 65), Bakayoko, Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Tiffoney, Main, Mulligan, Robertson, Sylla.

Referee: Graham Grainger

Att: 7,506

Aberdeen Photos.................

 

Aberdeen 1, Dundee 1, Pittodrie Stadium, cinch Premiership, 30th January 2024

Dundee made five changes to the team which faced Livingston on Saturday. Trevor Carson, Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng, and Zach Robinson came back into the starting eleven, as did Owen Beck following his return from Liverpool. Harry Sharp, Fin Robertson, Dara Costelloe and Scott Tiffoney moved onto the bench, and Luke McCowan was suspended. Michael Mellon missed out due to a slight knock.

The first 10 minutes little happened as both teams struggled to get going. But on 12 minutes Dundee were inches away from taking the lead. A good move put Robinson clear and his clever ball across the six yard box was just missed by Bakayou for a certain goal.

Aberdeen did have a wee spell on top but Trevor Carson does well to save in a couple of efforts. Dundee were doing well but gave away a soft penalty to give Aberdeen the chance to go ahead.

They did when Miovski scored with ease to take the crowd off ther back, at least Dundee got to half time only 1-0 down. 

At half time Josh Mulligan replaced Mo Sylla and immediately brought greater drive to the midfield with a series of sggressive runs through the middle. Owen Beck was playing further forward and moving infield. Dundee were now set up to attack the Aberdeen defence more convincingly.

Aberdeen scored another goal but it was ruled offside by VAR a break for Dundee for a change. Dundee came into the game more now and were looking good going forward. Then Lee Ashcroft was unluck with a header which was pushed over the bar.

But on 55 minutes it was 1-1 when Lee Ashcroft headed home from a corner taken by Beck. Dundee were well on to , and the rare attack from the Dons Dundee coped well under no real pressure.

Mulligan had a shot blocked as Dundee wnt for the winner, they made a couple more changes when  Scott Tiffoney and Dara Costelloe came on for Zach Robinson and Jordan McGhee. 

Dundee went close in the dying minutes when a great ball from Tiffoney found Beck but he put his shot just wide of the far post.

A good point for the Dark Blues and they could have won it in the second half when they played well for long spells.

Dundee: Carson, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, McGhee (Costelloe 67), Sylla (Mulligan at half time), Cameron, Boateng, Beck, Robinson (Tiffoney 67), Bakayoko (Main 72). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Sharp (gk), Astley, Robertson.

Referee: Nick Walsh

Att: 15,512

Transfers Update As The Window Closes......................

 More to come.................

Livingston Photos..................

 

Livingston 1, Dundee 4, Tony Macaroni Arena, cinch Premiership, 27th January 2024

Dundee made several changes to their team with Trevor Carson who  had a niggling injury which meant he wasn’t risked on an artificial pitch. He was replaced in goal by Harrison Sharp, while Fin Robertson, Mo Sylla and Scott Tiffoney came in for Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng and Zach Robinson, who were all on the bench.

Dundee started slowly and Livingston forced the early play with several corners which the defence managed to clear.,

After 15 minutes and Dundee placed some nice one touch football, and 4 minutes later it led to the first goal. McCowan played after good play from Tiffoney and Luke tried a quick pass to Costelloe in on goal. James Penrice intercepted, but turned the ball into the path of Amadou Bakayoko, who smashed a 12 yard shot past McGovern in the Livingston goal.

Dundee had a good spell of play and could have added more goals. But close to half time Livingston were awarded a penalty when Holt went down outside the box. It looked a free kick kick. But after VAR review the Referee pointed to the spot. Up stepped Shinnie but his spot kick was saved by Harrison Sharp to keep the score at 1-0 at half-time.

Second half and Dundee changed their system with Ryan Howley and Josh Mulligan coming on for Dara Costelloe and Fin Robertson. After a wee spell from the home team Dundee started to settle in and pushed for the second vital goal.

Then Ryan Howley got injured and was replaced by Malachi Boateng. Then Michael Mellon came on for Scott Tiffoney and it took him only two minutes to make his mark with a cool assist. Mellon ran into the penalty area onto a pass from McCowan. Instead of shooting he caught out the defence by rolling the ball back into the path of the better placed Luke McCowan who took a touch before passing his shot into the corner of the goal.

Soon after Luke McCowan was sent off for a silly tackle and seeing it was his second yellow card he had to go. 

Then more drama when Livingston were awarded another penalty it looked a good fair tackle but again VAR gave the spot kick. This time it was scored with ease. 

But a minute later it was 3-1 when after great work and play from Mellon he passes to Zach Robinson to score with a good finish. After that Sharp made a great save and followed it up with a good block to deny Livingston twice in a minute.

Then another quick break from Dundee and Michael Mellon  picked up the ball 25 yards from goal, shimmied across the face of the penalty area, and cracked a low shot inside McGovern’s right hand post. The flag went up for offside, but after a lengthy VAR review the goal stood, to the delight of Mellon and the Dees in the away stand.

Dundee seen out the last 10 minutes of injury time added on due to VAR and sealed a fine win for the dark blues. It also keeps my game record of games l have seen here in the league of never seeing Dundee lose. 

Dundee: Sharp, McGhee, Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), Dodgson, Robertson (Mulligan at half time) Sylla, Costelloe (Howley at half time (Boateng 59)), McCowan, Tiffoney (Mellon 60), Bakayoko (Robinson 71). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Astley, Main, Cameron.

Referee: Ross Hardie

Att: 1,906

50 Years On ....................

 

Cammy Kerr Goes Out On Loan

Cammy Kerr has joined Inverness CT on loan until the end of the season. Cammy has been a great servant to Dundee Football Club and had his testimonial year last year which was celebrated with a testimonial match against Celtic in November 2023. 

Cammy made his competitive debut for Dundee at the age of 18 in January 2014, appearing from the bench as a second-half substitute against Livingston. In total Kerr has played 272 competitive matches for the club.

Cammy will return to the club as he has a year on his deal at Dens. 

Hearts 3, Dundee 2, Tynecastle, cinch Premiership, 23rd January 2024

 More to follow.................

Kilmarnock 2, Dundee 0, Rugby Park, Scottish Cup 4th Rd, 20th January 2024

Dundee made several changes to their team with Adam Legzdins and Lee Ashcroft came in for the injured Trevor Carson and Aaron Donnelly. Dara Costelloe made his debut, replacing the departed Owen Beck.

Dundee got of to woefully start losing a soft goal in the first minute when the ball should have been cleared. It got worse 2 minutes later when from a free kick Kilmarnock got their second goal when Marley Watkins headed home when the defence could have been tighter.

It gave dundee a massive mountain to climb and it was them that needed the next goal. They did have the ball in the net on six minutes when Luke McCowan shot home but the flag was up for offside. It looked tight but you have to get on with it.

After 37 minutes Dundee’s defence was disrupted when Adam Legzdins had to go off with an injury. Harrison Sharp came on to replace him. Losing a keeper is always worrying, but Sharp was impressively calm and safe for the remainder of the match.

At least Dundee had a go at Kilmarnock but failed to create anything clear as chances went. In first half injury time the Dark Blues put together their best move of the game when McCowan played neat exchanges with Josh Mulligan and Bakayoko to run clear, only to screw his shot wide.

Second half and it was much the same Kilmarnock happy enough to keep things tight and hit Dundee on the break. Dundee kept at it but too many long balls failed tp produce anything of note.

Curtis Main and Owen Dodgson came on for their debuts. Both fitted in, but the pattern of the game was already well set. Charlie Reilly put in a lively cameo for the last quarter of an hour, showing pace and skill to trouble Kilmarnock in wide areas, but the defence always dealt with his crosses.

So as the game ended Dundee were out the cup again early and we can only hope they push forward in the league games coming up.

Dundee: Legzdins (Sharp 37), Ashcroft, Shaughnessy (c), McGhee, Howley (Dodgson 57), Mulligan, Sylla, McCowan, Costelloe (Reilly 77), Tiffoney (Main 57), Bakayoko (Robinson 77). Unused Subs: Astley, Cameron, Robertson, Boateng.

Referee: Don Robertson

Att: 5,425

News From Dens Park.

Dundee have signed Owen Dodgson on loan from Burnley, the 20 year old left back has been on loan at Barnsley at the start of the season. He also played on loan to Rochdale during his time at Turf Moor. Owen will wear No 3 for the club.

Dundee have signed defender Ryan Astley from Everton for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half year deal. The 22 year old done well on loan at Accrington Stanley in League One. Dundee have watched Ryan for a wee while and Manager Tony Docherty feels he will fit into his squad.

Dundee have signed striker Curtis Main on a 18 month deal, he has played for Motherwell, Aberdeen and St Mirren before going to India in the summer. In England he played for Portsmouth and Middlesboro scoring 69 goals in 420 games during his career.

As expected with rumours Owen Beck has been recalled by Liverpool, his form and doing so well it was no surprize to fellow Dundee fans. Owen has been tremendous on and off the pitch and will have a big future ahead in the game. I will keep a eye out and hope he goes on to have a fine career. 

Dundee sign Dara Costelloe on loan from Burnley until the end  of the season. The  winger had been on loan at St Johnstone earlier in the season where he played 12 games scoring once.

Dara started his career at Galway United before he sined for Burnley where he made is debut against Huddersfield Town and made three appaerences for Burnley. He then joined Bradford City on loan and played 11 games. 

Kilmarnock 2, Dundee 2, Rugby Park, cinch Premiership, 30th December 2023

Dundee made four changes to their team when Josh Mulligan, Ryan Howley, Mohamed Sylla and Scott Tifffoney came in for Cammy Kerr, Lyall Cameron, Malachi Boateng and Zak Rudden, who were all named as substitutes.

The game started slowly and it was Killie had the first chance but Carson made a good save. The next 30 minutes Dundee took control and they played some nice football. 

It was no surprize when Luke McCowan scored it was a great goal he took the ball on the right from Josh Mulligan, burst infield past David Watons, and curled a beautiful low shot around keeper Will Dennis and inside the far post. 

Ryan Howley and then Scott Tiffoney went close to scoring the killer second goal. 

Second half and it started in the same mode and again when close to scoring. Then Killie woke up and went close twice, Dundee defended well and looked to see the game out. 

To try and bring more composure to the Dee midfield Malachi Boateng came on or Ryan Howley, with Josh Mulligan moving to right wing back.

Cammy Kerr came on for Mulligan to provide more experience in defence. But then lost a sloppy goal, and just after that Owen Beck hit the ball off the bar after a great run into the box.

Worst was to follow when Killie scored again what looked like the winner. But two minutes later Dundee forced a corner and Beck swung the ball in for Joe Shaughnessy a free header and the skipper powered home the equaliser to send the Dundee fans wild with Dee-Light.

Dundee: Carson, Shaughnessy (c), McGhee, Donnelly, Howley (Boateng 67), Mulligan (Kerr 82), Sylla, McCowan, Beck, Bakayoko, Tiffoney (Reilly 77). Unused Subs: Legzdins (gk), Rudden, Ashcroft, Cameron, Robertson, Lewis.

Referee: David Dickinson

Att: 5.780