LOCAL BUISNESSES WILLING TO HELP DUNDEE FC.

Thursday 9th December saw the launch of the newly formed Dark Blues Buisness Trust, which is set up to help Dundee FC through the help of local buisnesses. Around 50 local buisnesses were represented at Dundee's Ice Rink as the Trust was officially launched.

For more information

http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/8501/five-figure-sum-pledged-to-dark-blue-business-trust-in-support-of-dundee-fc.html

8.30am PITCH INSPECTION

There will be an 8.30am pitch inspection on Saturday to determine whether the First Division clash between Greenock Morton v Dundee at Cappielow will go ahead.

JOHNNY STEWART AND DOMINIC CERVI ARE DEES

Hearts midfielder Johnny Stewart and Celtic goalkeeper Dominic Cervi have signed for Dundee on 3 months emergency loan deals. Scott Findlay is currently injured and so Barry has decided to bring in some cover and to take advantage of the suspension of the transfer embargo. Dark Blue Forever welcomes both players to Dens and wish to thank Hearts and Celtic for allowing them to join us.

GREENOCK MORTON V DUNDEE GAME IN DOUBT

Greenock Morton's game with Dundee at Cappielow this Saturday is in severe doubt due to the freezing conditions that have prevailed over Scotland in the last few days.

RAITH ROVERS V DUNDEE

The re-arranged First Division fixture between Raith Rovers and Dundee on Wednesday 8th December has once again been called off due to adverse weather. An announcement will be made when a new date has been set.

NO SIGN OF MELVILLE'S CASH........

The Courier has reported today that Dundee are still awaiting the second £50k installment from Calum Melville who had promised to leave the club £200k, with it being distributed in 4 £50k installments. Apparently the first installment arrived but the second one, which was due to enter Dundee's account in the middle of November, hasn't arrived. Brian Jackson declined to comment on this situation as he said there was a confidentiality agreement in place with him and Mr Melville
"Any agreement is covered by confidentiality so I will make no comment" Brian Jackson told the Courier.

With the Cowdenbeath game off on Saturday, it looks like the finances will be severely stretched as apparently the call-off will cost Dundee in the region of £40k. Brian did admit that he was looking at other budgets but was hopeful that the game would go ahead so that the other budgets would not have to be put in place.


Source and qoutes: http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/8218/dundee-fc-await-arrival-of-calum-melville-cash-instalment.html

APPEAL DATE SET

Dundee's appeal to have the draconian punishements for going into administration reduced will be heard on Friday 17th December at Hampden Park, Glasgow. Dundee were initially docked 25 points and a transfer embargo placed upon them for entering administration for the second time in seven years. However these sanctions were suspended once Dundee appealed the decision. Lets hope they see sense and lower the punishement to a more sustainable level.

DUNDEE V COWDENBEATH OFF

Dundee's game with Cowdenbeath on Saturday has sadly off due to adverse weather conditions. It is therefore been rearranged for Tuesday 14th Dec, 19.45 kick off. It is a severe blow to the club as regards to income and the crowd expected on Saturday would be significantly higher than during the week. Although, the right decision has been made due to the fact that surrounding streets around Dens are very bad due to this intense snow.

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