Dundee 0-1 Greenock Morton: Dens Park. Attendance: 4,096
Greenock Morton came to Dens with the objective of defeating Dundee at Dens. The Dark Blues hadn't been beaten in the league at Dens Park for 19 months before today's game and Morton were determined to walk away with the spoils.
Dundee kicked off in the first half and started very brightly, winning 5 corners in the first five minutes but nothing really amounted to anything that was to trouble the Morton goal. However, Dundee's recent defence errors came back to haunt the Dees again when after six minutes Jackson turned Weston in the Dundee box and managed to get a shot on target and big Rab saved superbly only for Peter MacDonald to turn the rebound into the net. More to follow.....
Saturday, 27 August 2011
Friday, 26 August 2011
MORTON PREVIEW
Greenock Morton visit Dens tommorow with a bagful of confidence after winning one game and drawing two games so far in the league. Dundee will have to cut out the defensive mistakes of the previous league game at Livingston and will have to be on their guard in this tricky fixture.
Alan Moore brings a side well organised and strong to Dens and it will be very hard to break down. Having said that, Dundee are unbeaten in their last 4 meetings with Morton, amassing a total of 10 points in the process.
Dundee have a full squad to choose from tommorow.
Alan Moore brings a side well organised and strong to Dens and it will be very hard to break down. Having said that, Dundee are unbeaten in their last 4 meetings with Morton, amassing a total of 10 points in the process.
Dundee have a full squad to choose from tommorow.
ABERDEEN EDGE THE DEES OUT OF LEAGUE CUP.
A Darren Mackie goal in the 16th minute on Tuesday was enough to see the Dons through to the next round of the League Cup at the Dees expense.
Saturday, 20 August 2011
DUNDEE BEATEN DESPITE BRAVE SECOND HALF FIGHTBACK.
Livingston 4-2 Dundee. Almondvale, Livingston. Attendance: 1,996.
Dundee lost their first game this season courtesy of a 4-2 defeat by Livingston.
See full match report
http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/match_report.asp?m=LIVINGSTON-V-DUNDEE&FID=1059
Dundee lost their first game this season courtesy of a 4-2 defeat by Livingston.
See full match report
http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/match_report.asp?m=LIVINGSTON-V-DUNDEE&FID=1059
Saturday, 13 August 2011
FRUSTRATION AS AYR FIGHT FOR POINT AT DENS
Dundee 1-1 Ayr United. Dens Park. Attendance: 4,686
Dundee were left frustrated as they had to settle for a share of the points in the first game of the season at Dens Park today. Ayr United left Dens with a point after their hard work and graft helped them frustrate the Dark Blues.
Dundee started the game reasonably well and started to control the posession stakes with McCluskey and Riley beginning to trouble the Ayr United defence. However, it was Ayr United that struck first and with their first real attack on goal they scored. A corner in the 14th minute saw Moffat unmarked in the Dundee penalty area and from six yards, he headered the ball past Rab Douglas and into the back of the net. Dundee were shocked. The goal certainly came out of the blue.
To be fair to Dundee, they kept attacking and started to play some nice football. McCluskey was having a lot of joy down the left flank and his blistering pace saw him as a playmaker but unfortunately more often than not, he tried too much and lost posession. Riley had a chance but after he ran through the middle and onto goal, his shot was direct at the keeper and the keeper palmed the ball away to safety.
Dundee were beginning to sense that momentum had shifted their way and in the 30th minute, they equalised. Jamie McCluskey was integral to the build up in the goal. Briefly he switched to the left and after picking the ball up from a throw in he ran inside and from 20 yards unleashed a shot which went over the Ayr keeper and looked like it was going to drop into the net but instead hit the underside of the bar. Fortunately for Dundee, Jake Hyde was on hand to tap the ball in the net.
Dundee continued to threaten for the rest of the first half but for all of their posession and pressure, the Dark Blues couldn't find the goal to put them into the lead.
Young Leighton McIntosh replaced Jake Hyde in the 55th minute and gave Dundee some pace up front, He had the chance to give Dundee the lead after some good interplay from McCluskey and Riley but his shot from 15 yards smashed against the crossbar before Ayr were able to clear.
Ayr United showed their battling skills and magnificently into stoppage time they denied both McIntosh and Chisholm from grabbing the winner for Dundee with dogged and magnificent defending blocks. The final whistle eventually blew and Ayr United left Dens with the heads held high after a gritty and determined performance saw them grab a share of the points. For Dundee, it was a case of frustration. For all the nice football and posession we had, there was just no way Ayr were going to let their point slip away but encouragingly for Dundee, the signs were good in general and it's now onto Livingston next weekend.
Dundee FC
Douglas Irvine
Ayr United FC
Dundee were left frustrated as they had to settle for a share of the points in the first game of the season at Dens Park today. Ayr United left Dens with a point after their hard work and graft helped them frustrate the Dark Blues.
Dundee started the game reasonably well and started to control the posession stakes with McCluskey and Riley beginning to trouble the Ayr United defence. However, it was Ayr United that struck first and with their first real attack on goal they scored. A corner in the 14th minute saw Moffat unmarked in the Dundee penalty area and from six yards, he headered the ball past Rab Douglas and into the back of the net. Dundee were shocked. The goal certainly came out of the blue.
To be fair to Dundee, they kept attacking and started to play some nice football. McCluskey was having a lot of joy down the left flank and his blistering pace saw him as a playmaker but unfortunately more often than not, he tried too much and lost posession. Riley had a chance but after he ran through the middle and onto goal, his shot was direct at the keeper and the keeper palmed the ball away to safety.
Dundee were beginning to sense that momentum had shifted their way and in the 30th minute, they equalised. Jamie McCluskey was integral to the build up in the goal. Briefly he switched to the left and after picking the ball up from a throw in he ran inside and from 20 yards unleashed a shot which went over the Ayr keeper and looked like it was going to drop into the net but instead hit the underside of the bar. Fortunately for Dundee, Jake Hyde was on hand to tap the ball in the net.
Dundee continued to threaten for the rest of the first half but for all of their posession and pressure, the Dark Blues couldn't find the goal to put them into the lead.
Young Leighton McIntosh replaced Jake Hyde in the 55th minute and gave Dundee some pace up front, He had the chance to give Dundee the lead after some good interplay from McCluskey and Riley but his shot from 15 yards smashed against the crossbar before Ayr were able to clear.
Ayr United showed their battling skills and magnificently into stoppage time they denied both McIntosh and Chisholm from grabbing the winner for Dundee with dogged and magnificent defending blocks. The final whistle eventually blew and Ayr United left Dens with the heads held high after a gritty and determined performance saw them grab a share of the points. For Dundee, it was a case of frustration. For all the nice football and posession we had, there was just no way Ayr were going to let their point slip away but encouragingly for Dundee, the signs were good in general and it's now onto Livingston next weekend.
Dundee FC
Riley, O’Donnell, Chisholm, McCluskey
Hyde (McIntosh 56), Milne
Unused subs: Gibson (gk), Benedictus, McGregor, Conroy
Goal; Hyde (30)
Bookings; Irvine
Cuthbert
Armstrong, John Robertson, Campbell, Smith
Moffar, Geggan, McKernon, McGowan
Wardlaw (Ross Robertson 78), Roberts
Unused subs: McWilliams, Burke, Tiffoney
Goal; Moffat 14
Bookings; Armstrong, McKernon
Friday, 12 August 2011
AYR UNITED FIRST TO VISIT DENS IN THE LEAGUE
Ayr United will be the first team to visit Dens Park in the First Division this season as Dundee aim to pick up another three points. The Ayrshire side are back in the First Division after winning promotion.
Dundee should have striker Graham Bayne back and also Ross Chisholm. The only doubt is Steven Milne who will be given all the time to try and make it.
Dundee should have striker Graham Bayne back and also Ross Chisholm. The only doubt is Steven Milne who will be given all the time to try and make it.
DUNDEE SLUMP OUT OF RAMSDENS CUP.
Falkirk inflicted defeat on Dundee for the first time this season as the Bairns progress to the next round of the Ramsdens Cup.
Saturday, 6 August 2011
DUNDEE EDGE OUT THISTLE
Partick Thistle 0-1 Dundee: Firhill
A 90th minute Matt Lockwood penalty was just enough for Dundee to claim all three points at Firhill at the expense of Partick Thistle on the first day of the new season.
See http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/match_report.asp?m=PARTICK-THISTLE-V-DUNDEE&FID=1057 for full report.
Day One Irn Bru Scottish First Division:
Ayr United 1-2 Hamilton Accies
Livingston 2-2 Queen of the South
Partick Thistle 0-1 DUNDEE
Raith Rovers 1-0 Falkirk
Ross County 0-0 Greenock Morton
First Division Table 06/08/11
1)Hamilton 3pts
2)Dundee 3pts
3)Raith R. 3pts
4)Livingston 1pt
5)QOS 1pt
6)Morton 1pt
7)Ross Co 1pt
8)Falkirk 0pts
9)Partick 0pts
10) Ayr Utd 0pts
A 90th minute Matt Lockwood penalty was just enough for Dundee to claim all three points at Firhill at the expense of Partick Thistle on the first day of the new season.
See http://www.dundeefc.co.uk/match_report.asp?m=PARTICK-THISTLE-V-DUNDEE&FID=1057 for full report.
Day One Irn Bru Scottish First Division:
Ayr United 1-2 Hamilton Accies
Livingston 2-2 Queen of the South
Partick Thistle 0-1 DUNDEE
Raith Rovers 1-0 Falkirk
Ross County 0-0 Greenock Morton
First Division Table 06/08/11
1)Hamilton 3pts
2)Dundee 3pts
3)Raith R. 3pts
4)Livingston 1pt
5)QOS 1pt
6)Morton 1pt
7)Ross Co 1pt
8)Falkirk 0pts
9)Partick 0pts
10) Ayr Utd 0pts
Friday, 5 August 2011
FIRST DIVISION LEAGUE 2011/12
Here are the teams competiting in the Irn Bru Scottish First Division for season 2011/12.
Ayr United
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Dundee
Falkirk
Greenock Morton
Hamilton Accies
Livingston
Partick Thistle
Queen of the South
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Raith Rovers
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Ross County
A warm welcome to Ayr United and Livingston who join us from the Second Division. Livingston won back to back title wins after being relegated from the First Division to the Third 3 seasons ago for financial problems. They have shown great determination to overcome those obstacles and now are back in the second tier of Scottish Football.
Ayr United join us courtesy of the play-offs. They beat Brechin City in the final to progress to the First Division and will be determined to stay in the First Division for longer than a season.
Ayr United
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Dundee
Falkirk
Greenock Morton
Hamilton Accies
Livingston
Partick Thistle
Queen of the South
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Raith Rovers
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Ross County
A warm welcome to Ayr United and Livingston who join us from the Second Division. Livingston won back to back title wins after being relegated from the First Division to the Third 3 seasons ago for financial problems. They have shown great determination to overcome those obstacles and now are back in the second tier of Scottish Football.
Ayr United join us courtesy of the play-offs. They beat Brechin City in the final to progress to the First Division and will be determined to stay in the First Division for longer than a season.
HERE WE GO, THE FIRST DIVISION IS BACK FOR A NEW SEASON!
At last, all of the pre-season friendlies have taken place, now it's down to the real buisness that is the start of the new First Division campaign. Dundee have a tricky start away to Partick Thistle. Under Jackie MacNamara, the Maryhill side will be looking to challenge for the title this season. After inheriting the squad after the departure of former bos Ian McCall last season, the new Firhill boss is looking to make his own mark on the team and that has included the signings of former Queen of the South and Stirling Albion player Scott Robertson, the loan signing of Hearts player Conrad Balatoni and former Arbroath defender Aaron Sinclair.
Dundee head into the new campaign with fresh optimisim after the events of last season. The additions of Steven Milne, Jake Hyde, Ryan Conroy, Jamie McCluskey, Ross Chisholm, Graham Bayne and Neil McGregor will help boost the squad and builds on the heroes of last season whom the majority are still at Dens.
We hope we can get off to the perfect start tommorow with a win over Partick but it will be a tough game and I am sure the boys in Dark Blue will give their all and I am sure we'll be fine.
Dundee head into the new campaign with fresh optimisim after the events of last season. The additions of Steven Milne, Jake Hyde, Ryan Conroy, Jamie McCluskey, Ross Chisholm, Graham Bayne and Neil McGregor will help boost the squad and builds on the heroes of last season whom the majority are still at Dens.
We hope we can get off to the perfect start tommorow with a win over Partick but it will be a tough game and I am sure the boys in Dark Blue will give their all and I am sure we'll be fine.
TRICKY TIE WITH THE DONS IN SECOND ROUND OF LEAGUE CUP.
Dundee have been handed a tricky tie with SPL side Aberdeen in the second round of the League Cup. The last time the two sides met in this competition was two years ago at Dens Park where the Dark Blues won 3-2 after extra time. Now, Dundee have to travel to Pittodrie to meet the Dons in what promises to be an exciting cup tie.
Second Round ties:
Hibernian v Berwick Rangers
East Fife v Dunfermline Athletic
St Johnstone v Livingston
Airdrie United v Raith Rovers
Falkirk v Stenhousemuir
Ayr United v Inverness
Queen of the South v Forfar Athletic
Greenock Morton v St Mirren
Hamilton Accies v Ross County
Clyde v Motherwell
Aberdeen v Dundee
Second Round ties:
Hibernian v Berwick Rangers
East Fife v Dunfermline Athletic
St Johnstone v Livingston
Airdrie United v Raith Rovers
Falkirk v Stenhousemuir
Ayr United v Inverness
Queen of the South v Forfar Athletic
Greenock Morton v St Mirren
Hamilton Accies v Ross County
Clyde v Motherwell
Aberdeen v Dundee
THE DEES CRUISE THROUGH TO SECOND ROUND OF LEAGUE CUP.
Dundee eased through to the Second Round of the Scottish Communities League Cup after a comprehensive victory over second division side Dumbarton. Two goals from Savo, one from McCluskey and a penalty from Lockwood saw Dundee progress to the next round of the League Cup.
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