George Cran

Illinois

Dundee FC writer for @Tele_Sport @thecouriersport ✍️ Queen of the South and Man U fan in whichever order is least painful. Views are mine, hands off

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Dundee FC's 2024/25 numbers assessed as 37-year goal record tumbles

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Dundee’s 2024/25 season was one filled with ups and downs. Any fan will tell you supporting the Dee is like riding a rollercoaster with the past season no different. And for the third time in the past four seasons a manager got off the rollercoaster at the end of the ride. Tony Docherty’s time in charge at Dens Park was brought to an end last Monday. Plenty have had their say over the decision with club chiefs citing sub-standard results.
LEE WILKIE: Aberdeen cup win won't take shine off Dundee United's European dream

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Aberdeen’s Scottish Cup success may have taken away Europa League football for Dundee United. But it has not shaken the feeling that the Tangerines enjoyed a superb campaign. The Dons beating Celtic on penalties on Saturday dropped United down a place in terms of European qualification. But the crucial thing is European football will still be on show at Tannadice next season. And that remains a huge achievement for Dundee United.
LEE WILKIE: Why the Dundee job is perfect for an ambitious manager

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

The Dundee job is the perfect opportunity for any ambitious manager. I was a wee bit surprised when Tony Docherty was sacked that they didn’t have a replacement lined up. It’s clear that decision wasn’t a knee-jerk one made after the final match of the season. Normally when you know the manager is going to leave, you have an idea of the man who want to replace him.
Shaun Maloney keen to bring veteran Scotland striker to Dundee - if he lands Dens manager job

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Shaun Maloney is already working on signings as he bids to hit the ground running if he lands the Dundee manager job. The former Celtic and Aston Villa star remains the big favourite to succeed Tony Docherty after he was sacked last Monday. The Dark Blues cited poor results as the reason for making a change and have since embarked on the process of finding a new manager to take the club forward. Maloney has been the frontrunner from the off.
Dundee FC academy will produce diamonds predicts Barry Smith

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Dundee’s academy is “going strong” says Dens Park legend Barry Smith. Smith played 433 times for the Dark Blues over 11 seasons and went on to manage the club between 2010 and 2013. His coaching career has taken him to Alloa, Raith Rovers, Brechin City and Pittsburgh. However, between jobs Smith has often stepped in to work with the Dundee academy setup. He has returned to help coach the dark blue youngsters once more. And he has predicted there are some stars in the making at Dens Park.
EXCLUSIVE: Temuri Ketsbaia throws hat into ring for Dundee manager job

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Former Dundee star Temuri Ketsbaia has expressed his interest in the vacant Dundee manager job. The former Newcastle, Wolves and Georgia midfielder has built up an impressive CV across 20 years as a manager. In his first role he led Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta to two league titles, a cup and the group stage of the Champions League.
Dundee legend on surprise at Tony Docherty sacking: 'You shouldn't be judged on overachieving'

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Sacked Dundee boss Tony Docherty shouldn’t have been “judged for overachieving” insists Dens Park legend Barry Smith. The Dark Blues fired Docherty on Monday morning, less than 24 hours after securing Premiership safety with a win at St Johnstone. A difficult second season saw them finish in 10th place, just one spot above the relegation zone. That was after Docherty led Dundee to the club’s second top-six finish in the past 20 years.
Former Dundee loan star Seb Palmer-Houlden joins new club after Bristol City departure

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Seb Palmer-Houlden has wasted little time in sorting a summer move after his loan spell at Dundee came to an end. The speedy frontman joined the Dark Blues on a season-long loan from Bristol City last summer. He endeared himself to fans at Dens Park with his hard running and eye for goal. The 21-year-old scored five times in his first six matches for Dundee and would finish the campaign on nine goals in all competitions. One of those early goals came in a fierce derby draw at rivals Dundee United.
Dundee new manager latest as Dark Blues search for Tony Docherty successor

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Dundee are expected to take their time over the appointment of a new manager. Tony Docherty was dismissed on Monday, less than 24 hours after securing survival in the Premiership with victory at St Johnstone. It is understood Dark Blues chiefs made the move quickly after the final match of the season to give themselves as much time as possible to find the right manager to take the team forward. The club say applications are being sifted through and no candidate has yet been officially spoken to.
Dundee's Aaron Donnelly earns summer international call up

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Dundee defender Aaron Donnelly will join the Northern Ireland squad for a summer double-header after being called up by Michael O’Neill. The 21-year-old is hoping to add to his debut cap when O’Neill’s side face friendlies against Iceland and Denmark. Donnelly joined the Dark Blues on a three-year deal in January after impressing on loan last season and is expected to have a big future at Dens Park.