New 21-year-old Dundee right-back Ethan Ingram says he rejected a new deal with West Bromwich Albion because there was no guarantee of first-team football. (The Courier), external
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Image source, SNSSeb Palmer-Houlden scored Dundee's second-half leveller
Seb Palmer-Houlden scored his first goal for Dundee as his side drew away from home with Polish top-flight side Lech Poznan.
The hosts went ahead through Mikael Ishak in the opening 45 minutes after a slick passing move carved open the Dundee defence.
Palmer-Houlden then pressed the Poznan defence on the edge of their area before unleashing a low, driving strike into the bottom corner from just outside of the box just shy of the hour mark.
The 20-year-old joined on a season-long loan from Bristol City this summer and has opened his account for the club.
Tony Docherty's side play their final pre-season friendly against Dunfermline on Wednesday 10 July.
Image source, Getty ImagesEthan Ingram was on loan to Salford City last season
Dundee have signed former England Under-20 right-back Ethan Ingram on a two-year contract after he rejected the offer of a new deal with West Bromwich Albion.
The Gloucester-born 21-year-old had been with the Championship club since the age of 12 but told Dundee's website that he views the move to the Scottish Premiership as "a good opportunity for me".
Ingram, who revealed that "talks have been going on for a few months", added: "I'll bring a lot of athleticism and a lot of direct football and I love to get forward and run."
The defender, who has made three first-team appearances for West Brom, spent last season on loan to Salford City, playing 27 times in all competitions for the side who finished 20th in League Two.
We asked who you are backing to be Dundee's breakout star in the new season.
Here's what some of you had to say:
Ben: Scott Tiffoney. He was a signing that the fanbase got very excited about last summer off the back of an excellent season with Partick. He had a fairly underwhelming first season in dark blue, however did show signs of promise towards the back end of the season and looked sharp in our first pre-season friendly back against Arbroath.
Jim: I'm hoping Finlay Robertson can start to show some of his early promise again.
Carl: The standout for me is 20-year-old Luke Graham, an academy graduate and left-footed central defender. Built like a brick outhouse, the way most people like a central defender to be, excellent with the head and very mobile for his size and build. Loaned out last season to Montrose and was their star man, promoted to our first team squad this season.
Kenny: Luke Graham, will play for Scotland one day, a solid young centre-half.
Ian: Luke Graham has looked particularly strong in the friendlies so far. Comfortable on the ball and good in the air. It would be interesting to see how he gets on in the coming friendlies and cup games.
Midfielder Alex Rodriguez and defender Ethan Bristow played as trialists for Dundee in their 3-0 friendly win over Bannik Ostrava. (Courier - subscription), external
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Image source, SNSDundee ran out 3-0 winners over Czech side Banik Ostrava in Poznan, as Tony Docherty's side continue their preparations for the new season.
Luke Graham, Jamie Richardson and Finlay Robertson all scored in the second half for the Dark Blues after a goalless first 45.
Dundee next face Lech Poznan on Saturday, before their final pre-season friendly against Dunfermline Athletic on 10 July.
Who do you think will be Dundee's breakout star in the coming season?
Is there one particular youngster you are backing to impress or perhaps a fringe player who will come to the fore?
Dundee are closing in on signing 22-year-old Minnesota United left-back Ethan Bristow. (The Courier), external
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Image source, SNSBBC Scotland pundits love a prediction, but usually they're not asked until the beginning of the season.
But, with a Dundee derby to kick off the campaign in early August, one question has been posed well in advance...
Who is going to finish higher? Dundee or Dundee United.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, former Dens Park striker Kenny Miller backed Dundee in a one word answer, while ex-United forward Billy Dodds opted for the Tannadice club as long as "they sign half a dozen players".
With no skin in the game, former Scotland midfielder John Collins had the deciding say and he agreed with Miller... just about.
"I think you've got to say Tony Docherty after last season, they were outstanding in the Premiership," he said.
"United have just come up with a lot of Championship players and there is a big difference between the Championship and the Premiership.
"They've signed six new players, they need new players, a lot of foreign players so you don't know how long it's going to take them to adapt, but Dundee United are a bigger club with a bigger budget and a bigger support."
Image source, SNSRoss County have announced the signing of defender Ricki Lamie on a two-year deal.
Lamie, 31, spent last season on loan at Dundee from Motherwell and helped the Dens Park club to a top-six Premiership finish.
He had signed a pre-contract with the Dens Park club in February, but player and club "mutually agreed not to pursue the agreement" come the end of the campaign, leaving Lamie free to join the Staggies.
"We are delighted Ricki has joined the club," County manager Don Cowie said.
"Ricki has a wealth of experience in Scottish football and has leadership qualities that will be a great addition to our football club."
Forward Diego Pineda, 29, is expected to leave Dundee. (Courier - subscription), external
Image source, SNSFormer Dundee striker Kenny Miller believes one of Tony Docherty's main focuses this summer will be keeping hold of key players, in addition to making new signings.
Luke McCowan was excellent for Docherty last season as Dundee secured a top-six finish in the Premiership, but has been linked with a move to champions Celtic in recent weeks.
"Can he keep hold of these top performers?" Miller asked on Sportsound.
"Luke McCowan was outstanding last season. Lyall Cameron too.
"Docherty will be looking to utilise the loan market again because he found a couple of gems last season, the likes of Owen Beck."
Another former Dundee striker, Billy Dodds, says a repeat of their top-half position would represent success for Docherty.
"It’s a hard bar to set right away because people expect that now," he said.
"Tony knows they are probably not going to finish top three or four, but if they can get in the top six again it’ll be a brilliant season."
Diego Pineda is poised to leave Dundee a year into his two-year contract, having played just 24 minutes of league football, and a return to playing in his Mexican homeland, most likely a loan deal, is the 29-year-old forward's preferred option. (The Courier), external
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Image source, SNSScott Tiffoney's header opened the scoring the Gayfield
Dundee began their pre-season friendlies with a 3-1 win over Arbroath at Gayfield.
Scott Tiffoney's quickfire double had Tony Docherty's men in control at the break against the third-tier hosts.
Max Anderson soon added a third before Innes Murray netted a consolation.
Next up for the Dark Blues is a friendly against Czech top-flight side Banik Ostrava on 3 July (16:00 BST).
We asked for your views on where Dundee will be 10 games into the new Premiership season after the fixtures were announced.
Here’s what some of you said:
Michael: After last season I think we can look for another top-six finish again.
Declan: Three points in the bag for the Dee’s first game.
Jackson: I’m looking forward to the first game being a derby, we will be good and maybe finish seventh or eighth. We need a decent goalkeeper.
Kenny: We will finish mid-table, fifth or sixth, it’s important to start with a handsome derby win.
Stephen: Once again Dundee United have been guaranteed an extra derby at home this season.
Ian: In the past 10 seasons that both Dundee and Dundee United have been in the top flight at the same time, it equates to United being given two home games and one away for the derby, in eight of the past 10 seasons. I welcome a derby as the opening game, but this hurts the club financially.
Image source, SNSRicki Lamie will not join Dundee on a permanent basis this summer despite signing a pre-contract in February, the club have announced.
The 31-year-old joined the Dens Park side on loan from Motherwell last season, featuring 21 times as they secured a top-six finish in the top flight.
But Dundee say Lamie will now "seek opportunities elsewhere" after "mutually agreeing" to terminate the deal.
"Dundee Football Club can confirm that Ricki Lamie will not be joining the club," a statement read on X.
"After a pre-contract was agreed in February this year, both parties have now mutually agreed not to pursue the agreement. Ricki will now seek opportunities elsewhere.
"We want to thank Ricki for his services to the club and wish him well for the rest of his career."
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSDundee new boy Seb Palmer-Houlden says the Scottish contingent at Bristol City approved of his move to Dens Park.
The Englishman, who signed a new long term deal with The Robins earlier this year, was contacted by Ross McCrorie and Tommy Conway after joining Tony Docherty's side on a season-long loan.
“When the move was found out, Ross McCrorie was straight to say congratulations and everything," Palmer-Houlden said.
"He just said it will be a great move for me, it is a hard league and he was just really positive with everything that has been going on, he has been brilliant with me, since he came in to City he has been brilliant with the young lads."
"Tommy Conway as well, another Scot who has just been to the Euros, congratulated me. Everyone has been brilliant around me."
The 20-year-old striker spent last term on loan with English League Two side Newport County, where he scored nine goals and was part of the side that gave Manchester United a huge FA Cup scare, before losing 4-2.
“The publicity we had around that game was amazing," he said.
"Even the fact Man United played pretty much a full-strength XI, it was just the whole experience was amazing, especially for me at the time because it was probably the first time I had really been put in the public eye with it being on TV, you get a taste for it and you always want to get more of it."
Image source, SNSFormer Dundee player and assistant Billy Kirkwood has returned to the club as head of recruitment in one of four new appointments at Dens Park.
Graeme Henderson leaves League 1 champions Falkirk to take up the head of performance role, while Scott Testier has joined as a strength and conditioning coach.
The club have added to their medical team, with David Smith appointed as a first-team physio after leaving Ipswich Town, who secured promotion to the Premier League last term.
Kirkwood, who was previously a scout and head of loans at Rangers, knows Dens Park well having played for the club in 1988 and later served as reserve coach and assistant manager.
Dundee also confirmed two departures from their backroom staff with Robert Kielty and Kevin Milne heading for "pastures new".
Ricki Lamie, who was on loan to Dundee from Motherwell last season, could be released from his pre-contract deal with the Dens Park club with manager Tony Docherty confirming that they are negotiating with the 31-year-old centre-half's agent. (The Courier), external
Dundee manager Tony Docherty admits he would love to sign freed Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack, with whom he worked at Aberdeen, but stresses that he has had no conversations with the 32-year-old Scotland international. (Daily Record), external
Tony Docherty says it is only natural that Dundee-born Simon Murray should be linked with a return to his boyhood club after his fine season, but the Dens Park manager stresses that the 32-year-old striker is contracted to Ross County. (The Courier), external
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Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSDundee drew 2-2 with United at Tannadice in April 2022 when the sides last met
Tony Docherty says Dundee's excitement for the new season has heightened after landing an "absolutely brilliant" derby visit to Tannadice on the Premiership's opening weekend.
Docherty's men will get their league campaign under way against newly-promoted United on Sunday, 4 August as the hosts unfurl the Championship title flag.
"Fantastic, absolutely brilliant, what an advert for Scottish football and what a buzz when I heard that this morning, as would every Dundee and Dundee United fan," said manager Docherty, a former United coach.
He added: "I was just driving in and it was the topic of conversation on TalkSport when there is a European Championship going on, so for the exposure we get for that I think it is fantastic.
"And coming in to work today there is a real buzz about the place with the announcement of that.
"We are already excited for a new campaign but to start it off with a derby and with Dundee United unfurling the flag it is fantastic, it is great motivation for the players."
Tyrone Smith
BBC Sport Scotland Senior Reporter
Image source, SNSDundee boss Tony Docherty has been speaking to the media after signing a new deal at the club and learning this season's Scottish Premiership fixtures.
Here are the key points:
Describes being handed a season opener against city rivals Dundee United as "absolutely brilliant", adding "what an advert for Scottish football".
On his new deal, Docherty says he is "humbled" to have been rewarded for all the hard work, saying it makes him more driven to continue to take the club forward.
Very happy with the summer business he has done so far, and while he wouldn't be drawn on how many more new faces he is looking to bring in, Docherty says "it is much more about quality than quantity for me".
Asked if there were any moves to try and bring Owen Beck back on loan, he says "we have got a good relationship with Liverpool", adding "things are ongoing but there is nothing specific on that".
After a fine season last term, Docherty points out "that campaign is over now'" and spoke of the "reset" as they look towards the new season.
Now the fixtures are out, how are you feeling about your side's start to the season?
Where do you think Dundee will be after the first 10 games? Will they be pushing the top six again or fighting a relegation battle?
