Although he has been thoroughly impressed by his performances so far this season, Dundee manager James McPake insists they have needed to manage youngster Finlay Robertson at certain points.
After yet another international break breather, it’s back to the crunch of Championship action in the city.
The season after relegation can be tough to adjust to for a club like Dundee as they go from losing most weeks to expecting to win every single time they step out onto the pitch.
Barry Smith has been appointed assistant manager at Forfar after boss Jim Weir decided to make changes to his coaching staff.
Hundreds of youngsters took part in dream football matches against their Dundee and Dundee United heroes.
This week Tele sports reporters George Cran, Calum Woodger and Graeme Finnan discuss whether Lawrence Shankland has done enough to be Scotland’s No 9, can Dundee win back-to-back for the first time and what has Calum got against Robert Snodgrass?
Winger Josh McPake is determined to make his name at Dundee during his season-long loan spell at Dens Park.
Youngsters flooded the football pitch for a dream match against their Dundee FC heroes. The young players assembled in their massed ranks as squads of 100 flooded Dens Park to take on first team players. Watch all the action from the event here ⬆
Dundee manager James McPake has no doubt “the goals will come” for frustrated Dark Blues striker Kane Hemmings.
Dundee manager James McPake can see signs the Dark Blues are getting the “dominant” Josh Meekings back – if he can keep himself on the training pitch.
Jordan Marshall may have limped off in Dundee’s win over Arbroath but manager James McPake will be delighted to see the summer signing lining up against Partick Thistle next weekend.
Dundee captain Josh Meekings insists his team are not interested in what happens to their city rivals – with the focus firmly on keeping their own house in order.
This week Tele sports reporters Calum Woodger, George Cran and David Wren dissect Dundee's start to the season, ask whether Lawrence Shankland will get the nod for Scotland and what can James McPake learn from Coleen Rooney.
Former Dundee defender Steven Caulker has told the Scotland management team he is ready to commit to Steve Clarke’s cause.
By all accounts it has been a tricky first season back in the Championship for Dundee.
Shaun Byrne had a scan on his injured shoulder today as Dundee hope their midfielder isn’t set for time on the sidelines.
Dundee boss James McPake was delighted to see fan frustration turn to elation as his team eased to a 2-0 victory over Arbroath.
After just 20 minutes at Dens Park, the tension had already built in the stands with every stray pass causing anxiety among the crowd.
James McPake says now he has a settled and fit squad he expects Dundee to start motoring in the Championship.
Dundee's Jordon Forster says there will be no underestimating Arbroath as they bid to get their league form back on track.