It's been a week marked by sadness following the passing of Billy Campbell and Gordon Wallace. Gordon's death comes poignantly on the eve of a match between two clubs to which he gave such loyal service. I was grateful for the chance to write about him for the programme in 2020.
A few more tracks added!
Gear up for the derby with a Dundee themed Spotify playlist!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5KU...
🎅 Merry Christmas from all the trustees at DFC Historical Trust!🎄
A Spotify playlist to enjoy on the way to Motherwell tomorrow where an alcohol licence pilot will be in operation within the concourse of the away stand. Enjoy 1 or 2, enjoy liberally but enjoy responsibly and make the pilot a success!
open.spotify.com/playlist/5lI...
📆 Sat 6th Dec 2025
🏆 SPFL Premiership
⚽️ Dundee v Aberdeen
🏟 Dens Park
ℹ️ Disabled parking at Hindmarsh is currently unavailable.
🎟 Aberdeen fans buying a ticket on the day are encouraged to do so before traveling.
🅿️ Parking restrictions, as always, remain in force.
Very pleased to say that the updated commemorative plaque is back in the Dens Park boardroom.
All 11 players have been researched by the DFC Historical Trust.
Many thanks to Derek Gerrard and his team at Circle Signs for the donation of the plaque, it is very much appreciated.
The Trust would like to thank Dundee FC for welcoming two of our trustees to Dens Park today. The club kindly handed over a number of items to the Trust. Some of the items will require us to do some research on their origins!
OTD | 1894 | Ireland 1-2 Scotland | Solitude, Belfast
Despite just completing their first ever season Dundee provided 3 players to the Scotland team in their game against Ireland. William Longair, Alex Keillor and Francis Barrett were part of the winning team in Belfast.
On 8th March 1947, Dundee beat Alloa 10-0 at Recreation Park with Juliussen scoring a double hat trick. In their very next game Dundee beat Dunfermline by the same score line with Juliussen this time scoring seven! These remain Dundee's record victories to this day.
The Trust would like to express our sadness at Billy Pirie's passing, and that Billy's family and friends are in our thoughts. Billy's scoring exploits are still fondly remembered by those who witnessed them and looked back on in awe by those who didn't. www.dfchistoricaltrust.com/memorabilia_...
Proper, old school, early 60's European Champions' Cup vibes about this result.
On 21 May 1967, Dundee met Manchester United in San Francisco on the tour of North America. Goals from Bryce, Campbell and two from Wilson contributed to a 4-2 win over Dennis Law's Reds.
Over a period of time all these scans will be uploaded onto the Trust's website complete with all match details and lineups for your perusal. Feel free to visit us at dfchistoricaltrust.com/memorabilia_ca… 4/4
One of our trustees, along with another couple of programme collectors and with help from other
collectors outwith the Dark Blue community, the Dundee FC Historical Trust have scans of all these programmes bar three!
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Tomorrow’s latest programme will be the 1,732nd issued for a game at home (if we have our sums right!).
This includes all league, all cup competitions, friendlies, and testimonials.
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First of all, a very Happy New Year to each and everyone of you, I hope 2025 is a very healthy and peaceful year for you with also a bit of success for the Dark Blues.
Today marks the 78th anniversary of the Dundee match programme post war.
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Everyone at the Historical Trust would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas and a happy New Year!
I remember thinking, as a 20 year old, that 33 was ancient!
Compare and contrast: the match v Hearts in 21-22 [0-1]. The first half sky was clear and purple (no #blue-sky that evening), while the second half was a wall of fog, mercifully denying the Bobby Cox the sight of the goal.