This Charming Man

Watched a season 2000/01 home shirt by Xara on ebay tonight. This is a shirt I already have in xl from back in the day, however it was unusual in as much it had Caniggia and his squad number 33 on the back. Sold for £205 plus postage! Surely the club marketing could harness this kind of demand for 2000/01 shirts and the players associated with this period, or think even the 'Scottish Hydro Electric' 1998/99 shirts with for example Adamczuk, Grady, Irvine or Anderson plus their squad numbers. Money to be made, with a bit of thought.

Ex St Mirren player Jamie McGrath now available on a free transfer from Wigan, is he worth a trial at Dens? 27 in September, achieved little thus far, however apparently never misses a penalty. Too Beto Carranza-esque maybe?

Young lad bought a flat a few years back in the older builds diagonally opposite the top of Arklay Street. As a football follower (who also works out of town) he purchased the flat knowing the close proximity of the grounds and planned his parking and use of his car accordingly. Now it would appear he will have a tenfold demand for parking spaces around his tenement block. What the f**k goes through the heads of these planners at Dundee City Council? Most of whom would really struggle for a career in the real world, imho. Or, do the residents in the effected surrounding areas qualify for parking permits in the permitted zones, thus again only magnifying the demand in these areas. Dundee City Council, a joke organisation, except it's not amusing, again imho. Class act our council.

Nottingham Forest legend Trevor Francis has sadly died aged 69 following a heart attack in Spain. For any of you older guys out there you'll remember what a team Brian Clough and Peter Taylor built at Forest. Not all of them were the best players in the league for their respective positions, however they were the best team in their pomp.

Poor result today, very early days of the season under new management, however with all due respect and be under no illusions, we must do better. On a more positive note former Dee Craig Forsyth marked 10 years at Derby County with a testimonial today against Mrs TCM's Stoke City at Pride Park. 3 - 0 final score.

Dele young man, please ensure to wear a charming and enchanting Summer floral dress and fetching eye liner for your proposed encounter with David. Otherwise, as a young man, a vibrant young man issuing a challenge, be prepared for Mr Squarehead soiling himself with fear in a very public place. Regards.

Spotted coming out of Visocchi's in da Ferry, allegedly, lol. It's that time of the year, superb!

Dundee chase loan signing of Crystal Palace's Malachi Boateng (thecourier.co.uk) Pleasing if The Doc can pull this transfer deal off. All taking shape nicely so far. Regards

Our lower league near neighbour's thread appear convinced Trevor Carson is heading our direction sometime soon. Still however under contract at St Mirren until Summer 2025, so find that rumour hard to believe considering Stephen Robinson has managed him for Motherwell, Morecambe and then St Mirren. Plus probably also coached him on Northern Ireland duty. We do need a first choice keeper though, the feller above is now 35.

To quote an extremely wise Dark Blue sage, also known on here as @Deefox. "I'm Dundee born, Dundee bred, and when I die I'll be Dundee dead." Spot on with your posting @Dundee-FC92 my man, that's how it is and how we also like it. Certainly for myself anyway. RIP, Dundee FC League Championship 1961-62 winner, Craig Brown 1940 - 2023. Pictured below with Ian Ure. Respect and love.

Good memory Shads, £80k it certainly was if I also remember correctly. Highly rated he was in the German top league starring for Cologne. Can only assume that in the mid 80's Germany they adopted a slightly calmer and methodical approach to football, compared to the usual Scottish Premier League blood and snotter encounters of that era. Clash of footballing cultures and indeed abilities curtailed Vince Mennie, James Grady he was not unfortunately. Regards

Recalling my fledgling/primary school days of following Dundee, the red socks will always be in the mix for me. A respected and feared collective of talent in Scotland and beyond, imho. When can we last say that in all honesty at Dens? Check out the team group Davie White inherited after succeeding John Prentice as manager, arguably also the fruits of the labour of former first team coach Jim McLean, hence many of the senior players leaving the official cup winning celebration at the Angus Hotel and visiting Mr McLean at his home address instead.

Jeezo @Fifespud, I recall that feller Fan Zhiyi and reading an article at the time we'd signed the Crystal Palace 'jewel in the crown'. Next thing we knew he was running about trying to kick the arses of the poorest Dundee United side for two decades, and missing! Red carded obviously in that game at Dens, eventually thankfully. On that similar note you're safe @Ludo*1, Ryan Innes has signed for Forest Green Rovers. "He's the type of player and profile I feel we need", says manager Duncan Ferguson, lol.

Thank you, Spudgun, respect. Early retirement at 55 a couple of years back, burnt out, or so I highlighted to Mrs TCM. Commissioned electrical protection systems at McDiarmid Park when it was built back in the day, no need for thanks however. Regards

Like yourself @D TOTAL, mine is also still unopened so keep the faith. Was only 8 years old when we won our last major trophy, kinda hoped I'd save this bottle for the next one. Honestly thought the bottle would be left in my Will in years to come, however if Callum Davidson can secure two trophies, WTF it's in the post for us, surely. Dark Blue till we die, that's how it is and that's how we like it. Regards

I welcome your scowl and healthy, hungry attitude Master Reilly, as does The Doc it would appear. Light up Dens Park young man. Regards

Totally agree Spud and I have a strange feeling 'The Doc' will know how to actually use him position-wise, to suit his best game strengths. Regards

I believe Stephen O'Donnell is out of contract at Motherwell and with that in mind I would also welcome Declan Gallagher back at Dens Park from St Mirren. Both decent players and recent internationalists.

Yep, agree my man. Was busy searching for a decent snap whilst you were obviously typing the above. It's GGH for me also, every day of the week.