News: Paul Hartley Calls For Fans To Roar Dundee Through

[dodgy_dundee]

From the Scotsman today.

PAUL Hartley last night urged the Dundee fans to turn out in force and act as their extra man as they bid to oust Aberdeen in this weekend’s Scottish Cup clash.

The Dark Blues welcome the Reds who are expected to bring a bumper support to Tayside for the televised tie and Hartley wants his own supporters to play their part, too.

The Dens Park manager has been delighted with their home following so far this season and hopes they can roar his side on to victory in the tie of the round on Saturday.

Hartley said: “It should be a great cup game. I think Aberdeen will bring over 4,000 down and I am sure there will be a big turn-out from our fans. It is live on the telly and it is a great chance for the players to go and show we are a good team.

“We know it is expensive to get in and it is what it is. It is not up to the players to decide how much it is to get into a game of football. All we want to try to do is to get a good home backing which we have done this season.

“Our crowds have been terrific and I would urge them to back the team again on Saturday.â€

Dundee lost out 3-2 to the Dons in a five-goal thriller at Dens not so long ago and Hartley is well aware his side face as difficult a task as any to make it through to the next round.

He said: “We are under no illusions about how tough a game it will be for us. Aberdeen are a quality team who are also on a good run of form.

“They produced a good, professional performance on Sunday to win 1-0 at Partick Thistle. They know how to see a match out. We know we will have to be at the top of our game if we hope to get a result on Saturday. The previous match here was a great game of football with both teams trying to play and pass the ball so this has the makings of a cracking cup tie.

“We want to get a run in the cup but we think we have the toughest draw out of everybody.

“Aberdeen will maybe be saying the same about us. But if you get through this one, then who knows?

“There are a lot of Premiership teams playing each other. I think you need a little bit of luck in a cup competition but Saturday is a game we are looking forward to.â€

[JoeCovenant]

The cynic in me reads :

"Please buy tickets to this overpriced game!"

[Spiritof62]

Glad Paul IS trying to encourage people to attend the game, he knows a big support could be the difference between winning and losing.

Sometimes I wonder if our support really want success at Dens.

[Baldee]

The cynic in me reads :

"Please buy tickets to this overpriced game!"

 

[TwaFFs]

Glad Paul IS trying to encourage people to attend the game, he knows a big support could be the difference between winning and losing.

Sometimes I wonder if our support really want success at Dens.

Success at what price though? Not everyone can justify the cost.

The time of day is nonsensical, too. Aberdoom fans arriving when the dabs (mind you not a large number) are gathering to travel away, not clever. Teamed with being on the telly, will deter many.

I for one can't blame anyone who sees this as a price too far for this game.

[87DEE]

I'll be there tomorrow, but I won't blame, or be surprised if ppl choose not to go, I'll go with 4000 DEE'S, 2-1

[gedee]

I'll be there tomorrow, but I won't blame, or be surprised if ppl choose not to go, I'll go with 4000 DEE'S, 2-1

Hello 87DEE ......AND A BIG FRIENDLY WELCOME TO THE DARK BLUES FAE ALL OF US.

I get to very, very, few games, so the game being on TV, to be honest is a blessing for me.

I'm no' too bad at forecasting results, but as soon as I pit it doon on paper, i seems to go all wrong, so hope you are on the button with your prediction.

Mind an gie an extra big howlin' cheer fir me and awe the lads and lasses that cannae get there. ...... And looking forward to your next post.

Especially if it is to tell us how great DFC played on the day !!

[Double Blue]

In The National Paul called on the fans to be the fourth man at the game. Doesn't he mean twelth man, or was it a typo? 

[87DEE]

Cheers gedee! Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm pretty average at predicting the scores usually tbh, aye same here, they'll be going nowhere near my coupon!!

[KiwiDee]

Kia ora

  The more Dees turn up the better the atmosphere. don't want to get out sung on our own patch.

[Jamma]

Mon the Dees