DERRY RUMBA T-SHIRT - BACK

And a view of the back of the t-shirt.

DERRY RUMBA T-SHIRT - FRONT

Here is the Derry Rumba t-shirt as advertised in the previous post. Quite a collectors item now.

DERRY RUMBA MERCHANDISE

This advert appeared in the Apr/May 1989 issue of Derry Rumba fanzine. The design for t-shirts & sweatshirts featured a bomber on the front and fist on the back.
Don't know how Dee fans abroad felt about paying £50 for postage mind you..!!
I think they did miss the opportunity to sell Derry Rumbaba sponge cakes though!!

DENS-SCENE FANZINE - 1989

The very first issue of Dens-Scene fanzine. Based in sunny Stonehaven, this issue hit the scene in Aug/Sept 1989 and contains the usual kind of fanzine material - jokes - arab bashing - past matches - cartoons - quiz - puzzles - a preview of the new season - DFC's new signings - an overview of other fanzines - letters and a few other bits & pieces thrown in. A no bad debut actually.

BILLY DODDS - HPF HALL OF FAME - 1990

Dundee fanzine - "It's Half Past Four..." - had this free poster in issue #4.
This was during the 1989/90 season and Billy Dodds was the star player & top scorer, his talents also helping him have the honour of being the first to be featured in the mags Hall of Fame.
It folded out into an A3 size poster and it was drawn by Stuart Sang.

DFC FANZINE #4 - EH MIND O SOLVENCY

Following on from "Eh mind o Gillie" is this more recent fanzine, which cropped up on the scene after Dundee went into administration (hence the title) and was published to help raise funds for Dee4Life.
A good chunk of the content features the lyrics from the "Jumping the Queue" CD which are printed along with illustrations to them throughout the mag. In fact this issue caused a bit of a stooshie and made the local press as some authoritative figures got their adult knickers in a twist over some of the schoolboy humour.!
Needless to say, it sold out. Mission accomplished!!

DFC FANZINE #3 - EH MIND O GILLIE

For those who don't speak the Dundee lingo, the title "Eh Mind O Gillie" translates as "I remember Alan Gilzean".
In this issue from Feb 1995 the emphasis is on laughs. Chock-a-block with witty banter, amusing observations and good gags, with the occasional poem thrown in!

DFC FANZINE #2 - IT'S HALF PAST FOUR... AND WE'RE 2-0 DOWN

This Dundee fanzine had been on the go for a year by the time this issue above, dated Easter 1990, came out.
Contents include concern over the Dee's relegation battle, reviews of other fanzines, amusing pieces on Ross Jack, Vince Mennie & Albert Craig, an interview with ex Dee Terry Christie, match reports, music, letters and the usual bundle of funny articles & gags squeezed in.
This particular issue also includes the first "Hall of Fame" poster, namely, Billy Dodds, who was top scorer that season.
The cover depicts the return of Jim Duffy to the team after having been away at Falkirk for a while.

DFC FANZINE #1 - DERRY RUMBA

Along with your colours, the other essential a football supporter needs to carry around with them is a sense of humour, especially when your team isn't doin' the biz on the pitch!!
D.I.Y. fanzines are a great way for fans to display their humour, as well as chuck in the occasional serious point now and then. In the main though, having a laugh was usually the name of the game, whether it be satirical write-ups, amusing opinions, cartoons, or of course, just putting the boot into your rivals!
This one above, Derry Rumba, is dated Feb/Mar 1989, and features Dundee's short-lived manager, Dave "Coco" Smith on the cover.
In addition to the funny stuff available inside, there is also Derry Rumba merchandise on offer, with badges & T-shirts on sale.