This chant was popular at Dens in the very early 70's. It uses the tune from Jesus Christ Superstar which was a rock opera stage show in 1970.The short karaoke below should be good enough for you to sing it out loud!Photo by DC Thomson.Tints by GG.
I've been on a few "football specials" in my time, buses and trains, but back in the 50's (before my time!), Dundee used to have trams to do the job. This was when Dens attracted crowds of 20 to 30,000 regularly.On match day, around 20 extra trams were laid on to take fans from Albert Square up to Dens. After dropping the crowd off at the ground, the trams would then turn around at a point in Moncur Crescent and trundle back down to the city centre to pick up some more supporters. This shuttle service would operate up until kick-off, then the trams would wait outside Dens until the game was over to take the fans back down town.Below is some rare footage of the Dens Park football specials in full flow.
Here is the official match programme from USA when Dundee played FC Seattle at their Memorial Stadium on 2nd June 1985.This was 1 of 4 matches Dundee took part in during a summer tour of America and Canada.The opening paragraph on the cover reads : "All of a sudden, our kids (Seattle) are playing the world's great soccer teams. On successive Sunday's at the Memorial Stadium, Dundee come in from Scotland, Santos arrive from Brazil and Universidad de Guadalajara of Mexico is next on June 16th".The Dees won the match 1-0 with McGeachie scoring. Crowd 4,500
Just before the 2003 Scottish Cup final, Dundee introduced new shirt sponsors - Magners.What happened next was a cautionary tale in Dees history that mirrored what someone goes through when they fall victim to the demon drink.It all started off fine, the Club enjoying a taste of the Cup final. Then a round of European games was making it even more pleasurable, and now starting to get a bit merry. Still keeping the high going, the Club are involved in another Euro round, getting a bit drunk on success at this stage. But this time it was one round too many. The Club couldn't handle it. As the fun disappears, the habit kicks in. To try and get the high back again, the Club now need to borrow money to feed the habit. Loans keep the Club ticking over for a short while but no highs with it. It gets indulgent, then out of control. Desperation sets in and the situation worsens as the Club now start to sell their valuables to survive. Then the inevitable happens...relegation, and one hell of a hangover to recover from. The Club seek counselling for help. The Club lose a lot of friends but there are still some charitable people who are willing to help. The Club is in seriously bad shape and go through a period of Deetox. After a lot of care and attention the Club are helped back on their feet again.Photo by DC Thomson.
I can remember 2 or 3 "give us a goal" chants. This is one that was sung at Dens in the late 60's. You could either choose a player or the team in the tune. I've gone for the team option in my wee sing-along karaoke demonstration below.The original song is by The Troggs called "Give it to me" which was a pop hit in 1967.Photo by DC Thomson.Tints by GG.
Wonder how many people can remember this brand of washing powder?I can still picture it on the shelves of our VG store back in the 60's. Apparently it was really good at tackling those stubborn grass scrapes.There was a commercial on TV that used to be broadcast on Grampian too, and I have the only known film of it here below.Quality product!
A great shot from in the crowd looking across at the Provie Road end.The reason for the party atmosphere? It was the day Dundee returned to Dens after becoming First Division Champions the week before at Starks Park. Over 8,000 turned out on 18th April 98 to cheer the team on as they were presented with the Champions trophy in the centre of the park. There was a match to be played too, against Ayr Utd, and it finished up 1-1.
This chant was popular at Dens in the very early 70's. It uses the tune from Jesus Christ Superstar which was a rock opera stage show in 1970.
I've been on a few "football specials" in my time, buses and trains, but back in the 50's (before my time!), Dundee used to have trams to do the job. This was when Dens attracted crowds of 20 to 30,000 regularly.
Here is the official match programme from USA when Dundee played FC Seattle at their Memorial Stadium on 2nd June 1985.
Just before the 2003 Scottish Cup final, Dundee introduced new shirt sponsors - Magners.
I can remember 2 or 3 "give us a goal" chants. This is one that was sung at Dens in the late 60's. You could either choose a player or the team in the tune. I've gone for the team option in my wee sing-along karaoke demonstration below.
Wonder how many people can remember this brand of washing powder?
