This Charming Man

Ahh, a good weekend if I may say so in my opinion. The DAB'S humiliated last night for all to see and chuckle, three points comfortably secured today for The Dark Blues and my good lady's Mighty Potters secure a win at Swansea. Quality aged malt the order of the day I reckon. Best regards

Probably nicked out to purchase an early Courier to bask in the hi-vis wet puddle of Jim Spence's column regarding last weekends' Shankland FC show. Obviously too late for the tangerine clown to re-edit at this late hour. Here's to 3 points and a performance tomorrow thank you. Best regards

Off you pop now sad-act, must surely, be surely bed-time by now. Best regards (to anyone who ridicules this DAB fool)

Agree totally, tonight was as disappointing as it was actually desperate. We have players at our disposal who should be capable of operating at this level. Fecking get it sorted McPake or accept the forthcoming inevitable outcome probably before Christmas if this continues, imho. Players are already here to make an impression on this Donald Duck league, make it so, swiftly losing patience. Best regards

Be interesting to see how it develops now he has his own man Dorrans in the pack, ie someone close and trusted to him. Hopefully keep the more wayward characters in the squad focused in the task in hand and actually appreciate the profession they have chosen. All we can realistically expect and demand is a constant improvement amid the learning curve, even when losing the odd game. Agree with Yenitit though, the play-offs are a must and Strachan should be sought for input and feedback. Best regards

Trying hard to really find something positive to say, however 10 points dropped from 18, goal difference after 6 games in the Championship minus 3, FFS!!!!!!!!! One Morton effort on target enough to secure 3 points, not looking forward to furious comments from fellers actually at the game today. Has to massively improve with immediate effect, surely we have the resources to secure 3 points at Greenock. These Americans have backed the manager again with good faith. Only saving grace, still early days, however this cannot be allowed to continue for any length of time. Get it sorted McPake, seek Strachan's advice. Best regards

Over 5 weeks or 5 months? Best regards

Nice one, Stephen Ireland.

Thought provoking, just thinking if Stevie May (of St Johnstone the last time I looked) actually scores a goal we'll be up at page 3000 before the months out at this rate!!!! With all due respect, give it a rest please Random, pages are currently reserved for news of our pending new signing/s. Anyway, back to some evening easy listening. Best regards

Now obviously I'm biased having been a Dundee supporter from an early age and now continuing throughout my adulthood. However I find it extremely hard to stomach the current unparalleled bias in favour towards the fortunes of Dundee United in the local DC Thomson press coverage. Good to see however the completely impartial hi-vis Jim Spence read my input on pandb recently regarding a league campaign being a marathon and not a sprint. Thankfully I'm considerably more professional in my own chosen line of work, lol. Best regards

Knew a great lad in the 90's and early 00's who played for Forres Mechanics and studied in Dundee, as did his future wife although different professions. Once accompanied him on a training run in Elgin, I took the mountain bike and no kidding struggled to keep up!! True story and I would like to add I was built like Peter Crouch back then, lol. Best regards

For me anyway, the most important foundation stone for a proposed new stadium would be a successful team on the park, operating in the top league. Dens Park has served three generations of my immediate family, can last a while longer until the time is right and the correct business partners are on-board, imho. Dread to estimate the damage caused by the appointment of Neil McCann has had on this project. Best regards

I must admit, never convinced Billy King would have offered anything we don't have, with all due respect to the guy. However, just read a report ex Stoke City, Aston Villa, Manchester City and Republic of Ireland midfielder Stephen Ireland who has just turned 33 last month being quoted as saying he would be willing to play free of charge for 6 months just to get back playing again. He reckons he could still operate at a high level, however no offers have been forthcoming down south. Suffered a leg break a couple of years ago at Stoke then never got back in again after a season of recovery, followed by a change of management. Surely, if fit, more than good enough for our league to have a look at and bring in for a trial. Would bring great experience and craft sadly lacking at the moment. Hearts have just newly signed Glenn Whelan, ex Stoke, Villa and Ireland stalwart and he's 35 now. Best regards

In fairness to Charlie Adam, he was quoted after signing for Reading that not one Scottish club had made an approach when he was available. Definitely would have been a positive influence at Dens, on so many levels imho. All's not lost maybe, last time I looked he's hardly been involved there. Kept saying he wants to play football, although that'll be a decent wedge he's currently on. Best regards

Brave lads indeed with these thin tops on with that combi-storage heater in the background. Number 7 had the right idea, two sweaters on!!!! Best regards

This season is without doubt an "ongoing work in progress" regarding James McPake's recent appointment. When you think of some of the garbage signed by the self proclaimed footballing expert Neil McCann and then latterly Jim McIntyre I'm quite satisfied James McPake displays a more measured approach. Still think we'll improve and get considerably stronger as the season progresses and be good for a realistic pop at the play-offs, obviously with more sensible recruitment at some point. Shite-sandwich we're head to head with the Dabs this season though because that'll always be the yardstick for some folk. They're 3 seasons ahead of us at this level, all failures. Early days though, the league's not won or lost in late August. Best regards

My goodness, seedy and cringe-worthy comment or what, especially in this modern era? Best to let us all, Dark Blue & Tangerine for that matter think you're a knot, rather than continue posting as above and remove all doubt completely. By all means continue as you will, however before clicking submit, please have a wee reflection on the content first. Regards

Extremely glorious and pleasing I would honestly say. Obsession the state of being obsessed with someone or something an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind Whereas last night was a mere ripple in our fresh history, May 2016 is a tsunami for the Dab-chaps and will remain so forever. Best regards

Must say I agree completely with the above sentiments for a potential fresh benchmark. Personally I'd be satisfied with Dundee having a successful play-off campaign this season if United were to finally clinch the title at their fourth attempt. In fairness, it probably still won't erase your past four seasons of misery and sour emotive memories though. Remember though, a league campaign is a marathon, not a sprint. (Source - Bill Shankly) Best regards

I have to agree 100% with the comments above, a catalogue of errors made the game a hard watch from our perspective. The fine malt from last night may be a distant memory however our 1st half general defending is unfortunately not. Plenty time still to improve, which we undoubtedly will but paint it no other way, the better team over 90mins won the game. Sore one, honestly didn't see that result in the post!!!!!! Best regards

Time gentlemen please, the long three year wait is over, the day has arrived to inflict even more misery. Best regards

Just back from a relaxing holiday and catching up on the relevant P&B threads prior to tomorrow. Find it really hard to believe the completely unhealthy obsession of the Dabs on here with all things Famous Dark Blue. Really must still hurt scratching and itching that 2016 scab. Pity more than most decided not to watch on that fine Spring evening. In fairness, respect to those real Arabs who did, imho. None of whom appear to have any input on this thread unless I've missed my call. Best regards

Real football men like Brian Howard Clough would not even have his like sweeping the terracing Dee Man. Turns your stomach that sort. Aspects of the modern game I'm sorry to say. Best regards

Well said Crawford, positive vibes after a disappointing result. On holiday currently so cannot comment on today's game. However as Bill Shankly said to Brian Clough, "a league campaign is a marathon not a sprint". We'll judge our challenge to Lawrence Shankland FC in the months ahead, not before the first transfer window has even closed. Fresh start at Lawrence Shankland Park on Friday evening. Dabs best pray his injury issues do not return imho. We're building a football team, not a one man curiosity. Best regards

Remember when ordering the above product for the match you refer to. Underneath the BBC Ceefax screen match details, result and scorers etc it would also clearly state, probably in red capitals, DUNDEE UNITED RELEGATED. Great gift idea and clever product. Best regards