ÿþ<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Scottish Football Ground Guide - Dens Park, Dundee Football Club</title> <meta content="text/html; charset=UTF-16" http-equiv="Content-Type"> <meta name="description" content="A fans guide to Dens Park. 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</strong>12,085 (all seated)<br> <strong>Address: </strong>Sandeman St, Dundee, DD3 7JY<br> <strong>Telephone No:</strong> &nbsp;01382 889 966<br> <b>Fax No:</b> 01382 832 284<br> <strong>Club Nickname:</strong> Dark Blues or The Dees<br> <b>Pitch Size:</b> 101m x 66m<br> <b>Year Ground Opened:</b> 1899<br> <strong>Undersoil Heating: </strong>Yes<br> <b>Home Kit Colours:</b> Dark Blue, Red &amp; White<br> <strong>Official Web Site: <br> </strong><a href="http://www.thedees.co.uk/" target="Official Website">www.thedees.co.uk</a><br> <b>Unofficial Web Sites:</b> <br> <a href="http://dfcdelicious.homestead.com/index.html" target="Dee-licious">Dee-licious</a><br> <a href="http://members.tripod.co.uk/BoabL/index-3.html" target="Boab's Dundee Site">Boab's Dundee Site</a><br> <a href="http://www.glasgowdees.tk/" target="Glasgow Dees">Glasgow Dees</a><br> <a href="http://www.forfardarkblues.com" target="Forfar Dark Blues">Forfar Dark Blues</a><br> <a href="http://www.dee4life.net" target="Supporters Society">Supporters Society</a><br> </font></p> </td> <td align="center" valign="center" width="111"> <img alt="Map" src="ewdunde.gif" border="0" height="134" width="102"></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <div align="center"> <center> <table style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" border="0" bordercolor="#111111" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="710"> <tbody> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Contents">Contents</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Whats%20The%20Ground%20Like?">What's The Ground Like?</a></font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="#Looking%20Towards%20The%20Clock%20End">Looking Towards The Bobby Cox Stand</a> <font color="#333399">(photo)</font><br> <a href="#What%20Is%20It%20Like%20For%20Visiting%20Supporters?">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</a><a href="#Where%20To%20Drink?"><br> Where To Drink?</a><br> <a href="#Layout%20Of%20Dens%20Park">Layout Of The Ground</a><br> <a href="#How%20To%20Get%20There%20By%20Car%20&amp;%20Where%20To%20Park">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</a><br> <a href="#By%20Train/Tube">By Train</a><a href="#What%20Do%20The%20Dundee%20Fans%20Sing?"><br> </a><a href="#Local%20Rivals">Local Rivals</a><br> <a href="#Admission%20Prices">Admission Prices</a><br> <a href="#Programme%20Price">Programme Price</a><br> <a href="#Fixtures%202011-2012">Fixtures 2011-2012</a><br> <a href="#Disabled%20Facilities">Disabled Facilities</a><br> <a href="#Record%20Attendance">Record &amp; Average Attendance</a><a href="#The%20Dundee%20Grounds"><br> The Dundee Grounds</a><a href="#Featured%20Unofficial%20Website"><br> Featured Unofficial Website</a><br> </font><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><a href="#Hotel%20Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></strong><font face="Verdana" size="2"><a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Dundee%20Feedback"><br> Feedback</a><br> </font><a href="index.htm"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <strong>Return To The Main Menu</strong><br> </font></a><br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Whats The Ground Like?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">What's The Ground Like?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">The overall look of the ground has greatly improved with the re-development of both ends. The Bobby Cox &amp; Bob Shankly Stands are similar looking, both being single tiered and roughly of the same height. Both sides are quite old looking stands. The Main (North) Stand is a covered seated stand, unusual in that it is oval in shape, meaning that those sitting on the half way line are furthest away from the playing action. In fact at one time the whole ground was oval. It also has only a small amount of seats in the lower portion of the stand, with the bulk of the seating in the upper part. On the other side is a more conventional single tiered stand, that only runs for about 2/3rds of the length of the pitch. Both these stands have many supporting pillars that may hinder your view.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Looking Towards The Clock End"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Looking Towards The Bobby Cox Stand</font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><br> <img alt="Dens Park" src="dundee40.jpg" border="0" height="343" width="566"> </font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">What Is It Like For Visiting Supporters?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Away fans are housed in the Bob Shankly Stand at one end of the ground, where up to 3,000 supporters can be accommodated. If required then a further 1,000 seats can be allocated in the Main (North) Stand towards the Bob Shankly End. The facilities within the Bob Shankly Stand are quite good and the view of the playing action excellent. The great thing about this stand is that even a relatively small number of away fans can really generate some noise. George Hobb a visiting Hearts supporter adds. 'normally a relaxed and friendly day out and the atmosphere generated within the ground can be quite good'.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Where To Drink?"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Where To Drink?</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">The Centenary bar near to the ground welcomes both home and away supporters. The bar has two rooms within it, one of which is used for home fans and one for away supporters. George Hobb recommends 'The Clep bar on Clepington Road. Great pies, friendly bar staff and very reasonable prices. It is only five minutes walk from the ground'.</font> Willie Douglas adds; 'The Stobswell Sports Club in Raglan Street is a ten minute walk from Dens Park. It is family friendly and also allows away supporters buses.' <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><strong><a name="Layout Of Dens Park"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Ground Layout<br> </font></a></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="center"><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <br> <img alt="Layout" src="pitdunde.jpg" border="0" height="233" width="328"></font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">How To Get There By Car &amp; Where To Park</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p><font face="Verdana" size="2">Follow the A90 through Dundee. Leave the A90 at the junction with the B960 (sign posted 'Football Traffic'/Dundee), and turn right onto Clepington Road (B960). Continue along Clepington Road for one mile where you will reach a roundabout. Go straight across the roundabout and after a short distance you should be able to see some floodlights over beyond the houses on your right. Take the 2nd right into Arklay Street and then right into Tannadice Steet. Dens Park is up at the end of this street on the left. There is no parking available for supporters at the ground so it is a case of finding some street parking.<br> <br> For a map showing the location of the ground <a href="http://www.streetmap.co.uk/streetmap.dll?G2M?X=340150&amp;Y=731879&amp;A=Y&amp;Z=1" target="Dundee">click here</a> </font><font color="#000000" face="Verdana" size="2"><span lang="en-gb">(to take you to the Street Map website)</span>.</font></p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="By Train/Tube"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">By Train</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Dundee train station is over two miles away from the ground and is quite a walk away from the ground (25-30mins). Best to jump in a taxi.<br> &nbsp;</font> <div><font size="2">Leave the station and cross the road at the predestrian crossing.&nbsp;Take the exit to the right before the Nethergate centre, this exit has&nbsp;steps down to Union Street. Go to the top of Union St &amp; turn right into the High St, after a couple of hundred yards veer left into the pedestrianised Murraygate and proceed to the Wellgate centre. Go via the escalators in the Wellgate centre&nbsp;to the top floor of the centre and exit onto Victoria Road. </font><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt" lang="EN-GB">(If Wellgate is closed, turn left along Panmure Street, right up Meadowside and right onto Victoria Road to rear of Wellgate Shopping Centre). <br> <br> </span><font size="2">Here you have two choices, via the Hilltown (Shorter distance but like climbing the north face of the Eiger) or via Dens Road (much longer but far less likely to induce a heart attack).</font></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><font size="2">Option 1 (for those fit enough) cross Victoria Road to the foot of the Hilltown walk up this for approx 1/3 mile (it feels like 3) till you reach the junction of Main St &amp; Strathmartine Road this is easily recognisable by the ornamental clock near the junction. Turn right onto Main St and proceed until you reach the junction with Isla St (Church on the corner opposite the excellent Snug Bar). Turn left into Isla Street (at Clepington Church). Continue across Dens Road into North Isla Street and turn left at Tannadice, Dens Park is just up the road.</font></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><font size="2">Option 2 Turn right onto Victoria Road proceed about 1/4 mile,&nbsp;veer left at the Eagle Mills into Dens Road.&nbsp;</font><span lang="EN-GB">Pass Dura Street, Alexander Street and Dens Road Market then right into Arklay Street.&nbsp;Once you reach Tannadice Street turn left past Tannadice, Dens park is just up the road.</span><font size="2"><br> <br> Neil Gellatly adds; '</font>Alternatively <span lang="EN-GB">frequent bus services are available from Albert Square.&nbsp; <br> Visit <a style="COLOR: blue; TEXT-DECORATION: underline; text-underline: single" href="http://www.dundeetravelinfo.com/" target="Dundee Travel Info">www.dundeetravelinfo.com</a><!--[if !supportNestedAnchors]--> for more information.<!--[endif]--></span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div><font size="2">Thanks to Neil Gellatly for providing the directions.</font></div> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Local Rivals"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Local Rivals</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Dundee United.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Admission Prices"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Admission Prices</font></a><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">&nbsp;</font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2"><font color="#333399">All Areas Of The Ground:</font><br> Adults £17<br> Over 60's/Under 16's £10</font> </p> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Programme Price"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Programme Price</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Official Programme £2.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Fixtures 2011-2012"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Fixtures 2011-2012</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/d/dundee/fixtures/default.stm">Dundee FC fixture list</a> (takes you to the <span lang="en-gb">BBC Sports</span> Website).</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399" height="17"><strong><font color="#ffffff"><a name="Disabled Facilities">Disabled Facilities</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="17">Spaces are available in both the East &amp; West Stands. Wheelchair users are admitted free, whilst helpers are charged £13. Spaces must be booked in advance by calling: 01382 826104. <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><a name="Record Attendance"><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Record &amp; Average Attendance</font></a></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">Record Attendance:<br> 43,024 v Glasgow Rangers, Scottish Cup, February 1953.<br> <br> Average Attendance:<br> </font><font face="Verdana" size="2">2010-2011: 4,728 (Division One)</font><br> <font face="Verdana" size="2"> 2009-2010: 4,760 (Division One)<br> 2008-2009: 3,955 (Division One)<br> </font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="The Dundee Grounds">The Dundee Grounds</a></font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2">One of the most unusual aspects of visiting Dundee is seeing how close the ground is to their rivals United. They are literally a few hundred yards apart on the same road. I believe that these two grounds are the closest together of any in the country. For an aerial photo showing their close proximity <a href="dundeegrounds.htm">click here</a>.</font> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#333399"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2"><a name="Featured Unofficial Website">Plus Don't Forget To Visit This Unofficial Website</a></font></strong> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><br> <a href="http://members.tripod.co.uk/BoabL/index-3.html" target="Dundee Website"><img alt="Boah" src="boah.jpg" border="0" height="58" width="344"></a><br> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000080" height="17"><strong><font color="#ffffff"><a name="Hotel Accommodation">Hotel Accommodation</a></font></strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="17"><strong style="FONT-WEIGHT: 400"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If you require hotel accommodation in the area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Late Rooms. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed &amp; Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Yes this site will earn a small commission if you book through them, but it will go to help with the running costs of keeping the Guide going. Access their <a href="http://www.laterooms.com/en/p11333/k16286614_dundee-hotels.aspx"> Dundee Hotels and Guest Houses</a> page.</font></strong> <p align="right"><a href="#Contents"><font face="Verdana" size="1">Top Of Page</font></a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td bgcolor="#000080"> <p align="left"><strong><font color="#ffffff" face="Verdana" size="2">Feedback</font></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p align="left"><font face="Verdana" size="2">If anything is incorrect or you have something to add,&nbsp;please <a href="mailto:duncan@footballgrounds.net?subject=Dundee%20Feedback">e-mail me</a> and I'll update the guide.</font><br> <br> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <br> </td> </tr> <tr> <td><font face="Verdana" size="2"> </font> <p align="center"><br> <strong><font size="2"><a href="index.htm">Return To The Main Menu</a></font></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </center> </div> <!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--><!--msnavigation--> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>&nbsp;</p> <hr color="#000000" width="50%"> <p align="center"><b><font face="Verdana" size="1">Copyright © Duncan Adams 2012. 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