(Born Lanark 26-4-72)

Signed from Livingston on the eve of season 1997-98 and instantly established himself as the club's first choice keeper, having missed only one league game over the past two seasons. His form last season was outstanding, pushing him into the full international squad after being capped by Scotland at B level.

Originally begun his career with Forth Wanderers before turning senior with Meadowbank Thistle in 1993. Made 77 appearances before his move from Almondvale to Dens in a deal valued at £100,000 which included Kevin Magee moving in the opposite direction. During the summer Rab' signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2002.

International honours as a Dundee player

Scotland 'B'
v Wales (H) 3-0 1998

(Born Paisley 19.2.74 )

Moved to Dundee as part of the deal which saw Morten Weighorst head to Celtic Park. Was on the books at Parkhead for five seasons, making 19 league appearances and gaining Scotland Under-21 honours.

Can fill in at right back if needed but is more naturally at home in central defence, he is an excellent reader of the game.

The longest serving member of the Dens Park playing staff, having made his 150th appearance against St Johnstone in September.

(Born Paisley 05-10-72 )

Left sided player who can figure as a full back or wing back was signed from Northampton in the close season of 1997. Very much a regular in the side in the promotion campaign, injury restricted him to 21 league outings last term.

His first club was Bristol Rovers for whom he played 73 times in five seasons. In two terms with Northampton, he made 55 league appearances before joining Dundee for whom he has scored the one and only goal of his career.

(Born Edinburgh 1-11-69)

For the best part of nine seasons, Willie made the number two jersey at Easter Road his own, playing just short of 250 Premier League games. Graduated from Edina Hibs to join Hibs, he was capped at Under-21 level. The committed and determined right back moved to Dundee after Hibs were relegated and injury and suspension apart was a consistent member of the defence, missing only nine SPL fixtures.

(Born Edinburgh, 08-08-72)

Tall dominating central defender who was signed from Stoke City after 18 months in the Potteries. Made his Dark Blue debut in December 1998 against Aberdeen, going on to make a total of 12 appearances, but he wasn't in the starting line up so regularly towards the end of the season. His first goal for the club proved to be the winner when Motherwell visited Dens in February this year.

Begun his career with Hibs whom he joined from Hutcheson Vale, winning Under-21 caps and establishing himself in the Easter Road defence. After five seasons with Hibs, he joined Ionikos in 1996, returning after a season to this country and signing for Stoke.

(Born South Africa, 7-7-72)

The central defender signed new one year contract to keep him at Dens Park after three seasons at Dundee. Whilst the central defender was a permanent fixture in his first season with the club, he has not been quite so much of a regular since, although he did figure in just over half of the SPL matches last term. Spent six seasons with Raith Rovers whom he joined from St Andrews United in 1990 but injury restricted the former school boy internationalist to just 55 league appearances. Currently on loan at Arbroath.

(Born Edinburgh 4-9-76)

The Scotland Under-21 internationalist was signed from Rangers last spring for a bargain fee of £25,000. Impressed greatly in his wide right role in midfield in the eight games he played before the end of last season, chipping in with a couple of goals. At Ibrox, he made just one first team appearance, but played a dozen games, scoring three times, whilst on loan to Hull City during the 1997-98 campaign. Steven has again been in impressive form as the new season started.

(Born Aberdeen 28-11-77)

Possibly the most improved player in Scotland over the last year, Gavin has become an automatic choice at club and Scotland under 21 level, winning five caps since his debut against Eire in May. Tipped as a future full cap by under 21 boss Alex Smith he scored his first goal at international level in a win in Estonia.

Recruited from Hermes Juniors in 1995, Gavin appeared to be on his way out of Dens when he started only two games as the Dark Blues won promotion but put in countless hours of extra work to force himself into contention for a first team place, and once given the chance performed superbly as Dundee romped to fifth place in the SPL. Scotland manager Craig Brown has spoken of a full squad call up in the spring for Gavin.

International honours as a Dundee player

Scotland Under 21
v Eire (H) 1-0 1999
v N.Ireland (H) 1-1 1999
v Czech Republic (A) 2-3 1999
v Bosnia (A) 5-2 1999
v Estonia (A) 4-0 (scored first goal) 1999
v Bosnia (H) 2-0 1999

(Born 24-3-73)

The alert striker was signed from Clyde towards the end of season 1996.97 and after scoring 12 goals in the club's promotion campaign, he finished top scorer last term with ten goals. Originally with Partick Thistle, Eddie tried his luck with Sligo Rovers, successfully establishing himself in the Republic of Ireland. When he returned to Scotland, he joined Clyde, topping the twenty goal mark in each of his two Broadwood seasons which prompted a scramble for his signature won by then Dundee boss John McCormack.

(Born Paisley 14-3-71)

The small, but nippy striker turned senior with Clydebank whom he joined from junior side, Arthurlie, in June 1994. An ever present in three seasons at Kilbowie he hit 25 goals. On switching to Dens, he was again ever present as Dundee gained promotion, top scoring with 15 league goals. Didn't find goals quite so easy to come by last term, netting only three in 26 appearances, One of those - His stunning televised winner at Tannadice - ensured he will always have a place in the hearts of the support.

(Born Aberdeen, 5-4-66)

One of four players who joined the club from Motherwell after Dundee gained promotion in 1998, A versatile and highly experienced player who can play in midfield but has mainly featured up front for the Dark Blues.

Willie first made his name with his home town club but after finally establishing himself in the Pittodrie side, his career took a new direction in England where he spent over five years with Watford, Middlesbrough and Sheffield United.

On returning to Scotland he joined Celtic in 1994, scoring five times in 41 appearances. Fir Park was his next port of call early in 1996, scoring ten times in 48 appearances before coming to Dens.

Played a vital part in last season's successful campaign, missing only three games and scoring three times. Opened this campaign with a superb goal in the derby at Tannadice, and has maintained a rich vein of scoring form in the first third of the campaign.

(Born Stranraer 29-5-70)

One of two players at Dens who is in his second spell with the club. The strong running left sided player moved from his home town club to Dundee in 1987. Scored three times in 23 league appearances over the next four years before the former schoolboy internationalist was sold to Kilmarnock for £40,000 in 1991.

Very much a regular in the Rugby Park side, his 113 appearances brought him nine goals before he was transferred to Motherwell for £350,000 in November 1994. His Fir Park days ended in the summer of 1998 after 64 league outings in which he hit seven goals.

Since his return to Dens, he has re-opened his Dark Blue scoring account, scoring twice last term in 31 appearances.

(Born Paisley 22-12-79)

Highly rated young goalkeeper who was signed by Glasgow City BC in December 1996. Made his first team debut as a 16 year old against Dumbarton in a League Cup tie in 1996. Played twice more last season, coming on as a sub for the injured Robert Douglas at Pittodrie last year and starting a league game for the first time against Kilmarnock at Dens in November 1998.

His progress was rewarded with a call up for the Scotland under 21 squad and he was on the bench for their win in Bosnia during September.

(Born Aberdeen, 19-3-75)

Began his career with his home town club, Aberdeen, making 22 Premier appearances and scoring twice for the Pittodrie men. Came to Dens in January 1997, but after an initial good start, he didn't figure at all in the promotion season and had a spell on loan to Brechin City. Last season it looked as though it would be a continuation of the same story as he went on loan to Inverness Caledonian, but a surprise recall to the side for the Christmas win at Tynecastle saw Hugh produce a display which had the support in raptures, and he was a regular during the run to a top half finish.

(Born Glasgow 22-05-75)

Young full back or wing back who was bought for the future just before the turn of the year. Began his career with Ashfield juniors before entering the senior ranks with Dumbarton in December 1995. Almost exactly three years later he made a further step up the ladder by signing for Dundee for whom he made six appearances scoring once, with a penalty in a win at Hearts, last term.

(Born Glasgow, 14-2-62)

In his second spell with Dundee, having first joined them in December 1986 from Dundee United. In his first spell, he was a prolific scorer, hitting 60 goals in 110 appearances. Returned after a nine year absence in the summer of 1998, but failed to add to his goal tally in 16 appearances last term. Started his career with Clydebank, after his spell with both Tayside clubs, he moved on to Celtic, becoming a Republic of Ireland internationalist. On leaving Celtic, he had a brief spell with Tranmere before returning to Scotland and joining Motherwell for whom he scored 58 league goals in 132 outings.

Spent three months on loan to First Division Falkirk he opened his account for them against St Mirren in September, but returned to Dens in time to make a reappearance in Dundee's colours in the derby defeat in October.

(Born Geleen-Holland 6-11-71)

Signed this summer from Vinkenslag, previously played for Mechelen of Belgium. Right sided defender/midfielder. Frank made his debut against Hibernian at Dens in August. With injury to first choice right back Willie Miller, Frank has been pretty much a regular during the last couple of months. Yet to score in a competitive match he did however score a bizarre goal against Club Aris in the match to officially open the new stands.

Height 5.08
Weight 11.00
(Born Treviso,Italy 19-04-74)

Italian midfield player who joined Dundee at the end of October 1999 on an 18 month contract.

Patrizio started his career with AC Milan who loaned him out to various lower league clubs in Italy. He also had a spell on loan to Crystal Palace playing a couple of times in the FA Premiership during 1997-98 for the London club.

A return to Italy saw him play for Ancona last term but Dundee moved in to sign him under the Bosman ruling. He made a winning debut for the Dees against Hearts at Dens as the Dark Blues gained their debut victory at the new Dens Park.

(Born Dundee 20-4-80)

The young 6' 4" central defender has made the breakthrough into the first team this season. His debut against Celtic saw him do a fine marking job on multi million pound Mark Viduka, and he impressed in subsequent appearances. These performances brought him to the notice of the international management and he made his debut for Scotland at under 21 level in a 4-0 win in Estonia. Unfortunately he got on the wrong side of referees in those early appearances, and after having a virtually unblemished disciplinary record in his youth career found himself sent off twice in his first five starts for Dundee's first team. A regular in the youths and Under-21's last season, his height poses a significant threat in opposition penalty areas. Lee was a member of the side which reached the BP Youth Cup Final last season.

International honours as a Dundee player

Scotland Under 21
v Estonia (A) 4-0 1999
v Bosnia (H) 2-0 1999

(Born Buckie 02-04-79)

Mark was a regular for Dundee's under 21 side during season 1998-99 and made a complete recovery from a cartilage injury sustained early in that season. A commanding central defender, he has made it onto the bench for the first team on several occasions and made his debut as a substitute at Easter Road in October.

(Born Kirkcaldy 22-8-79)

Highly rated young striker who had a spell with Newburgh Juniors. He has come through the youth ranks at Dens. Although still waiting to start a match he's made a good few appearances from the bench, and is now knocking on the first team door.

(Born Edinburgh 4-7-80)

Another promising young striker who has progressed through the youth ranks at the club, making his debut as a substitute in a League Cup tie against Dumbarton when barely 16 years old. Made only one starting appearance in 1996-97, but was a regular on the bench as Dundee won promotion, making 20 sub appearances. Scored his first goal in the opening day fixture when he netted from the spot against Falkirk.

John didn't figure at all as Dundee made sure of retaining their SPL place and had a spell on loan at Arbroath. He was recalled however to play a major role in the run to the BP Youth Cup Final and returned to the first team squad making his Premier League debut at Easter Road in October.

(Born Dundee 05-5-80)

Steven made his first team debut in a 2-0 win at St Mirren at the end of 1997 and made one further substitute appearance as Dundee charged towards the first division title.

With the club's rise to premier status there have been no further competitive first team opportunities so far for 'Savo' but he has been a prolific scorer for the under 21 and youth teams.

Jocky Scott allowed Steven to join Forfar on loan for season 1999-2000 but made sure that everyone knew he regarded the player as a fine future prospect by giving him an extended contract. His form at Station Park has been quite sensational leading the scoring charts in the third division, This has resulted in a large section of the support calling for his return to boost the attack.

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Young striker with great potential signed from Unibond League club Bursclough in July 1999. During his one season in non league football Michael scored 19 goals, having previously played for Liverpool, where he was a regular scorer for the youth side. Made his league debut for Dundee in the win at Pittodrie in August and scored his first goal for the club against St Johnstone at Dens in September.

(Born Dundee 29-11-75 )

Craig was signed in December 1999 following a month long loan spell at Dens in which he performed well and scored for Dundee in the win at Ibrox.

Still only 24, the £50,000 transfer fee for the former Aberdeen and Dunfermline defender looks like a sound investment for the future.

(Born Southampton 25.-2-71)

Signed under freedom of contract from Oxford United in November 1999. The 29 year old striker played (and scored) for Dundee under 21s in a trial match before signing. His first top team outing at Dens came in the friendly against Aris Salonika and he opened his Dundee scoring account in that match. His competitive debut wasn't such a happy occasion with him being sent off against Motherwell.

Nicky's career started at home town club Southampton in 1990 where he played 61 games in the Premiership scoring 11 times before being transferred to Oldham Athletic. Three years in Lancashire were followed by two seasons at Oxford before Dundee made their signing move.