1961–62 Dundee F.C. season

The 1961–62 season was the 60th season of competitive football played by Dundee. Dundee finished in first place in Division One, winning their first (and to date only) Scottish League Championship. A 20-game unbeaten streak (17 of those being wins, 10 consecutive) served as the backbone for the Dark Blues most successful season ever.[1] Dundee wrapped up the title in the final game of the season at Muirton Park, home of local rivals St Johnstone. In a triumphant day for those in dark blue, Alan Gilzean scored twice and Andy Penman got one of his own to ensure a comfortable 0–3 victory, simultaneously relegating St Johnstone and confirming Dundee as champions.[2][3][4]

Dundee
1961–62 season
ManagerBob Shankly
Division One1st (champions)
Scottish Cup2nd round
Scottish League CupGroup Stage
Top goalscorerLeague: Alan Gilzean (24)
All: Alan Gilzean (27)
Highest home attendance35,000 vs Rangers, 14 March 1962 (League)

Scottish Division One
Main article: 1961–62 Scottish Division One

Statistics provided by Dee Archive.[5]

DateOpponentVenueResultDundee Scorer(s)Attendance
23 August 1961FalkirkA3–1Smith, Cousin, Wishart7,000
9 September 1961Dundee UnitedH4–1Penman, Smith, Briggs (o.g.), Robertson18,765
16 September 1961AberdeenA1–3Gilzean12,000
23 September 1961Heart of MidlothianH2–0Gilzean (2)10,921
30 September 1961Third LanarkA3–1Gilzean (2), Cousin9,500
7 October 1961KilmarnockH5–3Watson (o.g.), Penman (3), Gilzean14,000
14 October 1961MotherwellA4–2Penman, Cousin, Smith, Gilzean15,000
21 October 1961Dunfermline AthleticA2–1Cousin (2)10,000
28 October 1961Partick ThistleH3–2Cousin (2), Penman16,000
4 November 1961CelticH2–1Wishart, Gilzean23,654
11 November 1961RangersA5–1Gilzean (4), Penman38,000
18 November 1961Raith RoversH5–4Gilzean (2), Wishart, Seith, Smith15,000
25 November 1961HibernianA3–1Gilzean, Penman, Smith14,764
2 December 1961Stirling AlbionH2–2Robertson, Cousin11,500
16 December 1961AirdrieoniansH5–1Wishart, Smith, Cousin, Robertson (2)11,500
23 December 1961St MirrenA1–1Wishart8,991
6 January 1962FalkirkH2–1Gilzean (2)15,000
13 January 1962Heart of MidlothianA2–0Cousin, Gilzean17,981
17 January 1962AberdeenH2–1Cousin, Penman16,000
20 January 1962Third LanarkH2–1Penman, Robertson17,500
24 January 1962St JohnstoneH2–1Gilzean, Penman16,000
3 February 1962KilmarnockA1–1Cousin14,000
10 February 1962MotherwellH1–3Robertson19,000
24 February 1962Partick ThistleA0–315,000
3 March 1962CelticA1–2Wishart38,360
6 March 1962Dunfermline AthleticH1–2Seith17,500
14 March 1962RangersH0–035,000
17 March 1962Raith RoversA3–2Cousin, Penman (2) 5,000
24 March 1962HibernianH1–0Waddell10,710
31 March 1962Stirling AlbionA3–2Cousin, Smith, Gilzean4,500
7 April 1962AirdrieoniansA2–1Penman (2)7,000
9 April 1962Dundee UnitedA2–1Gilzean (2)21,138
25 April 1962St MirrenH2–0Cousin, Penman18,712
28 April 1962St JohnstoneA3–0Gilzean (2) 24', 59, Penman 67'26,500

League table
Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Dundee (C) 34 25 4 5 80 46 1.739 54 Qualified for the European Cup
2 Rangers 34 22 7 5 84 31 2.710 51 Qualified for the Cup Winners' Cup
3 Celtic 34 19 8 7 81 37 2.189 46 Invited for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup
4 Dunfermline Athletic 34 19 5 10 77 46 1.674 43
5 Kilmarnock 34 16 10 8 74 58 1.276 42
Source: RSSSF
(C) Champions

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Scottish League Cup
Main article: 1961–62 Scottish League Cup

Statistics provided by Dee Archive.

DateRdOpponentVenueResultDundee Scorer(s)Attendance
12 August 1961G3AirdrieoniansH2–0Wishart, Cousin13,000
16 August 1961G3RangersA2–4Penman, Cousin40,000
19 August 1961G3Third LanarkA2–3Smith, Gilzean12,000
26 August 1961G3AirdrieoniansA5–0Cousin, Smith, Penman, Gilzean (2)4,500
30 August 1961G3RangersH1–1Robertson24,000
2 September 1961G3Third LanarkH2–2Cousin, Penman9,000

Group 3 table

Team Pld W D L GF GA GR Pts
Rangers 6 5 1 0 18 5 3.600 11
Dundee 6 2 2 2 14 10 1.400 6
Third Lanark 6 2 2 2 10 14 0.714 6
Airdrieonians 6 0 1 5 5 18 0.278 1
Source:

Scottish Cup
Main article: 1961–62 Scottish Cup

Statistics provided by Dee Archive.

DateRdOpponentVenueResultDundee Scorer(s)Attendance
27 January 1962R2St MirrenH0–122,834

Squad and statistics

First team squad

[6] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
— GK Scotland SCO Pat Liney
— DF Scotland SCO Bobby Cox
— DF Scotland SCO Alex Hamilton
— DF Scotland SCO Alex Stuart
— MF Scotland SCO Craig Brown
— MF Scotland SCO Hugh Robertson
— MF Scotland SCO Bobby Seith
— MF Scotland SCO Ian Ure
No. Pos. Nation Player
— FW Scotland SCO Alan Cousin
— FW Scotland SCO George McGeachie
— FW Scotland SCO Alan Gilzean
— FW Scotland SCO Andy Penman
— FW Scotland SCO Gordon Smith
— FW Scotland SCO Bobby Waddell
— FW Scotland SCO Bobby Wishart

Player statistics

Statistics provided by Dee Archive

No. Pos Nat Player TotalDivision OneScottish CupLeague Cup
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
MF Scotland SCO Craig Brown 90900000
FW Scotland SCO Alan Cousin 411934151064
DF Scotland SCO Bobby Cox 3803101060
FW Scotland SCO Alan Gilzean 352729241053
DF Scotland SCO Alex Hamilton 4103401060
GK Scotland SCO Pat Liney 4103401060
FW Scotland SCO George McGeachie 50300020
MF Scotland SCO Andy Penman 392032171063
FW Scotland SCO Hugh Robertson 4073361061
MF Scotland SCO Bobby Seith 4023421050
FW Scotland SCO Gordon Smith 3793271042
DF Scotland SCO Alex Stuart 20200000
MF Scotland SCO Ian Ure 4103401060
FW Scotland SCO Bobby Waddell 51410010
FW Scotland SCO Bobby Wishart 3672961061

See also

References
  1. "Match Results 1961-62". deearchive.co.uk. Archived from the original on 22 July 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. Ross, Kenny. "1961/62 – Scottish league champions". Dundee FC. Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. "Dundee's 1962 title triumph saw Perth side relegated as a direct result". The Scotsman. 24 April 2009. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
  4. Famous for ever in Dundee, Scottish Professional Football League, 27 April 2012
  5. "Results for Dundee for 1961-62". London Hearts. Retrieved 18 March 2020.
  6. "Dundee – Squad 1961/1962". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 19 March 2020.


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