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Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« on: August 08, 2005, 07:00:38 PM »
Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
By Graeme Dey (Dundee Courier)


Dundee face being plunged into a goalkeeping crisis ahead of their August 20 clash with Queen of the South.

Present holder of the number one jersey, Kelvin Jack, heads across the Atlantic immediately after this weekend’s game at Clyde to prepare for Trinidad and Tobago’s World Cup clash with the USA.

And he isn’t due back in Dundee until the eve of the Doonhamers’ visit.

That’s a concern for manager Jim Duffy who, with Derek Soutar sidelined, only has 17-year-old Scott Murray as cover.

Duffy knows from last season—when Brent Sancho was travelling back and forth from that part of the world—how difficult a situation it can be and he admits he’ll be keeping tabs on it.

“Derek isn’t close to being ready to play again and if anything were to happen with Kelvin then we’d only have Scott for the Queen of the South game.

“Hopefully, everything will work out but weather or mechanical problems can disrupt travel.

“We had Brent miss a match or two last season through not getting back here in time. Even if things go to plan it’ll be the Friday night before we know that we have Kelvin available.”

Meanwhile, Duffy is hoping Tom Hutchinson is now ready to get his career back on track after a catalogue of injuries ruined his original spell at Dens.

Hutchinson’s services were retained during the summer, but only on a three-month contract.

But the Dundee boss was encouraged by his contribution against St Mirren.

“If Tom keeps putting in performances then hopefully we’ll be able to sort out something more permanent,” he said.

“He’s only 22 and there is no doubting the fact he is a good defender—he’s just been unlucky with injuries.”
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Re: Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2005, 07:46:49 PM »
This report seems to indicate Jack is selected???Means EITHER Ince or Shaka is out of the squad!

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Re: Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2005, 07:58:43 PM »
I am not too sure about other clubs and/or countries however why is it that when Trinidad needs a player coaches always find a way to complain or hold them back but when Beckham, Raul, etc.. needs to play for their "powerful nation" there is never a problem. Equality is needed, no matter if a player plays for Spain, Brazil, Samoa or Tongo. I know theres a "rule" in place however these guys are fighting for a spot on teams and by leaving it kind of hampers them. Just my two cents.

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Re: Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« Reply #3 on: August 09, 2005, 08:29:57 AM »
Its a problem all around. Even for Becks and De big man dem..... 
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Re: Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2005, 01:39:37 PM »
sorry biga84...you really have it wrong. We really need to stop with this persecution complex...go to the thread about Birchall being mentally shattered according to his coach at Port Vale and you will get all the ole talk and info you need on this topic....But the bottom line is this....and anyone who claims to be a fan of international football should already know this....even Beckham, Ronaldo and all the biggest stars does get real pong from their club anytime they leave to play for their country. The club vs. country conflict affects everyone.

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Re: Kelvin Jack's absence causes concern for Dundee
« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2005, 04:58:48 PM »
This report seems to indicate Jack is selected???Means EITHER Ince or Shaka is out of the squad!

from what i gathered Beenie said he would look into that situation with Ince. I know Shaka and Jack got the call up.
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