Saturday, 9 th May 2026, was a day to remember at Dens Park as Dundee FC Community Trust hosted a Junior Dee’s Takeover during Dundee FC’s home match against Livingston.
Nine Junior Dees were given a unique behind‑the‑scenes opportunity to take over key match-day roles, experiencing first‑hand what it takes to make a Dundee FC match day happen.
From pitch preparation and dressing room duties to media interviews, boardroom welcomes, photography, announcing and even stepping into the famous Snappy Dee role, the Junior Dees ran the show with enthusiasm, confidence and big smiles.
Each Junior Dee was paired with a club or Community Trust ‘buddy’, shadowing them before the match while being encouraged to lead tasks themselves. The aim was simple: to put young supporters at the heart of the match-day experience, and they delivered brilliantly!
Junior Dee’s roles included: Junior Kit Coordinator, Junior Groundsman, Junior Announcer, Junior Media Officer, Junior Photographer, Junior Boardroom Assistant, Junior Operations Assistant and Junior Snappy Dee.
The day began with preparations inside the stadium, from laying out kits and setting up the pitch to welcoming guests and conducting player and manager interviews.
The Junior Media Officers interviewed Luke Graham and Steven Pressley, while the Junior Announcer entertained hospitality lounges and announced the team lines ahead of kick‑off.
A highlight for many supporters was seeing Junior Snappy Dee meeting fans and helping get the crowd ready, after receiving some playful but “very serious” guidance from Snappy Dee themselves.
Alongside the takeover, dozens more Junior Dee’s took part in a drawing competition, with their artwork proudly featured in the official matchday programme and shared across Dundee FC social media channels.
The drawings added colour and personality to the occasion, showcasing the creativity and passion of the club’s youngest supporters.
A spokesperson for Dundee FC said: “The Junior Dee’s Takeover is all about giving young supporters the chance to feel truly part of Dundee FC. The confidence, excitement and pride they showed was incredible to see. We’re also delighted so many children took part through the drawing competition, their artwork brought a real sense of fun and community to the day.”
Parents, guardians, club staff and supporters alike praised the Junior Dee’s for their confidence and energy, making the takeover a shining example of how football can inspire and engage young people.
Dundee FC and Dundee FC Community Trust would like to thank all participating Junior Dee’s, their families, volunteers, club staff and supporters for helping make the event such a success.
