Dundee

2022 - 9 - 11

Dundee pensioner Henry learns to fly for first time aged 81 (The Courier)

The former offshore worker took the controls alongside Tayside Aviation instructor Paul Stephenson. As the small aircraft soared to 2,000 ft, Henry was able to ...

“I did joke I might try a loop-the-loop while I was up in the air as the crowd from below looked on.” “We’re certainly looking to try and make more wishes come true for the residents after the success of this.” “The staff at Riverside View spoke to my family and [St John’s RC High School](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/tag/st-johns-high-school/) pupil added: “It was a fantastic experience and I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to do it. “As we were walking past Dundee Airport I explained I’d always wanted to fly a plane. As the small aircraft soared to 2,000 ft, Henry was able to get a bird’s-eye view of the City of Discovery.

5 academy products who could become stars at Dundee this season (The Courier)

With one of the biggest squads in the Championship at their disposal, Dundee boss Gary Bowyer is not short of options.

At Balmoor he played in 24 games under Jim McInally. As well as the League Cup group stage, he featured in Dundee’s first two league games but has not featured since. [Gary Bowyer clearly likes what he sees](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/3666883/gary-bowyer-praise-harry-sharp-dundee-keeper/) having chosen him ahead of two more experienced stoppers. Despite being thrown in right at the deep end, Sharp has shown he is able to swim. Anderson also has experience in the second-tier, having made his first-team debut in the 20/21 season, where he netted four times in 11 Championship appearances. [a staple of last season’s side](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/3541927/dundees-max-anderson-stepping-up-dark-blues-milestone/), making 40 appearances in all competitions. [highly-regarded at both of those clubs](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/3263420/montrose-sean-dillon-dundee-lyall-cameron/). [praised the club’s academy](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/3666883/gary-bowyer-praise-harry-sharp-dundee-keeper/) for producing the talent which he now has at his disposal. [before surrendering it to Zach Robinson.](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-fc/3648163/dundee-lyall-cameron-bad-times-loan-gran-giving-up-penalty/) Last campaign, he made two appearances in the Premiership before joining Cove Rangers in League One, where he played 10 times under boss Paul Hartley. His performances earned him a call-up to the Scotland Under-21 squad, where he made two appearances in their Euro 2023 qualifying campaign. He has also played a part in each of their League Cup clashes.

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Respectful crowds line Kingsway in Dundee to 'celebrate' life of Queen (The Courier)

Today, I was there with thousands of fellow Dundonians, to witness the late monarch make her final journey through the city. In 1969 she was on her way to ...

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