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CLUB HONOURS Scottish Premier Division Champions 1983 Scottish Cup Winners 1994 and 2010 Scottish League Cup Winners 1979-80 and 1980-81 UEFA Cup Runners-up: 1986–87

DIRECTORY Dundee United Football Club, The CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, DD3 7JW 01382833166 Option 1 - Ticketing Option 2 - Commercial Option 3 - Retail ADDRESS BOOK Chairman MARK OGREN Vice-Chairman SCOTT OGREN Director JIMMY FYFFE Chief Executive LUIGI CAPUANO Chief Operations Officer JOE RICE Finance Director JAMES ROBERTSON Commercial Director MARK CUNNINGHAM Manager JIM GOODWIN Assistant Manager LEE SHARP First-Team Coach DAVID BOWMAN

Head of Goalkeeping PAUL MATHERS Head of Football Operations ROSS STARKE Head of Player Care NIALL NICOLSON Head of Medical TOMMY SCANLON First Team Physiotherapist KEVIN MILNE First Team Analyst AIDAN CROLL First Team Sports Scientist EWAN ANDERSON Strength and Conditioning Coach ALLAN GARTSHORE Club Doctors DR DAVID NICOLL DR STEPHEN GALBRAITH Kit Manager ANDREW BRYAN Ticket Office Manager MOIRA HUGHES Head of Retail STUART BOOTLAND Commercial Sales Manager DECLAN PRIDDING

Catering & Bar Operations Manager JOHN RICHARDSON Head of Stadium and Facility Operations JONATHAN ROBERTS Head Groundsman JAMIE HARLE Head of Media MARK MCCREERY Digital Marketing Manager ARRAN HEATH Digital Content Lead ERNIE BRATHERTON Club Photographer RICHARD WISEMAN SHED TALK Design and Editors: ARRAN HEATH & PETER RUNDO Contributors RYAN HALDANE Printed copies of Shed Talk are available via Curtis Sport.

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GOODWIN Good afternoon everyone, and welcome back to Tannadice Looking back at last weekend's draw with St Johnstone, we were disappointed not to come away with all three points. I felt we created enough opportunities to win the game, particularly in the second half when we dominated possession and spent long periods in their half. It was another important goal from Lyall Cameron, and I've been really pleased with the attacking contributions we're getting throughout the squad. Jesse Randall has been excellent since arriving at the Club, while Daniel Bennie and others have also played their part. We're creating plenty of good opportunities, and the challenge now is to make the most of them. The message to the players has remained consistent since the beginning of preseason. We've shown some really encouraging football in our build-up play and in

the way we move the ball through the thirds. There's still room for improvement in the final third, but we'll continue working hard on the training pitch to make sure we keep progressing. Today's fixture is one that both sets of supporters always look forward to. Having experienced it from both sides, I understand the significance of the occasion and the atmosphere it can generate. Aberdeen have plenty of experienced players and attacking quality, so we know we'll need to be at our best. I've also been pleased with the contribution of the entire squad in recent weeks. The substitutes made a real impact at St Johnstone, and that competition for places is important as we look to maintain our positive momentum. As always, thank you for your fantastic backing. Hopefully we can produce another strong performance and give you plenty to cheer about this afternoon. Enjoy the game!

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Our East coast neighbours arrive at Tannadice fresh from last weekend’s 3-1 home win over St Mirren which saw them extend their current run to just one defeat in six matches. Currently occupying seventh position, just a point behind United, Aberdeen are four points better off than they were at the same stage last season. While their summer rebuild has yet to fully click into gear, there have been encouraging signs that this campaign could prove more successful than the last. Victories over Hearts and Motherwell have offered glimpses of the side's potential, although disappointing defeats to Dundee and St Johnstone have highlighted the inconsistency that has frustrated the Pittodrie faithful in recent seasons. The Dons have enjoyed better fortunes in the Premier Sports Cup, progressing to the semifinals for the fourth time in five seasons. After topping their group, Aberdeen overcame 6

Dundee and Kilmarnock in the knockout rounds to set up a last-four meeting with Rangers. They will be hoping to go one step closer to lifting the trophy for a seventh time. United have held the upper hand in recent meetings between the sides, with Aberdeen recording just one victory in the previous seven encounters. Tannadice has proved a particularly difficult destination for the visitors, with the Terrors winning six and drawing two of the last nine meetings between the clubs in Dundee. Encouragingly for the Tangerine faithful, however, Hibs have failed to keep a clean sheet in any of the last 14 encounters.

THE MANAGER A familiar face in Scottish football, former Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Preston North End and Luton Town midfielder Stephen Robinson has taken charge of 381 matches in Scotland across managerial spells with Motherwell, St Mirren and Aberdeen. The 51-year-old, who hails from Lisburn, has also managed Oldham Athletic and Morecambe, alongside a spell as assistant manager with his native Northern Ireland. His greatest achievement in the dugout came last December when his St Mirren side defied the odds to defeat Celtic 3-1 in the League Cup final at Hampden Park. That triumph helped make up for the disappointment of losing both domestic cup finals to Celtic while in charge of Motherwell

during the 2017/18 campaign. Robinson arrived at Pittodrie last season with Aberdeen facing a difficult battle near the foot of the Premiership, sitting just a handful of points above the relegation playoff position. The Dons collected 11 points from their final nine matches to secure their top-flight status with a six-point cushion. Having steadied the ship during the closing stages of last season, Robinson has since turned his attention towards building a more competitive Aberdeen side. The challenge has been to establish greater consistency while integrating new faces into the squad, with the Dons showing signs of improvement despite some frustrating results in the opening months of the campaign. Known for his direct approach, Robinson places a strong emphasis on hard work, organisation and defensive discipline. Those qualities have been evident this season, with only Celtic and Rangers conceding fewer Premiership goals than Aberdeen. However, Robinson's record against United has been mixed. Across 12 previous meetings with the Terrors, his sides have recorded four victories, two draws and six defeats. 7

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Northern Ireland international Brad Lyons joined Aberdeen from Kilmarnock during the summer, having made over 150 appearances for the Rugby Park side. The versatile 29-year-old began his career with Coleraine, winning the Irish Cup in 2018 before moving to Blackburn Rovers. Following loan spells with Morecambe and St Mirren, he returned to Scotland and helped Killie secure the Championship title. A knee injury has disrupted his start at Pittodrie, limiting him to seven starts in all competitions.

Central defender Lewis Mayo joined Aberdeen from Kilmarnock during the summer, signing a threeyear deal at Pittodrie. The 26-year-old is comfortable operating in either a back three or back four, offering versatility to the Dons' defensive options. Mayo has also gained valuable experience during spells with Partick Thistle and Dunfermline Athletic, while representing Scotland at U21 level.

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HAPPE Towering defender Dan Happe joined Leyton Orient at the age of 14 and, aside from a brief loan spell with Histon, spent the next 14 years at the London club. Standing at 6ft 6in, the 28-yearold made 292 appearances for the O's, helping them secure promotions from

both the National League and League Two. Renowned for his aerial presence and ability to read the game, Happe is also an accomplished interceptor of the ball. His dismissal against Kilmarnock last month was the fourth red card of his senior career. The experienced centre-back now brings his physical presence and defensive qualities to Aberdeen's backline.

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Austrian defensive midfielder Alexander Briedl joined Aberdeen

in July on a twoyear deal from Blau-Weiss Linz. The 24-year-old began his career in the youth ranks at RB Salzburg before gaining senior experience with FC Liefering, SV Horn and SV Wallern. He subsequently established himself as a key figure in the Blau-Weiss Linz midfield, impressing with his energy, work rate and ability to regain possession. A former Austria U21 international, Briedl made his debut at that level in a convincing 5-0 victory over Scotland.

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RONAN Rochdale-born midfielder Connor Ronan began his footballing journey with his hometown club before joining Wolverhampton Wanderers at the age of 16. During six years at Molineux, he gained valuable first-team experience through loan spells with Portsmouth, Walsall, Dunajská Streda, Blackpool, Grasshoppers and St Mirren. It was during the 2021/22 campaign in Paisley that Ronan particularly

impressed, netting eight goals and establishing himself as a key creative influence in the St Mirren midfield. That tally accounted for more than half of his senior career goals at the time, underlining his attacking contribution during a productive spell in Scottish football. His career has also taken him further afield, with spells in Slovakia and Switzerland providing valuable experience of European football. Those opportunities helped Ronan develop his technical ability and

adaptability, having featured in a variety of midfield roles throughout his career. Following a spell in Major League Soccer with Colorado Rapids, the former England and Republic of Ireland youth international returned to Scottish football, signing a two-year deal with Aberdeen. Comfortable in possession and capable of creating opportunities in the final third, Ronan adds another attacking option to Stephen Robinson's midfield as he looks to make his mark at Pittodrie.

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WALTON It's been really good to be back at United and playing regularly again. On a personal level, I'm pleased with how things have been going, but more importantly, I feel we're in a really positive place as a group and continuing to improve with every game. We're now four games unbeaten, and although a point away from home is never a bad result, I think we were disappointed not to take all three against St Johnstone last weekend. On another day, we could have won the game, but there were plenty of positives to take from the performance. From my perspective as a goalkeeper, it's been important to build those relationships with the players in front of me. We've had quite a few new faces come into the squad, so naturally it takes time for everyone to settle. This weekend is also a special occasion for me personally, as I'm hopefully set to make my 100th appearance for the Club.

It's a milestone I'll be really proud to reach, particularly having enjoyed some brilliant memories during my two spells here. Coming back in the summer was something I really wanted to make happen. My family are happy here, I feel at home at United, and hopefully there are plenty more appearances and good memories still to come. We know how much the Aberdeen fixture means to the supporters, and it's one we're all looking forward to. The atmosphere should be fantastic, and as players, we need to use that energy to our advantage and put in a performance worthy of the occasion. The fans have been brilliant throughout the season, and hopefully they can get right behind us again this afternoon. We want to make it a difficult place for the opposition to come and give everyone something to cheer about!

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SHOW RACISM

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Thirty years ago, goalkeeper Shaka Hislop was racially abused at a petrol station by a group of young people. When they recognised him, the abuse stopped and they asked for his autograph. That moment helped inspire Show Racism the Red Card.

everyone. Our support extends beyond this fixture, with a shared responsibility to promote respect and inclusion throughout the season. Whether on the pitch, in the stands or within our communities, everyone can help turn that commitment into meaningful action.

Since then, the charity has used football to educate, challenge prejudice and promote inclusion, reaching more than 1.5 million learners across the UK, including 250,000 in Scotland. Through workshops in schools, football clubs, workplaces and communities, its work helps people recognise racism and gives them the confidence to challenge it.

Billy Singh, Campaign Manager at Show Racism the Red Card Scotland, said:

Dundee United are proud to continue our longstanding support for the campaign at today’s match against Aberdeen. Players, clubs and supporters all have a role in ensuring football is welcoming for

“We are asking supporters not only to reject racist language and behaviour, but to be active anti-racists. That means speaking out when something is wrong, supporting those targeted by abuse, and showing that the true spirit of football is inclusive.” This matchday and every day, stand together, challenge racism and support those affected.

DANNY GRIFFIN Capped at every youth level up to Under-21s for Northern Ireland, Danny Griffin made his senior international debut against Germany in May 1996, aged just 18. The St Johnstone defender became a regular for his country from 1997, famously scoring the winner against the Republic of Ireland at Lansdowne Road in May 1999. In July 2000, he followed Saints manager Paul Sturrock to Dundee United, signing a threeyear deal following a £600,000 transfer.

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Commenting on his signing, Sturrock said: “Danny is the right age in terms of the long-term future of the club, but he also has considerable experience of both the Premier League and at international level. He is a proven performer at first team level and that is the kind of player I am looking for right now.” Ironically, Griffin never played under the manager who brought him to the club. Sturrock resigned just two games into the new season, with Alex Smith taking charge. Although Griffin played nine minutes for Northern Ireland against Yugoslavia in August, a

troublesome knee injury delayed his United debut until December, when he featured in a 3–1 defeat away to Hearts. He recovered to make 22 appearances that season, scoring his first United goal in a 4–1 defeat at Aberdeen in April 2001. Ahead of the following campaign, Smith appointed the 23-year-old club captain, recognising his experience and ambition. “We have three or four natural choices and Danny was one of them,” Smith explained. “He's an international player; he's at a good age and he's very

Griffin made 34 appearances that season and contributed three goals. He scored the winner against former club St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, netted in a 3–0 League Cup victory over Dumbarton and opened his account at Tannadice with a late strike in a 3–1 win over Hibernian. Injuries disrupted his final two seasons at United, restricting him to 17 and 14 appearances respectively. His fifth and final goal for the club came in a 2–1 defeat at Hearts. His last United appearance was as a substitute in a 2–0 victory at Kilmarnock in December 2003, taking his overall tally to 87 appearances, including five from the bench. Released the following month, Griffin joined Stockport County. While at Edgeley Park, he earned his final Northern Ireland cap against Norway in February 2004. Of his 29 senior international appearances, 16 came during his time with United. He scored twice in 41 appearances for Stockport before leaving in December 2005. A return to Scotland followed in January 2006 with Aberdeen, where he made 12 appearances. Griffin later represented Dundee, Livingston and Arbroath before returning to his first club, St Johnstone, as a youth coach. Alongside his international achievements, he collected runnersup medals in the Scottish Challenge Cup and League Cup with Saints, before winning successive Scottish Third Division titles with Livingston and Arbroath.

ambitious.” 21

While programmes for reserve and youth fixtures have become more common in recent years, particularly with the involvement of Premiership B teams in the Scottish Challenge Cup, they remain far from universal. Often, a simple team sheet is the only souvenir available to collectors. Indeed, only Peterhead and Montrose produced programmes for United's matches in this season's competition, with both ties incorporated into issues covering league fixtures. Although officially regarded as first-team matches, these encounters generally feature the younger players of top-flight clubs. The availability of such programmes has always been something of a lottery. Following the Second World War, clubs increasingly took responsibility for producing their own publications rather than relying on advertising agencies, whose standardised formats had previously dominated the market. In those earlier days, the primary purpose of a programme was to

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provide the half-time scores. However, when football resumed in 1946/47, many clubs began introducing their own issues, bringing greater individuality to matchday publications. United's first post-war programme appeared in October 1947 for a home fixture against Dumbarton, while Dundee had introduced theirs for the New Year's Day derby earlier that year. Some clubs went a step further by producing programmes for reserve fixtures. With football enjoying a postwar attendance boom, even secondstring matches could attract substantial crowds. Aberdeen were particularly prolific issuers, producing programmes for virtually all competitive fixtures at Pittodrie. Hearts and Hibernian were also regular publishers of reserve programmes, while Celtic, Dundee and East Fife occasionally followed suit during the 1940s and 1950s.

suffered a 3-0 defeat at Pittodrie. The 1962/63 campaign marked the end of Aberdeen's non-first-team programme production, with declining attendances at reserve fixtures making their continued publication increasingly difficult to justify. Today, these issues are considerably harder to find than their first-team counterparts and, as a result, often command significantly higher prices among collectors. Finally, a reminder that a Programme Fair takes place tomorrow at the Dee Club, Taylors Street, Dundee, DD2 3DU, from 10am until 1pm. A wide selection of United programmes and memorabilia will be available, with free admission for all.

This week's Programme Parade focuses on Aberdeen's reserve-team issues, which were produced from the late 1940s until the end of the 1962/63 season. One surviving example dates from 7 January 1950, when the Dons recorded a 3-0 victory over United in a C Division fixture. Another, from 8 September 1956, covers a Second XI Cup encounter in which the home side ran out convincing 6-0 winners. There were happier occasions for the Terrors, including their first reserve meeting with Aberdeen at Pittodrie, when Willie McDonald scored the only goal to secure a narrow United victory. An issue dated 7 April 1962 came towards the end of Aberdeen's tradition of publishing reserve programmes. By then, the format had expanded to 12 pages, although the result was less memorable for United. While the first team were drawing 2-2 at Tannadice, the reserves

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MENS FIRST TEAM

PERTH POINT United battled back from a goal down to earn a 1-1 draw against St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park, with Lyall Cameron's secondhalf equaliser extending the Terrors' unbeaten run. Jim Goodwin's side made a positive start in Perth, creating several early opportunities as they looked to take control of proceedings. Dylan Tait was heavily involved, delivering dangerous balls into the area, while Idjessi Metsoko, Kevin Ciubotaru and Jesse Randall all threatened in the opening exchanges. Despite United's early pressure, it was the hosts who broke the deadlock in the 21st minute. A cross from the left found Josh Fowler, who finished low beyond Jack Walton to give St Johnstone the advantage. The Terrors pushed for an immediate response, with Randall continuing to cause problems down the right and Tait testing goalkeeper Steward. Goodwin introduced Abdoulaye Yoro at halftime as United looked to inject fresh energy into their attack. St Johnstone threatened early in the second period, 26

but the visitors gradually regained control, with Cameron and Zidane Iqbal both trying their luck from distance. Their persistence was finally rewarded in the 79th minute. Randall advanced down the right before cutting the ball across the edge of the penalty area. Sapsford cleverly allowed the delivery to run through to Cameron, who managed to get his shot away despite being fouled, finding the net to restore parity. The equaliser sparked a determined late push for all three points. Iqbal sent a free-kick narrowly wide before Sapsford forced a save from Steward in added time, with Cameron unable to convert the rebound. Substitute Neil Farrugia also threatened in the closing moments, winning possession and driving forward before sending a powerful effort narrowly off target. Despite their late pressure, United were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a share of the spoils. Nevertheless, the secondhalf response ensured the Terrors returned from Perth with another point and their unbeaten run intact.

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24 OCTOBER Welsh. Jimmy Brownlie's side had created several opportunities during a goalless first half but fell behind when Weir opened the scoring for the visitors 12 minutes after the restart. Welsh turned the contest around with two goals in quick succession before completing his treble to secure both points. The striker, who had arrived on loan from Hearts, had now scored five goals in his first three appearances for the Club.

On this day in 1925, United recorded their third topflight victory with a 3-1 win over Kilmarnock, inspired by a hat-trick from Willie 32

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Fast forward to 1973, and United produced an impressive performance to earn a 1-1 draw against Leicester City at Filbert Street in the second round of the Texaco Cup. The hosts threatened early on through Frank

Worthington, who twice headed wide from promising positions before eventually breaking the deadlock from the penalty spot after Doug Smith had fouled Stringfellow. United responded in the 61st minute when Frank Kopel's effort deflected off Munro and into the net. A George Fleming goal in the return leg subsequently secured United's passage to the semi-finals, where Newcastle United awaited. European action provided another memorable occasion in 1984 as United travelled to Austria to face LASK. Despite their inconsistent domestic form, the Terrors delivered another strong

continental performance to claim a deserved 2-1 victory. Billy Kirkwood opened the scoring with a powerful drive into the roof of the net following good work from Paul Sturrock and Ralph Milne.

Sturing down the right, allowing him to cross for René Eijer to score. United responded positively, with Brian Welsh heading narrowly wide before Darren Jackson failed to direct another headed opportunity on target.

beyond Jamie Langfield, despite Richard Foster's attempted clearance on the line. United doubled their advantage when an Aberdeen clearance fell to Morgaro Gomis on the edge of the penalty area. The midfielder showed excellent technique to control the ball and steer a right-footed finish into the bottom corner, sparking celebrations among the travelling Arabs. A disciplined defensive display and tireless work throughout the side ensured the Terrors returned to Dundee with a thoroughly deserved three points.

The hosts equalised through Max Hagmayr, whose effort took a deflection off Maurice Malpas before beating Hamish McAlpine. With the match heading towards a draw, Sturrock was fouled in the penalty area in the closing moments, allowing Eamonn Bannon to step forward and confidently convert the winning spot kick. Six years later, United were back in European competition, this time facing Vitesse Arnhem in the Netherlands. The Terrors made a promising start to the first leg but fell behind when a quickly taken free kick released

Despite a closely contested second half, the Dutch side held on for a 1-0 victory. The narrow deficit left United hopeful of overturning the tie at Tannadice, although the return leg ultimately ended in a disappointing 4-0 defeat. More recently, in 2009, United enjoyed a memorable afternoon at Pittodrie with a convincing 2-0 victory over Aberdeen. On a rain-soaked surface, the Terrors took the lead after 31 minutes when Damián Casalinuovo met Mark Fotheringham's corner and guided the ball 33

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Esselink

Forbes ©

CIU B O TA R U 1

Iq b a l

Tait ©

C A M ER O N 1

HIBERNIAN (H)

1-0

10331

Walton

R a w lin s

Esselink

Fo r bes

Ciubotaru

Iq b a l

Ta it ©

Ca m er o n

St Johnstone (A)

1-1

6351

Walton

Rawlins

Esselink

Forbes

Ciubotaru

Iqbal

Ta it ©

C A M ER O N 1

ABERDEEN (H)

October

Celtic (A)

HEARTS (H)

November 7

MOTHERWELL (H)

Hibernian (A)

ST JOHNSTONE (H)

December 2

Rangers (A)

Aberdeen (A)

ST MIRREN (H)

KILMARNOCK (H)

Falkirk (A)

CELTIC (H)

January 2

Dundee (A)

RANGERS (H)

Motherwell (A)

St Johnstone (A)

February 3

HIBERNIAN (H)

Kilmarnock (A)

ABERDEEN (H)

Hearts (A)

March 13

DUNDEE (H)

St Mirren (A)

April 3

FALKIRK (h)

Celtic (A)

First Post-split Fixture

May 1

Second Post-split Fixture

Third Post-split Fixture

Fourth Post-split Fixture

Fifth Post-split Fixture

ShedTalk

Sud 1

Sub 2

Sub 3

Eskesen

Rose

SAP SFO R D pen

An der s o n

Š e v e lj

L e ip e r

Sub 4

Sub 5

Ca m a r á

Tait

Sapsford

Rose

Fo r bes

Me ts o k o

L e ip e r

Agyei

R a n d a ll

M ETS O KO 1

SAP SFO R D 1

Es k e s e n

ROSE 1

Naamo

Ca m a r á

L e ip e r

R a n d a ll

R 0S E 2

SAP SFO R D 1

Me ts o k o

R a w lin s

Š e v e lj

L e ip e r

S a s s e tti

R a n d a ll

ROSE 1

Sapsford

Io v u

B e n n ie

Ca m a r á

Me ts o k o

R a n d a ll

Rose

B e n n ie

S aps fo r d

Mer g h em

Me ts o k o

Ca m a r á

F a r r u g ia

Randall

Rose

S aps fo r d

Ca m a r á

B e n n ie

Me ts o k o

Yoro

Mer g h em

R a n d a ll

Me ts o k o

Me r g h e m

B e n n ie

S aps fo r d

F a r r u g ia

Rose

Merghem

SAP SFO R D 1 p

B e n n ie

Rose

R ANDAL L 1

F a r r u g ia

Naamo

Mer g h em

S aps fo r d

B e n n ie

Ta it

R a n d a ll

F a r r u g ia

Rose

Merghem

B e n n ie

S aps fo r d

Randall

Rose

Iq b a l

F a r r u g ia

Yoro

ANDAL L 1

Me ts o k o

B e n n ie

Fer r y

Rose

Yoro

F a r r u g ia

Ca m a r á

R a n d a ll

Me ts o k o

B EN N IE 1

S aps fo r d

Naamo

Rose

Yoro

F a r r u g ia

R a n d a ll

Me ts o k o

B e n n ie

Yoro

Rose

S aps fo r d

F a r r u g ia

Fer r y

DUNDEE UNITED MANAGER: JIM GOODWIN 1 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 29 30 31 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 45 48 77 93

JACK WALTON BERT ESSELINK IURIE IOVU ROSS GRAHAM MEHDI MERGHEM PANUTCHE CAMARÁ ZAC SAPSFORD DYLAN TAIT WILL FERRY EMMANUEL AGYEI ZIDANE IQBAL LACHLAN ROSE LYALL CAMERON MICHAEL FORBES KEVIN CIUBOTARU NEIL FARRUGIA JESSE RANDALL DARIO NAAMO JOSHUA RAWLINS ABDOULAYE YORO MILLER THOMSON JORDAN AMISSAH RUAIRIDH ADAMS OWEN STIRTON CHARLIE DEWAR MATTHEW MUDIE SAM CLEALL-HARDING KEIR GILLIGAN SCOTT CONSTABLE JACK ANDERSON COHEN LEIPER JAMIE FORREST DANIEL BENNIE IDJESSI METSOKO

ABERDEEN MANAGER: STEPHEN ROBINSON

2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 40 53 77

NICKY DEVLIN MITCHEL FRAME KRISTERS TOBERS MATS KNOESTER TONY YOGANE BRAD LYONS AYOUB MOULOUA ALEXANDER BRIEDL LEWIS SMITH KENAN BILALOVIC KEVIN NISBET STUART ARMSTRONG ANTE PALAVERSA TOYOSI OLUSANYA GAVIN MOLLOY JACK MILNE LEWIS MAYO NESTA GUINNESS-WALKER CONNOR RONAN DAN HAPPE MARIUS MÜLLER CHRIS CADDEN DANIEL KLEIN MITCHY NTELO AFEEZ AREMU FINDLAY MARSHALL ANDREW FASANYA EMMANUEL GYAMFI

MATCH OFFICIALS Referee: David Dickinson AR1: Jonathan Bell AR2: Ross Anderson 4th Official: George Calder VAR: Nick Walsh AVAR: Grant Irvine