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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
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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 MIKE WATSON RYAN HALDANE LEE SMITH LYALL MACDONALD Printed copies of Shed Talk are available via Curtis Sport.
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GOODWIN Good evening everyone, and welcome back to Tannadice. Last weekend was obviously disappointing in terms of the result, but I felt there were plenty of positives in the overall performance. We hit the woodwork five times and had some big moments in the game which, on another day, could have changed the outcome. We know, though, that performances ultimately need to be backed up by results. We’ve shown signs in every game so far of the team we believe we can be, and the challenge now is to produce those levels more consistently. The reaction from the players this week has been excellent and there is a real determination within the group to get back to winning ways.
We’ve made sure the new players understand exactly what the derby means to our supporters, but these are also the occasions they came to Dundee United to be part of. It will be a full house and we know the atmosphere will be brilliant. We have a strong dressing room with plenty of leaders and that togetherness will be vital tonight. We want the players to express themselves, compete for each other and show the qualities we know are within this squad. The backing we received in our opening home league game against Rangers was excellent and we’re really looking forward to playing in front of another full house tonight. It’s up to us to give you something to get behind from the first whistle and hopefully make it a memorable derby night. Enjoy the game,
Tonight is a fixture that everyone associated with the club understands the importance of.
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A CLOSER LOOK AT
DUNDEE At this stage last season, Dundee were looking to build on an eighth-place Premiership finish after a campaign which had initially threatened to become a battle at the wrong end of the table. Defeats to Airdrieonians and Alloa had brought an early League Cup exit, while just three victories from their opening 18 league matches left the Dark Blues with work to do. Three consecutive wins over the festive period helped ease those concerns and Dundee eventually secured their top-flight status comfortably.
Steven Pressley has gradually won over the Dundee support since taking charge and will be looking to build on last season’s eighth-place finish.
Their Scottish Cup campaign proved shortlived, however, with defeat to Celtic extending their wait for an appearance in the last four of either domestic cup competition.
A place in the top six would represent only their third such finish in 23 years and provide further evidence of the progress being made across the road.
There is greater optimism surrounding our city neighbours this time around. A challenging start to the Premiership campaign brought a narrow defeat at Celtic before Dundee responded with an impressive 2-0 victory over Aberdeen at Dens Park. Unlike 12 months ago, they also successfully negotiated the group stage of the League Cup, although their involvement in the competition came to an end with defeat to Aberdeen last weekend. 6
The Dark Blues arrive, however, looking to improve their recent record in this fixture. United produced a commanding performance in the most recent meeting between the sides, running out 3-0 winners as Will Ferry struck twice before setting up Ryan Strain to complete a memorable derby victory. That result represented United’s sixth victory across the previous 14 meetings between the city rivals, with Dundee
recording three wins during the same period.
THE MANAGER A familiar face to United supporters occupies the visiting dugout, with former Tangerine captain Steven Pressley now at the helm of our city rivals. Pressley enjoyed a distinguished 20-year playing career, winning three league titles and three Scottish Cups, while also earning 32 senior caps for Scotland. He made 129 appearances for United and played a significant role in the Club’s return to the top flight, captaining the Terrors to promotion during the 1995/96 campaign. After gaining coaching experience with Hearts and Scotland, Pressley moved into management with Falkirk, initially as assistant before taking charge in 2010. His three-year spell included lifting the
Challenge Cup in 2011/12 before he was appointed Coventry City manager in 2013. Further managerial spells followed with Fleetwood Town, Pafos and Carlisle United. In 2021, Pressley joined Brentford as Head of Individual Development, working closely with the Premier League club’s emerging talent and helping progress highpotential players towards first-team football. He returned to Scotland last summer to take charge of Dundee and, despite some initial scepticism surrounding his appointment, guided the Dark Blues to eighth place in his first campaign, their second-highest league finish in a decade. Pressley has since continued to reshape his squad, with an emphasis on recruiting young, hungry players with the potential to develop into first-team regulars. Having laid solid foundations during his first season, the former United captain will now be hoping to push Dundee further up the Premiership table.
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JACK
AGE: 7 FAVOURITE PLAYER: WILL FERRY
AGE: 8 FAVOURITE PLAYER: ZAC SAPSFORD
LEWIS
AGE: 10 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHIE ROSE
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RORY
AGE: 9 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHIE ROSE
AGE: 7 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHIE ROSE
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AGE: 8 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHIE ROSE
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THEO
AGE: 5 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHIE ROSE
DARCIE
AGE: 11 FAVOURITE PLAYER: WILL FERRY
AGE: 1 FAVOURITE PLAYER: BERT ESSELINK
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EVAN
AGE: 10 FAVOURITE PLAYER: JACK WALTON
RYAN
AGE: 8 FAVOURITE PLAYER: LACHLAN ROSE
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It was frustrating having to watch last weekend from the stands, but I thought there were plenty of positives in the performance. We hit the woodwork five times and, on another day, a few of those go in and it becomes a completely different game. We’ve faced the top three from last season in our opening three league fixtures, so we always knew it would be a difficult start. I think we’ve played some good football and got ourselves into good positions. It’s now about finding those fine margins at both ends of the pitch and turning performances into results. I was gutted to miss last weekend, but there probably isn’t a better game to come back into than my first Dundee derby. These are the types of games and occasions you want to be involved in as a player and one of the reasons I joined the club. Training has been at a really high standard this week and
everyone is desperate to get out there. I’ve spoken to the boys who have experienced the derby before and they’ve made it clear just how much it means to everyone connected with the club. You feel that around the city as well, and we know exactly what is at stake. It’s another sellout and we saw against Rangers the difference that atmosphere can make. These are the games you want to play in, with the tackles, the intensity and the passion that comes with a derby. We know the fans will be right behind us and we want to give them something to get behind from the start. We’ll go out there with conviction, give everything we have and hopefully show just how good a team we can be. Enjoy the game!
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DERBY DIGITS 1
The first-ever league clash between the city rivals took place on 18 August 1917, during the Dundee Hibs era.
Despite giving a good account of themselves, the final 5-1 scoreline proved somewhat harsh on the hosts.
Formed in 1909, Hibs and their near neighbours had crossed swords on only three previous occasions, all of them friendlies.
By the time the first derby in the Scottish League came around, eight years had elapsed.
With Dundee in the First Division, the clubs had not previously been able to meet in league competition. However, with the Dark Blues suspended from the Scottish League due to travel difficulties, the two sides met competitively for the first time in the Eastern League. Having fallen behind, Hibs levelled through Outerson before the interval.
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Much had changed, with Dundee Hibs having become Dundee United and, under Jimmy Brownlie, won promotion to the top flight. Anticipation was high for the historic encounter, which attracted a crowd of 18,000. Unfortunately, it proved something of a damp squib on a frozen Dens Park pitch, with the sides playing out a goalless draw.
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No United player has appeared in more derbies than Dave Narey, who featured in 46 during a remarkable playing career spanning 21 years.
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According to the highly comprehensive Arab Archive, no fewer than 87 players have represented both clubs.
100 The programme from the 100th league meeting between the sides, played on Sunday 22 November 1998. Unfortunately, the evening did not go to plan for United, with Dundee claiming a 1-0 victory courtesy of a James Grady screamer just eight minutes from time. And, for those who remember it, kick-off that evening was at the rather unusual time of 6.05pm!
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The iconic SPFL Tennent’s Sixes returns this autumn, with Dundee United set to take part at Braehead Arena across Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October 2026. The returning indoor competition will bring together 12 clubs and a host of familiar faces from across Scottish football for a weekend of fast-paced action. United begin their campaign with two fixtures on the Saturday, taking on Aberdeen in the opening session before returning to action against St Johnstone later that afternoon. Attention then turns to Sunday, when the Terrors face their city rivals Dundee in the final scheduled fixture, before the Finals take place later that day. 20
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The Sixes format has long held a special place in Scottish football, with the combination of indoor surroundings, short matches and quick turnarounds creating a unique spectacle for supporters. United will be represented by a nine player squad, predominantly featuring former professionals aged 35 and over. Players under the age threshold are also eligible provided they have been retired from football for at least three full seasons. The full squad will be revealed ahead of the tournament, giving Arabs the chance to discover which former Terrors will be pulling on the tangerine once again at Braehead Arena.
LIONS WINTER ARRIVALS JOEL NOUBLE returned to
Livingston in February on a short-term deal, rejoining a club where he previously enjoyed a successful spell between 2021 and 2024. The 6’4” forward became something of a cult hero during his first stint, thanks to his unorthodox yet allaction style of play. Combining physical presence with relentless energy, Nouble proved a handful for defenders and a popular figure among the supporters. His return adds a different dimension to Livingston’s attacking options as they look to finish the season strongly.
SCOTT ARFIELD -
EMMANUEL DANSO - The
Now aged 37, the former Canada international has brought valuable experience and leadership since arriving in January. Featuring six times so far.
He later moved to Norway, gaining valuable experience with both Strømsgodset and Stabæk.
The vastly experienced midfielder has enjoyed a distinguished career with Falkirk, Burnley, Huddersfield Town and Rangers.
Arfield’s composure on the ball and eye for goal continue to make him an influential presence in midfield, providing both quality and know-how to the Livingston side.
Ghanaian midfielder made the move from SC Accra in his homeland to France as an 18-year-old, joining Lyon where he featured for the club’s B team.
Technically gifted and comfortable in possession, Danso combines his ability on the ball with an exceptional work rate in midfield. The 22-year-old has now penned a threeand-a-half-year deal with the club and will be looking to make an immediate impact as he settles into Scottish football.
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Whilst Dundee, like United, began issuing programmes under their own auspices shortly after the Second World War, the Terrors had actually stolen a march on their city rivals by a little over two months. The early United issues were relatively modest productions and, as can be seen from the example pictured, editorial content was fairly sparse. This particular programme consisted of just four pages, with much of the available space dedicated to the team line-ups and the obligatory half-time scoreboard. In an era long before supporters could instantly discover scores from around the country, the scoreboard provided an important service for those inside the ground. For the remainder of that season, however, United's programmes were expanded to eight pages, providing considerably more room for editorial content. Interestingly, the size of those early issues was similar to the
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programmes produced by the Club throughout much of the 1960s, when they would once again consist of only four pages. The enlarged issues which followed the Dumbarton edition offered supporters considerably more to read. Club News was extended, while a list of the country's leading goalscorers was also included alongside quizzes and other features. The content could vary depending on the opposition, with the Rangers edition pictured above, for example, dedicating a full page to pen pictures of the visiting players. As the years progressed, United's programme continued to evolve. From 1947 through until 1960, the publication was smaller in dimension, around A5 size, but despite the reduction in physical size it was, by and large, much meatier in terms of content.
and offered relatively little in the way of a distinctive club identity. The post-war move towards clubs producing their own publications therefore provided an opportunity to create something much more individual, with their own news, features and information aimed specifically at their supporters. United's early programmes may have been modest in size, but they represented the beginning of a publication which would continue to change considerably in both appearance and content over the decades that followed. And finally, there was another programme produced for a United visit to Dens Park later that same season.
However, the relatively short period between United beginning publication and the Dark Blues restoring their own programme was certainly notable and it is difficult to imagine developments across the city would have gone unnoticed. The return of Dundee's programme was acknowledged by their Chairman, J Murray Wilkie, who referred to normal service resuming in his Chairman's Message. While programmes were indeed returning, there was one fundamental difference from those supporters would have purchased before the war. Prior to the Second World War, programmes in Scotland had almost universally been compiled and produced by outside agencies. As a result, publications from different clubs tended to have much the same initial appearance
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DERBY ROUT United claimed the city bragging rights in emphatic fashion last time the sides met, recording a commanding 3-0 derby victory on home soil. The Terrors made a bright start and could have been ahead inside three minutes when Zac Sapsford capitalised on a defensive mistake and raced through on goal, only to be denied by Jon McCracken. The breakthrough arrived in the 14th minute. Will Ferry combined with Sapsford inside the area before the ball eventually broke back towards the wing-back, striking the post before finding its way over the line to give United a deserved advantage. At the other end, Iurie Iovu produced a crucial goal line clearance to protect the lead, while Neil Farrugia came within inches of doubling United’s advantage when his low effort struck the inside of the post.
The visitors briefly thought they had drawn level ten minutes before the interval, but the effort was ruled out following a VAR review for handball, ensuring United headed into the break in front. After a quieter opening to the second period, the Terrors took complete control with a devastating quickfire double. Ferry grabbed his second of the afternoon in the 70th minute, drilling a superb low strike in off the inside of the post to double United’s advantage. Just two minutes later, he turned provider. His pinpoint delivery from the left was met by Ryan Strain, who powered an unstoppable header beyond McCracken to make it three. There was no way back for the visitors as United comfortably saw out the closing stages, with the final whistle confirming a convincing derby victory and a memorable afternoon for the Tangerine faithful. 25
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Buckhaven 20/07/04
Ivory Coast 12/12/206
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Hong King 13/04/06
Stains, France 14/3/02
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Perth 27/04/09
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Ardboe, N Ireland 29/04/04
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Paris 19/09/99
Sydney, Australia 10.05/99
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Odense, Denmark 16/03/99
14 - J. ESKESEN
Rome, Italy 02/02/04
Ghana 03/11/04
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Bury 07/12/00
Glasgow 01/12/01
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Sydney, Australia 16/08/02
Aubervilliers, France 19/07/97
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MENS FIRST TEAM
DOUG HOUSTON A significant figure on both sides of the city, Doug Houston spent 11 years with Dundee before bringing his considerable experience across the road to Jim McLean’s emerging United side. Born in Glasgow in 1943, Houston began his career as an amateur with Queen’s Park while studying at Jordanhill College to become a PE teacher. It was there that he met future Scotland manager Craig Brown, who recommended the young winger to Dundee boss Bob Shankly. Houston joined the recently crowned Scottish champions in the summer of 1962 and made his competitive debut aged 19 against Hearts before making his home bow just three days later against United in the League Cup.
PLAYED FOR
BOTH
He quickly became an important and versatile member of the Dundee side, capable of operating on the wing, in midfield or defence. His first season brought European football and he featured in both legs of Dundee’s European Cup semi-final against AC Milan. Five years later, Houston was involved as Dundee reached another European semi-final, this
time in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, where they were eliminated by Leeds United. In doing so, he became the only Dundee player to feature in two European semi-finals. Houston also featured in the 1967 League Cup Final against Celtic and would later become club captain before his 11-year association with Dundee came to an end in 1973. After 342 appearances and 21 goals, he made a £35,000 move to Rangers, although his stay at Ibrox proved relatively brief. Having previously attempted to sign his former teammate, Jim McLean eventually brought Houston
shortly before the transfer deadline in March 1974. In only his sixth appearance in tangerine, Houston lined up as United contested their first Scottish Cup Final against Celtic at Hampden. With a number of talented youngsters beginning to emerge under McLean, Houston became a regular over the following three seasons while providing valuable experience to a developing United squad. That experience was also put to use on the European stage. Houston featured in Cup Winners’ Cup ties against Jiul Petroșani and Bursaspor before later appearing in UEFA Cup matches against Keflavík and Porto. Domestically, he helped United secure a place in the newly formed Premier Division, featuring in 26 of the 34 league matches as McLean’s side recorded a fourth-place finish in 1974/75. The following campaign proved more difficult, with United eventually preserving their top-flight status on goal difference at the expense of Houston’s former club Dundee. He remained a prominent figure throughout the season, missing just three of United’s 36 league fixtures. The 1976/77 campaign proved to be his final one in tangerine and he departed at the end of the season having made 108 appearances for the Club.
to United for £10,000
Houston joined St Johnstone in July 1977 before moving into coaching and management with Brechin City and Forfar Athletic. His association with United was not over, however, as he returned to the Club in 1986 as part of Jim McLean’s coaching staff.
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22 AUGUST Scottish Referee seemingly suggesting a rather different story! Fourteen years later, United emerged with plenty of credit from the 1928 Dewar Shield Final despite going down 3-2 to Division One Aberdeen at Pittodrie. The hosts raced into a three-goal lead through Alec Cheyne and a quickfire Alex Merrie double, while Duncan Hutchison had an effort ruled out for offside before the interval.
On this day in 1914, Dundee Hibs shared the points with Arthurlie in a 3-3 Division Two draw, despite the headline in the 32
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United fought back after the break, with newcomer Geordie Henderson reducing the deficit before Hutchison made it 3-2 after Aberdeen goalkeeper Duncan Quill was forced off following an accidental
kick to the head. Despite pushing for an equaliser, United were unable to find a third and Quill eventually returned, heavily bandaged, for the final five minutes. In 1953, goalkeeper Alex Edmiston, recently returned from the war in Korea, was the Black and Whites’ hero as Willie McFadyen’s men picked up their first League Cup point at the fourth attempt with a 2-2 draw against Morton. Gourlay twice put the visitors ahead, but a superb display from Edmiston kept United in the contest before Peter McKay twice found the net to secure a hard-earned point.
A Dundee derby victory followed on this day in 1964 as United maintained their 100% League Cup sectional record with a 2-1 win. Alex Stuart fired the Dark Blues ahead with a spectacular 25-yard effort, but United responded within two minutes. Bert Slater saved Jimmy Briggs’ penalty after Alex Hamilton handled inside the area, only for Jackie Graham to convert the rebound.
visit to the new St Mirren Park.
Nicky Clark picked him out inside the area to spark wild celebrations behind the goal. Pawlett was booked for those celebrations before receiving a controversial second yellow for simulation in the 78th minute. Despite being reduced to ten men, United expertly marshalled the closing stages to secure all three points.
Following an impressive opening-day victory over Hearts, Craig Levein’s side found themselves in a much tighter affair in Paisley, with the manager describing the result as a fair one between “two well-organised, hardworking teams.”
Frannie Munro then grabbed what proved to be the winner, diverting Johnny Graham’s effort beyond Slater after a Dennis Gillespie corner. United dominated much of the second half but, remarkably, were unable to add to their advantage. Fast forward to 2009 and United played out a goalless draw with St Mirren in their first-ever
The afternoon also brought a difficult debut for Damián Casalinuovo, who replaced Danny Cadamarteri only to be forced off five minutes later following an accidental head knock. Most recently, in 2021, more than 3,000 members of the Tangerine Army watched United claim a deserved 1-0 victory over St Johnstone in Perth. Peter Pawlett struck the decisive goal after 61 minutes, finishing after 33
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MOTHERWELL (H)
Se p t e mb e r
Hibernian (A)
O c t ob e r
ST JOHNSTONE (H)
N ove mb e r D e ce mb e r
Rangers (A)
Ja nua ry
Aberdeen (A)
Fe b rua ry
ST MIRREN (H)
M a rch
KILMARNOCK (H)
A p r il
Falkirk (A)
May
CELTIC (H)
June J uly
Dundee (A)
A ug us t
RANGERS (H)
Se p t e mb e r
Motherwell (A)
O c t ob e r
St Johnstone (A)
N ove mb e r D e ce mb e r
HIBERNIAN (H)
Ja nua ry
Kilmarnock (A)
Fe b rua ry
ABERDEEN (H)
M a rch
Hearts (A)
A p r il May
DUNDEE (H)
June
St Mirren (A)
J uly A ug us t Se p t e mb e r
FALKIRK (h) Celtic (A)
O c t ob e r N ove mb e r
First Post-split Fixture
D e ce mb e r
Second Post-split Fixture
Ja nua ry
Third Post-split Fixture
Fe b rua ry
Fourth Post-split Fixture
M a rch
Fifth Post-split Fixture
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s
9
10
11
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 e 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
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DUNDEE UNITED
DUNDEE
MANAGER: JIM GOODWIN
MANAGER: STEVEN PRESSLEY
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JACK WALTON (GK) BERT ESSELINK IURIE IOVU VICKO ŠEVELJ ROSS GRAHAM MEHDI MERGHEM PANUTCHE CAMARÁ ZAC SAPSFORD DYLAN TAIT WILL FERRY EMMANUEL AGYEI JULIUS ESKESEN LACHLAN ROSE MICHAEL FORBES KEVIN CIUBOTARU NEIL FARRUGIA JESSE RANDALL DARIO NAAMO JOSHUA RAWLINS ABDOULAYE YORO MILLER THOMSON JORDAN AMISSAH (GK) RUAIRIDH ADAMS (GK) OWEN STIRTON CHARLIE DEWAR MATTHEW MUDIE SAM CLEALL-HARDING KEIR GILLIGAN SCOTT CONSTABLE JACK ANDERSON COHEN LEIPER JAMIE FORREST DANIEL BENNIE IDJESSI METSOKO
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OWEN GOODMAN (GK) BRAD HALLIDAY IDRIS ODUTAYO RYAN ASTLEY OWEN BEVAN DREY WRIGHT RYAN FINNIGAN FINLAY ROBERTSON ASHLEY HAY IMARI SAMUELS KIERAN O'HARA (GK) ALAN FORREST SIMON MURRAY ŽAN BEŠIR CHARLIE REILLY JOE WESTLEY JOE BEVAN CALLUM JONES HARRY SHARP ETHAN HAMILTON CHARLEY OOSENBRUGH
MATCH OFFICIALS Referee: David Dickinson AR1: David McGeachie AR2: Jonathan Bell 4th Official: Calum Scott VAR: John Beaton AVAR: Duncan Nicholson