Shed Talk 08 | Dundee United v St Mirren

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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

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DIRECTORY

Dundee United Football Club, The CalForth Construction Arena at Tannadice Park, Dundee, DD3 7JW 01382833166

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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

Manager

JIM GOODWIN

Assistant Manager

LEE SHARP

First-Team Coach

DAVID BOWMAN

Head of Goalkeeping

PAUL MATHERS

Head of Football Operations

BILLY MORRIS

Head of Player Care

NIALL NICOLSON

Head of Medical

MARCIN SZOSTAK

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

Head of Commercial

MARK CUNNINGHAM

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

Head of Marketing

LUKE BAIN

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YANNIS MARR

Club Photographer

RICHARD WISEMAN

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LYALL MACDONALD

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JIM GOODWIN

Good afternoon everyone, and welcome back to Tannadice!

There were plenty of positives to take from last weekend’s game against Rangers, particularly in the second half. The key learning, as it has been in recent matches, is that we can’t afford slow starts. That’s been a big focus for us this week ahead of St Mirren, because with Stephen Robinson’s sides, you always know what you’re going to get - a strong, physical team that’s well organised and very competitive.

The league table is tight just now, but it’s still early, and there are only a few points separating most of the teams. What matters more is consistency, performing to a high standard week after week and focusing on what we can control.

The attitude and professionalism of this group have been outstanding. Training levels

are excellent, competition for places is improving and there’s a strong bond developing between the team and the supporters.

On the injury front, both Ross Graham and Max Watters are making really good progress. We expect them to be back training with the group in two to three weeks.

We know what to expect from St Mirren but we’re ready for it. The players have shown great character and resilience already this season. Now the challenge is to put together a full, 90-minute performance and make sure we start as strongly as we finish

Enjoy the game!

CALLEN SPINK

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FAVOURITE PLAYER: BERT ESSELINK

KAIDEN BARR

AGE: 11

FAVOURITE PLAYER: LUCA STEPHENSON

REIGN MORTON

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FAVOURITE PLAYER: CRAIG SIBBALD

SUMMER MCLAREN

AGE: 11

FAVOURITE PLAYER: KRISTIJAN TRAPANOVSKI

ARLA MORTON

AGE: 9

FAVOURITE PLAYER: ZAC SAPSFORD

THIEN AN GREIG

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LUCA STEPHEN TENBRUCK

AGE: 7

FAVOURITE PLAYER: LUCA STEPHENSON

BERT ESSELINK

Last weekend’s draw at Ibrox was frustrating, especially to concede so late. When you’re 2–1 up in the 87th minute, you want to see it through. If you’d offered us a point there before the game, you’d probably say that’s a good result. But in the moment, when you’re leading, you have to take it over the line. That’s where we have to improve, in the small details that make the difference between one point and three.

It’s also a good sign that we came away from a place like Ibrox disappointed with a draw. That shows the level of ambition and expectation in the group.

At 26, I feel a responsibility in the team. When you get older, you naturally take more on your shoulders, but leadership isn’t just about one person. It has to come from all of us. I try to lead by example, to

work hard and help the other guys. If everyone does that, the team gets stronger.

I try to watch a lot of Scottish football too, to learn about the league and the teams. My wife’s not always thrilled about how much football’s on the TV at the weekend, but I think it’s important. You see different styles, different approaches, and that helps prepare for what’s coming next.

This weekend, we know it’ll be a tough battle. St Mirren are physical, direct, and play with real energy. They like to mix it up, they can play from the back, but they’re also quick to go long and fight for second balls. We know what to expect, and we’re ready for that challenge.

It’s another chance for us to show we’re learning, improving, and ready to compete in every moment.

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Welcome to ST MIRREN

After just a solitary defeat from their opening twelve matches, back-to-back losses to Kilmarnock and Aberdeen have seen St Mirren slip into the bottom half of the table.

With a difficult set of Premiership fixtures over the next month, as well as a League Cup semi-final date with Motherwell, Saints will be hoping to kickstart their season at Tannadice – a ground where they’ve lost just twice in the previous seven encounters.

With United matches producing more goals than any other Premiership side this term and St Mirren’s producing the fewest, this afternoon’s clash promises to be an absorbing affair.

Having led Saints to top-six finishes in each of his three full seasons in charge, it was a major boost for the club when Robinson signed a deal in August which keeps him in Paisley until 2028.

A part of the backroom coaching staff that led Northern Ireland to the 2016 Euros, the former international midfielder was also making a name for himself at club level after taking up the reins at Motherwell in March 2017.

Leading the Steelmen to both domestic cup finals in the same season for the first time in 67 years, as well as recording a 42% win rate at a provincial club over 169 games, emphasised the nous Robinson brought to the dugout.

Despite his affable nature, the fire burns bright inside the 50-year-old, as evidenced by his red card last weekend following some controversial decisions in defeat to Aberdeen.

SUMMER SIGNINGS

Wycombe Loanee SHAMAL GEORGE has established himself as number one and is an ever-present in the Premiership. A onetime Liverpool youth, the 27-year-old was a success at Livingston during a previous twoyear stint which saw him play 80 matches.

RYAN MULLEN signed a two-year deal upon his contract with Morton expiring but has featured just once for Saints.

MIGUEL FRECKLETON featured 32 times for Swindon Town on loan last term and joined the Buddies on a two-year deal from Sheffield United.

Right-back JAYDEN RICHARDSON is another who penned a two-year deal upon his return to Scotland. The Nottingham Forest youth product featured 24 times for Aberdeen during season 2022/23, and his three League Cup goals this term have helped fire Saints to the semi-final.

RICHARD KING earned his thirty-seventh Jamaica cap during the recent international break. The 6’2” defender won the league title three times in his homeland before crossing the Atlantic.

Former Motherwell and Kilmarnock midfielder LIAM DONNELLY adds steel to the midfield but has featured sparingly since arriving.

KILLIAN PHILLIPS made last season’s loan from Crystal Palace permanent on an initial one-year deal. With five goals already this term, the box-to-box midfielder has been a key figure in Saints’ solid start to the season.

KEANU BACCUS returned to Paisley after a successful season with Mansfield Town. The 27-year-old hardworking Australian midfielder holds the distinction of being the first Buddie to feature at a World Cup.

Former Southampton youth ROLAND IDOWU

made last season’s loan move from Shrewsbury Town permanent in the summer. The attacking midfielder was capped at youth level by the Republic of Ireland and has five goals from his 47 Saints appearances.

Signed from Swindon Town on a two-year deal, the pacy TUNMISE SOBOWALE has yet to nail down a place on the right flank.

Attacking Dutch midfielder MALIK DIJKSTEEL has yet to start a match in black and white, with the 24-yearold’s four appearances all coming from the bench.

French-born striker DAN NLUNDULU spent time on Chelsea’s books before Southampton gave him his senior debut. Capped by England at under-16 level, he went on to feature 12 times in the English Premiership before Bolton paid £250,000 for his services in 2023. Signed on a 12-month deal, he made his Saints debut last weekend.

ONE TO WATCH

MIKAEL MANDRON

The 31-year-old Frenchman moved from his hometown club of Boulogne-Billancourt to Sunderland as a youth and went on to feature in the Premiership for the Black Cats. Despite this, he wound up at nonleague Eastleigh but rebuilt his career via Wigan, Colchester, Gillingham and Crewe before Motherwell brought the 6’3” frontman north in January 2023 on a short-term deal.

Saints swooped that summer, bringing Mandron in as a target man to effectively bring midfield runners into play and help the Buddies secure top-half finishes in each of his two seasons in Paisley.

With 25 goals coming from 67 (plus 31 substitute) appearances, and with six goals to his credit already this term, he’ll be looking to add another Tannadice goal to the one he notched in Saints’ 2-0 May victory.

PLAYED FOR

IAIN MUNRO

Born in Uddingston, Iain began his senior career with St Mirren after signing for them from Drumchapel Amateurs in December 1969. Back then, Saints were part-time, which was ideal for Iain as he was completing a Physical Education course. His senior debut came on New Year’s Day as a substitute against Airdrie, and he made 131 (plus 4 as a substitute) appearances for the Buddies in four years, scoring 20 goals.

However, these were all in the Second Division, and his move to Hibernian in 1973 brought him his first taste of top-flight football. He spent three years at Hibs, playing in 61 league matches and gaining European experience, featuring in ties against Leeds, Juventus and Liverpool — including a 1-0 win over the Merseyside giants.

He was then involved in a swap deal which took Iain to Rangers, with Graham Fyffe and Ally Scott moving in the opposite direction. However, it was an unhappy 18 months after finding himself fourth choice at full-back. Indeed, he only made 11 appearances for the Light Blues.

Given that scenario, unsurprisingly, he sought a move. Having turned down an offer from Partick Thistle,

he jumped at the prospect of a return to Saints — his first club — then under Alex Ferguson.

His second spell as a Buddie saw him serve them for a further three years during which, aged 27, he won his first cap playing against Argentina in 1979.

The addition of his experience to that of Jacky Copland and Jim Bone saw Saints prosper, capturing the Anglo-Scottish Cup and claiming their first European spot. He added 124 appearances and scored a further five goals.

He then moved south of the border to Stoke City for a fee of £160,000, where he spent a season, making 34 appearances and scoring once — in a 2–1 away victory at Southampton.

In the summer of 1981, manager Alan Durban moved to Sunderland and took Munro up to Roker Park with him. He spent three seasons at Sunderland, making 88 appearances before his return north of the border by joining United in March 1984.

The 33-year-old arrived at Tannadice in March 1984, making his debut the day after signing, against Hearts at Tynecastle. After missing a few games in April, he was a regular for the last eight games of the season. He made a handful of appearances the following season, notably in the League Cup semi-final against Hearts and the UEFA Cup First Round Second Leg against AIK Stockholm. After 17 appearances, unable to establish himself in the first team as a regular, he played mainly in the reserves and was released in March 1985 to rejoin Hibs, where he finished his playing career, adding 44 appearances to his Easter Road tally.

Munro moved into coaching with Dunfermline, eventually becoming

manager in 1991. He also had spells as manager with Dundee, Hamilton, St Mirren and Raith Rovers, followed by a coaching role with Ayr United. In 2006, he moved to America to coach in Florida and later became Academy Director at the Youth Soccer Center.

ANGUS FALCONER

It’s hard to put into words what Shuggy Falconer meant to the wider Dundee United family, and to those of us who were lucky enough to know him. He wasn’t just a supporter; he lived the club. Through the highs and the lows, home and away, regardless of the opponent, the desire to enjoy a matchday with friends and show his support for the Terrors was unsurpassed over a number of decades.

To many, he was the embodiment of what it means to be a United fan: loyal, passionate and unshakeable in his commitment. His hunger to ensure he and, over the years, thousands of others could follow United, no matter where, was legendary. By helping generations of United fans create their own Dundee United story, Shuggy earned his place at the very heart of conversations about our club’s most loyal supporter.

Everyone who knew him has a ‘Shuggy’ story, and his passing leaves a massive hole in the Dundee United family. For his family, close friends and those who travelled the world alongside him in support of Dundee United, the pain of his loss will remain, but his spirit will always be at Tannadice.

Rest in peace, Shuggy.

Forever part of the United Family.

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The first United official issue involving the Paisley Buddies.

Due to today’s two clubs only meeting on ten occasions prior to United reaching the top flight in 1960, there had been a dearth of programmes.

Accordingly, the first known issue was delayed until December 1960 and was one of the large-size issues which dominated the early to mid-sixties.

In his notes for Saints’ visit, Manager Jerry Kerr bemoaned the fact that, following heavy defeats at Rangers and Third Lanark and a 4-2 home defeat at Kilmarnock’s hands, the number of goals conceded was of concern to the gaffer, who stated, “We have lost more goals than we would have liked.”

He was, however, pacified by finishing the month on a winning note courtesy of a 3-1 win at Pittodrie, ending The Dons’ 14-match unbeaten run.

Looking forward to St Mirren’s visit, the gaffer was hoping to take points from, on paper, a less testing set of fixtures over the Christmas and New Year period, but was wary of Saints given their recent 5-0 win away to Ayr United.

For the record, the Tannadice side ran out 2-0 winners with first-half goals from Dennis Gillespie and Wattie Carlyle.

After a wait of 25 years to welcome the Paisley side, their next trip east came just 70 days later with a first-ever Scottish Cup clash with Saints.

Unfortunately, there was no repeat of the league success, as a George Stewart goal after 16 minutes proved decisive, though an injury which reduced Dennis Gillespie to being a passenger was a telling factor. The strange thing about this game is that St Mirren arrived with their usual white jerseys, not realising that both sides had to change in the Scottish Cup if there was a colour clash.

The solution was to borrow a set of Dundee’s dark blue strips, which were ironically available as Dundee were meeting Rangers across the road in the Cup — and again both sides had to change.

Across the road, Dundee were four down to Rangers by half-time and eventually lost 5-1, with many city-based fans swelling the 10,500 Tannadice attendance.

The second league meeting, of course, marked the first St Mirren issue for a match with United. With both sides well clear of any relegation worries, it was a game that smacked of being an endof-season encounter — until United woke up to the fact that they had hardly had a goal attempt worthy of the name. With 20 minutes remaining, they smashed in three goals without reply to complete the double over the Buddies.

Neilly Mochan scored two in two minutes, with Dennis Gillespie adding the third on 77 minutes.

Saints’ programme featuring United for the first time consisted of 12 A5-size pages and, like our issue, was priced at 3d.

But, if the truth be told, there was probably no more editorial than in our own four-page issue.

Indeed, the only addition was a listing of fixtures — but without any results, and only from the turn of the year.

Saints’ programme had shown little change since first being issued in 194546, with the exception of a picture of Love Street replacing a cartoon-type player on the front cover in the mid-fifties.

It was 1965-66 before there was a fundamental change in Saints’ style of programme.

INTERNATIONAL ROUND-UP

Panutche Camará, Will Ferry and Iurie Iovu received the call of duty for the latest round of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, whilst Dario Naamo, Ruairidh Adams, Miller Thomson and Sam Cleall-Harding set their sights on the 2027 UEFA Under-21 European Championships in Albania and Serbia.

Academy graduate Scott Constable was also in non-competitive action for Scotland Under-19s as they contested a friendly double-header with Italy.

Let’s take a deep dive into their individual journeys.

PANUTCHE CAMARÁGUINEA-BISSAU

Fans’ favourite Camara accepted his sixth and seventh international caps across the weekend after making the 4,500mile pilgrimage to his homeland of GuineaBissau.

The 28-year-old played the first hour of Os Dromedarios Group A battle against Ethiopia, before briefly crossing swords with Egypt on Tuesday evening in Cairo.

The west African nation sit fourth in the table, with ten points from as many games, as they continue their quest to reach the finals of football’s ultimate event for the first time in their history.

Ethiopia 1-0 Guinea-Bissau | 64 Minutes

Egypt 1-0 Guinea-Bissau | 2 Minutes

IURIE IOVU - MOLDOVA

Since making the summer switch to the Terrors, Iovu has forced his way back

into the senior set-up with stellar performances in the Scottish Premiership and impactful contributions to our UEFA Conference League adventure.

Despite this, our number four remained on the bench for both of Moldova’s matches throughout the break.

Lilian Popescu’s side narrowly lost out to Romania in a friendly on Friday evening, but bounced back to move

off the mark in FIFA World Cup Qualifying Group I with a hard-fought point in Talinn.

Romania 2-1 Moldova |

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Estionia 1-1 Moldova | Unused Substitute

WILL FERRY - IRELAND

After representing Ireland U21s on nine occasions throughout his formative years, flying wingback Ferry’s metronomic consistency in tangerine finally forged his first opportunity to make the step up to the senior side as he received a late call to deputise for the injured Sammie Szmodics and Callum O’Dowda.

The Boys in Green succumbed to a heartbreaking last-minute header from Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves after a spirited display,

but kept their dreams of reaching next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA and Canada alive by defeating Armenia at the Aviva Stadium.

Ferry’s inclusion in both matchday squads is yet another impressive milestone in his flourishing career and, with further qualifiers set to unfold next month, Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson will undoubtedly keep a keen eye on his domestic exploits throughout the forthcoming weeks.

Portugal 1-0 Ireland |

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Ireland 1-0 Armenia | Unused Substitute

DARIO NAAMOFINLAND U21

Finland’s budding youngsters remain in the mix for a place at the UEFA Under-21 European Championships in 2027 as they duke it out with Romania and Spain at the top of Group A.

Tussling with the latter, Naamo made his 11th Huuhkajat U21s appearance after climbing from the bench in the 64th minute to take his place on the left of their front trio. However, the straight shootout for pole position in Villareal ended in disappointment, with a 93rd-minute strike from Real Madrid starlet Gonzalo Garcia settling the scores in favour of La Roja.

November sees Mika Lehkosuo’s men return to home turf as they welcome Romania and Kosovo to the Veritas Stadion.

Spain U21s 1-0

Finland U21s | 36 Minutes

RUAIRIDH ADAMS, MILLER THOMSON & SAM CLEALL-HARDINGSCOTLAND U21S

Our tartan trio enjoyed an incredibly successful stint with the Young Team.

Scotland recorded their first triumph in UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifying Group B by dismantling Gibraltar 12-0 at Dens Park.

Academy graduate Thomson teed up Emilio Lawrence as Scotland entered double figures, before finding the back of the net himself inside the final 15 minutes with

a neat finish on the slide. At the other end, Adams kept his first competitive clean sheet and Cleall-Harding emerged victorious in seven duels throughout the second period.

Scot Gemmill’s side endured a more testing evening on Matchday Four after flying 3,500 miles east to Baku to contest a six-goal thriller with Azerbaijan.

With the hosts boasting a slender advantage deep into second-half stoppage time, 19-year-old defender Cleall-Harding stepped forward to level the arrears on his fifth U21s appearance.

As the clock ticked into the 92nd minute, Blackburn Rovers starlet Kristi Montgomery floated in an inviting delivery for our homegrown hero to glance into the bottom corner for his first international goal.

Fellow United colleagues Adams and Thomson also featured at the Liv Bona Dea Arena.

Scotland U21s 12-0 Gibraltar | 90 | 45 | 45 Minutes

Azerbaijan U21s 3-3 Scotland U21s | 90 | 45 | 45 Minutes

SCOTT CONSTABLE - SCOTLAND U19S

Boyhood Arab Constable claimed another cap for Scotland’s U19s after being named in the starting line-up for the second of two friendlies against Italy.

The budding full-back has cemented himself as a key figure in Neil MacFarlane’s plans ahead of next summer’s European Championships, which are set to be held in Wales.

Italy U19s 1-0 Scotland U19s | 90 Minutes

1919 – Arbroath 0-1 Dundee Hibs | Eastern League

Left-back John Mulholland was the matchwinner.

Pat Reilly’s side extended their unbeaten run to eight matches thanks to a hardearned victory at Arbroath. The all-important goal

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came in a first half which United dominated and deservedly led at the break courtesy of Mulholland’s long, drooping shot. However, if the visitors held the upper hand in the first half, the boot was on the other foot thereafter, and only determined defending maintained the unbeaten start to the league season.

1930 – United 5-2 Queen of the South | League (Division Two)

Jacky Kay started the comeback with a spotkick conversion.

The 3,000 assembled on the Tannadice terracing must have feared the

worst when Rutherford of the Doonhamers struck after 11 minutes — and even more so when McDonald doubled the lead four minutes later.

Home nerves were soon soothed, however, as Jacky Kay pulled one back from the penalty spot and Colvin Bannet levelled before the break against

who was brought down in the box by Torres, and the Yugoslavian referee pointed to the penalty spot. After the Barcelona players’ protests were eventually waved away, Seemann slotted home the spot kick. However, the drama continued when the referee ordered a retake. Finn stepped up once again and remained the coolest man on the park to put the ball beyond Barcelona keeper Sadurní and make it 2-0 to United.

The Spaniards, now sensing they were in trouble, started to get desperate and eventually pulled one back when Josep María Fusté headed home a Benídez cross with eight minutes left. United’s defence — marshalled by skipper Jimmy Briggs and the magnificent Doug Smith and Lennart Wing — stood firm, and with five minutes to go, Örjan Persson was fouled whilst attacking the Barcelona goal, which led to an exchange of punches in the Barcelona penalty box but nothing more. The final whistle blew and United earned an unbelievable victory, becoming the first British club to win a competitive match in Spain.

1969 – United 3-1 St Mirren | League (Division One)

Alex Reid bagged the third goal to seal two points.

A first-half stalemate did little to satisfy a Tannadice crowd which had seen United dominate from the first whistle but fail to turn that pressure into tangible reward. The picture looked even grimmer when Saints took a shock lead just four minutes into the second period, Pinkerton sneaking the visitors ahead. United were stung into action, but it wasn’t until the 70th minute that Alan Gordon found a way through the tight Paisley defence. He gave United the lead five minutes later, and a third goal in a ten-minute spell near the end from Alec Reid made this victory appear more comfortable than it really was.

2008 – United 2-0 St Mirren | League (SPL)

United in grief as the minute’s silence in memory of the late chairman is observed.

It was an emotional afternoon as over 11,000 United fans packed Tannadice to pay their respects to Chairman Eddie Thompson, and late goals from Roy O’Donovan and Craig Conway ensured a fitting tribute to ‘Mr Dundee United’, with a 2-0 win.

A minute’s silence before the game and some of Mr Thompson’s favourite songs before kick-off, including The Beatles and Rod Stewart, ensured an emotional atmosphere for the 11,378 fans inside the ground. But the first half offered little in the way of clear-cut chances, with the best of them falling to Hugh Murray for the visitors, forcing a superb save out of United’s Polish shot-stopper.

St Mirren’s best chance of the game came just after the restart, when

top scorer Billy Mehmet found himself through on goal, but Zaluska raced from his line to block the danger. Darren Dods was sidelined after being cut open by a wayward elbow from Dennis Wyness on 74 minutes. Shortly before the incident, the towering defender had again come close from a corner, heading just over the bar.

It seemed St Mirren hadn’t read the script with five minutes remaining, as they looked to be heading towards a point — and they could have snatched the lead through Murray, when he drove the ball goalwards from 18 yards. Fortunately for United, Morgaro Gomis was on the line to clear the shot.

Despite a stubborn effort from the visitors and some determined defending, United wouldn’t give up and broke the deadlock through substitute Roy O’Donovan on 85 minutes. The on-loan Sunderland striker’s deflected effort found the back of the net, sparking wild celebration among Arabs, and chants of “There’s only one Eddie Thompson” rang out from the home support.

Inspired by the emotional atmosphere inside the ground, Craig Conway then went on a sublime 50-yard run and rounded out the victory — United’s fifth in a row — by lashing the ball home.

FIXTURES AND RESULTS

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Sibbald Camarà Dolček Sapsford Traoanovski Watters Pappoe Stirton

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Sibbald Ferry © Fatah Dolček Watters STIRTON 1 Eskesen Camará Naamo

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Camará Ferry © Fatah Sapsford DOL

Sibbald Eskesen

Naamo

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ek Sapsford Möller Trapanovski Camará Strain Naamo

JIM GOODWIN

YEVHENII KUCHERENKO (GK)

RYAN STRAIN

BERT ESSELINK

IURIE IOVU

VICKO ŠEVELJ

ROSS GRAHAM

KRISTIJAN TRAPANOVSKI

PANUTCHE CAMARÁ

ZAC SAPSFORD

WILL FERRY

CRAIG SIBBALD

AMAR FATAH

IVAN DOLČEK

DARIO NAAMO

KRISZTIAN KERESZTES

DAVE RICHARDS (GK)

RICHARD ODADA

MILLER THOMSON

LEWIS O’DONNELL

RUAIRIDH ADAMS (GK)

OWEN STIRTON

CHARLIE DEWAR

MAX WATTERS

SAM CLEALL-HARDING

SCOTT CONSTABLE

CALVIN BEATTIE

ISAAC PAPPOE

NIKOLAJ MÖLLER

ST MIRREN

SHAMAL GEORGE

JAYDEN RICHARDSON

SCOTT TANSER

LIAM DONNELLY

RICHARD KING

MARK O’HARA ROLAND IDOWU MIKAEL MANDRON CONOR MCMENAMIN

JONAH AYUNGA ROLAND IDOWU

GOGIC DAN NLUNDULU

JALMARO CALVIN TUNMISE SOBOWALE

MIGUEL FRECKLETON

MARCUS FRASER DECLAN JOHN KEANU BACCUS

FRASER TAYLOR

RYAN MULLEN

EVAN MOONEY

GRANT TAMOSEVICIUS

RYAN MCCONNELL

KILLIAN PHILLIPS

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