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The Courier
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
'Do not be blindsided by tradition' - Dundee United fans react as 'marmite' new kit splits opinion
Dundee United fans are having their say on social media after the Terrors unveiled their new home kit for the 2025/26 campaign. The jersey, manufactured by Italian sportswear giants Erreà, sees the return of tangerine and black vertical stripes for the first time in 25 YEARS. The shirt and shorts both boast a white trim, with Quinn Casino continuing as the club's principal sponsor. Here, Courier Sport takes the temperature of the United faithful. Supporters were quick to make their feelings known as the Tangerines introduced a new look for the new season. Richard Price posted: 'Very smart. But we don't wear stripes. Will still buy it.' 'No idea who signed it off, United don't play in stripes for home, should be a tangerine top,' Grant Miller said. Not everyone was against the stripes, however. Shedilus Snake posted: 'Absolutely beautiful. Change is good. Do not be blindsided by tradition.' The Butcher simply said: 'Take my money.' Side-by-side comments on X showed the divide in opinion with Jack McLelland saying: 'That is absolutely beautiful.' Followed by the one-word post of 'horrific' from Neil McCulloch. Cayden Smith was also less than impressed, saying: 'I set my alarm for that.' Paul Shannon: 'Nope, not for me. Home shirt should not have stripes on it.' Duke and Thommo went with 'awful' while Bryan Docherty is a fan: 'I like it.' Daniel Gearie simply posted: 'Hull City.' Scottydunk went with: 'Reminds me of Shakhtar Donetsk.' 'Potentially the worst home kit we've ever had. Brutal,' said Jack Soutar. Stewart Buick added: 'It's different and an opinion splitting one for sure. We don't do stripes and a bit disappointing. 'Give it a few months and it will probably grow on me!' While JamieDUFC83 summed things up in one word: 'Marmite.'
The Courier
10-06-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Dundee United seal Iurie Iovu deal as Jim Goodwin hails 'fearless' stopper
Dundee United have completed the signing of towering Moldova international Iurie Iovu. The 6ft5ins central defender has penned a two-year deal with the Tannadice outfit, with no transfer fee involved, and becomes the club's second capture in 24 hours following the arrival of Zac Sapsford. The Terrors hold an option for a further season, should Iovu thrive. Iovu, 22, joins from Croatian side NK Istra, while he has also been on the books of Zimbru Chisinau, Cagliari, Venezia and Alaves B. The first Moldovan to ever join United, Iovu boasts four senior caps and is hopeful the switch to Scotland could help him cement a regular place with the national side. United boss Jim Goodwin told the club's official website: 'Iurie is a player we identified as one of our first targets for the summer window thanks to his dominant displays across three different European countries. 'He is a committed and fearless defender with an infectious level of controlled aggression when carrying out his duties, and boasts the ideal set of physical attributes to thrive in the Scottish Premiership. 'Iurie also has the potential to develop into a fantastic asset for the club further down the line. In the short-term however, we have unwavering confidence in his ability to strengthen our backline across the next few seasons.'
The Courier
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
4 bold Dundee United exits mark changing of the guards as Jim Goodwin shows ruthless streak
It would be a stretch to call it the end of an era for Dundee United. Even with the transient nature of modern football, that would be a hyperbolic way to describe two seasons. However, this is the changing of the guards at Tannadice. Tuesday's news that club captain Ross Docherty will not be offered a contract extension means that the Tangerines must build for the future without arguably the four cornerstones of their rise from the Championship. Docherty joins Declan Gallagher and Louis Moult in leaving United this summer. Kevin Holt, meanwhile, departed on February 22 and, while the acrimonious manner of his exit may have soured his legacy for some, he was a monumental performer during his time at the club. Not to be reductive, but there was something reassuring about the sight of Ross Docherty sporting a black eye for his maiden media engagement as a United player, having been inadvertently booted by an East Fife player in a friendly. Fresh from crashing to relegation in such powderpuff fashion, this was a metaphor for the new, hardy United – up for the fight. No more meek surrenders. It proved prescient. Docherty would go on to guide the Tangerines to the Championship title at the first time of asking, with a late winner at Ayr United one of his more dramatic contributions to the promotion push. Muscular problems would hamper his two seasons at Tannadice, restricting him to 20 games in the second tier. However, his importance was laid bare in the numbers. United won 15 of the 20 Championship games in which he featured – a win percentage of 75%. Without him, they won seven of 16 – dropping to 44%. Those injury travails would plague him into the 2024/25 campaign, although his run of eight successive appearances in the final weeks of the campaign was crucial to United's European qualification. Docherty leaves having only lost nine league matches as a United player, and that impact on the pitch was more than matches by his leadership in the dressing room. The same can be said for Declan Gallagher. A bombastic personality with a ferocious will to win, Gallagher was the heartbeat of the United defence for two years, barring a spell out of the side in the first half of 2024 due to an ankle injury. Along with Kevin Holt (before Sam McLelland and Ross Graham took up the baton for the run-in), he was pivotal to the Tangerines posting the meanest backline in Scottish football during their Championship campaign. Goalkeeper Jack Walton would set a new league clean sheet record. With the snipers who suggested that he was finished as a top-tier talent after leaving St Mirren in 2023 still playing on his mind, Gallagher silenced his critics in the Premiership. He played 34 of 38 games and helped the Terrors to 10 clean sheets, while admirably playing through the pain barrier during the final few post-split fixtures, despite his impending exit already being made clear. Gallagher's leveller against Aberdeen to inspire the Terrors to a 2-1 victory was a moment of pure catharsis – what a moment to grab his first United goal – and capped an imperious display. As well as contributing immensely to the Tannadice cause, Moult's journey is a personal triumph. His arrival was met with widespread scepticism externally. Even some United supporters were doubtful that the former Motherwell striker had anything left. A series of devastating injuries limited him to 24 appearances in the FOUR SEASONS prior to joining the Tangerines in 2023. However, ankle surgery – which he paid for out of his own pocket – corrected the final issue plaguing his fitness. And Moult rediscovered his goal touch and durability in Tayside, scoring 20 goals in 2023/24 for Jim Goodwin's side. His contract was extended last summer and, while regular starts have been harder to come by, Moult's contribution cannot be understated – including a magical overhead kick to secure a 1-0 win over St Mirren in February; United's goal of the season. A brash, driven goal-scorer with high standards – and a hatred of losing. He'll be a fine addition somewhere next term, on and off the pitch. Holt didn't arrive to universal fanfare. Joining from Partick Thistle, Holt had not played in the Premiership – where every Arab wanted to reach – for five years. However, he soon won the fans over, contributing to a stoic defensive unit and proving a constant attacking threat. His hat-trick against the Jags was one of United's standout performances in their title charge. Holt more than earned his crack at the top-flight and swiftly assuaged any doubts about his ability to thrive. As well as his peerless showings at the back, his winning goal against Aberdeen and assist in the New Year derby win over Dundee with live long in the memory. His exit will cast a shadow over his time at Tannadice for some, with United accusing his representatives of suggesting Holt would be 'unavailable for selection' if he was not allowed to join Derry City. But the 32-year-old's influence until then was undeniable. In the summer of 2023, United not only built a fine side – they built a culture and spirit that would last two years. It was a hell of an achievement. Now, they must repeat the trick. However, sources at Tannadice would be quick to point out the different context. Ross Graham has grown into a key figure and is an early contender to be club captain – something Tam Courts, the man who gave the big defender his debut, predicted in an interview with Courier Sport. Ryan Strain and Will Ferry are infectious livewires, Vicko Sevelj quietly leads by example and is universally respected. Dave Richards is perhaps the unsung hero – described as a constant ray of positivity and the consummate professional. So, while United's mighty quartet will be tough to replace, this changing of the guards is certainly not doomed to failure.
The Courier
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Debate: Who is your Dundee United Player of the Year?
Who has been Dundee United's star man this season? Twa Teams, One Street – the only podcast as obsessed with Dundee and United as you are – is inviting you to crown a Player of the Year. Does free-scoring Sam Dalby get the nod? All-action wing-back Will Ferry? What about Mr Versatile, Vicko Sevelj? Perhaps you think Jack Walton, Luca Stephenson or another unsung hero deserve recognition for a campaign that could yet culminate with the Terrors sealing European qualification. Cast your vote below and have your say in our comments section below – with the winner unveiled in an upcoming episode of the podcast. And if you voted 'Other', be sure to let us know who you think deserves the award.
The Courier
08-05-2025
- Sport
- The Courier
Glenn Middleton set for Dundee United contract call
Dundee United want to keep Glenn Middleton beyond the summer expiry of his Tannadice contract, boss Jim Goodwin has confirmed. Middleton has registered five goal involvements – scoring twice and notching three assists – in 26 Premiership appearances this term, with his impact even more impressive given he sparsely featured in the opening few months of the campaign. However, he battled his way back into Goodwin's thoughts and has been a crucial part of the Tangerines' push for Europe, only dropping to the bench recently when the Terrors have altered their shape. Middleton, who arrived in the summer of 2022, broke through the 100-appearance mark earlier this season – and Goodwin hopes he stays for plenty more. Middleton in full flow against Aberdeen. Image: SNS 'Glenn is a player that I would like to try and keep,' confirmed Goodwin. 'So, we'll work behind the scenes and see what we can do with that one. 'I think Glenn's had a fantastic season and he knows my feelings regarding him. 'I talk about pace and mobility, and he's got that in abundance. He showed again on Saturday when he came onto the pitch the difference that he makes to the team. You could argue that that was maybe a mistake not starting him.' Transfer window priority And Goodwin has confirmed that adding more speed and energy – which Middleton can provide – will be a major priority when United dip into the summer transfer market in the close season. While the Terrors have enjoyed a fine return to the top-flight, which could yet culminate in a battle for fourth place and continental qualification, Goodwin is not blind to the weaknesses of his squad. United boss Jim Goodwin. Image: SNS 'The lack of pace that we've got within the group is something that's been glaringly obvious all season,' he added. 'This is still the start of the project for us. We signed several players two years ago to get us out of the Championship. Some of the players were under contract for this season, remained with us and did great. 'This summer, we've got a job on our hands to make the squad better and to strengthen in every area and every department; to try and get to the levels of the Hibs and Aberdeen – teams that have good competition in all areas. 'They've got athleticism throughout their team. 'So, that's what our job is going to be this summer, adding more mobility and pace to the team.'
