Alan Temple

1 week ago | original106.co.uk | Alan Temple

Craig Levein has revealed that he has undergone a triple heart bypass. The former Dundee United, St Johnstone and St Johnstone manager checked himself into A&E in Kirkcaldy after becoming concerned about his health, having been increasingly short of breath when attempting to exercise. Dunfermline-born Levein, 60, previously suffered a heart attack in 2018 while Hearts manager, requiring stents to be fitted. And he was given the choice between more stents or the major procedure.

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Alan Temple

What has happened to David Babunski? It was a question that regularly cropped up among Dundee United supporters during the second half of the season. The 31-year-old enjoyed an impressive start to life at Tannadice after joining the club from Mezokovesd last summer. He scored two goals in the three Premier Sports Cup fixtures before starting 16 of the club’s first 17 Premiership games.

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Alan Temple

Dundee United will begin their continental adventure in the Europa Conference League second qualifying round. Many onlookers assumed that the Tangerines were destined for the Europa League – even United’s own social media team – but Aberdeen’s stunning Scottish Cup triumph over Celtic effectively knocked the Terrors down a competition. Nevertheless, that will do nothing to lessen the anticipation as eager Arabs dust off their passports and start looking ahead to what next season will bring.

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Alan Temple

Dundee United will enter continental competition in the Europa Conference League second qualifying round after Aberdeen stunned Celtic to lift the Scottish Cup on Saturday afternoon. The Dons’ shock triumph means that they have secured a place in the playoff round of the Europa League, a prize that would have gone to Hibs if the Hoops had prevailed at Hampden. Even if Aberdeen lose their first tie, group stage football via the Europa Conference League is a lucrative safety net.

1 month ago | thecourier.co.uk | Alan Temple

Sam Dalby has reflected on an “unforgettable” campaign with Dundee United as the battle for his signature heats up. Dalby, 25, enjoyed a sensational campaign with the Tangerines, notching 15 goals on loan from Wrexham. He was named in the PFA Scotland team of the year, while being awarded players’ player of the year at the club’s annual ceremony. Having turned down a contract extension with the Welsh side, Dalby will now take his services onto the open market.