Football

Scottish Premiership

Dundee striker Matty Henvey signs new deal with the club

June 25 2018

Dundee legend Alan Gilzean diagnosed with brain tumour

June 23 2018

St Johnstone’s Brian Easton aiming to put season of ‘torture’ behind him

June 22 2018

Dundee looking for a ‘few more pieces of the puzzle’

June 22 2018

Dundee, United & Saints

Dundee striker Matty Henvey signs new deal with the club

June 25 2018

Dundee legend Alan Gilzean diagnosed with brain tumour

June 23 2018

Neil Alexander determined to bring winning mentality with him to Dundee United

June 22 2018

St Johnstone’s Brian Easton aiming to put season of ‘torture’ behind him

June 22 2018

Ray McKinnon states “facts” following comments made by Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo

June 22 2018

Dundee looking for a ‘few more pieces of the puzzle’

June 22 2018

Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo hopes he won’t be so lonely thanks to 25-mile rule

June 21 2018

Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo determined to shake Tangerines out of “comfort zone”

June 20 2018

St Johnstone boss hits out at Jack Ross over Paul Mathers approach

June 20 2018

Dundee United complete deals for midfielder Christoph Rabitsch and Neil Alexander

June 19 2018

Scottish Championship

Dundee United to cash in as former player Stuart Armstrong heads to Southampton

June 25 2018

Willo Flood insists all the pressure will be on former side Dundee United in the Championship this season

June 23 2018

Neil Alexander determined to bring winning mentality with him to Dundee United

June 22 2018

Ray McKinnon states “facts” following comments made by Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo

June 22 2018

Scottish League 1

Raith boss Barry Smith left frustrated as he misses out on signing target to part-time club

June 21 2018

Raith new boy Grant Gillespie determined to make this a season to remember

June 20 2018

Former Dundee and Raith Rovers striker denies assaulting ex-girlfriend

June 19 2018

Arbroath’s Danny Denholm causing a stir with his ‘Lower League Ramblings’

June 16 2018

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Dundee FC

Dundee striker Matty Henvey signs new deal with the club

June 25 2018

Dundee boss Neil McCann has completed another piece of summer signing business with striker Matty Henvey putting pen to paper on a new contract.

Dundee United

Dundee United to cash in as former player Stuart Armstrong heads to Southampton

June 25 2018

Dundee United are to bank a £540,000 windfall thanks to former player Stuart Armstrong.

Dundee

Dundee legend Alan Gilzean diagnosed with brain tumour

June 23 2018

One of the stars of Dundee FC's famous title winning side has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

Scottish Championship

Willo Flood insists all the pressure will be on former side Dundee United in the Championship this season

June 23 2018

Willo Flood insists the burden of expectation will sit firmly on the shoulders of his former club Dundee United this season after a summer of “splashing the cash”.

Dundee United

Neil Alexander determined to bring winning mentality with him to Dundee United

June 22 2018

Neil Alexander has given up playing but still hopes to bring a winning mentality to the Dundee United dressing room.

St Johnstone

St Johnstone’s Brian Easton aiming to put season of ‘torture’ behind him

June 22 2018

Brian Easton will be careful not to rush his latest comeback from injury as the St Johnstone defender seeks to put a season of “torture” behind him.

Dundee United

Ray McKinnon states “facts” following comments made by Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo

June 22 2018

Former Dundee United manager Ray McKinnon has stated the "facts" in the wake of comments made by current Tangerines boss Csaba Laszlo.

Dundee FC

Dundee looking for a ‘few more pieces of the puzzle’

June 22 2018

Dundee managing director John Nelms believes “a few more pieces of the puzzle” will see the Dark Blues improve this season.

Scottish Championship

New Dunfermline signing Aidan Connolly so proud of pal Andy Robertson

June 21 2018

They started out as kids at Queen’s Park and have been pals ever since but Aidan Connolly admits it was still a simply surreal experience watching Andy Robertson starring for Liverpool in the Champions League final against the mighty Real Madrid last month.

Dundee United

Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo hopes he won’t be so lonely thanks to 25-mile rule

June 21 2018

Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo hopes his lonely days are gone after introducing the club’s 25-mile rule.

Dundee United

COMMENT: Csaba Laszlo shines a light on the inner workings of Dundee United

June 19 2018

Mike Martin has taken a calculated gamble in keeping manager Csaba Laszlo.

Dundee FC

Dundee hit the 3,000 season tickets mark

June 19 2018

Dundee have broken through the 3,000 barrier for season ticket sales.

Dundee United

COMMENT: Eiji Kawashima brings back bad memories for Dundee United fans

June 19 2018

The image of Eiji Kawashima as a footballing hero in Japan has never sat too comfortably next to the image of a calamity keeper that Dundee United fans would rather forget.

Dundee United

Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo lifts lid on lack of organisation last season

June 19 2018

Dundee United boss Csaba Laszlo has lifted the lid on how the club lacked organisation as their promotion bid floundered.

Scottish Championship

Dunfermline boss Allan Johnston believes Willo Flood’s experience will be vital

June 19 2018

Dunfermline boss Allan Johnston admits new signing Willo Flood’s experience will be invaluable in this season’s promotion push.

Scottish Championship

Willo Flood determined to win promotion to the Premiership with new club Dunfermline

June 19 2018

Willo Flood admits he has never been so determined to prove the doubters wrong and show he is still capable of cutting it at the top level by helping Dunfermline win promotion to the Premiership.

Dundee United

Dundee United sign two goalkeepers and more players on the way

June 18 2018

Dundee United have signed two goalkeepers as their summer recruitment drive continues.

Dundee United

Dundee United announce signing of ‘potential number one’ goalkeeper

June 18 2018

Dundee United have announced the signing of a "potential number one" goalkeeper.

Scottish Championship

Dunfermline sign former Dundee United midfielder Willo Flood

June 18 2018

Former Dundee United midfielder Willo Flood has signed a one-year deal with Dunfermline. The two clubs have been trading players this summer, with Flood joining Mark Durnan at East End Park and Nicky Clark and Fraser Aird heading in the opposite direction. Callum Morris could also be on his way to Tannadice.

Dundee United

Dundee United agree deal with Austrian midfielder Christoph Rabitsch

June 18 2018

Austrian midfielder Christoph Rabitsch will become Dundee United’s latest summer signing. Tangerines manager Csaba Laszlo is understood to have persuaded the 22-year-old to come to Tannadice on a two-year deal. The 22-year-old has been released by Austrian Bundesliga club Wolfsberger.

St Johnstone

St Johnstone set to lose Callum Davidson to Stoke City

June 18 2018

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright could soon be looking for a new assistant, with Callum Davidson set to join up with Gary Rowett at Stoke City.

Football

‘Mike Bassett: England Manager’ star admits he has ‘no idea’ if England can win the World Cup in Russia

June 18 2018

The comedian who played the part of a pessimistic tabloid football journalist in the satirical 2001 movie Mike Bassett: England Manager has “no idea” if his national football team has a chance of winning the Russia World Cup.

Dundee FC

Raith Rovers understood to be trying to bring Dundee keeper Calum Ferrie in on loan

June 16 2018

Courier Sport understands that Raith are keen to bring young Dundee keeper Calum Ferrie in on loan.

Scottish League 1

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell dealt big blow as key player Blair Yule asks to leave Gayfield

June 16 2018

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell has been dealt a big blow after key midfielder Blair Yule asked to be put on the transfer list.

Dundee United

Dundee United’s new defender Frederic Frans “thrilled” to have signed two-year deal

June 15 2018

Dundee United's new defender Frederic Frans has said he is "thrilled" to be joining the Tangerines.

Dundee FC

FIXTURE LIST: Dundee open with trip to St Mirren, St Johnstone face Kilmarnock and Dundee United kick off against Dunfermline

June 15 2018

Dundee will open the new season with a trip to newly-promoted St Mirren after the fixtures for the 2018-19 Premiership campaign were released.

Dundee United

New Dundee United coach Werner Burger hails understanding he has with Csaba Laszlo

June 14 2018

Werner Burger believes the understanding he has with manager Csaba Laszlo will provide a "base" on which to build success.

International

ANALYSIS: A World Cup wish list

June 14 2018

With the four-year wait over and the tournament set to get underway in Moscow this afternoon, Courier Sports Editor Eric Nicolson draws up his World Cup wish list.

Scottish League 1

Montrose boss Stewart Petrie welcomes title-winning squad back for the start of pre-season

June 14 2018

Montrose will start to gear up for life in League 1 on Sunday as boss Stewart Petrie welcomes his players back for pre-season.

Dundee United

Dundee United poised to win race for Belgian defender Frederic Frans

June 14 2018

Dundee United are understood to have pipped Partick Thistle and Ross County to the signature of Belgian defender Frederic Frans.

Dundee FC

Dundee heading to Portugal for pre-season training camp

June 13 2018

Dundee have announced they will be heading to Portugal next month for an intensive week of pre-season training that will also include a game against LigaPro side S.C. Farense.

Scottish League 1

Raith boss Barry Smith to run the rule over trialists as players return for pre-season training

June 13 2018

Raith boss Barry Smith will run the rule over a number of trialists when pre-season training starts tomorrow.

Dundee United

Former Dundee United star robbed of World Cup dream

June 13 2018

Former Dundee United defender Bilel Mohsni has hit out at the coach who robbed him of his World Cup dream.

International

Comment: Beautiful game in battle against its ugly side at this World Cup

June 13 2018

The beautiful game is about to do battle with the ugly side of football at the World Cup.

Scottish League 1

Bosses admit new rules on Emergency Temporary Transfers will present big challenges

June 13 2018

This season will see a radical change in the way some clubs conduct their signing business following the ending of “Emergency Temporary Transfers” in this country.

Dundee United

Dundee United old boys link up at Morton

June 12 2018

Dundee United old boys Ray McKinnon and Charlie Telfer will be linking up together at Morton.

Scottish League 1

Brechin boss Darren Dods spared rigours of pre-season after hanging up his boots

June 12 2018

It’s the start of pre-season training for the Brechin squad tonight but there will be one notable absentee as the players are put through their paces – boss Darren Dods.

Scottish League 1

Montrose boss Stewart Petrie insists side will continue to play passing football after making step up to League 1

June 12 2018

Montrose boss Stewart Petrie insists his side will stick by the footballing principles that helped win them promotion when they start the new campaign in League 1.

Scottish Championship

Dunfermline keen on Steven Lawless and Joe Cardle could be set for Raith Rovers return

June 12 2018

Dunfermline are hoping to bring former Partick Thistle winger Steven Lawless to East End Park, Courier Sport can reveal.

Scottish League 1

Raith’s Kevin Cuthbert admits what former Hamilton boss achieved was big inspiration for him

June 11 2018

Kevin Cuthbert admits St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright has proved that former goalies like himself can become successful managers.

Scottish League 1

Fiercely ambitious Dick Campbell insists he will be in the dug-out for years to come

June 9 2018

Dick Campbell is someone who wears many “hats” – dedicated family man, charity fundraiser, successful businessman, renowned after-dinner speaker and keen golfer to name a few.

Football

Jeanfield Swifts are ready to hit the ground running in senior football

June 9 2018

Jeanfield Swifts manager Ross Gunnion is hopeful that his team can hit the ground running in their first season as a senior football club.

Dundee United

Dundee United appoint Scott Robertson as their new Under-18 coach

June 8 2018

Dundee United have appointed Scott Robertson as their new Under-18 coach.

Scottish Challenge Cup

English participation in IRN-BRU Cup confirmed

June 8 2018

The participation of two English clubs in next season’s IRN-BRU Cup has been confirmed by the SPFL.

Dundee United

New Dunfermline defender Mark Durnan respects Dundee United’s decision to let him go

June 8 2018

Mark Durnan insists he accepts and understands Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo’s decision to let him go.

Dundee United

Dundee United chairman comes up with 25-mile rule for players

June 7 2018

Dundee United chairman Mike Martin has come up with a bold and potentially problematic plan to build bridges between players and supporters by insisting that Csaba Laszlo’s first team squad members all live within a 25-mile radius of the city.

Dundee FC

Comment: Prolific striker top of Dundee’s summer wish list

June 7 2018

Dundee boss Neil McCann has already added four new faces this summer in the shape of midfielders Elton Ngwatala and Kharl Madianga, left-back Nathan Ralph and goalie Jack Hamilton.

Dundee United

Comment: Ciftci may have reached his nadir but he remains Dundee United hero

June 7 2018

Nadir may have reached his nadir with the news that he is being released from his Celtic contract a year early.

Scottish League 1

Raith coach Kevin Cuthbert expecting big things from two new signings

June 7 2018

Raith first-team coach Kevin Cuthbert insists new signings Chris Duggan and Robbie Thomson can take their careers and the club forward during their time at Stark’s Park.

Dundee United

Dundee United in the hunt for Julen Etxabeguren and Callum Morris

June 7 2018

Centre-backs Julen Etxabeguren and Callum Morris are on Dundee United’s radar, Courier Sport can reveal.

Scottish Championship

Dunfermline snap up Partick Thistle defender Danny Devine

June 6 2018

Dunfermline have signed Partick Thistle defender Danny Devine.

St Johnstone

Former St Johnstone midfielder Chris Millar signs for Morton

June 6 2018

Former St Johnstone midfielder Chris Millar has signed for Morton.

Dundee United

Former Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen leads Latvia to cup success

June 6 2018

Former Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen has been celebrating after leading Latvia to victory in the Baltic Cup.

Dundee United

Dundee United associate director Stuart Campbell urges patient approach to proposed takeover

June 5 2018

Dundee United associate director Stuart Campbell has issued a “no news is good news” message regarding the club’s proposed takeover.

Dundee FC

Scott Bain holds no grudge against Dundee as career goes from strength to strength

June 5 2018

Scott Bain insists he holds no grudge against Dundee as his career goes from strength to strength.

St Johnstone

David McMillan will make early return for St Johnstone pre-season training

June 5 2018

David McMillan is planning an early return to pre-season training as the St Johnstone striker seeks to make up for lost time.

Scottish League Cup

Dundee’s home Betfred Cup clash with Dunfermline to be televised live

June 4 2018

Dundee's Betfred Cup home clash with Dunfermline will be shown live on BT Sport.

Dundee United

Tannadice pitch gets vote of confidence from Scotland’s players

June 4 2018

Tannadice has been voted the best playing surface in the Championship by those in the know – Scotland’s footballers.

Dundee United

Ray McKinnon could be going head to head with Dundee United for Chris Millar

June 4 2018

Ray McKinnon could be set for a battle with his old club Dundee United for the signature of former St Johnstone midfielder Chris Millar.

Angus & The Mearns

Tributes flood in for popular figure John Ritchie after former Brechin FC boss dies aged 70

June 3 2018

Brechin City FC has led tributes to former player and manager John Ritchie, a hugely popular figure in Scottish football, following his death at the age of 70.

Scottish League 1

Montrose boss Stewart Petrie stunned when Robbie Fowler turned up at his Hogmanay party

June 2 2018

Stewart Petrie has been there and done that during his long career in the game but he admits he was still taken aback when he opened his front door one Hogmanay to see a certain Robbie Fowler standing there – dressed as a giant pizza.

Scottish League 1

Montrose boss Stewart Petrie insists his work has only just begun at Links Park

June 2 2018

No-one who was at Links Park on April 28th as Montrose clinched only the second league title in their history will ever forget the incredible scenes of joy on and off the park at the final whistle.

Scottish League 1

Brechin boss Darren Dods brings experienced defender back to the Glebe

June 2 2018

Brechin boss Darren Dods has bolstered his squad with the addition of experienced defender Dougie Hill.

Dundee United

Dundee United new recruit Craig Curran believes he can provide ‘strong mentality’ required to win promotion

June 2 2018

New striker Craig Curran believes he can provide the “strong mentality” required to turn Dundee United into champions.

Dundee United

Dundee United new boy Fraser Aird looking to star for club and country

June 2 2018

Fraser Aird is looking for fresh starts with both club and country after joining Dundee United on a two-year contract.

Football

World Cup 1978: When Scotland dared to dream

June 2 2018

A new BBC documentary examines the legacy of Scotland’s infamous journey to the 1978 World Cup in Argentina. Michael Alexander kicked off proceedings by taking a sneak peak.

Dundee United

Dundee United appoint former player Craig Easton as new reserve team manager

June 1 2018

Craig Easton has returned “home” after being named Dundee United’s new reserve team manager.

Dundee FC

Dundee to play Brechin in pre-season friendly

June 1 2018

Dundee will play Brechin in their first pre-season friendly of the summer. The Dark Blues will travel to Glebe Park to face City on Friday, June 29 (7.45pm). The two clubs will face each other again in the Betfred Cup after being paired together in the group section.

Dundee United

Dunfermline wideman Fraser Aird becomes newest arrival at Dundee United

June 1 2018

Dundee United have added yet another new face to their squad, with Fraser Aird joining from Championship rivals Dunfermline.

Dundee United

Dundee United revamp scouting network with Paul Sturrock and Dave Bowman in new roles

June 1 2018

Dundee United have announced a revamp of their scouting network.

Dundee United

Dundee United make Craig Curran their fourth new signing of the summer

June 1 2018

Dundee United have made Ross County striker Craig Curran their fourth new signing of the summer.

St Johnstone

St Johnstone are in ‘safe hands’, says Chris Millar

June 1 2018

St Johnstone are in “safe hands” to extend the golden era of the club, according to Chris Millar.

Dundee FC

Dundee boss Neil McCann snaps up former Woking left-back Nathan Ralph

May 31 2018

Dundee boss Neil McCann has made his fourth signing of the summer with the acquisition of former Woking left-back Nathan Ralph on a two-year deal.

Dundee United

Dundee United make Celtic defender Sam Wardrop their latest summer signing

May 31 2018

Dundee United’s series of summer signings has continued with the capture of Celtic defender Sam Wardrop.

Football

Zinedine Zidane has quit as Real Madrid manager

May 31 2018

European champions Real Madrid are looking for a new head coach after Zinedine Zidane called time on his short but immensely successful reign at the Bernabeu.

Scottish Championship

EXCLUSIVE: Dunfermline leading the race to sign Dundee United defender Mark Durnan

May 31 2018

Dunfermline are set to sign departing Dundee United defender Mark Durnan, Courier Sport can reveal.

St Johnstone

St Johnstone’s John Robertson likened to Leigh Griffiths and Jason Cummings

May 31 2018

Young St Johnstone striker John Robertson is cut from the same cloth as Premiership penalty box predators Leigh Griffiths and Jason Cummings, according to the Perth club’s head of youth.

Dundee United

New Dundee United signing Callum Booth will “relish” promotion push

May 31 2018

Dundee United's new signing Callum Booth will “relish” being involved in a promotion push after agreeing a two-year deal at Tannadice.

Dundee FC

Dundee United snap up left-back Callum Booth

May 30 2018

Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo is looking for new signing Callum Booth to boost the Tangerines’ defence and attack.

Dundee FC

COMMENT: Apologies to Kilmac, it will always be Dens Park

May 30 2018

As any Dundonian who has had a pint in Mennies will tell you, people in the city tend to call things what they have always called them.

Dundee United

Ray McKinnon does not have a point to prove to Dundee United

May 30 2018

Ray McKinnon insists he does not have a point to prove to former club Dundee United after taking over at Greenock Morton.

Dundee FC

‘A fantastic opportunity for the club’: Dundee FC confirm Dens Park name change

May 30 2018

Dundee have confirmed that their ground will be renamed The Kilmac Stadium at Dens Park for the next two years.

Dundee United

Former Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon confirmed as new Morton manager

May 30 2018

Former Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon has been confirmed as the new Morton manager.

Dundee FC

Dundee chief John Nelms reveals the way he believes new TV deal could improve game in Scotland

May 30 2018

Dundee managing director John Nelms believes Scottish football needs just one media partner to maximise the game’s full potential.

International

Inexperienced Scotland lose to World Cup-bound Peru

May 30 2018

A makeshift and inexperienced Scotland side were beaten but not disgraced in their 2-0 loss to World Cup-bound Peru at the frenzied Estadio Nacional in Lima.

International

Peru 2 Scotland 0: Alex McLeish ‘happy overall’ despite defeat in South America

May 30 2018

Boss Alex McLeish claimed the loss of the first goal was key to Scotland's 2-0 defeat to World Cup-bound Peru at the Estadio Nacional in Lima.

Dundee FC

Talking Football: Glen Kamara’s Dundee departure looms large

May 29 2018

The club football may be over but player recruitment is only just beginning. Courier sports writers Ian Roache, Eric Nicolson and Neil Robertson assess signings made at Dens Park and Tannadice, and their implications.

Scottish League 1

Raith’s Kyle Benedictus signs new deal with the club

May 29 2018

Raith defender Kyle Benedictus has signed a new one-year deal with the club.

Dundee United

Former Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon to be named new Morton manager

May 29 2018

Former Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon will tomorrow be unveiled as the new Morton manager.

Dundee United

Dundee United attacker Matty Smith signs new deal

May 29 2018

Matty Smith will be at Tannadice until the summer of 2020 after agreeing a new deal with Dundee United.

Dundee United

Big thank you to fans from Dundee United chairman Mike Martin

May 29 2018

Dundee United chairman Mike Martin has thanked the fans for buying season tickets in greater numbers than at the same time last year.

International

Charlie Mulgrew says vegan-style diet could help him play on into his 40s

May 29 2018

Scotland’s Charlie Mulgrew wants to be playing football at 40 and has gone mostly vegan to do so.

Dundee FC

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell delighted as he signs defender Jason Thomson

May 29 2018

Arbroath boss Dick Campbell has expressed his delight after snapping up former Raith Rovers skipper Jason Thomson on a two-year deal.

St Johnstone

St Johnstone’s Scott Tanser bulking up for next season

May 29 2018

Scott Tanser is likely to be the only St Johnstone player who won’t be stepping on the scales with trepidation on the first day of pre-season training.