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Mixu Paatelainen back in Scottish football as ex-Dundee United boss lands shock role

Paatelainen has also bossed Hibernian and Kilmarnock.

Ex-Dundee United gaffer Mixu Paatelainen.
Ex-United gaffer Mixu Paatelainen. Image: SNS

Mixu Paatelainen has returned to Scottish football after accepting the role of sporting director at League Two outfit The Spartans.

The 58-year-old’s last SPFL position was as Dundee United manager, with the ex-Tannadice striker unable to stop the Terrors from crashing to relegation during the 2015/16 campaign.

Since then, Paatelainen has bossed Thai side Ubon United, Finnish outfit IFK Helsingfors and taken charge of the Latvia and Hong Kong national teams.

A dejected Mixu Paatelainen after United crashed to relegation at Dens Park.
A dejected Paatelainen after United crashed to relegation at Dens Park. Image: SNS

However, the former Kilmarnock and Hibernian gaffer, who lives in Edinburgh, has agreed to take up a new position with The Spartans, based in the south of the capital.

He will support their men’s and women’s senior teams and men’s U/20 side. 

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