First Team
Match Report | Rangers 1-1 Dundee United
23rd November 2024
Darren Dods has finally completed the formalities of joining Dundee United by signing a two year contract today and will join up with the rest of the squad for pre season training at the end of next week.
The 32 year old defender, who signed a pre contract with the Club in January, had previously played for Hibs and St Johnstone, and joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle in July 2004. He was made captain of the club at the start of the following season and has been a consistent performer at the heart of the ICT defence in their time in the SPL, turning in a stunning 39 appearances last season..
Dundee United Manager Craig Levein said, "Darren will bring further experience and solidity to the defence. His leadership qualities are well known and will benefit the team as a whole."
"Looking to the future, we have a number of very young players in the team and experience is not only required to help them develop, but is vital to the success of any side. Darren will bring exactly the type of experience we require."
The 32 year old defender, who signed a pre contract with the Club in January, had previously played for Hibs and St Johnstone, and joined Inverness Caledonian Thistle in July 2004. He was made captain of the club at the start of the following season and has been a consistent performer at the heart of the ICT defence in their time in the SPL, turning in a stunning 39 appearances last season..
Dundee United Manager Craig Levein said, "Darren will bring further experience and solidity to the defence. His leadership qualities are well known and will benefit the team as a whole."
"Looking to the future, we have a number of very young players in the team and experience is not only required to help them develop, but is vital to the success of any side. Darren will bring exactly the type of experience we require."
