First Team
Match Report | Rangers 1-1 Dundee United
23rd November 2024
Dundee United are delighted to confirm that the influential midfielder Willo Flood will be returning to Tannadice next season after agreement was reached with Cardiff City to take the player on loan for another year.
The popular 23 year old Irishman made a huge impact with Dundee United in his loan spell last year. He was an important member of the side which reached the CIS Cup Final and achieved a top five finish in the SPL, and was hugely popular with supporters. His goal against St Mirren at Love Street was voted as the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League 'Goal of the Season' and his dynamic midfield style contributed greatly to the Club's successful season.
It was feared that Cardiff City might not be willing to allow him to return on loan, but discreet negotiations have been conducted by the Manager, Craig Levein, since the end of last season to enable the player to return. These discussions have proved successful and the player will be reporting for pre season training with the rest of the squad on 4 July.
Craig Levein said, "I am absolutely delighted that Willo be back with us next season. I said when he joined us last year that the SPL would suit his style of play, that he would be an important player for us and that he would be a firm favourite with the fans. He proved me right on every count and thoroughly enjoyed his stay with us. It's no secret that he was keen to stay at Tannadice.
"Making sure that we had Willo for next season therefore has been a priority both for the Chairman and myself for several months now and we know just how important a player Willo will be for us in the forthcoming season. If I needed any more convincing that this was a priority, I was made only too aware of how important this was when I attended a supporters' function at the end of the season and heard nothing but "Willo Must Stay" chants all night, with even the Chairman and other Directors joining in!
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Cardiff City for their co-operation and patient understanding on this matter."
The popular 23 year old Irishman made a huge impact with Dundee United in his loan spell last year. He was an important member of the side which reached the CIS Cup Final and achieved a top five finish in the SPL, and was hugely popular with supporters. His goal against St Mirren at Love Street was voted as the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League 'Goal of the Season' and his dynamic midfield style contributed greatly to the Club's successful season.
It was feared that Cardiff City might not be willing to allow him to return on loan, but discreet negotiations have been conducted by the Manager, Craig Levein, since the end of last season to enable the player to return. These discussions have proved successful and the player will be reporting for pre season training with the rest of the squad on 4 July.
Craig Levein said, "I am absolutely delighted that Willo be back with us next season. I said when he joined us last year that the SPL would suit his style of play, that he would be an important player for us and that he would be a firm favourite with the fans. He proved me right on every count and thoroughly enjoyed his stay with us. It's no secret that he was keen to stay at Tannadice.
"Making sure that we had Willo for next season therefore has been a priority both for the Chairman and myself for several months now and we know just how important a player Willo will be for us in the forthcoming season. If I needed any more convincing that this was a priority, I was made only too aware of how important this was when I attended a supporters' function at the end of the season and heard nothing but "Willo Must Stay" chants all night, with even the Chairman and other Directors joining in!
"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Cardiff City for their co-operation and patient understanding on this matter."
