First Team
Match Report | Rangers 1-1 Dundee United
23rd November 2024
Dundee United today announced that Manager and Director of Football Craig Levein has signed a three year contract extension, effective until the end of May 2012. Assistant Manager Peter Houston and Reserve Team Coach Gary Kirk have also signed similar contract extensions.
Craig Levein joined Dundee United in October 2006 when the Club was languishing in the relegation position. He not only ensured SPL survival that season, but made significant progress in laying solid foundations for the future. In season 07/08, he achieved a top six finish and a cup final appearance for the Club, and was given additional responsibilities as Director of Football.
Chairman Stephen Thompson said, "I have been working closely with Craig on a number of important football related issues for some months now, but I always knew my main priority was to ensure that we secured his services for a longer term. We began discussions some time ago and while it was clear at an early stage that the outcome of these would be positive, neither of us thought that it was appropriate to continue these discussions or make any announcements while my father was so seriously ill.
"However, we both now think that the time is right to move forward and I'm absolutely delighted to announce that Craig and his management team have extended their stay at Dundee United for a further period."
Craig Levein said, "I thoroughly enjoy working at this Club and I'm genuinely excited about the future prospects for the squad of players we now have. I also have a great relationship with the supporters and the Board. So when Stephen first raised the matter of extending my stay, it really didn't take long to consult with my family and decide to accept the offer.
"I am therefore delighted to confirm that myself, Peter and Gary have signed contract extensions to May 2012 and that I'm looking forward to continuing to work closely with Stephen and the rest of the Board for the betterment of Dundee United."
Craig Levein joined Dundee United in October 2006 when the Club was languishing in the relegation position. He not only ensured SPL survival that season, but made significant progress in laying solid foundations for the future. In season 07/08, he achieved a top six finish and a cup final appearance for the Club, and was given additional responsibilities as Director of Football.
Chairman Stephen Thompson said, "I have been working closely with Craig on a number of important football related issues for some months now, but I always knew my main priority was to ensure that we secured his services for a longer term. We began discussions some time ago and while it was clear at an early stage that the outcome of these would be positive, neither of us thought that it was appropriate to continue these discussions or make any announcements while my father was so seriously ill.
"However, we both now think that the time is right to move forward and I'm absolutely delighted to announce that Craig and his management team have extended their stay at Dundee United for a further period."
Craig Levein said, "I thoroughly enjoy working at this Club and I'm genuinely excited about the future prospects for the squad of players we now have. I also have a great relationship with the supporters and the Board. So when Stephen first raised the matter of extending my stay, it really didn't take long to consult with my family and decide to accept the offer.
"I am therefore delighted to confirm that myself, Peter and Gary have signed contract extensions to May 2012 and that I'm looking forward to continuing to work closely with Stephen and the rest of the Board for the betterment of Dundee United."
