FIXTURE INFORMATION | DUNDEE UNITED B V DUNFERMLINE ATHLETIC B
26th November 2024
Dundee United today announced that Manager Jackie McNamara has signed a one-year contract extension effective until May 2017.
Jackie joined Dundee United in January 2013 and secured a top six finish and Scottish Cup semi final in his first season. The 2013/14 season has witnessed United challenge at the top end of the table, reach quarter finals in both domestic cup competitions and heralds the dawn of a new era of youth prodigies breaking into the first team.
Chairman Stephen Thompson said, "I am delighted to announce Jackie has extended his stay at Dundee United. The Board is excited by the job that Jackie has been doing and his desire to build strong foundations is in line with how we see the Club progressing. His commitment to developing young players and giving them the chance to prove themselves on the park is creating positivity for the future and, importantly, entertaining the fans.
"Some of the football this season has been sensational and United supporters have shown hunger for his philosophy by buying half season tickets in record numbers and creating a positive atmosphere at Tannadice on match days."
Jackie McNamara said, "I am enjoying the job more than ever. My relationship with the Board of Directors and the Chairman is the strongest I have experienced in football and working with the quality players available to me at Dundee United makes the job enjoyable. The supporters are excellent and I continue to have a great relationship with them. Signing this extension is one of the easiest decisions I have made as Manager.
"I am proud to be Dundee United's Manager and I see great potential at the Club. We have made a lot of progress in the first year here but can achieve a lot more and my desire to take Dundee United to a higher level is my motivation each day."
Jackie joined Dundee United in January 2013 and secured a top six finish and Scottish Cup semi final in his first season. The 2013/14 season has witnessed United challenge at the top end of the table, reach quarter finals in both domestic cup competitions and heralds the dawn of a new era of youth prodigies breaking into the first team.
Chairman Stephen Thompson said, "I am delighted to announce Jackie has extended his stay at Dundee United. The Board is excited by the job that Jackie has been doing and his desire to build strong foundations is in line with how we see the Club progressing. His commitment to developing young players and giving them the chance to prove themselves on the park is creating positivity for the future and, importantly, entertaining the fans.
"Some of the football this season has been sensational and United supporters have shown hunger for his philosophy by buying half season tickets in record numbers and creating a positive atmosphere at Tannadice on match days."
Jackie McNamara said, "I am enjoying the job more than ever. My relationship with the Board of Directors and the Chairman is the strongest I have experienced in football and working with the quality players available to me at Dundee United makes the job enjoyable. The supporters are excellent and I continue to have a great relationship with them. Signing this extension is one of the easiest decisions I have made as Manager.
"I am proud to be Dundee United's Manager and I see great potential at the Club. We have made a lot of progress in the first year here but can achieve a lot more and my desire to take Dundee United to a higher level is my motivation each day."
