Brad Smith Extends Contract

Midfielder Brad Smith today secured a contract with Dundee United until May 2018. The left-footer signed professional in July 2013 after seven years with the Academy and has impressed in his performances for the Development squad since. Mixu Paatelainen, Head Coach of United said, “Brad is a young, promising midfielder with plenty of talent. He has performed consistently at a good level in development games and I feel he has a real opportunity to become a first team regular at Dundee United.” A delighted Smith revealed securing the contract had been a driving force this season stating, “It has been on my mind and this now releases the stress of worrying about my immediate future. I can really push forward now and express myself as a player and look to improve all aspects of my game. “It is brilliant to sign this deal and I am delighted to have caught the Head Coach’s eye but I know that this is just the first goal achieved and it is now about improving with a view to securing a first team place ultimately.” Smith joins fellow starlet Harry Souttar who pledged his future to the Club earlier this week by signing a contract until May 2018.