ian1964 10,724 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian1964 10,724 Posted January 31, 2018 Author Share Posted January 31, 2018 Published: 31st January 2018 Stephen Thompson is stepping down as Chairman of Dundee United, the Club have announced. Mr Thompson, who will relinquish his post at the end of the current season, has been Chairman for almost ten years after taking over from his father Eddie Thompson who sadly passed away in October 2008. It was decided to make the announcement now to allow time for the board to make the decision on the way forward for Dundee United as well as ensure no distraction to the Club's battle to return to the Ladbrokes Premiership this season. Stephen Thompson said, "It has been a real honour to serve Dundee United. I have always tried to achieve the best for the Club and there have been many, many happy occasions of which I am very proud. The Scottish Cup win in 2010 was a high point in my and many other United fans life. Relegation was a profound disappointment that will never leave me but the Club is in the fortunate position of having a very strong board of directors and a financial robustness that is assisted by a number of benefactors who have been very supportive through recent years. "I also believe it is important to acknowledge our staff who continue to work tirelessly and, most importantly, our incredibly loyal fan base who remain crucial in our aims of returning to the top league. "The most important factor right now is that Dundee United focus on winning games and securing a place back in the Premiership - without distraction about my position." https://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/news/5514/STEPHEN-THOMPSON-TO-STEP-DOWN.html 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rousseau 10,634 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uilleam 5,940 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Pushed. I wonder if the 'benefactors' can salvage the season, far less the club, or their 'investments'. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26th of foot 6,082 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I suppose we'll have to suffer Jum Spence on BBC Radio Scotland tonight? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacK1950 2,378 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Is he going before his club disappear,maybe rid of both with luck. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinstein 294 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 he's been trying to get out for a while now I think. Is their another benefactor lined up ? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barca72 440 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 May Karma follow you for the rest of your days and allow you to brush the toubles from your hair. Lolz. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,294 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Dundee United? Are they still going? 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFK-1 1,693 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Their chances of getting the automatic promotion spot appear to be remote with St Mirren currently 11 points clear of them. I suspect they would struggle to beat whoever may be second bottom of the SPL at the end and that's presuming they made it through the playoffs which would also be debatable. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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