The Rover Returns

Some players will always be associated with just one club no matter what they do in their career. One such is Paul Sturrock with his socks down his skinny legs and drowning in what appeared to be a Dundee United top three sizes to big for him. He is back in the tangerine following his appointment as chief scout for England for the Tayside club.

The United Hall-Of-Famer spent fifteen years as a player at Tannadice, four years as a coach and managed the Terrors from 1998 until 2000. He then spent the following fifteen years as manager of Plymouth Argyle (twice), Southampton, Sheffield Wednesday, Swindon Town, Southend United and Yeovil Town. United will tap into Paul’s vast knowledge and expertise of the English game and ‘Luggy’ will report directly to first-team Manager Csaba László.

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Manager László said: "This is a very positive step for the Club. We are always looking to improve things at United and with Paul on board scouting the English market and bringing possible signings at all levels, I believe this news to be very good for United." 

New Chairman Mike Martin said: "Paul’s passion for the Club is very evident and his knowledge of the lower leagues in England remains outstanding. Recruitment from England has to play a big part in our ability to produce talent right through the ranks. Seeing the instant connection between him and Csaba and after listening to Paul’s views in our meetings over the last few days, I do not doubt that this appointment will be productive for United and I am excited to welcome Paul back to Dundee United."