Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson has opened the first Eddy’s Food Station in Alloa. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Third site unveiled for former Dundee United chairman's new store chain

A rainbow coalition will run the local authority from its HQ in Dumfries

Rainbow coalition takes the reins at Dumfries and Galloway Council

Stephen Thompson has opened the first Eddy’s Food Station in Alloa. Picture: Stewart Attwood

Former Dundee United chairman launches new retail chain with promise of 500 jobs

Brian Marjoribanks and Morag Forsyth in The Happiest Days of Your Life, December 1964.

Brian Marjoribanks an early pioneer in the player-to-presenter role

There's change at the top at Tannadice. Picture: SNS

Dundee United: US-based businessman completes takeover of the club

Lorraine Kelly is one of Dundee United's newly-appointed honorary patrons. Picture: SNS.

Lorraine Kelly among celebrities with new role at Dundee United

Dark days at Tannadice are likely to be reflected in the mood at Dundee Uniteds agm this morning. Picture: SNS.

Alan Pattullo: '˜Good old days' at Dundee United's agm have gone

Former Dundee United manager Paul Sturrock has returned to the club. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images

Paul Sturrock returns to Dundee United to help Csaba Laszlo

Paul Sturrock during his term as Dundee United boss. Picture: Neil Hanna

Paul Sturrock returns to Dundee United in scouting role

Paraded at Tannadice yesterday, Mike Martin had words of praise for boss Csaba Laszlo.

Mike Martin: Give me time to turn tide at Dundee United

Stephen Thompson has stepped down as Dundee United chairman. Picture: Rob Casey/SNS

Alan Pattullo: Shakespearean tragedy played out at Tannadice

Stephen Thompson has stepped down as chairman of Dundee United with immediate effect. Picture: SNS Group

Stephen Thompson quits as Dundee United chairman with immediate effect

Dundee United manager Csaba Laszlo has rubbished talk that he has offered to resign and remains focused on reaching the play-offs. Picture: SNS.

Csaba Laszlo: '˜I'm at Dundee United for the long haul'

Former Celtic defender and Partick Thistle manager Jackie McNamara was back at Hampden to promote this weekend's William Hill Scottish Cup tie between the sides. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Why Jackie McNamara sympathises with Stewart Regan and Stephen Thompson

Dundee United States: Stephen Thompson is said to be keen on establishing a sister club in America. Picture: SNS Group

Dundee United hopeful over sister club plans in new US third tier

Stephen Thompson is set to step down as Dundee United chairman. Picture: SNS Group

Stephen Thompson to step down as Dundee United chairman

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson. Picture: SNS

Student teacher to face trial over Stephen Thompson '˜assault'

This club will always be around, says Dundee United chairman

Livingston manager David Hopkin shrugged off speculation linking him with the Dundee United job. Picture: SNS/Alan Rennie

Livingston 3 - 2 Brechin City: David Hopkin concentrates on Livi

Kris Boyd celebrates after scoring for Rangers. Picture: SNS

Kris Boyd: Dundee United have suffered for '˜stance' on Rangers

Ray McKinnon is a Dundee United fan and played for the club with distinction. He deserved better treatment. Picture: SNS

Alan Pattullo: Ray McKinnon the latest undignified Dundee United dismissal

Iain Vigurs scores to make it 1-0 Inverness at Tannadice

Ray McKinnon facing the axe as Dundee United lose again

Dundee United manager Ray McKinnon in despair after his side's defeat by Hamilton Accies. Picture: SNS

Dundee United count cost of play-off defeat by Hamilton

Stephen Thompson is under fire, with United struggling to get back to the top flight. Picture Michael Gillen

Family fortune sacrificed to save Dundee United

Chairman Stephen Thompson celebrates
Dundee United's Irn Bru Cup win with manager Ray McKinnon, left. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Even silver linings have clouds for Thompson at United now

St Mirren manager Jack Ross and Dundee United boss Ray McKinnon look ahead to Saturday's Irn Bru Cup final. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Steven Thompson shocked by Dundee United's decline

Rangers manager Mark Warburton believes Scottish football needs a solution. Picture: SNS

Mark Warburton: SPFL needs to close money gap with England

The Hearts owner was elected to the SPFL board earlier today. Picture: Toby Williams

Ann Budge: SPFL must look at improving attendances

Hearts owner Ann Budge is to join the SPFL board.

Picture: Neil Hanna

A lot needs to change in Scots game, says Hearts' Ann Budge

Ray McKinnon will ensure no player leaves Dundee United that he wants to keep. Picture: SNS.

Ray McKinnon may give some Dundee United players a reprieve

Ray McKinnon made the switch from Raith Rovers to Tannadice. Picture: Steven Brown

What Dundee United are getting in new manager Ray McKinnon

Ray McKinnon has signed a three-year deal to manage his hometown club Dundee United. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS Group

New boss Ray McKinnon aims to restore pride at Dundee United

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has quit the SPFL board. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson quits SPFL board

Ray McKinnon is front-runner for the Dundee United job after Raith Rovers gave him permission to talk to the Tannadice club. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Dave Bowman tips Ray McKinnon to be hit at Dundee United

Raith Rovers' manager Ray McKinnon is wanted by Dundee United. Picture: SNS

Dundee United granted permission to speak to Ray McKinnon

Dundee United goal hero Simon Murray, left, celebrates with John Rankin. Picture: Ross Parker/SNS

Inverness 2 - 3 Dundee United: Ten-man United hang on

Dundee United's Paul Paton is facing up to relegation. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Paul Paton: Big-money Dundee United signings '˜didn't deliver'

John Rankin will be heading for the exit door. Picture: SNS

Dundee United begin clear-out after top flight relegation

Ben Pringle is a target for Mark Warburton. Picture: Getty Images

Rumour Mill: Rangers target Ben Pringle | Ciftci wants Celtic exit | Forged Hear...

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson, centre. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS

Chris Hegarty: Dundee United rebuild must begin now

Dundee United left-back Paul Dixon is hit by the pain of relegation on the final whistle at Dens Par. Picture:Craig Williamson/SNS Group.

Mixu Paatelainen: I'm the man to revive relegated Dundee United

Dundee United's Sean Dillon applauds the home support and says they are right to protest. Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Dundee United fans are right to be angry, says Sean Dillon
Sean Dillon doesn't blame the supporters who stood outside Tannadice last Sunday protesting about the mess the club is in. He would rather they did not feel the...

Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen knows his position is under threat. Picture: Paul Devlin/SNS

Mixu Paatelainen: Atmosphere at Dundee United is '˜toxic'

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson during Saturday's loss to Hamilton. Picture: SNS

Stephen Thompson to consider selling Dundee United

Mixu Paatelainen ‘can’t believe’ lack of Dundee United fight

Dundee United need ‘football miracle’ to avoid relegation

Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs. Picture: PA

Rumour Mill: Ryan Giggs in frame for Celtic manager | Hibs target Paul McGinn

Hatching escape plan: Paul Paton, left, celebrates with Florent Sinama-Pongolle after the defeat of Hearts. Picture: Craig Foy/SNS

Paul Paton says Dundee United determined to dodge the drop

Dundee United's promising youngster Blair Spittal. Picture: SNS

Dundee United: Player sales to continue despite Â£3.9m profit

Jamie Walker scored the equaliser but Dundee United took all the points

Gavin Gunning believes Dundee United can still beat the drop

Dundee Utd players celebrate in front of their fans after Paul Paton's winning goal. Picture: SNS

Dundee United 2 - 1 Hearts: glimmer of hope for Arabs

Dundee United's John Rankin in training. Picture: Paul Devlin

John Rankin: Some Dundee United players have downed tools

John Rankin spoke to the press ahead of tomorrow's clash with Hearts. Picture: SNS

John Rankin accuses Dundee United team-mates of downing tools

Neilson's side take on Dundee United this weekend. Picture: SNS

Robbie Neilson: Dundee United chief has right to slam players

Stephen Thompson was scathing about Dundee Uniteds performance this week. Picture: SNS

Dundee United will suffer '˜culture shock' in Championship

Stephen Thompson said the 3-0 defeat by Motherwell was "wholly unacceptable". Picture: Kenny Smith/SNS

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson labels team '˜abysmal'

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