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The Courier
2 days ago
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- The Courier
Ex-Dundee United star Declan Gallagher hailed as 'fantastic addition' after finding new club
Former Dundee United star Declan Gallagher is back in the Championship after signing for Ross County. The nine-time Scotland international departed Tannadice at the end of last season following two successful years with the Tangerines. A leader in defence, Gallagher played a major role in the club's Championship title win before doing so again in their impressive fourth-placed Premiership finish last term. He signed off at United in style with a crucial equaliser against Aberdeen on the final day as the Tangerines finished ahead of the Dons. Now Gallagher is back in the Championship aiming for the fourth promotion of his career. On signing the defender, Ross County boss Don Cowie said: 'Declan joining us is a fantastic addition to the group. 'We have had a number of players depart and this marks the first step in rebuilding the squad. 'He brings a wealth of experience in the Scottish game and has recently won the Scottish Championship with Dundee United, which is ultimately our aim for this season.' Gallagher has signed a one-year deal with the Staggies.
Press and Journal
2 days ago
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- Press and Journal
Ross County complete the signing of ex-Dundee United defender Declan Gallagher
Ross County's first signing since being relegated to the Championship is experienced defender Declan Gallagher, who arrives on a one-year deal. The 34-year-old centre half, who has spent the last two years at Dundee United, has also played for Motherwell, Aberdeen, St Mirren and Livingston. Manager Don Cowie is thrilled to have secured the nine-times capped Scotland player for season 2025-26. He said: 'Declan joining us is a fantastic addition to the group. 'We have had a number of players depart and this marks the first step in rebuilding the squad. 'He brings a wealth of experience in the Scottish game and has recently won the Scottish Championship with Dundee United, which is ultimately our aim for this season.' The club say Gallagher will wear the number 31 jersey. Gallagher is the first incoming player to the Global Energy Stadium after a week of exits as contracts expiring led to eight moving on. Goalkeeper Logan Ross, defenders Connall Ewan, Ryan Leak and James Brown, midfielders Scott Allardice, Charlie Telfer and Josh Nisbet and forward Alex Samuel have all left the Staggies. On the coaching front, former County and Inverness boss John Robertson has been brought in as Cowie's assistant, with Carl Tremarco and Paul Cowie let go. County fans can expect a large squad turnover this summer as the Dingwall side prepare to make an instant return to the top-flight as they did in 2018-19.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Gallagher joins County after United exit
Defender Declan Gallagher has joined relegated Ross County following his Dundee United 34-year-old former Scotland international spent two years at United, helping the club to promotion then making 40 appearances last season as they finished fourth in the has signed a one-year deal in Dingwall as County bid to bounce back to the top flight at the first attempt following play-off defeat to manager Don Cowie hailed Gallagher as a "fantastic addition" and added: "We have had a number of players depart and this marks the first step in rebuilding the squad."He brings a wealth of experience in the Scottish game and has recently won the Scottish Championship with Dundee United which is ultimately our aim for this season."
BBC News
21-05-2025
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- BBC News
Docherty 'not easy to replace' and is loss of leaders 'concerning'?
We asked for your views on captain Ross Docherty being released and Dundee United's 16 end-of-season player what some of you said:Kevin: We can only hope the manager has some irons in the fire and we can get real quality in to progress further. I struggle to see how ripping the squad apart can help improve the core of the team. Personally I would have kept Declan Gallagher on a one-year extension and Doherty on a pay-as-you-play basis as when he plays he makes a Absolutely gutted to see Docherty leave. When he played, United were a better team. His control of the midfield was masterful at times. When he wasn't playing other midfielders often fell short. Sure he has been horrendously unlucky with injuries but a pay-as-you-play and bonus for every 10 games played might have suited. Not an easy player to Letting all three of Docherty, Gallagher and Louis Moult go is quite risky in terms of the experience and leadership leaving the dressing room. We'll just have to trust that Jim Goodwin knows what he's doing and can successfully pull off a third successive summer I would have liked to have seen Docherty and Gallagher given at least another year. Their performances, when fit, have been exceptional and their influence on the players around them cannot be underestimated. Most United fans would agree that the side is better and more difficult to beat when Doc is in it, and Gallagher has been a key part of what was, in the main, a very stingy defence. We did start leaking goals when Kevin Holt left, so his contribution should be acknowledged too. Wish these guys, the loan guys, and King Louis all the very best for wherever they roll up next. It's been a pleasure having you at our The January signings certainly appear to have had little impact. Letting both Docherty and David Babunski go looks a bit cavalier - let's hope there is someone else lined A bit concerning that we are getting rid of some of our leaders, albeit, as a club we need to progress by bringing in even more talented players. I'm sure Goodwin has a few cards up his sleeve regarding a few players coming in. I just hope they have some pace, power and equality as important, the right All the players released are the correct decisions. Docherty was good for us but was always injured and Gallagher is 34 and another season in the Prem would be too much for him, St Johnstone would be a good fit for both of them, as well as Moult. Hopefully Jim has some players in mind for next season and if he can get Sam Dalby, Luca Stephenson and Jack Walton in again then hopefully it will be another good Docherty was easily one of our best players when fit but understand he's missed a lot of the season, would have liked to see him on an earn-as-you-play deal but understand that may not have suited both parties. Hoping we have Will Ferry-calibre replacements lined up for the boys who are leaving because everyone was upset when Scott McMann was let go last year and Ferry has definitely been an upgrade.
BBC News
20-05-2025
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- BBC News
Captain Docherty one of 15 players leaving United
Captain Ross Docherty is one of 15 players confirmed to be departing Dundee 32-year-old midfielder skippered the team to the Championship title last term but has struggled with injuries this season, making 15 will exit with fellow first-team regulars Louis Moult and Declan Gallagher, with the Tannadice club hailing the trio as "pivotal members" who made "priceless contributions" in the second tier and top Wrexham striker Sam Dalby, who was United's top scorer this term with 15 goals, and Luton goalkeeper Jack Walton will also leave. Luca Stephenson and Emmanuel Adegboyega will depart after impressing on loan from Liverpool and Norwich Macedonia midfielder David Babunski is on the way out too - after United opted not to trigger the option of a further year on his deal - along with winter signing Allan Campbell and loanees Lewis Fiorini and Ruari Tony Watt, who spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Motherwell, will also leave this summer, as will academy graduates Ollie Simpson, Zeke Cameron, Adam Carnwath and Bryan a statement, United say they "remain in contractual discussions with several players" and will provide a further fans, have the club made the right decision in cutting captain Docherty losse? Are there any other released players who should have been kept?Tell us here
