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Scottish Sun
an hour ago
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- Scottish Sun
Former SPFL star becomes first player to score against Everton at their new Hill Dickinson stadium
He had spells at Stranraer, Queen of the South and Queen's Park before his move down south HISTORY MAKER Former SPFL star becomes first player to score against Everton at their new Hill Dickinson stadium Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A former SPFL star has etched his name into the history books by becoming the first player to score at Everton's new Hill Dickinson stadium. Ruari Paton opened the scoring in a closed-doors friendly match for Port Vale in their 2-1 defeat against the Premier League outfit in their new home on Tuesday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Ruari Paton had an impressive season at Queen's Park Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 He was loaned to Dundee United last January Credit: Kenny Ramsay 3 Everton's new ground is to officially open next month Credit: Getty The former Queen of the South, Queen's Park and Dundee United striker netted after just two minutes, slotting past England international Jordan Pickford. He almost doubled the lead for the English League One new boys on 20 minutes with a curling effort, after bringing the ball the down and holding off his man, but Pickford saved. Paton joined Port Vale from Queen's Park last summer for an undisclosed six-figure fee after an impressive year. He netted 22 goals for the Spiders and was nominated for Scottish Championship team of the season and player of the season. After struggling for game time at the Vale, he returned to Scotland and joined Dundee United on loan in January. He made 13 appearances for Jim Goodwin's side but failed to score during his time at Tannadice. The 24-year-old only played 45 minutes of the friendly against Everton as Darren Moore's side played with two different XIs. Port Vale's two teams included former SPFL players such as ex-Aberdeen pair Funso Ojo and Jayden Stockley, and there were also minutes for former Motherwell defender Ben Heneghan. Everton recovered from the early setback to win 2-1, with goals coming from Charly Alcaraz and James Garner. Next up for David Moyes' side is a trip to the United States to take part in the Premier League Summer Series. Jim Goodwin on THAT Darvel defeat, Aberdeen axe and rebuilding his career at Dundee United They'll face Bournemouth, West Ham and Manchester United across New Jersey, Chicago and Atlanta. They will then come up against Roma in a friendly ahead of the official opening of their new stadium next month. The state of the art venue is built at Bramley-Moore Dock on the banks of the River Mersey, with a capacity of just under 53,000. Liverpool-based law firm Hill Dickinson is the official naming rights partner. Their old ground Goodison will now become the home of the women's side after plans to demolish the 132-year stadium were scrapped. Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
BBC News
6 hours ago
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- BBC News
United fans hoping for 'tough but great' Vienna trip
We asked for your views on Dundee United's potential next opponents in Europe, should they dispatch UNA as expected and Jim Goodwin's side will take on either Decic of Montenegro or Rapid Vienna of how some of you reacted:Gary: Will take that. Goodwin has built a good squad. We have a solid team at the back. Onwards and upwards. Could have been worse, AZ Alkmaar were next out of the Hoping it is Rapid Vienna should we progress. Would be difficult but a great away trip A tie against Rapid would evoke memories of the great European nights at Tannadice. Sure, it would be a tough draw but that would make victory over the two legs all the sweeter. And if we lose on aggregate? Well, it's not one we'd be expected to win. All of this is predicated on beating UNA Strassen, of Personally, would like to enjoy the fixture we are guaranteed before we start getting ahead of ourselves. Would be amazing to be involved in another tie, but let's just enjoy what is in front of Rapid would likely be the tougher opponent if we get through. However, like every competition you enter, you enter believing you can win. So crack on United, let no team scare us.
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Dundee Utd vs Strassen prediction: Free betting tips and odds for Conference League qualifier
Commercial content notice: Taking one of the betting offers featured in this article may result in a payment to The Sun. 18+. T&Cs apply. FIRST LEG Dundee Utd vs Strassen prediction: Free betting tips and odds for Conference League qualifier DUNDEE UNITED face Luxembourg side UNA Strassen in the first leg of their Conference League qualifier on Thursday. SunSport betting experts have previewed the second round qualifier and selected the best bets, tips and exclusive sign-up bonuses from our leading betting partners. Advertisement Find The Sun's betting publishing principles here Free bet offers from our partners Take your pick! 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Advertisement It hasn't been an ideal pre-season for Jim Goodwin's side, with draws against Championship sides Arbroath and St Johnstone before a goalless draw at new English League Two side Oldham. The odds suggest a lead should be taken to next week's second leg. And they know what's at stake in a potential third qualifying round tie, with either FK Dečić of Montenegro or SK Rapid of Austria lying in wait. Dundee United vs Strassen latest odds Dundee United at 2/5 with William Hill - CLAIM HERE Draw 16/5 with William Hill - CLAIM HERE Strassen at 6/1 with William Hill - CLAIM HERE Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change. 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BBC News
8 hours ago
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- BBC News
Gossip: Lions in for Campbell
Millwall will battle Dundee United for former Luton and Scotland midfielder Allan Campbell, 27. (SportsBoom, external)Want more transfer news from the EFL? Take a look at Tuesday's gossip column here.
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9 hours ago
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No room for 404 error by Dundee United
Dundee United will be kicking themselves if they do not at least reach the Conference League third qualifying round. It is nearly 40 years since the Tannadice club followed up their place in the European Cup last-four by reaching the Uefa Cup final. They have failed to win a European tie in six attempts since their last win - against Principat of Andorra in 1997 - and they languish at 238th in the current rankings. However, that is still 166 places above opponents Strassen, who have only ever played one other tie in European competition - when they lost 5-0 to Finnish side Kuopion Palloseura (KuPS) after a goalless draw at home in last season's first qualifying round. Arno Bonvini's side have since finished runners-up in their domestic league - their best-ever performance - but they are a squad without notable names, with six summer exits being replaced with six additions, all from within Luxembourg. Jim Goodwin's United ought to progress, but Rapid Vienna, who reached the Conference League quarter-finals last season, or Decic, who won the Montenegrin title two seasons ago, lie in wait. Celtic will at least drop to the Europa League and Aberdeen to the Conference League if they lose their play-off ties, but the other clubs three face a rocky road to follow them into the league stages on what Scotland's Coefficient fears is a European "cliff edge". Read the full European round up
