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The Courier
5 days ago
- Business
- The Courier
Dundee United flop Mark Birighitti signs two-year deal with Australian top flight side
Ex-Dundee United goalkeeper Mark Birighitti has put pen to paper on a two-year deal in the Australian top flight. The former Tangerines man endured a rough spell at Tannadice between 2022 and 2024, during which he failed to endear himself to supporters with a string of under-par performances. The 34-year-old Aussie returned to his homeland last summer, after his United contract expired. After spending time with semi-professional side Perth SC, he has now stepped up to the top level of Australian football – the A-League – with Perth Glory. Returning to a league where he has enjoyed the best spells of his career – and with his hometown club – is an exciting prospect for Birighitti, who has voyed to give his all for his new side. He said: 'Coming back to Australia and playing for my hometown club is where my heart is and I am ready to give everything for the club and play my part in helping them achieve their goals. 'Perth Glory means more than just football. 'It's about representing my family, fans and everything Perth Glory stands for. 'For me, it's not just a career move, it's a personal journey. This city has shaped me into the player I am and I'm proud to be back where it all started. 'I want to give back on the pitch and I am ready to fight for every point for this club.' Birighitti made 30 appearances for the Tangerines but fell out of favour altogether in his second season with the club. He was sent on an emergency loan to Kilmarnock in January 2024 but did not feature for the Rugby Park side.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Rangers legend Duncan Ferguson regrets telling David Beckham to get lost
Breaking the British transfer record in 1993 when he switched Tannadice for Ibrox. Ferguson then went on to build a reputation as a fearsome striker with Everton before a spell with Newcastle United. Ex-Dundee United and Rangers star Duncan Ferguson has revealed a huge regret from his playing career. Breaking the British transfer record in 1993 when he switched Tannadice for Ibrox. Ferguson then went on to build a reputation as a fearsome striker with Everton before a spell with Newcastle United. As the Mirror exclusively reports, Big Dunc was considered box office when he moved south of the border. He was one of the most recognisable figures in the Premier League, and is widely considered the toughest guy in football. While he admits it is an image he might have encouraged during his playing days, it is one that the 53-year-old Ferguson is now a bit embarrassed about. And one particular example of his macho past makes him cringe, a moment when he turned his back on the most famous, possibly the nicest, man in English football. Ferguson explains the background to the scene that he now regrets. 'After a game when the final whistle went, I would just walk off the pitch. I would not go near anybody. Maybe that was building up that aura that I was a big hard case and people would be saying 'don't go nea r Duncan Ferguson, he's going to flatten you'. Maybe I played on that a wee bit." And sure enough, when English football's golden boy was looking for an end-of-match chat, Ferguson was having none of it. Ferguson says: 'I think Manchester United had just won the league at Everton - or just a crucial game there - and David Beckham shouted over to me. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. 'Hey Dunc, he said, and was wanting to shake my hand, putting his hand out. I turned round and said 'f*** off '! I then turned my back as if to say 'why would I want to shake your hand?' 'It was just daft. It was David Beckham, a legend of the Premier League, a world class footballer, won everything, incredible player … and there was me blanking him. 'As the years go on, you just think 'what a t*** I was'! I should have been ripping the shirt off his back and keeping it as a memory for my kids. Cristiano Ronaldo? One of my sons idolised Ronaldo. I never even shook his hand. Daft things. 'So, David Beckham, sorry … although he will not be bothered his a*** about that. He won't care two s***es!' Big Dunc: The Upfront Autobiography by Duncan Ferguson is published on 8th May by Century.
