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BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
United keen on defender Mitchell
Dundee United are among clubs interested in a loan deal for Charlton Athletic defender Zach Mitchell after the 20-year-old impressed for St Johnstone last season. (The Courier, external - subscription required)Dundee United owner Mark Ogren thinks the San Francisco 49ers' involvement with Rangers will increase revenue throughout Scottish football – and hopes it could be a step towards lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums. (The Athletic, external - subscription required)
The Courier
3 days ago
- Business
- The Courier
Mark Ogren shares 2 ways Rangers takeover could benefit Dundee United
Mark Ogren is hopeful the San Francisco 49ers-linked takeover of Rangers will be good for Scottish football. And Dundee United's American owner has revealed two ways he believes the Tangerines could benefit. The purchase of a controlling interest in the Gers by an American consortium linked to the investment arm of NFL giants, the 49ers, has increased the number of US-owned Scottish clubs to seven. The Ibrox outfit have joined United, Dundee, St Johnstone, Dunfermline, Hibs and Livingston in being chaired from 'across the pond', with Aberdeen also owned by a US-based Scot. And in discussion about his experiences as Tannadice owner, Ogren shared his hopes for how the Rangers buyout could impact the Scottish game. 'I'm hoping the 49ers being involved is going to increase the exposure,' he said. 'But there is definitely scope to increase the revenue. The TV deal is a big thing, but also the culture. The alcohol situation continues to bother me.' Ogren has spoken on a number of occasions about his belief that fans should be able to buy alcoholic beverages at matches. St Johnstone's American owner Adam Webb has echoed his United counterpart's sentiments. And nothing has happened to alter Ogren's position on what, in the States and England, is an entirely normal part of the matchday experience. 'It's absurd,' said Ogren. 'It's a touchy subject, but it is part of the entertainment value for people who come to matches, and they should be able to buy a beer.' The United owner also acknowledged the importance to his club of qualifying for Europe, which they did last season for the second time under his ownership. 'Celtic and Rangers are in a different financial class than all of us, quite frankly, but there's still three European spots in most years that are available. The ramifications of getting into Europe can be really big.'
Daily Record
3 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Dundee Utd owner predicts Rangers takeover will change the SPFL game and fix a 'touchy subject' for good
Mark Ogren sees the American takeover at Ibrox as a path to improving Scottish football Dundee United owner Mark Ogren reckons the San Francisco 49ers' involvement with Rangers can up revenue for everyone in Scottish football – and hopes it could even be a step towards lifting the alcohol ban in stadiums. The new era at Ibrox is officially underway with the Andrew Cavenagh-led takeover officially confirmed on Friday after Record Sport exclusively broke the story in April. It's backed heavily by the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the biggest sport franchises in America, and has already led to significant media interest stateside. It's the latest example of significant American involvement in Scottish football. Ogren bought a controlling stake in Dundee United in 2018, while businessman Bill Foley has a major stake in Hibs and Tim Keyes has had the reins at Dundee for more than a decade. Ogren, speaking to the New York Times, says he's hopeful the 49ers prominent investment in the Scottish game can drive revenue for more than just Rangers, believing the increased exposure can help put more eyeballs on the Scottish game. Wider than that, however, he's hoping the American input can help improve fan experience on matchdays. Specifically, as far as Ogren is concerned, by relaxing the alcohol ban that's been in place since 1980. He said: 'I'm hoping the 49ers being involved is going to increase the exposure, but there is definitely scope to increase the revenue. The TV deal is a big thing, but also the culture. The alcohol situation continues to bother me. 'It's absurd. It's a touchy subject, but it is part of the entertainment value for people who come to matches, and they should be able to buy a beer.' Fans in Scotland have been unable to drink at games for 45 years since rioting at the infamous Old Firm at Hampden in 1980. Across the border in England, meanwhile, clubs are able to sell alcohol in stadium concourses. But the idea of a similar relaxation has been met with severe caution at political level in Scotland and seems unlikely to come any time soon. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Goodwin on Middleton future, Buddies battle & Ogren talks
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before Saturday's visit of St are the key lines from his press conference:United are "still hurting" after shipping eight goals in defeats to Hibs and Celtic in the past two praised Stephen Robinson's St Mirren for their "physicality" and despite winning all three fixtures against the Buddies so far this season without conceding any goals, United are braced for a "battle". A win would guarantee at least fifth for United but a loss would mean St Mirren are only two points behind and Goodwin insists his side have exceeded expectations by finishing in the top adds: "European football would just be the icing on the cake, we always knew it was going to be a fight right until the end and we're very much in it."Goodwin is keen to secure Glenn Middleton, who is out of contract this summer, on an extended deal, saying the winger has been "very productive" in terms of assists and "still has further development left in him".On captain Ross Dochery, whose deal also expires this summer, Goodwin says the midfielder has been "unfortunate" with injuries but is "very influential" when fit and adds: "Ross knows the situation also. We'll sit down with him at the end of the season and have the conversation that we need to have."Owner Mark Ogren is coming to Scotland next week and Goodwin says: "We'll have a conversation with regards to what the recruitment strategy is going to be, what the budget looks like. Of course we'll have a clearer indication to what that budget will be once we know exactly where we're going to be."He adds: "The European money is quite significant and would make a huge difference in terms of the players we might be able to attract."It was a "no-brainer" to send "terrific" 20-year-old Miller Thomson on loan to Falkirk amid interest from other clubs and manager John McGlynn has done a "remarkable" job in steering the Bairns to the Championship praised young players Owen Stirton and Ruairidh Adams after their spells at Montrose and Kelty respectively: "These players off the back of these loans have been called in to the Scotland set-up and had international recognition which is fantastic for raising their own profiles but also for their development.""Important" defender Ross Graham is likely out for the remainder of the season.
