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BBC News
26-05-2025
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'Would rather sign Campbell' - your views on Docherty
We asked for your thoughts on whether you'd like to see Ross Docherty join St Mirren after the midfielder was released by Dundee to BBC Scotland after his Tannadice exit, the Paisley-born 32-year-old revealed he would been keen to stick in the Premiership and return to old what some of you said:Stuart: With respect, I don't think he would add anything to our squad, but I have faith in whatever Stephen Robinson Not a player we should be looking At 32 years old, I don't think Docherty is for us. Forget his Paisley past and past St Mirren ties. He's a no for me. Sorry, Would rather sign Allan Campbell after his departure from Tannadice. Robinson knows the player well and if there is any manager who can help a player recover their form, it is Robinson.
BBC News
23-05-2025
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Could Docherty be St Mirren bound?
The league season hasn't even been over for a week and clubs are already announcing their ins and outs while fans are drafting up a deep-lying midfielder one of your St Mirren target areas? If so, a Scottish Premiership free agent is offering his making 22 appearances in the top flight in the season gone by, captain Ross Docherty was released by Dundee United, and it received mixed reviews among the Tangerine to BBC Scotland after his exit, the Paisley-born 32-year-old revealed he'd been keen to stick in the Premiership and return to old roots."I'd love to stay in the top flight but I'll explore any option that's put in front of me," the former Partick Thistle midfielder said."I was at St Mirren until 13 or 14 and they thought I wasn't developed enough at that time, so I had to go elsewhere and made my way."But it's a club that's close to me and something I'd definitely look to if the offer came up."Jim Goodwin was the manager when St Mirren won the League Cup and I was out celebrating with everyone."Stephen Robinson will have his own targets, but never say never and I think I would make a few friends and family happy if that did come about."Would Docherty be an asset to the Buddies? Let us know your thoughts here.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Docherty seeks new challenge with new shoe size
Departing Dundee United captain Ross Docherty is ready to prove his Premiership pedigree once again and hopes advice from a podiatrist has put an end to recent injury problems. The 32-year-old helped the Tannadice team finish fourth on their return to the top flight but made just 14 league starts. The former Ayr United and Partick Thistle midfielder, who led United to the Championship title in the previous campaign, missed most of October, November and March due to various niggles. "It's obviously frustrating and I can totally understand why everyone else was frustrated as well," he said. "But I want to put it out there that I was trying my best and doing a lot off the pitch to try and get myself right. It was only in the last few months that we managed to get to the bottom of a few things and get that run of games." One of the unexpected remedies came when a podiatrist advised him to get his feet remeasured. "Long story short, I was wearing shoes that were a bit too small and it was kind of killing my calves and hamstrings and stuff like that," explained Docherty. "We ended up getting the right size of shoe for a start, but also got custom made in-soles. So we managed to get to the bottom of it but maybe a bit too late. "I'm a wee bit ashamed to tell that story to be honest but, touch wood, that was what was affecting me for so long and I think especially from the last month or two, it's the best I've felt since I've been at United and it gives me that confidence to go and put it right somewhere else by playing and proving myself again. "I'd love to stay in the top flight but I'll explore any option that's put in front of me."
BBC News
21-05-2025
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Docherty seeks new challenge with new shoe size
Departing Dundee United captain Ross Docherty is ready to prove his Premiership pedigree once again and hopes advice from a podiatrist has put an end to recent injury 32-year-old helped the Tannadice team finish fourth on their return to the top flight but made just 14 league former Ayr United and Partick Thistle midfielder, who led United to the Championship title in the previous campaign, missed most of October, November and March due to various niggles."It's obviously frustrating and I can totally understand why everyone else was frustrated as well," he said."But I want to put it out there that I was trying my best and doing a lot off the pitch to try and get myself right. It was only in the last few months that we managed to get to the bottom of a few things and get that run of games."One of the unexpected remedies came when a podiatrist advised him to get his feet remeasured."Long story short, I was wearing shoes that were a bit too small and it was kind of killing my calves and hamstrings and stuff like that," explained Docherty."We ended up getting the right size of shoe for a start, but also got custom made in-soles. So we managed to get to the bottom of it but maybe a bit too late."I'm a wee bit ashamed to tell that story to be honest but, touch wood, that was what was affecting me for so long and I think especially from the last month or two, it's the best I've felt since I've been at United and it gives me that confidence to go and put it right somewhere else by playing and proving myself again."I'd love to stay in the top flight but I'll explore any option that's put in front of me."
BBC News
21-05-2025
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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.
