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Scotsman
5 days ago
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- Scotsman
What channel is Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen on? TV, live stream and team news
Full details ahead of Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen in Europa Conference League Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Dundee United begin their European campaign on Thursday evening when they take on UNA Strassen in the Conference League. Jim Goodwin's men qualified for the Conference League by finishing fourth in the Scottish Premiership last season and enter UEFA's third-tier competition at the second qualifying round, where they will take on opposition from Luxembourg in a two-legged tie. Here are all the details ahead of the first match: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dundee Utd face UNA Strassen in the Conference League. | SNS Group Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen match details The Conference League second qualifying round first leg match between Dundee United and UNA Strassen takes place on Thursday, July 24 at Tannadice. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen TV channel This match has not been selected by any UK broadcaster for live television coverage. Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen live stream SolidSport will be screening the match live online for UK and overseas viewers at the cost of £12. Full details can be found here. The first leg will be played at Tannadice. | SNS Group Dundee Utd v UNA Strassen team news Dundee Utd captain and centre-half Ross Graham is out for up to three months after a hamstring operation. Striker Jort van der Sande is also missing due to injury. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Manager Jim Goodwin has made 11 new signings over the summer window, so a number of players are set to make their Dundee Utd debut.
BBC News
6 days ago
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- BBC News
Captain Graham out for three months but will still 'drive players on'
Newly-appointed captain Ross Graham is a "big loss" to Dundee United after being ruled out for three months following hamstring surgery, says manager Jim graduate Graham, 24, was appointed skipper of his boyhood club this week, but will be sidelined until late admitted the defender has had a recurring injury over the past 10 months and it "affected him greatly" in the second half of last latest setback came in the friendly with Oldham Athletic on speaking before Thursday's Conference League qualifier first leg against UNA Strassen in Luxembourg, said: "He's seen some specialists and had surgery to the hamstring."Hopefully, over the next two to three months, he will make a complete recovery. He will be back and available to play for us somewhere around the end of October."It's a big loss for us as a group. Particularly for myself having made him club captain."Graham is the first homegrown captain of the club this century and although he won't be on the pitch, Goodwin is adamant he'll still have an impact on the squad."He's a local lad," he added. "He knows what the club means to the supporters and he's able to relay that message to all of the players. "As much as he's not going to be out there with us on the pitch for a considerable period of time, his presence will still be felt within the dressing room."He'll continue to encourage the players and drive them on to success."
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Goodwin on 'favourites' tag, Graham injury & Strassen style
Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before the first leg of Dundee United's Conference League second round qualifying tie against UNA Strassen on Thursday night. Here are the key points from the Tannadice boss: Goodwin says United are "very confident" and "have a lot of belief" within the group of progressing from this "massive yet difficult" tie. The manager admitted United are "heavy favourites on paper" but "haven't been planning for the game with that mindset". He says there is "a little bit of added pressure" because "we all want Scottish teams to be successful in Europe". Ross Graham, who was named the new United captain this week, has had hamstring surgery and will be out until "around the end of October". The defender will be "a big loss" but it was "an easy decision" for Goodwin to give him the armband. The manager thanked his analyst who did the "difficult job" of finding footage of Strassen. The team from Luxembourg are "well coached, technically look good and have a real understanding in their patterns of play". Having made 11 signings so far this summer, Goodwin expects to add "a couple" more new recruits in the next few weeks, but stressed that because of the "good business" done early in the window, it is "not panic station".
BBC News
6 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Goodwin on 'favourites' tag, Graham injury & Strassen style
Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before the first leg of Dundee United's Conference League second round qualifying tie against UNA Strassen on Thursday are the key points from the Tannadice boss:Goodwin says United are "very confident" and "have a lot of belief" within the group of progressing from this "massive yet difficult" manager admitted United are "heavy favourites on paper" but "haven't been planning for the game with that mindset".He says there is "a little bit of added pressure" because "we all want Scottish teams to be successful in Europe".Ross Graham, who was named the new United captain this week, has had hamstring surgery and will be out until "around the end of October". The defender will be "a big loss" but it was "an easy decision" for Goodwin to give him the manager thanked his analyst who did the "difficult job" of finding footage of Strassen. The team from Luxembourg are "well coached, technically look good and have a real understanding in their patterns of play".Having made 11 signings so far this summer, Goodwin expects to add "a couple" more new recruits in the next few weeks, but stressed that because of the "good business" done early in the window, it is "not panic station".
BBC News
21-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'Inspirational' Graham named Dundee United captain
"He's grown with us, he's fought for us, and now he'll lead us.""Natural leader" Ross Graham has been appointed captain of his boyhood team Dundee academy graduate, who signed his first professional contract seven years ago, is the first homegrown captain of the club this spent time on loan at Elgin City, Cove Rangers and Dunfermline Athletic developing, before returning to United and becoming a crucial figure in the Jim Goodwin says defender Graham - who will be assisted by vice-captain Will Ferry - "embodies everything we want this football club to represent"."He's a natural leader, both on and off the pitch," Goodwin said."Ross embodies everything we want this football club to represent - resilience, passion, and a deep-rooted connection with our identity."Ross understands the responsibility that comes with wearing the armband, and, with the unwavering support of Will and the rest of the squad I have no doubts he'll thrive in this role."He's grown with us, he's fought for us, and now he'll lead us."It's a moment Graham, 24, has dreamed off since he was a wee boy walking up to Tannadice and the former Scotland Under-21 international believes he is "the right man" to lead his club forward."It's a true honour to take on this role," he said. "I've dreamed of this moment since I was coming to Tannadice as a boy."You don't often see players coming through an academy then going on to captain the club, so I'm incredibly proud that I've managed to do that. "There have been highs and lows along the way but my hard work through the years has paid off."I know the club inside out and what it means to our supporters so I feel I'm the right man for the job."
