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Liverpool Midfielder Signs New Contract
Luca Stephenson Commits Future to Liverpool and Heads Back to Dundee United Liverpool midfielder Luca Stephenson has signed a new contract with the club and will continue his development with a season-long loan at Dundee United. The 21-year-old, known for his versatility in midfield and defence, enjoyed a breakthrough year in Scotland and will return to Tannadice Park for the 2025-26 campaign. Breakthrough Season in Scotland Stephenson's first spell at Dundee United in 2024-25 proved a turning point. He played 34 matches, scored three goals, and was instrumental in helping the club secure fourth place in the Scottish Premiership, earning them a place in European competition. His performances were recognised with the Young Player of the Season award, cementing his reputation as one of the league's most promising young talents. Arriving at Liverpool from Sunderland at Under-15 level, Stephenson is yet to make his senior competitive debut for the Reds. However, he featured in four pre-season friendlies this summer under Arne Slot, gaining valuable minutes alongside the first-team squad. Slot, who led Liverpool to the Premier League title in his first season in charge, is expected to keep a close watch on Stephenson's progress. Previous First-Team Experience The midfielder's first exposure to senior football came in 2023-24 during a loan spell at Barrow in League Two. That experience laid the groundwork for his successful move to Dundee United, where he adapted quickly to the physical and tactical demands of the Scottish top flight. Stephenson first signed professional terms with Liverpool in 2020. His decision to extend his contract reflects both the club's belief in his potential and his own commitment to breaking into the senior squad in the future. Targeting Further Growth at Dundee United Speaking after securing the deal, Stephenson expressed his enthusiasm for another year in Scotland. While the new contract ensures his long-term future is at Liverpool, the focus for now is on building on last season's progress with Dundee United. The club's qualification for European competition adds an extra challenge and opportunity for the young midfielder to test himself at a higher level. With Liverpool's midfield options deep and competitive, a season of regular football in a demanding environment could prove crucial. Stephenson's return to Tannadice offers Dundee United a player already proven in their system, and it gives Liverpool a clearer picture of how he performs under pressure.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Man in court after footballer hit by part of chair at match
A man has appeared in court charged with culpable and reckless conduct after an Aberdeen FC player was hit by part of a chair on the pitch at a match. Aberdeen substitute Jack MacKenzie suffered a head injury in the incident at Tannadice Park in Dundee following his club's defeat to Dundee United on Saturday. MacKenzie was treated on the pitch and was then taken off in a wheelchair, with his club saying he had suffered a 'serious facial injury'. David Gowans, 31, from Aberdeen, was charged with culpable and reckless conduct when he appeared in private at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday. He did not enter a plea and was committed for further examination and granted bail. Fans invaded the pitch after United clinched the fourth spot in the William Hill Premiership and a place in Europe with the 2-1 win at the weekend.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Man in court after Aberdeen footballer struck by seat at game
An Aberdeen supporter has appeared in court accused of throwing part of a chair which hit and injured one of the team's players at a match in MacKenzie was struck on the head following his side's Scottish Premiership defeat against Dundee United on Gowans, 31, is accused of acting in a culpable and reckless manner at Tannadice Park by throwing a seat which struck Mr MacKenzie to his severe injury and permanent made no plea during a private hearing at Dundee Sheriff Court and was granted bail, with a special condition not to attend any game involving Aberdeen.
