Talk:Dundee United F.C.

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[edit] Famous Players

Does Gary Bollan really deserve to be in same list as Gough, Gray, Gallacher etc? 12/08/05

Proably not in that aspect - it's just listing previous players that already have pages on the Wiki site.

Which is what Category:Dundee United F.C. footballers is there for! No offence to Bobo, but I'm going to remove him from this list. Jellyman 10:11, 3 February 2006 (UTC)

[edit] George Galloway

Is George Galloway a Dundee United fan? I heard that he was a Celtic fan. I might be wrong of course.

I have seen articles online that states he was a Dundee United and Celtic fan. Probably just Dundee United many years ago.

[edit] The Arabs

"The Arabs - despite the provocative nature of the term"

The media aren't using it to provoke Dundee United fans. It's used because the club and supporters use the term - something they would not do if it was provocative.

Besides, what's provocative about Arabs in general anyhow? It has no place on the team page. This needs to be removed. It's like saying "The All Blacks" is provocative. --Revolt 11:24, 7 March 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Davie Dodds

Chaps, I've created a Davie Dodds page, but I'm not the most knowledgable of people on the subject. I understand that he used to play for Dundee United, many moons ago. I don't suppose some kind hearted Arab could maybe put a couple of sentences or something in it please? It just looks a bit bare at the moment. --TheMadTim 12:05, 25 April 2006 (UTC)

Done - and more than a couple of sentences! --Jellyman 12:04, 3 May 2006 (UTC)


[edit] 2006/07 updates

Guys, do you think we should remove the 2005/06 transfers, or would it be worth keeping for an archive? I'd also propose dating each (new) transfer: what do you think? Lastly, how about a temporary section for pre-season friendlies? Fedgin 12:33, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Have restructured the article according to the guidelines at Wikipedia:WikiProject_Football/Clubs Fedgin 11:28, 4 July 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Previous jerseys

I've added some important/distinctive jersey designs through United's history, mainly to show changes in playing colours. Please add any more distinctive tops by studying Template talk:Football kit. Fedgin 13:58, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Good article nomination

Two points. You need more references and some images of people discussed in the text (Jim McLean?) would be an improvement. However, this is well written, neutral and comprehensive. Just add a few more links to verify the facts and you're there. TimVickers 03:06, 7 September 2006 (UTC)

Excellent work. TimVickers 18:56, 9 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] GA Re-Review and In-line citations

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[edit] Photographs

 It is requested that a photograph or photographs be included in this article to improve its quality.

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The article could do with a picture of Arabs supporters, especially dressed in headgear, etc. to justify the name. Can anyone help? Fedgin 14:47, 27 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Article importance

I've rated the article as 'high' importance, as I think that means this article is of high importance to Dundee United information within Wikipedia. If it means Dundee United's relevance to Football as a whole, it should be rated lower. Fedgin | Talk 15:52, 6 December 2006 (UTC)

Its importance is in the WikiProject Football box, so it does mean the latter. If you check Wikipedia:WikiProject Football/Assessment#Importance_scale you can see that it's probably Mid. Nach0king 21:33, 6 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tannadice park/Dens park

The article states "the two grounds are the closest senior football grounds in the United Kingdom."

I have a recollection that they are the closest in Europe if not the world but I have been unable to confirm this, does anyone know for sure?Finewinescotland 21:58, 10 December 2006 (UTC)

I think they are in Europe but I'm sure there are a couple in South America that are closer. I Googled for a while but couldn't find anything. Fedgin | Talk 08:23, 7 December 2006 (UTC)
I seem to remember Simon Inglis in one of his books pointing out two in Eastern Europe (possibly in Budapest) that were closer, ie. directly opposite each other Jellyman 21:23, 3 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Roma's attempts to bribe the referee, 1983 EC semi

The link in the article states that Roma were fined for attempting to bribe the referee, a proverbial slap on the wrist, but this Keir Radnedge article states they were actualy banned from UEFA competition for a season and their president for 4 years, an altogether more serious punishment. Worth including? Caledonian Place 14:19, 3 March 2007 (UTC)