2012–13 Dundee United F.C. season explained

Club:Dundee United
Season:2012–13
Manager:Peter Houston
(Until 28 January 2013)
Jackie McNamara
(From 30 January 2013)
Chairman:Stephen Thompson
Stadium:Tannadice Park
League:Premier League
League Result:Sixth place
Cup1:Europa League
Cup1 Result:Third qualifying round
Cup2:League Cup
Cup2 Result:Quarter-final
Cup3:Scottish Cup
Cup3 Result:Semi-final
League Topscorer:
Johnny Russell (13)
Season Topscorer:
Johnny Russell (20)
Highest Attendance:13,538 vs. Dundee, 19 August 2012
Lowest Attendance:5,117 vs. Ross County, 26 January 2013
Average Attendance:League: 7,547[1]
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Prevseason:2011–12
Nextseason:2013–14

The 2012–13 season was the club's 104th season, having been founded as Dundee Hibernian in 1909 and their 15th consecutive season in the Scottish Premier League, having competed in it since its inauguration in 1998–99. United also competed in the Europa League,[2] League Cup and the Scottish Cup.

Summary

Season

United finished sixth in the Scottish Premier League.[3] They reached the Third qualifying round of the Europa League,[4] the Quarter-final of the League Cup[5] and the Semi-final of the Scottish Cup.[6]

Management

They began the season under the management of Peter Houston. But on 28 January 2013, Houston left the club by mutual consent,[7] having previously announced his decision to leave at the end of the season.[8] Stevie Campbell and Paul Hegarty were due to take over as caretaker manager's for their match against Motherwell the following day,[9] although the match was postponed.[10] Two days later Partick Thistle manager Jackie McNamara was appointed on a three-year contract,[11] with Simon Donnelly appointed as his assistant.[12]

Results & fixtures

Scottish Premier League

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Premier League.

Scottish League Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish League Cup.

Scottish Cup

See main article: 2012–13 Scottish Cup.

UEFA Europa League

See main article: 2012–13 UEFA Europa League. Dundee United entered at the Third qualifying round.

Player statistics

Squad information

Last updated 19 May 2013[13] [14] |}

Disciplinary record

Includes all competitive matches.

Last updated 19 May 2013

NumberNationPositionNamePremier LeagueEuropa LeagueLeague CupScottish CupTotal
1GKRadosław Cierzniak2000000020
2DFSean Dillon1000000010
3DFBarry Douglas3100000031
4DFBrian McLean4100000041
5DFGavin Gunning1000001020
6MFWillo Flood6000101080
7FWJohnny Russell3110000041
8MFJohn Rankin5100100061
9FWJon Daly2000000020
10MFRichie Ryan0000100010
11MFGary Mackay-Steven2000001030
12DFKeith Watson1010001030
13GKSteve Banks0000000000
14MFMark Millar7000001080
15FWMichael Gardyne1000000010
16MFStuart Armstrong4100001051
17DFMarcus Törnstrand0000000000
18FWRyan Dow0000000000
19DFGrégory Vignal0000000000
19FWRory Boulding0000000000
20FWMiloš Lačný1000000010
21GKFilip Mentel0000000000
23FWDale Hilson0000000000
24DFRoss Smith0000000000
25GKMarc McCallum0000000000
27FWRobert Thomson0000000000
33DFLuke Johnston0000000000
38MFRyan Gauld0000000000
40MFDarren Petrie0000000000
44DFJohn Souttar2000000020
51MFRudi Skácel2000000020

Team statistics

Division summary

Transfers

See main article: List of Scottish football transfers summer 2012.

Players in

PlayerFromFee
Radosław Cierzniak KS CracoviaFree[15]
Michael Gardyne Ross CountyFree[16]
Mark Millar FalkirkFree[17]
Brian McLean Preston North EndFree[18]
Grégory VignalFree AgentFree[19]
Rudi Skácel Heart of MidlothianFree[20]
Marcus Törnstrand Hammarby IFFree[21]
Rory Boulding KilmarnockFree[22]

Players out

PlayerToFee
Garry Kenneth Bristol Rovers[23] Free[24]
Dušan Perniš Pogoń Szczecin[25] Free[26]
Paul Dixon Huddersfield Town[27] Free[28]
Danny Swanson Peterborough UnitedFree[29]
Ross Smith PeterheadLoan[30]
Robbie NeilsonFree AgentFree[31]
Scott Robertson Blackpool[32] Free[33]
Marc Scott Carnoustie PanmureFree[34]
Robert Thomson Alloa AthleticLoan[35]
John Young Carnoustie PanmureFree[36]
Filip MentelFree AgentFree[37]
Grégory VignalFree AgentFree[38]
Willie Robertson Forfar AthleticLoan[39]
Dale Hilson Forfar AthleticLoan[40]
Rudi Skácel Slavia Prague[41] Free[42]
Gerard LundayFree AgentFree[43]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scotland Stats: Team Attendance 2012/13 . . espnfc.com . 1 June 2013.
  2. Web site: Dundee United beat Cetlic [sic], qualify for Europe . . 6 May 2012 . 7 May 2012.
  3. Web site: 2012/13 Scottish Premier League Table / Table . https://web.archive.org/web/20101201235159/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/tables/_/league/sco.1/scottish-premier-league?cc=5739 . dead . December 1, 2010 . ESPN. . 19 May 2013.
  4. News: Campbell . Andy . Europa League qualifying: Dinamo Moscow 5-0 Dundee Utd (agg 7-2) . 15 October 2020 . BBC Sport . 9 August 2012.
  5. Web site: Hearts win 5–4 on penalties . . scottishfootballleague.com . 31 October 2012 . 19 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130117203932/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/football/league-cup/results/3563253/ . 2013-01-17 . dead .
  6. Web site: Dundee United F.C. v Celtic F.C. . . scottishfa.co.uk . 14 April 2013 . 19 May 2013.
  7. Web site: Dundee Utd boss Peter Houston brings forward Tannadice exit . . bbc.co.uk . 28 January 2013 . 28 January 2013.
  8. Web site: Dundee United manager Peter Houston to leave Tannadice . . bbc.co.uk . 17 January 2013 . 28 January 2013.
  9. Web site: Peter Houston leaves his position as Dundee United manager . . sport.stv.tv . 28 January 2013 . 28 January 2013 . 31 January 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130131020905/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/dundee-united/211658-peter-houston-leaves-dundee-united/ . dead .
  10. Web site: Motherwell P-P Dundee Utd . . bbc.co.uk/sport . 29 January 2013 . 29 January 2013.
  11. Web site: Jackie McNamara named as new Dundee United manager . . bbc.co.uk/sport . 30 January 2013 . 30 January 2013.
  12. Web site: Jackie McNamara Announced As Manager . . dundeeunitedfc.co.uk . 30 January 2013 . 30 January 2013.
  13. Web site: Dundee Utd . Soccerbase . 7 May 2012.
  14. Web site: Dundee United 1st Team . . 2 August 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140707170436/http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=124 . 7 July 2014 .
  15. News: Dundee United sign Polish goalkeeper Radoslaw Cierzniak . BBC Sport . BBC . 9 February 2012 . 7 May 2012 .
  16. Web site: Michael Gardyne to join Dundee United from Ross County . BBC . . 11 January 2012 . 7 May 2012.
  17. Web site: Dundee United capture midfielder Mark Millar from Falkirk . . 31 May 2012 . 31 May 2012.
  18. Web site: Dundee United sign defender Brian McLean . BBC . BBC Sport . 14 June 2012 . 14 June 2012.
  19. Web site: Dundee United hand ex-Rangers full back Gregory Vignal deal . . dailyrecord.co.uk . 12 September 2012 . 12 September 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120914235618/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-transfer-news/dundee-united-sign-ex-rangers-star-1320805 . 14 September 2012 .
  20. News: Rudi Skácel signs for Dundee United after Hearts signing ban . BBC Sport . British Broadcasting Corporation . 26 October 2012 . 26 October 2012 .
  21. Web site: Dundee United bring in Swedish defender Marcus Tornstrand . The Courier . thecourier.co.uk . 27 February 2013 . 10 March 2013.
  22. Web site: Dundee United complete deal for striker Rory Boulding . . bbc.co.uk . 7 March 2013 . 7 March 2013.
  23. Web site: Bristol Rovers sign central defender Garry Kenneth . BBC . BBC Sport . 30 July 2012 . 2 August 2012.
  24. Web site: Garry Kenneth admits he'll quit Dundee United at end of the season . . 28 November 2011 . 7 May 2012.
  25. Web site: DUŠAN PERNIŠ W POGONI! . . pogonszczecin.pl . 2 August 2012 . 2 August 2012.
  26. Web site: Houston Happy With Another Keeper . . 10 February 2012 . 7 May 2012.
  27. Web site: Paul Dixon joins Huddersfield Town from Dundee United . BBC . BBC Sport . 27 June 2012 . 27 June 2012.
  28. Web site: Paul Dixon looks south as he confirms he will leave Dundee United . . 30 April 2012 . 7 May 2012 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025530/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/dundee-united/305408-paul-dixon-looks-south-as-he-confirms-he-will-leave-dundee-united/ . dead .
  29. Web site: Peterborough United sign Danny Swanson on two-year deal . BBC . BBC Sport . 6 June 2012 . 6 June 2012.
  30. News: Blue Toon triple swoop . scottishfootballleague.com . . 8 June 2012 . 20 June 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120613190806/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/blue-toon-triple-swoop/ . 13 June 2012 .
  31. Web site: Robbie Neilson close to deciding next move . The Courier . thecourier.co.uk . 4 June 2012 . 2 August 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120710121802/http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/article/23125/robbie-neilson-close-to-deciding-next-move.html . 2012-07-10 . dead .
  32. Web site: Former Dundee United star Scott Robertson relieved as he signs two-year deal at Blackpool . . dailyrecord.co.uk . 27 July 2012 . 2 August 2012.
  33. Web site: Former Dundee United midfielder snubs Bees . Hounslow Chronicle . hounslowchronicle.co.uk . 5 July 2012 . 2 August 2012.
  34. Web site: Lovering returns to Junior ranks after break . https://archive.today/20130104161538/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/lovering-returns-to-junior-ranks-after-lenghty-break/ . dead . 4 January 2013 . . scottishfootballleague.com . 9 August 2012 . 9 August 2012 .
  35. Web site: Robert Thomson joins Wasps . . alloaathletic.co.uk . 11 August 2012 . 12 August 2012 . 9 August 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160809164437/http://alloaathletic.co.uk/BlogView.aspx?pageid=2&ItemID=726&mid=2 . dead .
  36. News: SJFA News - Tuesday, June 19. . . 19 June 2012 . 21 September 2012 .
  37. Web site: Filip Mentel Leaves Tannadice . . dundeeunitedfc.co.uk . 22 November 2012 . 23 November 2012.
  38. Web site: Defender Gregory Vignal departs Dundee United for 'family reasons' . . sport.stv.tv . 26 November 2012 . 26 November 2012 . 4 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160304002258/http://sport.stv.tv/football/202775-defender-gregory-vignal-departs-dundee-united-for-family-reasons/ . dead .
  39. Web site: New Signings . . forfarathletic.co.uk . 30 November 2012 . 3 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104001953/http://www.forfarathletic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=6%3Anews&id=836%3Anew-signings&Itemid=27 . 4 January 2014 . dead .
  40. Web site: Dale Hilson Re-joins Loons . . forfarathletic.co.uk . 6 December 2012 . 6 December 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140104001904/http://www.forfarathletic.co.uk/index.php?option=com_flexicontent&view=items&cid=6%3Anews&id=845%3Adale-hilson-re-joins-loons&Itemid=27 . 4 January 2014 . dead .
  41. Web site: Rudi Skácel rejoins Slavia Prague until the end of the season . . sport.stv.tv . 6 March 2013 . 7 March 2013 . 10 March 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130310020343/http://sport.stv.tv/football/clubs/hearts/216579-rudi-skacel-rejoins-slavia-prague-until-the-end-of-the-season/ . dead .
  42. Web site: Rudi Skacel set for Dundee United departure . . BBC Sport . 25 January 2013 . 25 January 2013.
  43. Web site: Player Availability - Gerard Lunday . . scottishfootballleague.com . 28 February 2013 . 28 February 2013 . https://archive.today/20130411195425/http://www.scottishfootballleague.com/news/article/player-availability---gerard-lunday/ . 2013-04-11 . dead .

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