Gandalf the Blue 1,384 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/315899-dundee-united-group-worried-by-player-sale-payments-to-unnamed-parties/Sorry, cant copy it all on my phone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sliver fox 1,670 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 http://m.stv.tv/sport/football/315899-dundee-united-group-worried-by-player-sale-payments-to-unnamed-parties/Sorry, cant copy it all on my phone.The Arab Trust supporters group have outlined their concerns at the running of Dundee United, stating their belief that over £500,000 has been paid to "unnamed third parties" as a result of recent player sales.A statement published on Thursday expressed the group's worries over the management of the Tannadice club, including issues over planned season ticket price hikes, chairman Stephen Thompson's shareholding in the club and debt management."Despite numerous meetings between 15th January and 26th March with members of the board of DUFC, the general manager and the first team manager, we remain worried as to how our club is being managed,"it read.The group also expressed their "shock" that in excess of £500,000 had been paid to "unnamed third parties" following the recent sale of Ryan Gauld to Sporting Lisbon, Andrew Robertson to Hull City and Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven to Celtic.Concerns over Thompson's investment in the club - stating that the chairman's input is nearer to £3.5 million than the £5 million previously believed - and the level of debt being carried by Dundee United - and the way that debt is being repaid - were also outlined.A meeting with the first-team coaching staff did little to allay the Arab Trust's fears over the management of the Terrors."Although Jackie spoke very well and gave his vision for taking the club forward again," the statement continued, "the meeting did not provide us with any comfort as to the overall management of the club."The group expressed their hope that changes will be made before the next meeting with the Dundee United board. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cushynumber 25,178 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 thought they had all there debt wiped and were the poster boys for how a good club should be run??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,610 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hope they got bust. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Blue 1,384 Posted April 2, 2015 Author Share Posted April 2, 2015 Thanks silver fox ;-).Seems all is not well at scumdee. Heres hoping the go under. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,696 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Them the tarriers and sheep botherers are the clubs i would shed tears of laughter if they died Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1872 20,764 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Brilliant! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabawsa 888 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Hope they got bust.Couldn't happen to a nicer guy I am sure he will be looking to impose a new tax on any newly promoted clubs via the play-offs that begin with the letter R that covers DHivs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Bear 433 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Perhaps explains why they were so desperate to sell their two best players to the the team they were playing a month later in a cup final. Must be gutting for the Dundee Hibs fans who have seen their best talent sold and watch half that money going towards buying a team in Australia and a large proportion of the rest being taken out the club by chairmen.Oh well. What a shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I hope shit hits the fan for their vile wee insignificant club, when we go up and meet again at Tannadump, i'd love to see the 5,000 allocation they give us sit empty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlegKuznetsov 10,816 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Under his stewardship, that club has become a cancer in Scottish football, much like their sister club in the East end of Glasgow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,561 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 wonder if he needed the money as hush money given what the rumours were about him about about 18 months ago Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 wonder if he needed the money as hush money given what the rumours were about him about about 18 months ago What were those rumours JBJ ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac 1,405 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Jackie McNamara is the third party allegedly. Two players sold to his former club and he gets commission. What could possibly go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shetland Bear 433 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Jackie McNamara is the third party allegedly. Two players sold to his former club and he gets commission. What could possibly go wrong.If that is true, that is absolutely shocking. Shocking as in despicably low moral behaviour, not as in suprising. If these allegations are correct, then McNamara has to be sacked immediately and both individuals will surely be in front of the SFA for bringing the game into disrepute?Nah of course they won't, silly me I forgot that rule only applies to Rangers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,561 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 What were those rumours JBJ ?Pm me later to remind me and I'll tell youIts rumours though as i said, but good one nevertheless Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,371 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Pointless club. Hope they go tits up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.E.C. 18,804 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Pm me later to remind me and I'll tell youIts rumours though as i said, but good one neverthelessPM please Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
don logan 8,069 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 It's a bit shitey but it's his club and he can do as he pleases with the money. His family have put millions in over the years. Didn't they Oystons who own Blackpool lift about ten million out when they were in the EPL? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimfanciesthedude 24,561 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 It's a bit shitey but it's his club and he can do as he pleases with the money. His family have put millions in over the years. Didn't they Oystons who own Blackpool lift about ten million out when they were in the EPL?Blackpool made major profits in the epl, united swapoed debt for equity with rich locals because speccy couldn't fix the problem Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tontospal 1,116 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 So much for sporting integrity.Something very wrong with a situation where the manager boosts his bank balance by selling players to a competitor whilst weakening his side and in doing so enhancing the chances of his ex employers winning the treble. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
72barca 1,788 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 http://www.<No links to this website>/sport/football/football-news/dundee-united-admit-jackie-mcnamara-5455565Dundee United admit Jackie McNamara DID get a bonus for sale of star players 21:17, 3 April 2015By Michael Gannon McNAMARA chose to clear the air over his bonus entitlement after Record Sport revealed fans' anger that he gets a cut of profits from the sale of players such as Stuart Armstrong and Gary Mackay-Steven.{C} {C}Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara {C} {C} {C} {C}{C} {C}DUNDEE United last night admitted Jackie McNamara does get a bonus out of Tannadice transfers.The club came clean after Record Sport this morning revealed fans’ anger that the United boss is entitled to a cut of profits from player sales .A joint statement from the ArabTrust and the Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs claimed more than £500,000 of payments were made to third parties following the exits of Andy Robertson, Ryan Gauld, Gary Mackay-Steven and Stuart Armstrong which banked the club more than £6million.Record Sport learned a portion of the funds were due to be paid to the management team but chairman Stephen Thompson refused to divulge details of his manager’s contract due to confidentiality concerns.But McNamara has chosen to clear the air and admit he is entitled to a bonus from player departures – but he takes no part in the transfer dealings.A United statement said: “The manager has now specifically waived his right to confidentiality and requested we clarify publicly that certain bonuses are payable in respect of player transfers but that he plays no part in any transfer negotiations.“This remains the responsibility of the chairman and the board. All bonuses are capped and properly monitored.“It is important to note that the manager has not received bonuses anywhere near the highly misleading figure of £500,000 stated publicly this week.“It is also worth noting that since January 2013, the club’s overall debt has been reduced from £5.6m to £2.65m to date and is projected to be further reduced to some £1.4m later this year on the receipt of the next scheduled receipt of transfer income.”Alan Harvey/SNS Group Stephen Thompson, Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly The ArabTrust and Federation of DUSC were fiercely critical of the running of the club and in particular the decision to cash in on Mackay-Steven and Armstrong to Celtic on deadline day – just weeks before the sides clashed in the Scottish Cup quarter-finals and League Cup final.United were beaten heavily in both and the fans declared war on Thompson after being angered at the departures and then details of McNamara’s deal.But last night the Tannadice club moved to clarify the contract.They insisted Thompson has the final say on all transfers and it’s McNamara’s remit to source players, develop them and move them on for a profit.The statement said: “The club engaged Jackie’s management team in January 2013 with a clear mandate to develop and play young talent in the first team. This mandate was in line with our strategic objective to reduce the overall debt at that time by successful trading in the transfer market.“We sought a candidate who was more likely to develop and take the opportunity to blood young players in the first team rather than recruiting experienced players.“The manager’s basic remuneration package was reduced considerably, replaced instead by a performance-based contract, with several bonus initiatives, which included developing young players into actual transfer targets.“This way the club drove down management costs and engaged a forward-looking management team whose income would only increase by achieving results. This practice is well established throughout the UK, particularly in England where transfer markets are a substantial incentive.“The club has consistently positioned itself as a club that will sell player(s) if that sale is to the benefit of the club and, we believe, the club remains the best platform in Scotland for the development of young talent, to the mutual benefit of the club and players alike.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo. 952 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Jackie McNamara is the third party allegedly. Two players sold to his former club and he gets commission. What could possibly go wrong.Sporting integrity: level 100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthespl 2,503 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 wonder if he needed the money as hush money given what the rumours were about him about about 18 months ago JBJ - just do a jum spence and say "some may say" before the rumour. Fuck the PMs and get it out there! If you can't then PM me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz52 11,837 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I'd go out for a celebratory pint if Dundee Utd went under Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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