The Ibrox owner was at the centre of controversy when he said comments made on internet messageboards from fans of other clubs were "just as bad" as Celtic and Rangers, making specific reference to Dundee and Dundee United. This prompted both clubs to issue a joint statement decrying any association with sectarianism, but the Rangers chairman immediately clarified his comments, underlining the fact no mention of sectarianism had been made in his interview.

Now Dundee United director Derek Robertson insists the matter is at an end after a personal telephone call from Murray yesterday morning. "David Murray telephoned me this morning to offer his personal apology for any distress caused as a consequence of the article," Robertson told BBC Scotland. "Mr Murray went on to explain that his comments were taken out of context and that at no time did he mean to infer that there were any sectarian issues between the two Dundee clubs and their respective supporters. This apology and explanation has been accepted and we now consider this matter to be at an end."