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Page 1 of 4 Inspired by the examples of Hibernian in Edinburgh and Celtic in Glasgow, the Irish community in Dundee formed a new football club in 1909, following the demise of Dundee Harp. Originally called Dundee Hibernian, taking over Clepington Park (renamed Tannadice Park) from Dundee Wanderers. Dundee Hibernian played their inaugural game on 18th August, 1909 against Hibernian, the match ending in a 1-1 draw. The Club was saved from going out of business in October 1923 by a group of Dundee businessmen. They decided to change the club's name to Dundee United in order to attract a wider appeal. The name Dundee City was considered but was protested by city rivals Dundee F.C..
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