Dundee United FC Forever - History of Dundee United

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This is an unofficial Dundee United Football Club website. Formed in 1909 and know as Dundee Hibernian FC changed their name to Dundee United FC in 1923. Jim McLean brought success, winning the League in 1983, League Cup twice and reaching the UEFA Cup final in 1987. Craig Levein is now Dundee Utd manager.

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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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