SOUTHERN TAKES UNITED ROLE
Dundee United have appointed former Hearts managing director David Southern as general manager in a newly-created role.
Southern, who was at Tynecastle for nine years, initially as communications director, will move to Tannadice by the end of August.
Southern said in a statement: "This is an exciting time for both the club and for Scottish football as there is a real opportunity for change across the game.
"Having worked with the chairman at SPL level on a range of improvements including most recently league reconstruction, I am sure there is more we can deliver both at club and national level to build supporter enthusiasm in forthcoming seasons.
"Dundee United is well positioned both on and off field for future success and my focus will be primarily to support the club's off-field operations and deliver on the undoubted promise that exists."
