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Martin Keenan
23 Sep

Martin Keenan

Today we say farewell to Board Member Martin Keenan. Our memories of Martin are with us forever and our thoughts are with wife Betty, children Nikki, Martin and Pauline and all the family. Martin was formerly of B.T., Chair of Dundee Labour Party, an outstanding official for C.W.U. and a past President of the STUC. As an ArabTRUST, Board Member and volunteer Martin was a voice for inclusion and an advocate for the rights of supporters. He was a good friend to have and we all learned from ...

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ArabTRUST Board - Chair
21 Sep

ArabTRUST Board - Chair

The Board of ArabTRUST announces that Susan Batten has resigned as the Chair for personal reasons. We are glad to add that she will remain on The Board as Treasurer.

The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Susan for the leadership she has given to ArabTRUST during her tenure as chair. She steps down as Chair with the thanks of ArabTRUST.

 

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ArabTRUST Pay Tribute to the Jim McLean Statue Tribute Group
17 Sep

ArabTRUST Pay Tribute to the Jim McLean Statue Tribute Group

Where do you start to pay tribute to the Jim McLean Statue Tribute Group?   ArabTRUST wish to put on record their gratitude to the work done by The Group to take this idea to reality.  Well done to supporters groups ArabTRUST, DUBC, DUSF, ULT83 and the independents who formed the group and steered a dream into a a result that Jim McLean would have approved of. But for lockdown restrictions, the statue of Jim McLean would already be installed at Tannadice.  The statue is a tribut...

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Martin Keenan
16 Sep

Martin Keenan

Board member Martin passed away on Saturday 11 September. Martin was a devoted supporter of Dundee United and served as a member ArabTRUST Board. He was a a voice for inclusion and was an advocate for the rights of supporters.  Martin was a good friend to have and we all learned from his calm and measured approach. His service to others was a lesson to us all. Martin was a past President of the STUC, long-time Chair of Dundee Labour, an outstanding official for his CWU, and a very go...

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Festive Friends 2019 Announced
08 Aug

Festive Friends 2019 Announced

Festive Friends is back for 2019 and Tannadice will be opening its doors on Christmas Day for the second year running. Thanks to the fantastic efforts of the Team DUCT Kiltwalkers, over £4,800 has been raised so far for the Christmas Meal for local people that may not have any family with whom to spend Christmas Day and families that may need extra support at this time of year. After the success of last year’s event, Tannadice will welcome up to 120 guests from across the city to j...

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In Gratitude To Jim McLean
05 Aug

In Gratitude To Jim McLean

The Arab Trust-backed appeal to raise a total of £70,000 to ensure that the dream of a Jim McLean statue sited at Tannadice becomes a reality, has reached the fantastic sum of £35,549.85. The club's greatest manager took the club to undreampt-of heights and, for many United supporters. making a contribution to the statue fund is simply their way of saying thanks to Jim McLean for providing them with so many happy memories. For more information about the project, details of forthcomi...

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A Fitting Tribute To Breeks
04 Aug

A Fitting Tribute To Breeks

There have been many occasions when United supporters have been “proud to be an Arab” and for many of us, the sixty-fifth minute of Saturday’s match against ICT was one of them. What a genuine and enthusiastic tribute the 7,000 crowd paid to the late Alastair ‘Breeks’ Brodie, Arab Trust Foundation Member and long-time organiser of the two Tangerine Trading Posts in Tannadice. The standing ovation was entirely fitting, just what the unswervingly dedicated Breeks des...

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DUCT Helps Dundee's Revive and Restore Cafe
04 Aug

DUCT Helps Dundee's Revive and Restore Cafe

Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT) are helping recovering drug users in the city by bringing coaching sessions to a support group. DUCT made contact with Dundee’s Revive and Restore Café (or R & R for short) after hearing about the important work being carried out by the volunteer-led café, which located in Coldside Church and helps those who want to engage or stay engaged in recovery from dependency problems. The R&R volunteers provide breakfast, tea and coffee f...

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Just The Ticket
03 Aug

Just The Ticket

Arab Trust is very proud to support and be involved in the Dundee United Community Trust. An announcement yesterday by DUFC exemplified why: Football will once again be available free to disadvantaged young people across Dundee and the surrounding area this season thanks to the generosity of Dundee United. For over fourteen years the Club, its supporters, Dundee United Community Trust and Dundee City Council have joined forces to give away free season tickets for Tannadice. Originally suggeste...

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Alastair
03 Aug

Alastair "Breeks" Brodie

Alastair “Breeks” Brodie, owner of Groucho’s and Arab Trust Foundation Member, died on Tuesday 30 July after a short stay in hospital. Tributes have since flowed in all week to this remarkable man. Breeks’ tireless work on behalf of Arab Trust will never be forgotten and, on behalf of the Trust, Chairperson Susan Batten conveyed our thoughts at this time: It is with great sadness to be informed of the passing of our life member Alistair Breeks Brodie.Breeks was given th...

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ArabTRUST AGM April 2019 Change of Venue
20 Apr

ArabTRUST AGM April 2019 Change of Venue

2019 ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting Change of Venue Notice is hereby given that the ArabTRUST AGM to be held Tuesday 30th April 2019, 7.00pm will now be held in the Paul Hegarty Lounge at Tannadice Park Dundee  The following board members have put their names forward for election, re-election or have decided to step down. Ian Barr - election (currently co-opted) Stuart Campbell, Kevin Keenan and David Baxter (re-election in rotation) Colin Clement Mike Barile,and Colin Gillan (steppi...

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ArabTRUST AGM April 2019
07 Mar

ArabTRUST AGM April 2019

2019 ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given of the ArabTRUST AGM to be held Tuesday 30th April 2019, 7.00pm at Club 83, St Salvador Street, Dundee. DD3 7EW The following board members have put their names forward for election, re-election or have decided to step down. Ian Barr - election (currently co-opted) Stuart Campbell, Mike Barile, Kevin Keenan and David Baxter (re-election in rotation) Colin Clement and Colin Gillan (stepping down and not wishing to be re-elected) I...

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DUFC AGM 1 March 2019
07 Mar

DUFC AGM 1 March 2019

Dundee United Football Co. Ltd. AGM The 2019 Annual General Meeting opened with Chairman, Mark Ogren announcing a new four-year kit supply agreement with Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron. He added that all retail, catering and hospitality services would be brought back in-house. The Chairman also highlighted the following key points; • significant investment for the Youth Academy • GA Arena will be brought back into Club ownership soon • new Sports Bar will ready for bu...

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Summary of SLG Meeting 14 January 2019
16 Jan

Summary of SLG Meeting 14 January 2019

Summary of SLG Meeting 14th January 2019   The new Board of Dundee United FC were present at the meeting which consisted of: Mark OgrenScott OgrenDavid Dorward – DirectorJimmy Fyffe – DirectorMal Brannigan – Newly appointed Managing DirectorTony Asghar – Newly appointed Sporting DirectorDerek Bond – Newly appointed Finance ConsultantColin Stewart – Associate DirectorRobbie Neilson – Head Coach Representing Supporters: ArabTRUST, Dundee United Bu...

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ArabTRUST Statement 19 Dec. 2018
20 Dec

ArabTRUST Statement 19 Dec. 2018

After months of speculation, ArabTRUST welcome today’s news that the Ogren family have acquired the majority shareholding of Dundee United FC and we hope this transaction will bring long term financial stability to help the club achieve its objectives. As both a major shareholder and supporters' group, ArabTRUST has already made contact to meet with the new owners/Board as soon as this is practical. Susan Batten ArabTRUST Chair

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Dundee United Womens FC Player of the Year Night
03 Nov

Dundee United Womens FC Player of the Year Night

ArabTRUST are proud to support the Dundee United Womens FC Player of the Year Night takes place on Friday 16 November and tickets are on sale now! They are only £5 and include a DJ, Buffet and Raffle Click here to buy online https://www.arabtrust.co.uk/shop/item.php?id=106

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Jimmy Lamond Guest Of ArabTRUST
01 Nov

Jimmy Lamond Guest Of ArabTRUST

  ArabTRUST were happy to host Jimmy Lamond aged 70 at the recent Inverness game. Jimmy is a life long United fan who hasn't been to Tannadice for many a year due to ill health thoroughly enjoyed his day and got a pleasant surprise when he bumped into his all time favourite player Hamish McAlpine. Jimmy also visited the football museum which topped off a great day and would like to thank everyone at the club, the DUBC and ArabTRUST for making the day very special.

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ArabTRUST and Dundee United working together to fight racism
04 Oct

ArabTRUST and Dundee United working together to fight racism

Dundee United is proudly supporting Show Racism the Red Card's Fortnight of Action. This year's campaign, which runs from tomorrow, 5th to 19th October, shows commitment at the highest level of Scottish football to eradicate racism and discrimination of any form from our game. All professional clubs will show their support is coming weekend calling for an end to racism in football and society. Players in over 40 European countries are involved in similar events as part of the Football Against ...

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Managerial Change at Tannadice
03 Oct

Managerial Change at Tannadice

Recent results and performances have simply not been acceptable to anyone with the best interests of the Club at heart and this has inevitably resulted in our Club seeking their 5th Manager in only 3 years. ArabTRUST support the decision made by the DUFC Board in pursuing a new Manager to help the Club achieve promotion this season and we would hope that the recruitment process undertaken by the Club will ensure that aim. With so much to play for until the end of the season, it is vital that t...

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Dundee United Youth Development Board
08 Sep

Dundee United Youth Development Board

Dundee United Youth Development Board At a recent Dundee United Youth Development Board (DUYDB) meeting, there was a request for ArabTRUST to encourage our members to make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly subscription towards Youth Development at Tannadice. The DUYDB was set up to bring together and coordinate the current fundraising initiatives for Youth Development by existing supporter’s groups and also give United fans an opportunity to make independent donations in a rang...

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Memory Box Appeal to Fans
07 Sep

Memory Box Appeal to Fans

The volunteers running the Football Memories project at Dundee United are inviting Dundee United fans to suggest items for inclusion in the Frank Kopel Memory Box which the Scottish Football Memories Project presented earlier this year to support the work at Tannadice. These could be items fans would like to see added or indeed memorabilia supporters have at home and are willing to donate or loan. Designed to stir the powers of recall, the United football memory box already includes standard i...

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Supporters Liaison Group Notes 4th August 2018
27 Aug

Supporters Liaison Group Notes 4th August 2018

Supporters Liaison Group Meeting Notes DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP SUMMARY NOTES 2018/19 MEETING 1 HELD AT TANNADICE PARK ON SATURDAY 4th AUGUST 2018. Present:- Colin Stewart (DUFC -Chair), David Dorward (DUFC) Maureen Phillips (Independent), Blair Louden (Independent), Steven Drake (Independent), Dennis McGurk (DUSF), Andy McCarle (DUSF), Kay Sievewright (ULT), Linda Fletcher (ULT), Stuart Campbell (ArabTrust), Tom Cairns (DUBC), Peter McBride (DUBC), John Lind...

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Campaign to End Period Poverty
24 Aug

Campaign to End Period Poverty

Dundee United supporters’ groups, ULT83 and ArabTrust have joined forces to provide free sanitary products for women visiting Tannadice. Dundee United are one of only a handful of Football Clubs taking part in this campaign to tackle Period Poverty. Statistics have indicated that 1 in 10 girls have been unable to afford sanitary products and the fans’ groups wanted to do their bit to help. Currently funded by the groups themselves, products will be available in the Ladies’ toi...

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Kiltwalk 2018
20 Aug

Kiltwalk 2018

Well that was Kiltwalk 2018 it was dreich and a bit wet but what a great time we had, but lets remember why we walked the walk On Christmas Day the Community Trust are going to bring together for some nice food and company folk who might otherwise have neither, this is a great cause but you can still help by clicking the below lick https://dundeekiltwalk2018.everydayhero.com/uk/team-duct Anything you can give will be great...... thanks

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Football Memories and ArabTRUST Race Night Update
14 Aug

Football Memories and ArabTRUST Race Night Update

A first update from our successful Race Night held to raise funds for Football Memories in Dundee and Dundee United Youth Development. With a bit of work still to be done the total stands at £3,500 which is amazing, so first off a huge thanks to everyone who came along and gave their time (and money) in supporting the evening. if your interested in becoming a volunteer or want to bring someone along who might benefit our next two sessions are Dens Park today the 14th of August and tomorr...

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Susan Batten ArabTRUST Chair August Update
13 Aug

Susan Batten ArabTRUST Chair August Update

Susan Batten ArabTRUST Chair August Update As part of our commitment to communicate with our members, this is the first of my regular updates as Chair of ArabTRUST. It has been a busy few weeks for ArabTRUST, with the Board strengthening that will help us to commit to future fund raising and other projects. We continue to meet our aims and objectives by continuing to invest in the club by supporting Youth Development and other community based projects. 
 With the under 16’s winning th...

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ArabTRUST Fundraiser for Football Memories & Youth Development
11 Aug

ArabTRUST Fundraiser for Football Memories & Youth Development

Some photo's from last night fundraiser for Football Memories and Youth Development at Tannadice. There was a big turnout and everyone had a good time with lots of money raised for two great causes, we'll publish the totals when we have managed to total everything up. To many folk to thank but we had fantastic support across the board but special thanks to Kieran Inglis, Logan Chalmers and Archie Thomas for coming along and lending a hand taking the bets  

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Football Memories and ArabTRUST Working Together
03 Aug

Football Memories and ArabTRUST Working Together

Football Memories, whats it all about The details of how you can help are below but today I thought i would tell you a little todays session in Broughty Ferry. The photo is from our session in Broughty Ferry this morning, we had about ten folk with the same number of helpers looking at football memorabilia, doing quiz's and talking. The people who come along all leave positive with their partners and friends having had a bit of a break. Give us a help if you can If you want to find out a bit...

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Meet the Players Day at Tannadice
29 Jul

Meet the Players Day at Tannadice

Just in from the meet the players day at Tannadice, first off hats off to the Business Club for putting it together and all the volunteers who made it happen. Despite the weather there was a big crowd with lots of happy smiling folk who were having a good time. The women's team got their share of the limelight this year which is really positive, the players (both women and men) trained and did autographs, there was penalty shoot outs, walking football and enough stalls keep people interested. ...

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Stuart Campbell ArabTRUST Associate Director Blog - August 2018
29 Jul

Stuart Campbell ArabTRUST Associate Director Blog - August 2018

Stuart Campbell Blog August 2018 Its difficult to know where to start, almost every department at the club has changed over the last few months, we have a team full of new players, improved hospitality and more planned and there has been a major change in shareholding, it really doesn’t get more radical than that. ArabTRUST’s view is that we are supportive of the changes made to date but understand that change can be difficult even painful especially for the people directly involve...

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Scottish Football Memories
24 Jul

Scottish Football Memories

Some magical moments in this list of memories and lots missed. Will create hot debate amongst fans,         CLICK HERE https://www.dcthomsonshop.co.uk/scottish-football-memories  

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ArabTRUST Statement Friday 13th July 2018
13 Jul

ArabTRUST Statement Friday 13th July 2018

ArabTRUST welcome today’s news that current Dundee United Directors, Mike Martin and Jimmy Fyffe, along with two other lifelong Dundee United fans and local businessmen have purchased the total shareholding of former majority shareholder and club chairman Stephen Thompson. This brings to an end a period of instability where the clubs major shareholder did not sit on the club board. The share sale brings full control of the club’s future back within the board and will hopefully allow...

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Stuart Campbell ArabTRUST Associate Director Blog - June 2018
05 Jun

Stuart Campbell ArabTRUST Associate Director Blog - June 2018

Stuart Campbell ArabTRUST Associate Director Blog - June 2018 It’s been a while since my last update in what has been a really difficult period for the club both on and off the park. The biggest disappointment was undoubtedly the way the league campaign ended with the team missing out on promotion. Since Mike Martin was appointed Chairman we’ve seen the implementation of the widely reported “root & branch” review of everything that happens at the club and while we ...

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 ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival May 19th at Tannadice Park
07 May

ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival May 19th at Tannadice Park

ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival at Tannadice Park Saturday 19th May 2018 We are delighted to announce that this years annual ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival will take place at Tannadice Park on Saturday 19th May 2018. We're looking for age groups 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 to take part with the kids getting to play their games on Tannadice Park We've had a great take up so far but there is still some limited availability Please Contact Colin Gillan on 07546 041272 or email us at https://...

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Fans Group Meeting
02 May

Fans Group Meeting

We have been invited and have accepted an invitation to send representatives to attend a meeting with other Dundee United fans groups, in attending the meeting we believe this sits comfrotably within our strategy of keeping dialogue open with all parties that have interests in the club. The other groups that will be present are Fans United, United Ladies of Tannadice, Dundee United Business Club, The Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs, Dundee United Supporters Foundation and ourselves...

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ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival 19th May 2018
27 Apr

ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival 19th May 2018

Hot off the Press ArabTRUST will be hosting the second ArabTRUST Youth Football Festival on May 19th at The GA Arena and Tannadice, more information to follow but if your team want to find out about taking part clink the link below https://www.arabtrust.co.uk/contact

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Seasons Greetings from ArabTRUST
28 Dec

Seasons Greetings from ArabTRUST

It is certainly good to see that Csaba has got the team playing well and so on the park there is certainly cause for optimism as we approach what will be one of the biggest games of the season on Friday night v St Mirren. The fans have already shown their backing for the team by snapping up all the advanced tickets and hopefully many more will be able to buy tickets on the day. Hopefully the away support will get to see a full 90 minutes of game this time unlike our aborted trip to Dumfries earl...

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Potential Tribute for Jim McLean
18 Dec

Potential Tribute for Jim McLean

Following on from discussions at a recent Supporter Liaison Group meeting around some kind of tribute (possibly a statue) to in many people’s eyes the most iconic figure in our club’s history, Jim McLean. ArabTRUST have contacted supporters groups The Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs, United Ladies of Tannadice, Dundee United Business Club, Fans United and Dundee United Supporters' Foundation to establish if there is interest in arranging a meeting to see the formation o...

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An Opportunity to Join the ArabTRUST Board
07 Dec

An Opportunity to Join the ArabTRUST Board

ArabTRUST Opportunity we need your Help Over the last few weeks we've been hard at work reviewing our current, short and medium term commitments running through to the end of 2018 and to cut a long story short we need your help. We would like to extend an invitation, we are looking for people who feel that they can commit the time to talk to us about joining the ArabTRUST board and helping further the aims and objectives of the ArabTrust. The main areas we will see substantial growth are in s...

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Stuart Campbell Associate Directors Blog November 2017
06 Dec

Stuart Campbell Associate Directors Blog November 2017

Associate Directors Blog November 2017 Well folks, it’s certainly been interesting over the recent weeks/months since my last blog. We’ve seen a change in first team manager, I have been involved with lots of community stuff in association with the club, I met with Priti Trivedi. Priti is Football Operations Manager at Tannadice. I have attended two SLG meetings and also, the usual stuff associated with the role as Associate Director. I attended meetings of the SLG on the 23rd of S...

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Supporters Liaison Group Meeting 19th November 2017
06 Dec

Supporters Liaison Group Meeting 19th November 2017

DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP SUMMARYNOTES 2017/18 MEETING 3 HELD AT TANNADICE PARK ON SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2017.Present:- Colin Stewart (Chair), David Dorward (DUFC), Maureen Phillips (Independent),Blair Louden (Independent), Steven Drake (Independent), Stewart Haddow (Independent),John McKenzie (Independent), Andy McCarle (DUSF), Kay Sievewright (ULT), Stuart Campbell (ArabTrust), Tom Cairns (DUBC) Moira Hughes (Supporters’ Liaison Oficer),John Lindsay (Inde...

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ArabTRUST Welcome Dundee's Newest Citizens to Tannadice
21 Nov

ArabTRUST Welcome Dundee's Newest Citizens to Tannadice

ArabTRUST & ULT were delighted to be able to support the club in welcoming some of Dundee’s newest citizens to Tannadice for the Falkirk game on Sunday. Before the game we were joined by some of the recently arrived refugees from Syria and their children. It was a great day with lots of smiling faces before, during and after the game (the result definitely helped) Here are some photo’s at the game and beforehand in the Paul Hegarty Lounge, thanks to all the regulars who made ou...

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Early Christmas Bargains from the ArabTRUST
15 Nov

Early Christmas Bargains from the ArabTRUST

If your looking to get some early Christmas presents in (early for us) or simply want to keep your head warm on Sunday these offers might be for you. The ArabTRUST Christmas Stocking at £3.00 each or a bargain £5.00 for a pair and the ArabTRUST Santa Hat (can we say Santa in November) for £5.00 each or £8.00 for 2. All this and more are available from the Trading Posts at the ground on Sunday for the Falkirk game.

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DUNDEE UNITED ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE PROGRESSIVE STATUS
13 Nov

DUNDEE UNITED ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE PROGRESSIVE STATUS

ArabTRUST are delighted to be working with the club to help achieve Elite Performance Status within Project Brave by 2020, working with the Business Club and Development Association within the Dundee United Youth Development Board we're committed to helping deliver the best standards across all areas of Youth Development at the club. DUNDEE UNITED ACHIEVE PERFORMANCE PROGRESSIVE STATUS Dundee United is pleased to announce that the Club has achieved Performance Progressive status following the ...

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ArabTRUST 2017 Annual Christmas Raffle
06 Nov

ArabTRUST 2017 Annual Christmas Raffle

We would like to introduce the ArabTRUST 2017 annual Christmas Raffle, but this year with a twist. This year the ArabTRUST are donating all funds raised from the raffle directly to The Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT) the clubs official charity partner and The Dundee United Youth Development Board (DUYDB). This is a great opportunity for all United fans to commit directly to two of the pillars of the football club, supporting the community where the club is based and helping to develop the...

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ArabTRUST Player of the Month October 2017
02 Nov

ArabTRUST Player of the Month October 2017

In a break with tradition the ArabTRUST Player of the Month Trophy for October won't be awarded to one player this month but to the whole youth squad (and friends) who defeated Linfield at Tannadice on 7th of October in the evening kick off. The Irn Bru Cup isn't everyones cup of tea and as a club we don't want to be in it at all but you try telling some of the young guys who gave everything they had to win the game against Linfield that its not worth while. With only four of the 18 player squa...

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Gavin Muir ArabTRUST Blog Update
02 Nov

Gavin Muir ArabTRUST Blog Update

Well as a supporter we have certainly seen the good and the bad side of the team over recent weeks with a real positive performance at East End Park, followed up by some encouraging signs from some of our younger players in the Linfield game which were then followed by 2 very poor performances against Livingston and Inverness. While it is never nice to see anybody losing their job Football is all about results on the park and particularly away from home we have not achieved the standards we woul...

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ArabTRUST Breaking Charity Records
23 Oct

ArabTRUST Breaking Charity Records

ArabTrust Breaking Charity Records ArabTRUST are pround to announce that we have sold over 500 Poppy Badges (Red & White) to date, the badges sold for £3 each with £1 going to the charity (Poppy Scotland and The Peace Research & Education Trust) and £1 going to Youth Development & Supporting your Community. We can't thank you enough, Great Charities, Great Causes its what we are all about. (ps there e are still badges availabe online https://www.arabtrust.co.uk/s...

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ArabTRUST Exclusive Interview with Kieran and David Inglis
08 Oct

ArabTRUST Exclusive Interview with Kieran and David Inglis

ArabTRUST Exclusive Interview with Kieran and David Inglis As part of what will be a new series for ArabTRUST members and the wider fan base we got together with Kieran Inglis who signed his first professional football contact at Dundee United in the summer and his dad David, we hope you find the article interesting and if you have any thoughts on who we might talk to next let us know. A conversation with Kieran and David Inglis September 2017 Recently we sat down and had a chat with under 20...

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Delighted to Announce that Frazer Fyvie is the ArabTRUST Player of the Month for September 2017
06 Oct

Delighted to Announce that Frazer Fyvie is the ArabTRUST Player of the Month for September 2017

We are delighted to announce that Frazer Fyvie has topped the list to win the ArabTRUST September 2017 Player of the Month, while its been a tough start for Frazer at United he's really been delivering the goods over recent games and his two goals against Dunfermline pushed him over the line to wins this months award. Frazer was pushed in the poll by both Mark Durnan and Scott McDonald but over the piece Frazer was a worthy winner, congratulations from all at ArabTRUST and thanks to everybody w...

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ArabTRUST Honourary Member Amanda Kopel
03 Oct

ArabTRUST Honourary Member Amanda Kopel

ArabTUST are delighted to announce that Amanda Kopel has been offered and accepted an Honourary Membership within the society in recognition of the tireless campaigning she has done over the last five years to see the delivery of “Frank’s Law”. The Scottish Government agreed to the implementation of “Frank’s Law” which will see free personal care extended to under 65’s with degenerative conditions like Dementia, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson's, Multi...

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Stuart Campbell Associate Director - ArabTrust BlogPost 2
30 Sep

Stuart Campbell Associate Director - ArabTrust BlogPost 2

Associate Directors Blog September 2017 Well folks, it’s been a busy few weeks since my first blog. There has been lots of things happening that I’ve been involved with. Supporters Liaison Group (SLG), ArabTRUST Player of the Month, hosting Boardroom guests and the usual meetings at the club. I thought I should have another go at this Blog thing before I head off on holiday for a couple of weeks at the beginning of October. The SLG has kicked off again iwith a new format and I mus...

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Gavin Muir ArabTRUST Blog Update
01 Sep

Gavin Muir ArabTRUST Blog Update

As part of our commitment to communicate more with our members our Associate Director, Stuart wrote his first blog recently and I agreed with him that we would alternate writing these so here is my first attempt at a blog. Stuart will be doing his next blog around the end of September. There is no doubt last Saturday's performance and result were very poor and as a fan first and foremost who attends nearly ever game (I have missed one competitive first team match in 8 years) I probably felt mor...

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DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP SUMMARY
28 Aug

DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP SUMMARY

DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP SUMMARYNOTES 2017/18 MEETING 1 HELD AT TANNADICE PARK ON SATURDAY 19 AUGUST, 2017. Present:- Colin Stewart(Chair), Maureen Phillips (Independent), Stuart Campbell(Arabtrust),Kay Sievewright(ULT), Tom Cairns (DUBC) Apologies: Moira Hughes(Disability Liaison Officer) Invited along to the meeting was David Southern, General Manager of Dundee United FC. • Colin Stewart welcomed everyone and outlined plans for the New Season SLG. ...

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DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP   MEETING 1 - DAVID SOUTHERN ITEM SUMMARY NOTES
28 Aug

DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP MEETING 1 - DAVID SOUTHERN ITEM SUMMARY NOTES

DUNDEE UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB SUPPORTERS’ LIAISON GROUP MEETING 1 - DAVID SOUTHERN ITEM SUMMARY NOTES DUFC General Manager David Southern reported to the SLG on the following operational matters at the Club: • Feedback was given on his time at the Club since he was appointed in August 2014. He outlined the issues faced since Jackie McNamara left and reflected it as being a “fork in the road” regarding off the field and well as onfield. Contingency plans were put in place ...

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Kiltwalk 2017 Dundee United Community Trust
21 Aug

Kiltwalk 2017 Dundee United Community Trust

Some photos from yesterdays Kiltwalk from the Dundee United Community Trust team walking from St Andrews to Monifieth in about 7 and a half hours, you can still donate and help support United in the Community by clicking here https://dundeekiltwalk2017.everydayhero.com/uk/team-duct You can also join the ArabTRUST for just £15 by clicking here https://www.arabtrust.co.uk/join  

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ArabTRUST Members Survey & Update
15 Aug

ArabTRUST Members Survey & Update

ArabTRUST Members Survey & Update It is only the second week of August and already United have played 8 competitive games so far this season! It was great to start off by topping our league cup group, and while it was then disappointing to get knocked out in a derby in the grand scheme of things to start the league campaign with two victories is probably far more important. There is a real positivity about the team with many of the recent signings already making a big impact on the team, no...

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Supporters Group Meeting June 2017 - Summary
13 Aug

Supporters Group Meeting June 2017 - Summary

Summary of meeting with DUFC board and representatives from various DUFC Supporters groups On Friday the 2nd of June, as part of the club`s ongoing supporter’s engagement programme, the DUFC board meet with representatives of the main supporters groups in the 1983 lounge at Tannadice Park. In attendance from the club were Chairman Stephen Thompson, Directors Mike Martin and David McGrory and Associate Director Colin Stewart. Apologies were given from Associate Directors David Dorward and...

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Foodbank Collections Confirmed for 2017/2018
12 Aug

Foodbank Collections Confirmed for 2017/2018

Foodbank Collections Confirmed for 2017/2018 Posted on 11th August 2017 Following the success of last seasons’ collection, Dundee United Community Trust is delighted to join forces with Dundee United Football Club to host another two foodbank collections in 2017/2018, with donations once again split between Dundee Foodbank and Taught By Muhammad.   Jamie Kirk, on behalf of DUCT, had this to say of the initiative “We are delighted to be able to be part of the response to grow...

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Stuart Campbell Associate Director - ArabTrust BlogPost
10 Aug

Stuart Campbell Associate Director - ArabTrust BlogPost

In the first of what will be a series of notes on what I get up to, here's my first attempt at an Associate Director's blog !! Well as I'm on holiday in Tenerife, And after a bit of a struggle I finally managed to get BT Sport going on my laptop. The game was obviously a bit of a let down to put it mildly. The players gave their all but it just wasn't to be. Much as it pains me to admit Dundee do have some decent players in their squad. On Saturday past I headed off up to Inverness for the fir...

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United for Kids
25 Jul

United for Kids

Football will once again be available free to disadvantaged young people across Dundee this season thanks to the generosity of Dundee United FC and its fans. For over a decade the Club, its supporters, Dundee United Community Trust, and Dundee City Council have joined forces to give away free season tickets for Tannadice. Younger supporters also have the chance to sign up to Dundee United Business Club’s ‘Young Arabs’ supporters’ club as part of the initiative. In addit...

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Youth Development Launch Thursday 18th May 2017
15 May

Youth Development Launch Thursday 18th May 2017

LAUNCH EVENT at TANNADICE at 7pm on THURSDAY 18 MAY 2017 You may already be aware that in early May an exciting new development was announced by DUFC on its website. Three supporter’s organisations, each with a long record of fund-raising to provide financial support to DUFC, especially in the area of youth development, have agreed to join forces. From now on ArabTRUST, Dundee United Business Club and DUDA will pool their intended contributions and dedicate those combined funds to targete...

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Fans Group Meeting
07 May

Fans Group Meeting

Members of the ArabTRUST board got together with other supporters groups The Business Club, United Ladies of Tannadice, The Federation of DUSC, Fans United and Dundee United Supporters Foundation to discuss the current situation at the club and look at ways to move forward. In what was a positive, constructive and open meeting the groups were able to put forward their views and all groups left the meeting with a greater understanding of others views. It was collectively agreed to request a mee...

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Dundee United Youth Development Board
02 May

Dundee United Youth Development Board

DUNDEE UNITED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BOARDMay 2, 2017 Dundee United is delighted to announce the formation of the Dundee United Youth Development Board (DUYDB). As part of the ongoing development of supporters’ engagement, regular meetings have been held since late last year between established fans’ groups to form a board that would work in partnership with the Academy staff to coordinate financial donations from supporters exclusively to the Youth Development Programme. The now forma...

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Dundee United Community Trust
24 Apr

Dundee United Community Trust

DUNDEE UNITED COMMUNITY TRUSTApril 24, 2017 Dundee United FC launched a new expanded community partnership with Dundee United Community Trust (DUCT), formerly United for All at a gala event at Tannadice Park today. The charity, set up in 2007 revealed today that in partnership with the Club, they will now oversee the community department and reach of Dundee United FC into the local community. The Club has always had a massive impact on the local community – right from the days of its fo...

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ArabTRUST Statement
16 Apr

ArabTRUST Statement

Over recent weeks and months ArabTRUST has received a great deal of criticism particularly on social media from certain areas of the Dundee United support. For some we are seen as being complicit for all they see as being wrong at the club and that all we are concerned about is protecting what they refer to as our lanyards and perks. The board of ArabTRUST (who are all unpaid volunteers) strongly refute these allegations and feel that these viewpoints do not represent what ArabTRUST is trying to...

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March Player of the Month Tony Andreu
11 Apr

March Player of the Month Tony Andreu

Tony Andreu receiving his March ArabTRUST Player of the Month award from William Henderson and John Proctor

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ArabTRUST March 2017 Player of the Month - Tony Andreu
04 Apr

ArabTRUST March 2017 Player of the Month - Tony Andreu

We're delighted to announce that Tony Andreu is the ArabTRUST March 2017 Player of the Month, its not just his goals and who could forget his stunner against St Mirren in the Irn-Bru Cup Final but his overall contribution to the team with his vision and top class quality. I'm sure we'll all congratulate Tony on his March POTM award and hope he can keep it up and help deliver the promotion we all so badly want.

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Dundee United 2017 Irn-Bru Cup Final Winners
26 Mar

Dundee United 2017 Irn-Bru Cup Final Winners

Congratulations to Dundee United on winning the 2017 Irn-Bru Cup

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ArabTRUST AGM 2017
24 Mar

ArabTRUST AGM 2017

A reminder that the ArabTRUST AGM will be held on Thursday 30th March in Club 83 with KO at 7pm. All fully paid up members as at 29th March are eligible to attend. We would like to see as many members as possible attending the AGM so that you can hear about what we have been doing over the last year and allow you to share your views on what we should be doing over the coming months. Details of how to join ArabTRUST (or renew membership) are available via our website ArabTRUST.co.uk

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ArabTRUST AGM 2017 Board Thoughts
21 Mar

ArabTRUST AGM 2017 Board Thoughts

ArabTRUST AGM 2017 Board Thoughts With the ArabTRUST AGM almost here the current board members gave us some background on the reasons they initially joined the Board and at the same time they looked into their crystal balls on what they would like to see in the future for both the club and the ArabTRUST. We hope the below helps you get a feel for the ArabTRUST board their motivations and hopes for the futureWe’ve split the Board’s comments into two sections Why did you join the Ar...

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Foodbank Friday Collection Friday 11th March
13 Mar

Foodbank Friday Collection Friday 11th March

Foodbank Friday Friday 11th March  We've just had some great news from the Dundee Foodbank they have said that we managed to collect 804kg of food from our collection prior to the game on Friday, what does that mean well it means that Dundee Foodbank and Taught by Muhammad can provide three day emergancy food parcels to...... 80 individuals, 50 couples or 35 families.   Thank you once again from Dundee Foodbank, Taught by Muhammad, Dundee United, and United for All

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Foodbank Appeal a Huge Success
11 Mar

Foodbank Appeal a Huge Success

Fantastic Response to Foodbank Appeal   First off huge thank you from both Dundee Foodbank and Tought by Muhammad for your donations of both food and money before last nights game, I'll get a full update on the totals we donated in a few days, I'll share a few photos now but I'll put up more later in the week. Once again thanks you its really appreciated.

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ArabTRUST February 2017 Player of the Month - Mark Durnan
08 Mar

ArabTRUST February 2017 Player of the Month - Mark Durnan

I'm delighted to bring you Mark Durnan as the ArabTRUST February 2017 Player of the Month, in whats turning out to be a great season for Mark this is another marker that the fans are really appreciating his performances and goals. With the season starting to move to the sharp end I'm sure everyone will join us in congratulating Mark on his February PotM award and wish him well in helping to deliver the promotion back to the top league that we all so desperately want. Mark Durnan ArabTRUST Play...

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FOODBANK COLLECTION AHEAD OF HIBS GAME
01 Mar

FOODBANK COLLECTION AHEAD OF HIBS GAME

FOODBANK COLLECTION AHEAD OF HIBS GAMEMarch 1, 2017 Dundee United will be hosting a food bank collection ahead of the table top clash between United and Hibs on Friday 10 March (7.45pm). In partnership with United for All, Taught by Muhammad and Dundee Foodbank, collection points will be open at the following locations: Bottom of Eddie Thompson Stand ramp Entrance to George Fox Stand Entrance to Jim McLean Fair Play Stand (away fans) Supporters are asked to donate non-perishable items if t...

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Announcement ArabTRUST AGM Thursday 30th March 2017
01 Mar

Announcement ArabTRUST AGM Thursday 30th March 2017

Announcement ArabTRUST AGM Thursday 30th March 2017   While some of the performances and results on the park may have not been what we would all have hoped for over the last few weeks there is still so much for the team to play for between now and the end of the season. It may be clichéd to say that the supporters are the 12th man in any team and it's vital that we all continue to back Ray and the players to give them the best chance of securing promotion at the end of the season. ...

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ArabTRUST Exclusive Members Hospitality
26 Feb

ArabTRUST Exclusive Members Hospitality

ArabTRUST members Doug Smart and Tom Mechan with their guests at hospitality agaisnt Morton

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ArabTRUST January 2017 Player of the Month
04 Feb

ArabTRUST January 2017 Player of the Month

Tony Andreu is our ArabTRUST January 2017 Player of the Month, Tony polled 49% of the vote to pick up his first POTM award for the season. Congratulations Tony and a big well done for scoring some cracking goals from everyone at ArabTRUST.

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ArabTRUST meeting with Dundee United Board 14th December 2016
19 Jan

ArabTRUST meeting with Dundee United Board 14th December 2016

ArabTRUST meeting with Dundee United Board 14th December 2016 Following a meeting between the board of ArabTRUST and representatives of Dundee United in mid December we now attach a summary of the items discussed. Prior to the meeting the club had indicated they would not answer any questions on the financial affairs of the club and that these should be raised at the club's AGM. As the third largest shareholder in the club we will review the club's annual accounts when they are made available a...

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Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members
16 Jan

Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members

ArabTRUST Free Hospitality Raffle Well its here some lucky ArabTRUST members will be recieving calls and emails from ArabTRUST Towers this week letting them know the good news that they have won one of the Premier Hospitality Packages, remember here is what your going to win Sparkling wine receptionThree- course mealWaitress served full complimentary bar pre-matchExecutive match seatingTraditional half-time refreshmentsOne hour post-match complimentary barPlayer/Club Legend meet and greet W...

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Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members
13 Jan

Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members

ArabTRUST Hospitality Raffle Well we're getting close to the point where we'll be drawing the ArabTRUST Free Member Hospitality Raffle and this is how it will work. At ArabTRUST Towers we've bought a Free Random Number Generator App, the gadget works like this we press the button and it gives us a random membership number (it's all in the title really). Once we've contacted the lucky winning member and organised everything we'll publicise the names and remember the winners can take along a gu...

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Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members
09 Jan

Exclusive Free Hospitality Raffle for ArabTRUST Members

ArabTRUST Hospitality Raffle This is the fantastic offer to all ArabTRUST members, you plus one guest could win the following which is worth over £200 and all you have to be is a member of the ArabTRUST, we'll publish more details in a few days, watch this space Premier Level Hospitality Traditional, friendly and welcoming, Premier Hospitality is the most prestigious match day dining experience and is located in the Main Stand at Tannadice Park, this s seen as the standard for match day...

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ArabTRUST December 2016 Player of the Month
05 Jan

ArabTRUST December 2016 Player of the Month

William Edjienguele is our ArabTRUST December 2016 Player of the Month, William polled an amazing 60% of the vote to pick up his second POTM award for the season. Congratulations William and a big well done from everyone at ArabTRUST.

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Mark Durnan picking up his ArabTRUST November POTM award
29 Dec

Mark Durnan picking up his ArabTRUST November POTM award

Mark Durnan ArabTRUST November Player of the Month

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Tommy McKay Goal of the Month Award
26 Dec

Tommy McKay Goal of the Month Award

Here are the Buisness Clubs Brian Hutchinson and ArabTRUSTS Gavin Muir presenting Tommy McKay with his Goal of the Month Award, well done Tommy and well done for smiling could you have a word with Brian and Gavin HoHoHo

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Festive Friends at Tannadice
22 Dec

Festive Friends at Tannadice

FESTIVE FRIENDS AT TANNADICEDecember 22, 2016 Dundee United today welcomed 45 Festive Friends as part of a new initiative on the part of the Scottish Professional Football League Trust aimed at engaging socially isolated older people the length and breadth of the country. The fantastic idea which is being run at 26 Clubs around the country in the run-up to Christmas Day started with a lavish Christmas dinner and specialty cakes. A highlight of the day was the visit of first-team players Willia...

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ArabTRUST Christmas Raffle
22 Dec

ArabTRUST Christmas Raffle

The Boss along the the Trusts Dave Baxter and Stuart Campbell held the Christmas Raffle draw earlier this week, thanks to all who supported the draw and I hope the winners all enjoy there prizes.  

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United Fan wins Goal of the Month
06 Dec

United Fan wins Goal of the Month

A Dundee United supporter has been crowned the winner of the Ladbrokes SPFL goal of the month for November. Tommy McKay, 32, won the poll hosted on the SPFL Facebook page - which included a high calibre of strikes from the likes of Jayden Stockley, Tom Rogic and Joe Dodoo - with 80% of the votes cast. The result is all the more remarkable considering Tommy had his right leg removed as a child following a cancer diagnosis and performed his audacious lob while on crutches. His goal came in the M...

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What a Fantastic Display
04 Dec

What a Fantastic Display

Fridays display was fantastic and a real credit to the fans behind the hard work it takes to put on. A big well done and hopefully more to come throughout the season.

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Dundee United Community Programme
01 Dec

Dundee United Community Programme

Next Wednesday evening at St John's HS, (aka the Johnnies) David Narey, Paul Hegarty, Hamish McAlpine, John Holt and Boney Reilly all coming along. We'll be playing indoors so no need for a pitch inspection! All details on poster below...  

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ArabTRUST Member Update November 2016
30 Nov

ArabTRUST Member Update November 2016

Dear ArabTRUST member, As we approach the festive period I thought this would be a good time to update our members on what the ArabTRUST board has been doing over recent months and this can be summarised into three key areas, firstly representing our members views to Dundee United Football Club, secondly supporting youth development at the club and finally supporting community initiatives in and around the club. Looking at each of these in turn:- Representing our member’s views We recently...

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Tom Cairns & the DUBC invite you to Tannadice
28 Nov

Tom Cairns & the DUBC invite you to Tannadice

Come along to Tannadice Park Wednesday 30th November & meet Sandy Davie United goalkeeping legend and Journalist and Broadcaster Fraser Elder and chat about all things United as you view superb memorabilia covering 50 years of European United in Memories.Entry via main door is free and we will be open from 1 til 4pm.Easy access for disabled fans.Dont miss this one off opportunity to meet one of our Barcelona heroes who is on holiday from his home in New Zealand

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CLUB AMBASSADOR: PAUL HEGARTY
24 Nov

CLUB AMBASSADOR: PAUL HEGARTY

CLUB AMBASSADOR: PAUL HEGARTYNovember 24, 2016 Dundee United have appointed legend Paul Hegarty Official Club Ambassador. Paul joins fellow fans’ favourite and Hall of Fame inductee Hamish McAlpine in the role at Tannadice. Paul will be presented with a seat for life in the Directors’ Box at Tannadice and will represent the Club at events, including home games where, alongside Hamish, he will be present in the hospitality areas and the boardroom. ‘Heggie’ served United...

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ArabTRUST and DSA sponsor Dundee Schools' FA for 12th successive year
19 Nov

ArabTRUST and DSA sponsor Dundee Schools' FA for 12th successive year

ArabTRUST and Dundee Supporters' Association continue to support local schools' football with sponsorship. ArabTRUST's Gavin Muir represented the Trust at Craigowl P.S. for a photo with some of the League's players and said, "Dundee Schools' FA has been organising football matches for over 90 years for local kids and at ArabTRUST we are committed to giving something back to the local community and have now sponsored the Leagues for 12 years." The money handed over to the DS...

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Board Q & A with Stephen Thompson
02 Nov

Board Q & A with Stephen Thompson

As you may have seen on the club website recently Stephen Thompson is to hold Q&A sessions with several supporters organisations including the board of ArabTRUST in early December. As part of this process we would like to ask our members to submit details of any questions they would like raised by the board of ArabTRUST at this meeting. Please email any questions to yoursay@arabtrust.co.uk by Sunday 20th November at the latest. To assist us in collating questions with similar them...

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Ralph Milne Plaque
02 Nov

Ralph Milne Plaque

On Saturday, a plaque produced and donated by ArabTRUST was unveiled beside the Tangerine Trading Post in the George Fox Stand. The plaque commemorates possibly the most iconic moment in the Club’s history; Ralph Milne’s celebration after scoring his famous chip at Dens Park on 14th May 1983 which helped secure the Club’s only Premier Division title. The proceeds from sales of Ralph Milne tribute scarfs were used by ArabTRUST to manufacture this lasting reminder of one of Un...

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DUWFC celebrate double success with Hamish and Sean
24 Oct

DUWFC celebrate double success with Hamish and Sean

Yesterday saw scenes of celebration at GE Arena as DUWFC celebrated winning the SWFL2 East League in their first season, and what a first season it has been. Since being formed from scratch last summer the team have won both the SWFL2 (Scottish Women's Football League Division 2) Cup and now the SWFL2 East League title. During their first league campaign the team have won every competitive league game. Promotion means that DUWFC will be playing in the SWFL Division 1 next season and their ambiti...

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Congratulations to Dundee United WFC on winning the SWFL2 East League this afternoon with a 6-0 win away to Edinburgh Caledonia
09 Oct

Congratulations to Dundee United WFC on winning the SWFL2 East League this afternoon with a 6-0 win away to Edinburgh Caledonia

Congratulations to Dundee United WFC from all at the ArabTRUST on winning the SWFL2 East League this afternoon with a 6-0 win away to Edinburgh Caledonia

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ArabTRUST Board Changes
02 Oct

ArabTRUST Board Changes

Gavin Muir - ArabTRUST Chairman ArabTRUST board changes I am delighted to announce that Anil Tewari has agreed to join the board of ArabTRUST. Anil has supported United for many years and has already been helping the trust by working in the TTPs on match days for over a year and I am sure he will be a great asset to the board. I would also like to confirm that long serving board member and former Chairman David Mulholland has now stepped down from the board. I would personally like to thank D...

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United for All - New Chairman Appointed
26 Sep

United for All - New Chairman Appointed

United for All - New Chairman Appointed The charity has reluctantly accepted the resignation of Chairman David Mulholland. David has sadly decided to stand down as Chair/Trustee because of personal reasons after 7 years excellent service. "I have thought long and hard over the summer about my position as Chairman of UNITED for ALL and have decided that I will be standing down as both the Chair and a Trustee. I have not taken this decision lightly and have made it due to personal and work relat...

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Stuart Campbell Appointed Associate Director Representing ArabTRUST
26 Sep

Stuart Campbell Appointed Associate Director Representing ArabTRUST

STUART CAMPBELL APPOINTED ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR REPRESENTING ARABTRUSTSeptember 26, 2016 Dundee United today confirmed the appointment of Stuart Campbell as ArabTRUST’s Associate Director at the Club. Stuart, who owns a car repair business in Glenrothes, is an ardent United fan who has been a member of ArabTRUST for some years and has served on the Board of the Trust from July 2015. He has been a season ticket holder at Dundee Utd for longer than he can remember and attended his first Unit...

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ArabTRUST Member Update August 2016
22 Aug

ArabTRUST Member Update August 2016

  Dear ArabTRUST member, As we are a few weeks into the start of the season I thought now was a good time to update you with what has been happening with ArabTRUST recently and to let you know of some of things that we have planned over the coming weeks and months. As you may have seen our Associate Director of 5 years Colin Stewart recently decided it was time for him step down from that role and from the board of ArabTRUST to pursue a new Associate Director position with the club. I wo...

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United in Memories
22 Aug

United in Memories

United in Memories display nears it's Finale.Come along Wednesday 24th August 1 til 4 pm Main entrance at Tannadice Park to see and hear about Dundee Hibs & Dundee United memorabilia from 1909 onwards.We will shortly enlarge our units to accomodate all future displays commencing in late October with a 50th Anniversary look at our wonderful journey through European Competition.Free admission and a warm welcome always guaranteed from Peter McBride and Tom Cairns.Please share this information t...

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United in Memories
15 Aug

United in Memories

United in Memories   United in Memories continues Wednesday Afternoons 1 til 4pmTannadice Park free entrance via main door Tannadice Street.Take this opportunity to view many interesting items,photos,Match Programmes and much,much more.Come and meet Tom Cairns & Peter McBride this Wednesday August 17th. Last few weeks of this exhibition.

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ArabTRUST Board Meet 20th August
19 Aug

ArabTRUST Board Meet 20th August

The next ArabTRUST board meet will be in the upstairs lounge at Club 83 on Saturday 20th August starting at 12.00 noon prior to the home game with Ayr United. If you would like any points discussed at this meeting please email yoursay@arabtrust.co.uk  For any members wishing to attend the meeting please contact secretary@arabtrust.co.uk prior to Friday 19th August.

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ArabTRUST Supporting United's Youth
08 Aug

ArabTRUST Supporting United's Youth

United's youth team set off for the Oakham tournament this morning supported by ArabTRUST

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ArabTRUST AGM 2016
17 Apr

ArabTRUST AGM 2016

The ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting was held in Club 83 on Thursday 14th April. The following board members were re-elected Gavin Muir David Baxter Avril Muir Mike Barile As prevously intimated Grant McKenzie has now stepped down from the post of Chairman and also from the board of ArabTRUST. The board of ArabTRUST would like to pass on their thanks to Grant for his contribution particularly as Chairman and also for the work he undertook with our communications and social media since he j...

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ArabTRUST AGM 2016
13 Apr

ArabTRUST AGM 2016

The ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 14th April 2016 at 7pm in Club83, Dundee.

The Board members standing for re-election this time are:

Gavin Muir (co-opted member) - Treasurer

Avril Muir (co-opted member)

David Baxter (co-opted member) - Merchandise Co-ordinator

and

Mike Barile

As previously announced on 4th March 2016, Chairman Grant McKenzie will not be seeking re-election at what will be the end of his three year term with the Board.

There were no nominations received by the deadline of Thursday 7th April 2016 for the remaining vacant positions.

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The AGM is open to members only. However, new members can join on the night for £15.

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Derek Robertson
28 Mar

Derek Robertson

ArabTRUST would like to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Derek Robertson who has sadly passed away. A former chairman of ArabTRUST, Derek was a central figure in the formation of ArabTRUST and played a pivotal role in both ArabTRUST securing shares in the club for its members and the appointment of an Associate Director position around the boardroom table at Tannadice. Born in the Lochee district of Dundee in 1952, Derek was a lifelong United fan and after a career in ban...

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ArabTRUST AGM 2016
04 Mar

ArabTRUST AGM 2016

The ArabTRUST Board have started the annual process of holding elections to the Board in time for the Society’s Annual General Meeting to be held on Thursday 14th April 2016 at 7pm in Club83, Dundee. Current Board members seeking re-election are: Gavin Muir (co-opted member) - Treasurer Avril Muir (co-opted member) David Baxter (co-opted member) - Merchandise Co-ordinator and Mike Barile Chairman Grant McKenzie will not be seeking re-election at what will be the end of his three yea...

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ArabTRUST Update
23 Feb

ArabTRUST Update

In response to recent developments surrounding Dundee United Football Club, the Board of ArabTRUST wishes to provide the following update. Firstly, we wish to thoroughly congratulate Mixu Paatelainen, the coaching staff and the players for their hard fought and well deserved victory against Heart of Midlothian at Tannadice. The last 12 months have been very difficult for everyone connected with Dundee United. The very abrupt decline in fortunes on the pitch have left the whole Dundee United Fa...

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Next Board Meeting
16 Oct

Next Board Meeting

The next ArabTRUST Board Meeting will take place Thursday 22nd October 2015, 7.30pm. ArabTRUST Members are entitled to attend all ArabTRUST Board meetings. If you are planning on attending please email membership@arabtrust.co.uk in advance in order for us to confirm your membership. The meeting will be held at the following location: Tayforth UOTC Offices16 Park Wynd Dundee DD1 5HG ArabTRUST Members can also login and access ArabTRUST Previous Meeting Minutes.

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ArabTRUST Previous Meeting Minutes
25 Sep

ArabTRUST Previous Meeting Minutes

The Minutes of ArabTRUST Board Meetings and General Meetings will be published on this page once apporved.

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Board Appointments
25 Sep

Board Appointments

ArabTRUST are delighted to announce the co-option to the Board of David Baxter, Gavin Muir and Avril Muir. Avril, David and Gavin have all previously served on the ArabTRUST Board before their resignations in July 2015. Avril was co-opted to ArabTRUST's Board in September 2012 and elected to the Board at the ArabTRUST AGM in April 2013. Avril served as Membership Secretary until July 2015 and has continued to be a key member of the Tangerine Trading Post staff. David joined ArabTRUST's Board ...

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ArabTRUST Extraordinary General Meeting
15 Sep

ArabTRUST Extraordinary General Meeting

ArabTRUST held it's Extraordinary General Meeting on Saturday 12th September 2015 at Club 83. The members present unanimously elected Kevin Keenan, Martin Keenan, Colin Clement, Steve Gracie, Stuart Campbell, Andy McCarle and Colin McLaren to the Trust board. Chairman Grant McKenzie said of the newly elected board members "I am absolutely delighted to welcome the previously co-opted board members as fully elected representatives on the ArabTRUST board. "This now brings the number of board mem...

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Ralph Milne
06 Sep

Ralph Milne

ArabTRUST would like to offer sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dundee United legend Ralph Milne who has sadly passed away. Ralph was an S signing from Celtic Boys Club and made his début for the Dundee United First Team on 28 July 1979 in a 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic at Tannnadice. His début would see him score the third goal in a convincing win for United. Over the next seven and a half years with Dundee United, Ralph would make 286 appearances and score 7...

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ArabTRUST Extraordinary General Meeting
26 Aug

ArabTRUST Extraordinary General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting is to be held on Saturday 12th September 2015 at 12pm in Club 83. The Extraordinary General Meeting has been called due to the number of recent co-options exceeding that which is permitted by ArabTRUST's rules. It was agreed by the Board at the meeting of 30th July 2015 that ArabTRUST would co-opt seven new Board Members in order to bring the Board above the minimum numbers required by ArabTRUST's rules. It was agreed to co-opt all s...

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Members' Update
06 Dec

Members' Update

You must login to view this exclusive member's update. You can join ArabTRUST for only £15 per year. Member's enjoy exlcusive benefits such as exclsuive member's discounts in our online store.

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Resignations
16 Aug

Resignations

It is with sadness that ArabTRUST announce the resignations of Davie Lowe, Norman McFarlane and Mark McMahon. Davie Lowe has been a member of ArabTRUST since 2003. He was co-opted and later elected on to the Board at the ArabTRUST AGM in April 2013. He has served as Secretary until his recent resignation. Norman McFarlane became involved with ArabTRUST at the initial formation stages and is a Foundation Member, holding membership number 6. He was co-opted onto the Board in 2007 and held the po...

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Board Appointments
16 Aug

Board Appointments

ArabTRUST are delighted to announce that seven new board members have been co-opted onto the board bringing the total number of board members to 14. Chairman Grant McKenzie said of the appointments "I am delighted to welcome the new board members to the Trust Board. Following recent changes there were a number of vacancies made available. Following an appeal to members, we are delighted that we have been able to add seven new board members. "All come from various backgrounds and bring a wide r...

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ArabTRUST Board Changes
10 Jul

ArabTRUST Board Changes

The Board of ArabTRUST sadly announce the resignations of Dave Baxter, Avril Muir and Gavin Muir. The entire board of ArabTRUST wishes to extend it's sincere gratitude to all three for their tireless effort and commitment to the Trust and it's aims and objectives. Gavin has been a member of ArabTRUST since it's inception in 2003 and joined the board as Treasurer in 2011. He was appointed Chairman in June 2015. Gavin's expertise and effort has been crucial in the Trust's fundraising and has als...

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Appointment of New Chairman
26 Jun

Appointment of New Chairman

The board of ArabTRUST announces that due to other commitments, Steven Hughes has resigned as the Chairman of the Board. The entire board of ArabTRUST extends its sincere gratitude to Steven for the significant contribution he made to the development of ArabTRUST during his tenure as chair, not least the work in securing investment in the new GA Engineering Arena. Steven leaves the board with the best wishes of ArabTRUST. The board also announces that Gavin Muir has been appointed as the Chair...

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ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting
10 Apr

ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting

Thursday evening saw the ArabTRUST Annual General Meeting held in Club 83. Chairman Steven Hughes welcomed members to the meeting and thanked them for their attendance before beginning his Chairman's Update. He outlined the achievements of the past year including the continued sponsorship of Dundee Schools' Football Association Primary Leagues which has now reached a decade. He also discussed the Trust's investment in the GA Engineering Arena which has brought ArabTRUST's investment total in Du...

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ArabTRUST Accounts
06 Apr

ArabTRUST Accounts

Contained in this page are the ArabTRUST Accounts for Members to access.

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Statement from the Board of ArabTRUST and the Committee of the Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs - 3rd April 2015
03 Apr

Statement from the Board of ArabTRUST and the Committee of the Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs - 3rd April 2015

We are hugely disappointed at the suggestion in the Dundee United statement of 3rd April 2015 that ArabTRUST and the Federation of Dundee United Supporters Clubs have been 'perpetuating the inaccurate suggestion that the manager of Dundee United and/or other employees may have benefited through the payment of over £500,000 in relation to transfer activity'. This adds to media reports of the false accusation that we leaked confidential information that had been provided. We are sure that t...

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