Key Highlights :
1. Dundee United chairman Mark Ogren has broken his silence after relegation was confirmed.
2. Jim Goodwin's side needed a miracle on the final day to see them escape automatic relegation and reach the play-off spot. However, defeat to Motherwell at Fir Park ensured United remained rooted to the bottom of the table and relegated for next season.
3. Ahead of the final day, Ogren handed Goodwin a two-year deal as manager at Tannadice - and the chairman insisted he remains "fully committed" to United even after dropping out of the top flight.
4. In a statement on the club website, Ogren commented: "Everyone associated with Dundee United Football Club is hugely disappointed with today’s confirmation of relegation from the cinch Premiership. "This season started with such hope and excitement, but quite clearly, results and performances have not been good enough throughout the campaign. Mistakes have been made, hard lessons have been learned, and we all take ownership of our accountability. We have let our supporters down. "The outcome is that we will now play in the cinch Championship next season. While today is a desperately sad occasion for us all, we can now accelerate the work to ensure Dundee United returns to the top league as soon as possible. "The first act was to secure Jim Goodwin as Manager, and we can now begin the process of recruiting and rebuilding a squad to take on the challenges ahead. "I want to reassure supporters, partners, and our staff that I remain fully committed to the club’s continued growth and ensuring its sustainability at the highest level. "Our fans have been sensational in their continued backing, which is never taken for granted. Your ongoing passion and energy will drive us forward and give us momentum. We will work tirelessly to bring you success, excitement and a return to Premiership football as soon as possible."
The relegation of Dundee United to the Championship was confirmed on the final day of the season, leaving the club and its supporters in a state of shock and disappointment. Mark Ogren, the chairman of Dundee United, has now broken his silence and addressed the supporters in a club update on the website.
In his statement, Ogren expressed his disappointment at the relegation and acknowledged that mistakes had been made throughout the season which had ultimately led to the team’s demise. He also reassured the supporters that he was still fully committed to the club and its growth, and that the focus was now on rebuilding the squad and returning to the top league as soon as possible.
Ogren went on to thank the supporters for their continued backing and passion, which he said would drive the club forward and give them momentum in their quest for success. He also highlighted the recent appointment of Jim Goodwin as manager and the two-year deal he had been given, which was seen as a sign of Ogren’s commitment to the club.
The relegation of Dundee United has been a bitter pill to swallow for the club and its supporters, but Ogren’s statement has provided a glimmer of hope for the future. With his commitment to the club and the rebuilding of the squad, there is a chance that the team could make a swift return to the top league. It will be a long and difficult journey, but the supporters will be behind the team every step of the way.
Title: Mark Ogren Addresses Supporters After Dundee United Relegation to the Championship
