Jim Goodwin has lauded Kristijan Trapanovski’s impressive cameo against Hibs – before challenging the Dundee United winger to replicate that impact when named in the starting lineup Goodwin benched the dangerous Glenn Middleton and Trapanovski for Saturday’s visit to Easter Road opting to bring David Babunski and Jort van der Sande into the side as part of a 5-3-2 shape with the Terrors trailing 2-0 at the break the United gaffer pitched the wide men into action Trapanovski had halved arrears with a superb turn and clinical finish from close range He now boasts 10 goal involvements in his maiden campaign in Scotland – finding the net six times and teeing up four With the wind in his sails, the North Macedonia international produced 45 minutes characterised by pace, pressing and direct dribbling. It was a silver lining to an otherwise disappointing 3-1 reverse. And Goodwin wants to see those displays on a consistent basis “Kristijan always makes a positive impact coming off the bench,” said Goodwin “But we want him to be making positive impacts from the first minute “Kristijan knows that he needs to perform at that level consistently to stay in the team. We can’t have those performances once every five games. But he showed the quality that he has against Hibs on Saturday. “When he’s on it – when he’s direct playing with the freedom and being brave in taking defenders on – then he’s a real handful for any defence “He took his goal really well against Hibs and was unlucky with one or two other half-chances.” Goodwin has called for his tiring Tangerines to produce one more Herculean effort as they face three games in seven days to conclude their campaign beginning with a blockbuster against St Mirren next Saturday The United boss has acknowledged that a gruelling season is “catching up” with his squad Only Kilmarnock (25) have used fewer players in the Premiership than the Terrors (26) with that tally including the likes of Sam Cleall-Harding United had several walking wounded at Easter Road with Emmanuel Adegboyega limping off with groin pain in the second half and it is catching up to us a little bit with the niggles we have within the squad We are asking players to play through the pain barrier and we need them to roll the sleeves up and go again next week.” Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments. © DC Thomson Co Ltd 2025. All Rights Reserved. © Hibernian FC 2024 Hibs took a huge step forward in the race for third as we beat Dundee United 3-1 at Easter Road Mykola Kuharevich and Dwight Gayle getting on the scoresheet. Martin Boyle opened the scoring early on before Kuharevich drilled in the Hibees’ second inside 15 minutes Kristijan Trapanovski pulled one back for the visitors but Gayle\'s late header would wrap up the win for the Hibees. The result moves David Gray’s men three points clear in third ahead of Aberdeen in the William Hill Premiership Following our first defeat in 18 league matches last weekend at Pittodrie – as Hibs narrowly lost out 1-0 to Aberdeen – Head Coach David Gray opted to make two changes to his Hibernian XI. Centre-forward Kuharevich and wide attacker Junior Hoilett returned to the starting line-up as Josh Campbell and Kieron Bowie dropped to the bench Joining the outgoing pair was Lewis Miller who was deemed fit enough to be named as a substitute Hibs wasted no time in getting ahead as positive fluid football from David Gray’s men intermixed with a defensive hiccup from the visitors saw Martin Boyle force the ball over the line inside three minutes weighted pass from Junior Hoilett granted Chris Cadden the opportunity to fire in a dangerous grounded cross that was haphazardly flicked into our number 10’s path nudged the ball beyond the goal-line with the help of the woodwork to put the Hibees ahead. It would take an impressive double save from United’s number one Jack Walton to keep out the Hibees just minutes later A well-placed interception from Dylan Levitt on the edge of the area let Boyle shunt the ball into the feet of Mykola Kuharevich The striker stung the fingertips of Walton with his strike before Hoilett was promptly denied on the rebound with a simple stop. Hibs would find themselves two in front on 14 minutes Mykola Kuharevich broke away at pace from a sparse United defence before striking low across Walton and wheeling away in celebration as the ball clipped in off the post The away side’s first attempt came on 18 minutes as wing-back Will Ferry and striker Sam Dalby worked well up the left-hand side together to allow the latter to take a pop at goal from 25 yards Dalby’s strike troubled Jordan Smith initially but the Hibs keeper had no problem collecting the ball at the second attempt. The action-packed start continued in Leith as Boyle took aim with a skewed volley after Jordan Obita fizzed in a fierce delivery from the left The ball remained in play and was hastily re-worked to an advancing Nectar Triantis who saw his promising attempt deflected behind. The action stagnated slightly as the half wound down though Kuharevich remained keen to snatch another goal The forward would fire low on his left foot from a central position following some neat interplay from Levitt and Boyle and force an outstretched stop from Walton on the cusp of half-time. The second 45 started with a worry as Hibs keeper Smith stayed down for treatment after keeping out Emmanuel Adeboyega Failure to get rid of a corner led to the United centre-half appearing at the back stick looking almost certain to convert his close-range effort was heroically turned behind by a brave Smith stop. Corner concerns continued to plague the Hibees with half-time substitute Kristijan Trapanovski capitalising on the visitors’ next delivery Hibs’ inability to clear their lines allowed the North Macedonian attacker to fire in beyond Smith on-the-turn. Dundee United captain Ross Docherty fired wide from the edge of the area after being awarded an abundance of space 25 yards from goal. With 10 minutes to go both sides saw their shape and structure become more fluid as each team pressed for the crucial next goal This led to left-back Obita picking up possession high in an unfamiliar position high on the right flank His improvised run inside led to an attempt from range which rolled into the arms of Walton. The Hibees nearly wrapped the game up on 83 minutes when Josh Campbell surged into the box to latch onto a cut-back from fellow substitute Kieron Bowie though the midfielder’s fierce finish was excellently parried to safety by Walton. It would in fact take another substitute pair to seal the victory with three minutes to play as Nicky Cadden and Dwight Gayle combined superbly to spark joyous celebrations amongst the bouncing Easter Road support. Nicky’s curling cross was perfectly placed onto Gayle’s head allowing the striker to glance in Hibs’ third of the afternoon and ensure all three points remained in Leith. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tony Docherty is unapologetic about his attacking philosophy as Dark Blues manager He’s willing to take risks to try to win games can backfire as the final 10 minutes against Motherwell demonstrated At the business end of a relegation battle points are precious Maswanhise’s goal in the 92nd minute saw the Dark Blues throw away one of those precious points you can round that up to the whole three points after seeing yet another lead given away Courier Sport was at Dens Park to pick out key talking points from a damaging Dundee defeat. Let’s start with the positive part of the game The first half was good from Dundee and they deserved the lead at the break Antonio Portales kept his place in defensive midfield after doing well at Hearts the week before He stepped it up in this one with a fabulous opening goal A long throw popped up right in front of the Mexican and he smashed a brilliant volley into the top corner His first Premiership goal of the season was well worth waiting for And it looked for all the world that he had a second just a few minutes later only for VAR to intervene and deny the Mexican another absolute beauty Tony Docherty was furious at this decision The emotion and disappointment completely understandable Clark Robertson was in an offside position from the first contact following another Ryan Astley long throw He went for the ball but didn’t make contact with it or the defender That small movement towards the ball was enough for the VAR Calum Scott to call offside In the pre-VAR world (the good old days) the goal would certainly have stood and Dundee would have gone in at the break 2-0 up and feeling pretty good more often than not that is going to be ruled out because of Robertson’s attempt to touch the ball Docherty’s argument against the technology has merit Do we really want to see goals ruled out for minor infractions But this isn’t the time of the season to be pouring over the impact of VAR on our game More important is figuring out what the hell happened in that second half Dundee deserved their lead at the break but the game completely turned in the second period Docherty pointed to the disallowed goal as reason for the shift There needs to be more resilience in his team than that This was Dundee’s chance to finally win back-to-back Premiership matches for the first time this season Clark Robertson unfortunately ended up in the midst of the three big moments that went against Dundee – the disallowed goal his tackle on Lennon Miller went straight to Tom Sparrow for the equaliser and then he got his bearings all wrong in allowing Maswanhise to outjump him But there was far more to the second half than a bit of misfortune and a mistake The first half saw Dundee ahead on the shot count five to four with four on target for the home side and none for the Steelmen The Dark Blues had five again but just one on target while Motherwell racked up 12 shots on goal with four on target and one off the bar After they went down to 10 men on 79 minutes the visitors had seven shots on goal while Dundee managed just three You want to win ideally but a point at this stage of the season while your rivals are losing is like gold dust A 1-1 draw would have seen Dundee move three points ahead of Ross County in 11th with a better goal difference That would have left the Staggies needing to earn two results to overhaul the Dee Now Dundee could be back in the relegation play-off spot by the time the Staggies come to Dens next Wednesday The next fixtures leave a tough trip to Kilmarnock for Dundee while County travel to bottom side St Johnstone He swapped defender Ryan Astley for attacker Charlie Reilly and went 4-4-2 with Josh Mulligan as an attacking right-back In going gung-ho they left themselves open at the back and Motherwell Dundee had just two efforts on goal – Robertson headed over and Lyall Cameron turned a shot wide Motherwell brought a fine save from Trevor Carson saw a Dan Casey effort blocked before the same man headed onto the bar and Tony Watt hit the rebound wide Then came the winning goal followed by a breakaway where Carson denied Maswanhise and then Casey somehow missed an open goal Motherwell had almost as many efforts on goal with 10 men as they did from the previous 79 minutes of action ensuring you don’t lose would have been the smart That’s the managerial tightrope at this level The loss now leaves Dundee with a massive three games to save their Premiership status Close120"Angry and frustrated" Dundee manager Tony Docherty describes 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initially charged with attempted murder alongside co-accused Williams, who was jailed in March for seven years and four months Robertson – whose extensive criminal record is littered with dangerous driving, assault and car theft convictions – was sentenced to 28 months detention Prosecutor Ewan Chalmers said: “In the early hours of 9 July the complainer and associates were walking on Strathmartine Road Mr Robertson was the driver and he had a passenger Both were shouting ‘Are you Scott Wheeler?’ “The accused drove at speed at Mr Cooper then alighted in possession of a knife and pursued on foot Mr Cooper managed to get away but passenger Williams took over as driver while Robertson got into the passenger seat Williams ran over Mr Cooper in the Ford Fiesta dragging him under the vehicle for several metres Mr Cooper – who recovered but has mobility issues – suffered fractured ribs three fractured vertebrae and a 10cm bone-deep laceration to his buttock It was not outlined in court what injuries Robertson’s knife attack caused Robertson admitted his role in the incident in March by assaulting Mr Cooper to his severe injury on July 9 last year Sheriff Gregor Murray imposed 28 months detention and ordered him to be subject to a supervised release order when he is liberated The sentence was backdated to July 29 last year when unemployed Robertson Sheriff Murray said: “The court must impose a significant custodial term “I accept you are not facing a charge of attempted murder you suffer from certain medical difficulties despite your age you have 25 convictions with 61 offences “Your offending has increased in severity and frequency Robertson’s lawyer David Duncan said: “It is accepted that a period of detention is appropriate in this case – it is also accepted that period requires to be significant “Although Mr Robertson was not performing the role of the co-accused there is still a very high level of culpability and there is still a very high level of harm “Mr Robertson has a tendency to focus on what’s directly in front of him Mr Robertson has recognised he has done something significantly wrong the only issue was what exactly he had done wrong “The decision to prosecute him at this level was made by a senior member of crown counsel “There is a real understanding from him of what your Lordship has to do and why your Lordship has to do it “He’s had fleeting experiences of custody before but nothing significant “The effect of his remand has provided him with some level of maturity and insight.” 24-year-old Williams was prosecuted at high court level for his role in the incident When officers told him he was under arrest Williams replied: “It wasn’t meant to happen like that For more local court content visit our page or join us on Facebook A Dundee private hospital has invested £2.2 million on expanding its facilities provides specialist high dependency complex care Its clients include people with learning disabilities with autistic spectrum disorder or who have mental health difficulties the next phase of an extensive renovation and expansion has been completed The latest multi-million-pound investment has seen eight new beds added to the provision Two self-contained flats are due to open later this year Cygnet said the investment will help meet growing demand for mental health care and ensure people in Scotland are treated closer to home Hospital manager Kerryanne Johnstone said: “We are really proud of the new environment “The expansion was designed to provide a balance of privacy comfort and safety in a homelike atmosphere “It provides more space for patients to relax and engage with treatments which provide them with skills they need to move on and pave the way to a better future for them “The additional beds will enable us to support more people that require more complex care closer to their homes and support networks.” Ms Johnstone said the reaction from patients has been “overwhelmingly positive” Wallace Hospital has different areas for people with different levels of need This ranges from intensive support to residential-based support and finally transitional studio flats to prepare individuals for moving on The service has a dedicated activity coordinator and facilities like a library and garden Cygnet says the focus is to work towards discharge from the point of admission and to create a pathway more independent living This expansion at Cygnet Wallace Hospital is part of Cygnet’s wider £65 million investment in an extensive building and refurbishment programme across the UK This includes six new hospitals and eight undergoing total modernisation providing 200 additional beds and creating 1,000 new job opportunities Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. 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Planning permission was approved last summer A contractor will then be commissioned which will then make the final budget clearer However, he expects the cost to exceed the £130 million previously reported He said: “We expect it to be above that (£130m) “This is dependent on fundraising and us being able to secure the funds for Dundee “We’ve got a fair idea of where that’s coming from but it’s all needing to happen in stages It’s a huge challenge but it’s a strong partnership in Dundee and everyone we talk to is fully committed very tight but the benefits are what we have to keep your eye on “An attraction like this will attract more business in the area We can see billions of pounds coming into Scotland because of Eden Project “With Eden Project Cornwall, £2.2 billion pounds has come into the local region economy over the last 20 years but the really exciting element is the impact it will have.” Mr Jasper said there would be a focus on sustainability and local when it comes to building and running Eden local in terms of mileage of goods coming in “When we are looking for contractors we will be looking at everything to do with sustainability and local employment “We will need a huge amount of soil for the site and it would be crazy to source that from 150 miles away.” The Eden team expects to move into a temporary home in Dundee later this year This will also be used to engage with the community about the plans This month John Pye will join Eden Project and will act as project director for the Dundee project He recently delivered the Weston Walled Garden in Bridgewater for the Royal Horticultural Society The team is also continuing with its engagement work with schools Mr Jasper said he was encouraged by the excitement in the city about Eden Project He said: “Dundee is one of the most up-and-coming cities – you can see the change that’s happened just since the V&A has come here “When I talk to people in Dundee they’re all so proud of the change that’s happening and they see Eden Project accelerating that a place that is really difficult to imagine being a beautiful garden “The restorative value that developing this will have on Dundee is just going to be off the charts.” The 40-year-old was in The Tavern on Lothian Crescent, Dundee, in the early hours of Saturday morning. The 40-year-old was in The Tavern on Lothian Crescent in the early hours of Saturday morning in the company of another man. Police said he was escorted from the bar to the outside. He then appears to slump to the ground with a number of people trying to help him. Officers said an ambulance was called for and the man was admitted to Ninewells Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. Police are searching for the man who had been with the 40-year-old initially, and is urging anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward. Detective inspector Craig Kelly, Tayside CID, said: “From our enquiries so far, we believe the injured man had been in the pub in the company of one other man, and then he is seen being escorted outside from the bar. He appears then to slump to the ground with a number of people trying to assist him. “We would ask the man who had been with him initially, those who were with him outside, or indeed anyone who knows what happened to him, to come forward. “His family is now aware and are with him in hospital where he remains in a serious condition. “If you have any information that may assist officers with their investigation, please call police via 101 quoting incident number 1065 of Sunday, May 4, 2025. “Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Michael Wimmer’s thoughts on coming from behind to beat Dundee and securing Premiership football for another season Motherwell face their third and final matchday of the week as they turn their attention towards Cumbernauld when they face title-chasers Rangers at Broadwood Stadium on Sunday The women of steel have already faced a Scottish Cup Semi-Final against Glasgow City before competing against league leaders Hibernian at Meadowbank on Wednesday evening Paul Brownlie’s side will seek to reverse their previous fortunes at Broadwood following a two-nil defeat in October last year Motherwell have faced a tumultuous week of competitive action after experiencing the pride and heartbreak of a Scottish Cup Semi-Final defeat at Hampden Park before closely-battling league leaders Hibernian but were left frustrated by two self-inflicted goals that gifted the hosts a narrow advantage A defensive mix-up win the Motherwell box allowed Hibs to capitalise after an opening period of attacking opportunities for the visitors A corner-kick moments before half-time sealed the three-points as Motherwell left the Scottish capital frustrated but encouraged by their impressive display The women of steel will be without midfielder Sophie Black and forward Eilidh Austin as the pair remain unavailable to play against their parent club Rangers have faced a mixed week of results after securing their Scottish Cup final place following a five-nil victory over Aberdeen at Hampden Park but a one-nil defeat to rivals Glasgow City at Ibrox extended the Gers gap to leaders Hibernian to five-points Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game HERE or through the turnstile at Broadwood Harry Paton would love to remain at Fir Park next season but knows he’ll only get that opportunity if he impressed manager Michael Wimmer in the remaining William Hill Premiership matches Paton and the squad remain as hungry as ever for these four remaining matches with everyone wanting to finish as high up the table as possible Manager Michael Wimmer was delighted to see Lennon Miller recognised as one of the best young talents in the country following his nomination for the PFA Young Player of the Year award Wimmer described Miller as a player playing football way beyond his years and has thoroughly enjoyed working with the 18-year-old Wimmer provides a fitness update on the the squad as well as discussing the importance of securing Andy Halliday’s services next season It’s time to vote for your G4 Claims player of the month for April Andy Halliday and Johnny Koutroumbis are all up for nomination To vote, head over to the Motherwell Facebook page Luca Ross made his first-team debut for Motherwell at the age of just 16 Introduced as a substitute by then-manager Stevie Hammell at Ibrox the young winger got a taste of what being a professional footballer was like his last-minute equaliser against Ross County sparked wild scenes amongst the Fir Park faithful but it was also a pivotal moment in his development Scoring his first professional goal was a milestone achieved at such a young age Having gone on to make five first-team appearances for the Steelmen Ross joined Annan Athletic on loan for the 24/25 season The good news has continued to come for the young man with him also being offered a contract extension earlier this month “When I first heard I was going to get another contract for the club I’ve grown up playing for “I’ve been working hard all year just to try and get another deal because I knew I was up in the summer and the assistant manager Ahmet [Koc] mentioned it The manager just said he liked everything about me: how I play with the ball how I am off the pitch and that I would be in his plans next year if it all goes well “It was always in the back of my head that I would be a free agent in the summer but I always believed in my own abilities and that I could get offered terms I didn’t want to doubt myself because that’s when things could start to dip.” Ross was faced with the arrival of a new manager and only a short time to impress before his deal ran out That meant he had to up his game and give it everything in the hope of being rewarded “I was thinking about the small period of time to impress the gaffer before the end of the season,” Ross admitted “I’m glad I got to train with him when he first arrived so he could see me and he’s said how well I’ve been doing.” Ross’ big moment came in the 2023/24 season when he helped secure a point with the last kick of the ball against Ross County at Fir Park poking it home in stoppage time in a 3-3 draw he feels he has matured as a player and as a person “It feels like a wee while ago just because there’s been a few stepping stones since then,” he explained playing with the reserves and under-18s here and signing new deals Training with Motherwell’s first-team has been huge for me but to do that and then add in training with Annan at night and play games with men regularly “I’ve just been taking everything as it comes but I feel more like a man than just a boy now I’ve had a bit of time where I’ve been on the bench at Motherwell travelling and prepping like a professional footballer “But I just felt the loan move would be best so I could get some games in for me to try and come back to Motherwell and be more involved than just travelling and on the bench “On the drive down to my first training session with Annan I was nervous and thinking about what it was going to be like I wondered if the players would even like me “It’s just because I didn’t know what to expect because I’d never been in that kind of environment before; it’s always been the same club throughout the spell with the League One side has been a successful one and the winger has built up a healthy amount of minutes and has found the back of the net three times “The players have looked after me,” Ross stated “Willie Gibson has been great because he has a lot of experience He demands a lot and wants high intensity from everyone and you’ve got players like Paul McGowan and Josh Todd who have been with different clubs over the years and they give you lots of information on the pitch “It’s just about listening and taking that in when playing I think overall the time there has helped me develop my character “Having that feeling of being disappointed that I’ve not made the starting 11 or whatever Feeling and experiencing those moments are important because every player has them Dealing with them at my age is important.” Annan are battling to avoid the drop in League One and Ross has had to deal with the pressure of playing in highly important games he will apply himself fully and will then return to Motherwell for pre-season with his own ambitions in mind “I’ll give it everything to help the club achieve its goals between now and the end of the season,” Ross said My thoughts are always going to be about playing in the first-team at Motherwell I’ll see if I can come back one of the fitter boys and if I can get in the manager’s eye-line and he likes me “I want to be playing for Motherwell; this is the club I’ve grown up playing for I can focus on football and not contract stuff.” The women of steel battled league leaders Hibernian to the final whistle but were forced to leave the Scottish capital with nothing as the Edinburgh side capitalised on two lapses in concentration in their march towards the league title Motherwell started brightly and the performance certainly looked promising in the opening 15 minutes as the visitors pressed the Hibernian backline but the hosts were quick to capitalise on a mistake in the Motherwell backline McGovern netted early in the first-half to give the hosts the lead before Reilly doubled the hosts advantage seconds before the close of the half Paul Brownlie – whom earlier in the day had been nominated for SWPL Manager of the Year award – named a much changed side from the Scottish Cup Semi-Final last weekend Brodie Greenwood and Sienna McGoldrick assumed their places in midfield with defender Jo Addie captaining the side Motherwell looked threatening from the beginning and were menacing when going forward with chances falling to both Louisa Boyes and Bailley Collins the hosts showed no signs of easing their SWPL title charge and reaped the rewards seven minutes later A weak back-pass gifted the Hibees possession in the Motherwell 18-yard-box and McGovern raced through before watching her shot trickle over the line The home side capitalised on Motherwell’s frustrations and continued to turn up the heat moments before the half-time whistle a beautifully weighted corner found its way to Reilly in the box who rose highest to power home into the top-corner leaving Mutch static in the Motherwell goal The Motherwell stopper was soon called into action reacting brilliantly with an outstretched leg to deny Hibs a second from close-range but despite chances from Katie Rice and Eilidh Austin coming close with positives to take for the women of steel as they turn their attention to the weekend when they take on title chasers Rangers at Broadwood Stadium Andy Halliday and Calum Ward have both signed contract extensions Andy Halliday has signed a contract extension that will see him remain at Fir Park for the 2025/26 campaign The 33-year-old has made over 50 appearances for the club since arriving in January 2024 and played in every match during the 24/25 season and I was really eager to extend that,” Andy Halliday adds “It’s really encouraging to see the groundwork being put in place for next season which I think everyone should be optimistic about “We’ve had some special moments this season including Hampden and the Friday night win over Dundee United which are the moments that make you appreciate where you play your football I want to thank all the fans for their support since I arrived and I’ll get back to work once again.” Scoring four goals and assisting four times he was awarded the Players’ Player of the Year award for his consistency and durability throughout the campaign “I’ve been so impressed by Andy since I arrived,” manager Michael Wimmer said “He has trained and played at such a high level all the time and it’s great to get him signed up for next season He is a role-model professional for every other player and a great character to have in the dressing room “We’re continuing to sign players for next season and I’m glad we’ve been able to make progress in that department as there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes.” Calum Ward signed a one-year contract extension with the club holding the option of a further year “Calum is a great guy and has shown an excellent attitude,” Michael Wimmer added “I was keen to get him on board for next season and it will be interesting to see the competition for the goalkeeping position.” The goalkeeper arrived on deadline day in February initially signing a contract until the end of the current season “The club have been brilliant with me and the last few months have been great,” Calum Ward said “I will keep working hard in training and will be looking to impress and we’re constantly pushing each other I’m looking forward to the rest of my time here.” We will be running a supporters bus for our season finale against Ross County on Sunday 18 May The bus will leave from outside the Cooper Suite at 9am and return straight after the match Price per person is £30 and your place can be secured here You can book your spot on the bus here we will not be able to provide this service Updates on numbers will be communicated periodically in the lead up to the day Fresh from their appearance at the National Stadium Motherwell turn their attention to the Scottish capital with league leaders and title-chasers Hibernian the hosts at Meadowbank Motherwell will travel to the Leith-side outskirts of the Scottish capital looking to redeem themselves following a spirited defeat to Glasgow City in the Scottish Cup Semi-Final last weekend Paul Brownlie’s side will also be looking to reverse their previous fortunes at Meadowbank following a four-nil defeat last December Motherwell were 90-minutes away from their first major domestic cup final since 2018 but nine-time champions Glasgow City emerged with a comfortable four-nil victory at Hampden Park The women of steel will leave the Southside of Glasgow encouraged by their competitive first-half display and will look to continue to build onto their final matchday’s of the 2024/25 SWPL fixture list as they prepare for a monumental season-defining tie against Glasgow City at Hampden Park Paul Brownlie will near closer to a full eligible squad this evening with Brodie Greenwood and Eilidh Austin both returning to the matchday squad Grant Scott’s side remain narrowly perched at the top of the SWPL table two-points clear of nearest rivals Rangers earning 20-wins from 27 top-flight fixtures this season Tickets can be purchased online prior to the game HERE or through the turnstile at Meadowbank *Concession prices apply to under-13s and those over-65 A 40-year-old man has been found seriously injured outside a Dundee pub as police guard the scene Police Scotland has launched an appeal after he was discovered outside The Tavern on Lothian Crescent on Saturday morning The man was taken to Ninewells Hospital at 1.50am after suffering a serious head injury An ambulance was called for him when he was found injured outside the Whitfield pub Police remained at the scene on Monday morning with an officer standing by the alleyway behind Family Shopper a member of staff said police had been at the scene since 4.30am They said: “I’m not really sure what’s happened it’s not got anything to do with the store “The milkman told us the police were here when he arrived at around 4.30am.” Police are searching for a man who had been with the 40-year-old before he was escorted outside Detective Inspector Craig Kelly of Tayside CID said: “From our inquiries so far we believe the injured man had been in the pub in the company of one other man and then he is seen being escorted outside from the bar “He appears then to slump to the ground with a number of people trying to assist him “We would ask the man who had been with him initially or indeed anyone who knows what happened to him “His family is now aware and are with him in hospital where he remains in a serious condition.” Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland quoting incident number 1065 of Sunday Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously Leisure and Dundee has teased “an exciting new chapter” for the café at The McManus as a £1.5m contract is advertised A notice published on the Public Contracts Scotland website reveals a new operator is being sought the run the café and provide hospitality at the art gallery and museum It is currently operated by Dundee-based Willow Tree Catering Limited The tender notice, which was published on May 2 details “the café is located in a thriving space situated in the centre of the museum” Those bidding for the contract must have a minimum of two years’ experience in providing a similar service which involves the creation of a destination experience They must also be “experienced and up to date with current modern trends in café-restaurant operations” and “provide suitable menus and beverage selections” Applications should be submitted by June 2 The estimated value of the contract is listed at £1,500,000 and it will run for five years A spokesperson for Leisure and Culture Dundee said: “The current contract with the café operator at The McManus is coming to an end “This marks an exciting new chapter for this thriving space at one of Dundee’s best-loved visitor attractions “We look forward to sharing more details about future plans in due course.” The McManus café previously made The Courier’s list of the five best child-friendly cafes in Tayside We have also pulled together a guide to the best laptop-friendly coffee shops to work remotely in Dundee Thousands of revellers descended on bars and clubs across Dundee for the 27th Dundee Dance Event The largest gathering of its kind in Scotland about 200 DJs and artists performed at 30 venues on Sunday into Monday There was also a surprise performance from Hannah Laing in the LiveHouse car park LiveHouse – which opened on Friday with a DJ set from Craig Charles – was also the venue for the closing party Courier photographer Steve Brown was on hand to capture some of the event’s best moments Campaigners in Raac-affected homes across Dundee and Angus have won a pledge from Scotland’s housing minister to meet them in person Paul McLennan had been under pressure to come to the City of Discovery to discuss the problem when it emerged he was holding a meeting in Aberdeen on Friday The SNP minister met homeowners and tenants in the Torry area of the city whose homes face demolition Among those who attended this meeting were Yvette Hoskins and her husband Wayne Yvette laid out what she hopes the government minister will discuss when the meeting eventually takes place “He openly said in front of everyone there that he is definitely coming to Dundee” She added: “We need a solution that allows us to have the work done through no finance of our own We are in this position through no fault of our own “It’s all about creating that extra fund that allows the work to go ahead and have the Raac removed “We want to be in the position where our properties – as home owners- go back to full value “There are so many people that own their home and that’s their money – they have no other funds “We want all that to be raised and discussed.” Mr McLennan was asked if he will come to Dundee “That’s something I’ve committed to,” he said “I spoke to two people from Dundee today and said I’ll meet with them in Dundee “We’ve still to establish a date to meet them We’re engaging with the local authorities because the problem can be slightly different in different areas.” The Courier launched our Trapped by Raac campaign to help those affected by the burgeoning crisis and have the issue debated by government We’re asking readers to sign this petition to give them a voice and get the issue to parliament whilst in Angus there are believed to be around 70 properties built using the material Angus Council will meet next week to discuss an options appraisal on possible work to be carried out on properties with Raac The preferred option is replacing the roofs on the 25 council-owned homes in Monifieth which are effected the local authority have ruled out the compulsory purchase of almost 50 privately owned houses in the town’s Milton Street Music fans flocked to LiveHouse Dundee on Friday to celebrate the opening of the city’s newest entertainment venue Actor turned funk and soul DJ Craig Charles was the special guest as the Nethergate venue opened after months of renovation work The former Mecca Bingo hall on Nethergate has been redeveloped into an entertainment and conference complex LiveHouse will eventually boast a capacity of 4,500 concert-goers which will make it Scotland’s third-largest entertainment venue Idlewild are the first band announced to play the venue later this year The Courier’s photographer Steve MacDougall was on hand to capture some of the best moments as fans enjoyed the opening night The opening date for a new Next shop in Dundee has been revealed The fashion and homeware retailer is moving into the former Home Bargains unit at The Stack Retail Park in Lochee After plans were approved for a £2.2 million renovation of the site signs have now been put up outside advertising the arrival of the shop The hoardings say the store – which is also expected to include a Costa Coffee outlet – will open on July 9 this year The unit has been empty since December 2023, when Home Bargains relocated to a new building on the site of the former Odeon cinema Next already has three existing shops in Dundee with clothing outlets at the Overgate Shopping Centre and Gallagher Retail Park It has not been confirmed whether the opening of the new shop will have any impact on the existing stores, however, Next has already committed to staying at the Overgate until at least 2030 Next has been approached for more information The Courier has rounded up all the latest high street news from across Tayside, Fife and Stirling – including several new shops opening across Dundee Dundee charity's future in doubt after helping people with drug, alcohol and mental health issues for 20 years. The charity CrossReach has run services in the city for 20 years, but funding from the local alcohol and drug partnership ends in six weeks, leaving the future of the lifeline service in doubt. Kimberley is one of the many people who arrived at the charity’s door seeking support. “I was in quite a dark place – I lost my house; I lost everything,” she told STV News. But ten years ago, she found recovery and found CrossReach.“Somebody asked us to do some volunteering, and I started that, and I never looked back,” she said. “And that gave us confidence with money handling, working with people, kind of finding me again and having a purpose. “I went further on in my life than I thought; I achieved things I never thought possible.” Vangeline Dike had suffered trauma when she arrived at CrossReach. She says volunteering there has helped her as much as it’s helped those who use the service. “We had an employment programme where we supported ladies in recovery; we trained them on how to do make-up,” she told STV News.“The ladies’ self-esteem was increased; their self-worth increased. “It helped me because I engaged with ladies, and I saw the benefits that they got out of the training, so it’s very worthwhile.” But funding from the local drug and alcohol partnership ends in weeks, leaving the future of the service in doubt. “What are these people going to do? If they’ve put their trust in you, what are they going to do now?” said Lucille Conway, Tayside manager at CrossReach.“Since the news has broken, we’ve been humbled by messages from people that have been before, coming back – people that are now working full time, have been to college. “There were three of them who said we had saved their lives.” The charity is looking to attract fresh funding and hopes it can find a way to continue to support those who need it most. David Marsland, head of service at CrossReach, said: “It’s always difficult when a service loses funding – it means we have the prospect of no longer being able to provide that service, which we don’t want to do. “It’s not automatic that we decide to close the service, and we want to do what we can to provide, to find an alternative, to see other different ways we can run the service. “Can we run it in a different sort of way or in a smaller version? Can we find alternative funding? “And that’s the process we’re at the moment to see what the future holds for the service.” A Scottish Government spokesperson said: “We have maintained annual funding of £112m to local Alcohol and Drug Partnerships for treatment and support services, from a total budget for alcohol and drugs of nearly £160m in 2025-26. “NHS Tayside will receive more than £9.4m this year to support drug and alcohol services. It is for each ADP to take forward the provision and commissioning of services, based on an assessment of local need.” A group of Travellers with at least eight caravans has set up an encampment at Camperdown Park in Dundee chickens and a Shetland pony are part of the group parked up on the grass in the public park It comes just weeks after the last encampment at Camperdown Park when at least nine caravans pitched up – forcing the cancellation of a Parkrun One week later, Dundee City Council began to take action after Travellers set up camp at Clatto Country Park. According to Shelter Scotland, it is a criminal offence to lodge occupy or encamp on privately owned land without the consent of the owner The latest encampment at Camperdown comes after four were reported to the local authority at the park in 2024 Dundee City Council runs a purpose-built site for Gypsy/Traveller groups at Balmuir Wood in Tealing The site shut in September following “significant damage” to the facility but has partially reopened at the beginning of the year The local authority is set to spend almost £250,000 upgrading the site between April and June. The Herald reported earlier this year how Traveller groups were being “systematically failed” in Scotland after housing regulators found “serious” breaches of accommodation standards The council has been approached for comment on the latest encampment A councillor who spent four days as a member of the European parliament is standing for the SNP in Dundee City West in next year’s Holyrood election SNP members locally selected Coldside councillor Heather Anderson as their candidate for Dundee City West Her selection as the SNP candidate comes after incumbent MSP Joe FitzPatrick announced he would stand down after nearly two decades representing the city in the Scottish Parliament Speaking to The Courier one year out from the vote Ms Anderson said: “I’m incredibly chuffed to be here In addition to her three years as a councillor Ms Anderson was also one of the shortest serving members of the European Parliament Appointed on January 27 2019 after the incumbent SNP MEP, Stirling politician Alyn Smith, was elected to Westminster, Ms Anderson served for just four-days before the Brexit process was completed on January 31 Returning Scotland to Europe is a key plank of the MSP hopeful’s campaign Ms Anderson explained: “I was very lucky to make it to the European Parliament When you go somewhere else in the world you suddenly see how highly Scotland is regarded.” Closer to home Ms Anderson was asked about her priorities for the constituency This included the Raac concrete crisis which has left 900 homeowners and social housing tenants living under roofs built with a substandard and potentially dangerous concrete She said: “I can completely empathise with the stress of those homeowners There are lines of responsibility if people have their own properties the council can’t just sort all of that “One of the things we’re doing at the moment is looking at different ways of dealing with Raac in properties but behind the scenes there is a lot of work going on about different ways of treating the problem.” The financial crisis at Dundee University would also feature in Ms Anderson’s in-tray if she is elected She said: “We’re not out the woods but we’ve walked away from the edge of the cliff. It was a huge relief that we’ve walked back from compulsory redundancies the Scottish Government have managed to mitigate the scale of that but it’s still terrible news for the staff and the sector.” Ms Anderson’s closest rival in the election is likely to be Scottish Labour In the running is Dundee-based regional MSP Michael Marra The Dundee City West constituency was previously an SNP stronghold Mr FitzPatrick secured over 61% of the vote and a majority of nearly 13,000 at the last election in 2021 But it shares its much of its boundary with the Dundee Central seat, where SNP MP Chris Law saw his majority slashed from over 15,000 to just 675 at the general election last year And I think light is the number one thing to look for in a property It totally changes the feel of a house.” Anna Johnston is recalling the moment she viewed her five-bedroom townhouse in 2019 A student at Dundee University at the time she had been tasked with finding a suitable renovation opportunity in the city on behalf of her Northern Ireland-based dad and his cousin who have various property projects together Interested in the up-and-coming nature of Dundee (this was one year after the V&A opened) the business partners saw a promising investment opportunity While they would finance the project, medicine student Anna would lead on the renovation, design And with that beautiful light – as well as “lovely old features” including cornicing tall windows and high ceilings – the mid-terrace house on Beechwood Terrace was perfect which they bought for £250,000 in September of that year “It was very outdated,” says Anna “It probably hadn’t seen a lick of paint in about 40 years.” She has spent the past five years restoring it to its former glory increasing its value by more than £200,000 It is now on the market with Thorntons for offers over £460,000. a construction team was brought in towards the end of 2020 A wall was also knocked down between the kitchen and dining room to create an open plan space who had had plenty of time to brainstorm decor ideas thanks to the cancellation of her university exams and then I have finished it off as I’ve lived in it,” she says Anna was keen to preserve as many of the original features as possible while cleaning them up to give the house a “fresh feel” I literally just peeled off a layer of the wallpaper and was like it’s this gorgeous mantlepiece'” She built a folder on her phone full of ideas from Instagram A visit to Tresco in the Scilly Isles gave her more ideas “The house we were staying in had these gorgeous bookshelves and lovely utility room spaces “I remember going around taking photos and all the light fixtures and just saving all those up so that whenever I came to pick light fixtures I just went back into that folder and was like While her sophisticated navy and cream kitchen was bought from Howdens she selected her three bathrooms from Belfast-based shop Soaks Bathrooms Anna wanted classic bathrooms with a modern twist “I went into the Soaks showroom and had quite a lot of fun picking out the different styles and things and then they mocked up a really useful image of what that would look like,” she says “It was really good going in and sitting down with someone who knows their stuff and getting a bit of help with layout but also having a good idea before I went in what design I liked,” she says Anna opted for beautiful blue Victorian-style tiles with a matching vanity unit she chose white marble tiles and a pale green vanity unit “With that being such a lovely light bathroom I wanted to keep it really light,” she says Antique finds include the chandeliers and dining table chairs in the kitchen dining room as well as the partners desk in the office much of the artwork and the cast iron radiators throughout the house were bought at auctions in Northern Ireland She contrasted these pieces with newer items including beds and dressing tables from IKEA “I like things to be a little bit mix and match as opposed to everything matching perfectly.” This is a trend that continued with the colour scheme “The living room used to be more grey ‘I think you need a bit more colour in here’ “So that’s when I brought in the green lamps and the rug and things like that just to try and make it a bit more interesting.” Anna says she will miss the house, but after nine years in Dundee, she is ready to go home She says: “I’ve been so happy here “But I think the draw to Northern Ireland is family “So I think now is a good a time as ever to leave “But definitely this house will be something I will be very The final putts have been sunk and the flags have been removed – so what happens next to Caird Park after the closure of its two golf courses The 18-hole and nine-hole courses at the Dundee park shut on Wednesday in a move designed to save Leisure and Culture Dundee money With the debate about whether or not the courses should have been closed now over The Courier examines what the future holds for one of the city’s most prominent areas of public land Leisure and Culture Dundee’s board agreed to close the Caird Park courses because they were losing money Although, as of March 2024, membership of the courses was up 4.7% on the previous year, it was claimed the number of rounds played was down by 7.5% and that every round was being subsidised by taxpayers at a cost of £9.10 it was said to be “financially challenging” to run the facilities Councillors ratified the decision by LACD to close the courses to save more than £400,000 a year and the final rounds were played at the end of April The Courier exclusively revealed back in December how a golf firm had drawn up “exciting” plans that could see the sport retained at Caird Park The unnamed company had expressed an interest in taking over the running of the courses in a partnership with the local authority Its plans included upgrading the existing courses building a driving range and creating an 18-hole mini golf course and the idea of funding the development by selling some of the Caird Park land for housing could prove to be a stumbling block of the former golf courses with housing seems very unlikely for a variety of reasons The Dundee Local Development Plan designates Caird Park and its golf courses as open space and part of its Green Network This is the same status given to other popular areas like Baxter Park It also says plans to change the use of a green space such as Caird Park “should establish that the site no longer has a potential value as green infrastructure” Any developers looking to build on the land would need to jump through numerous other hoops including replacing the lost green space with a new area “of equal benefit and accessibility… in or adjacent to the community most directly affected” Given the city’s two other former municipal courses – another nine-holer at Caird Park and the old 18-holer at Camperdown – have never been sold for housing it further suggests this idea is a non-starter leader of the council’s opposition Labour group said: “When the Regional Performance Centre was built (in Caird Park) “This land was gifted to the people and it becomes difficult as to how you can repurpose it.” For the foreseeable, the land at Caird Park will be left to become overgrown – similar to Camperdown Park Mr Keenan said: “All the talk about Caird Park when the decision was made by the administration to close it was around rewilding the park and it’s very much being wasted when you consider that exercise was being taken by quite a number of people playing rounds of golf there.” Dundee City Council has hinted it is considering potential alternative leisure uses by “interested parties” It has not specified what these uses are and whether any of them involve golf But it suggests some of the land could be brought back into use in the future A spokesperson for the local authority told The Courier: “The city governance committee agreed on December 2 last year that when the golf course ceases operation there would be parkland greenspace maintenance with higher level of naturalised grass areas to support biodiversity development “The location will also contribute to the city’s environmental objectives as defined within the Local Biodiversity Action Plan “This valuable greenspace will support Dundee’s wider nature network habitat and climate-resilient woodland development areas as nature restoration funding becomes available “Submissions from interested parties are also currently being appraised regarding alternative leisure development of areas within the park and any recommendations would be considered at a future committee.” A garage on the main road through Broughty Ferry is closing down National Tyres and Autocare has been operating out of the building on the corner of Queen Street and Fort Street for many years the garage – part of a chain owned by Halfords – will close in the coming weeks Halfords says workers are being offered alternative roles where possible The garage building is already on the market for sale or lease A spokesman for Halfords said: “We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Queen Street, Broughty Ferry will close following a review of our estate in the area “We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby Halfords locations where possible “We’d like to thank our customers for their continued support and hope to welcome them at our Halfords Autocentre garage on East Dock Street customers can also access Halfords Mobile Expert – our mobile service that delivers tyre fittings and other essential services directly to their doorstep.” Shepherd Chartered Surveyors is marketing the building for sale at offers over £250,000 or lease at £25,000 per year It says the building could be put to a variety of commercial uses or redeveloped Will Ferry has pulled no punches in his assessment of Dundee United’s “embarrassing” 3-1 defeat against Hibs The capital club took full advantage of some ropey defending by the Tangerines to race into a two-goal lead in the opening 15 minutes on Saturday with Martin Boyle and Mykola Kuharevich rippling the net Kristijan Trapanovski halved arrears after the break but Dwight Gayle ultimately made the game safe when he converted a free header in the dying embers Ferry was visibly irked after United – himself included – failed to do themselves justice in the capital despite the tantalising opportunity to draw level on points with the Hibees in third place “I’m really frustrated – it’s a hard one to take and every other player in the dressing room will have the exact same feeling,” fumed Ferry “It’s embarrassing to lose and not produce the performance that we’re capable of We’re not going to dwell on it for too long and I don’t want to sit here and sulk like a kid – because you do lose games “I say “embarrassing” because we know what we CAN do Hibs are third and they put on a performance that shows why they’re in the position that they are The defeat was exacerbated by the manner of the goals conceded Fresh from shipping five goals against Celtic Boyle’s opener came from a scuffed clearance by Declan Gallagher after Chris Cadden was afforded too much space to cross the second was a simple ball over the top and Gayle’s late header was entirely unopposed in a crowded box “We’ll obviously watch the game back properly but the initial feeling is that they (the first two) are really bad goals,” he added and I think you’ve seen that season; how solid we’ve been We’ve won games late because we’ve always stuck together But we didn’t show that against Hibs “There was a little 15-20 minutes in the second half where we had a few bright moments but 20 minutes is nowhere near enough in a 90-minute game We need to produce a better performance against St Mirren Ferry added: “The fans came through and really backed us The topic of a Dundee bypass has raised its head once again after recent traffic chaos at the Swallow Roundabout Drivers have faced long delays after the installation of traffic lights at the junction while there has also been confusion over signs and road markings That has led to hundreds of motorists complaining to the Scottish Government via a councillor Some – including The Courier columnist Steve Finan – say a city bypass would be the obvious solution So why has a Dundee bypass never been built The Courier looks at the history of the proposal and what barriers it has met The idea of a Dundee bypass to reduce traffic on the Kingsway has been on the cards for nearly two decades A 2008 Scottish Government report outlined a ‘Northern Peripheral Bypass’ as one of two options to improve traffic The other option was to upgrade the Kingsway’s roundabouts and junctions The report said a new road could leave the A90 to the west of Invergowrie and rejoin the A90 north of Dundee It was estimated the bypass would cost between £250 million and £500m at that time The report said a bypass could reduce Kingsway traffic by up to 50% and improve journey times between Aberdeen and the central belt by up to 15 minutes The report also argued a bypass would be less expensive than making incremental improvements to the A90 Transport Scotland said at the time: “The bypass route is expected to provide more value for money than the on-line upgrade.” the government body also acknowledged the bypass would likely “introduce adverse environmental impacts” in the countryside north of Dundee Dundee City Council and the Scottish Government said they would hold talks about a potential Dundee bypass It prompted renewed calls in 2014 from Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City transport partnership Then-Aberdeenshire councillor Peter Argyle told the Evening Telegraph he would back bypass plans He said: “If you’re looking to have a good transport network then having a major through-route from a particularly dynamic part of Scotland through to the central belt that passes through another city isn’t ideal “A bypass would be hugely advantageous.” Dundee City Council said it wanted to focus on upgrading the Kingsway instead In June 2014, the Scottish Government published The National Planning Framework 3 It once again outlined plans for a bypass as part of Dundee’s regeneration The Courier reported how the framework had suggested how a “new alignment bypassing the city” could be an option for upgrading the A90 A reader’s letter published in the Evening Telegraph in February 2019 said: “If one travels north from London the first set of traffic lights and congestion is at Dundee “The Aberdeen bypass is almost complete now leaving Dundee as the only city between London and Aberdeen without a proper bypass.” In July that year, The Courier also reported how a crash on the A90 had caused traffic chaos and prompted further calls for a bypass said the issues showed the “difficulties of not having a bypass outside the city” The Courier reported how plans for a bypass to the north of Dundee were being reappraised by the Scottish Government However, in December 2022, it was revealed the plans had been “consigned to history” in the latest Scottish Government Strategic Transport Projects Review This report called for road safety improvements to be made to the A90 between Perth and Aberdeen but did not mention a bypass According to the report Holyrood was instead getting behind an “integrated transport plan” for the A90 in Dundee The idea has not been back on the table since Scottish Conservative MSP for the north-east has previously spoken out in favour of a bypass He believes the Scottish Government’s decision to focus on improving the Kingsway was a mistake He said: “Dundee desperately needs an alternative like a bypass which would reduce emissions ease congestion and improve quality of life “Dundonians look north and see the great impact the Aberdeen bypass has had and wonder why they’ve got nothing “The current state of affairs with traffic in Dundee is intolerable “This plan must be revisited as a key infrastructure priority “Electric cars and public transport need good quality roads too.” A Transport Scotland spokesperson said: “We currently have no plans to take forward a Dundee northern bypass or relief road “An upgrade to the A90 Kingsway or a possible Dundee northern bypass was considered in 2022 “But the supporting transport appraisal concluded that it would only bring modest benefits in comparison to the significant environmental and financial costs of a new road “The recommendation from the second Strategic Transport Projects Review was that further more detailed work was required to develop a solution that delivered for both local residents and through-traffic.” Furious Tony Docherty blasted the decision to disallow Antonio Portales a superb second goal before Motherwell turned Dundee’s 1-0 lead around to win 2-1 at Dens Park The Dark Blues were deserving of their lead after a positive opening 45 minutes lit up by Portales firing an unstoppable volley into the top corner Seconds before half-time it looked like he had repeated that trick only for the Video Assistant Referee to intervene and give Clark Robertson offside The return after the break then saw Motherwell take control levelling through Tom Sparrow before VAR intervened again this time for referee Kevin Clancy to send off John Koutroumbis the Steelmen went on to grab all three points thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Tawanda Maswanhise as he outjumped Clark Robertson After a damaging defeat for Dundee that leaves them two points ahead of Ross County in 11th Docherty pointed immediately to the disallowed goal in his post-match comments “My huge frustration in the game today – and I’m not abdicating responsibility as Dundee manager for losing a game we should never lose – but the decision to disallow the second goal in my opinion is a disgrace,” Docherty said “Officials are finding ways to disallow goals There is no doubt the opposition gets a lift from that decision “Antonio Portales scores a fantastic goal with his right foot in the top corner and an even better one with his left foot “And the officials contrive to find a way to disallow that goal “This game for spectators is all about entertainment and the entertainment comes from teams scoring goals You see the reaction from fans when Antonio scores his second goal “Again I will stress the point that I am not abdicating responsibility they came out on top and had a lift from the decision “We went deep and allowed them back into the game with not matching a runner “When they get a player sent off we go for it it was a ridiculous goal to lose the match on “It would have been an important point the way the results went today “I spoke with the referee and he said Clark Robertson was offside but in my opinion he doesn’t affect anything “If anything it’s Joe Shaughnessy challenging “And it is continually getting decisions wrong That’s where the frustration comes for me.” Docherty added: “I’ll take accountability and responsibility for us losing a game we should never have lost “We will reflect on the way we lost the game the team will take responsibility for that “With three games left to go we can’t keep making mistakes like that “The second goal was really soft but I don’t want to throw anybody under the bus Motherwell secured top-flight football for a 41st consecutive season after coming from behind to beat Dundee 1-2 at Dens Park Antonio Portales gave the home side the lead but goals from Tom Sparrow and a last-minute winner from Tawanda Maswanhise secured all three points for Motherwell who were reduced to ten men following Johnny Koutroumbis’ red card Michael Wimmer made one change to the starting eleven that beat St Johnstone last weekend as Aston Oxborough replaced Ellery Balcombe between the sticks The stopper was called into action early in the first half as he raced off his line and produced a fine save to deny Adewumi the English keeper was powerless to deny Dundee taking the lead on the half-hour mark A throw-in deep into the Motherwell box came deflected off Andy Halliday and set up Antonio Portales to fire into the top corner from 15 yards Motherwell looked for a quick reply and weren’t far off as Callum Slattery’s first touch set him wonderfully but the midfielder had to watch as his shot fizzed just over the bar Dundee thought they had doubled their lead minutes before half-time as Portales produced a stunning carbon copy of his first goal Clark Robertson was ruled offside in the buildup The Steelmen almost went into the break level as the ball fell to Johnny Koutroumbis at the back post but the defender couldn’t find the finish Michael Wimmer turned to his bench at the break bringing on Tawanda Maswanhise to replace Harry Paton and he looked an instant threat as he danced down the left and saw his shot deflected wide of the post The Steelmen looked more dangerous and got their rewards just before the hour Teenage midfielder Lennon Miller worked his way forward and forced a kind ricochet for Tom Sparrow to fire in his sixth goal of the season As the game wore on and with a draw looking most likely Motherwell’s hopes of coming away with a point took a dent as Johnny Koutroumbis saw red the Aussie’s tackle was deemed worthy of further inspection by VAR with referee Kevin Clancy agreeing that there was more than met the eye initially The visitors might have settled for a point but actually looked more dangerous and from the resulting set-play Dan Casey’s header came crashing back off the bar The visitors’ luck seemed to be out until stoppage time when Dom Thompson found himself down the right wing He cut back in on his left foot and sent a deep ball to the back post where Tawanda Maswanhise rose highest and powered a header past Trevor Carson the result sealed Motherwell’s place in the top-flight for another season Plans have been lodged to turn a former Dundee pub into a convenience store and offer an “affordable alternative” to a nearby Co-op has lodged proposals with Dundee City Council to transform the former Clancy’s Irish Bar on the corner of Polepark Road and Milnbank Road The pub, formerly the Bay Horse, closed in March A statement submitted to the council says rising operational costs and increased competition from supermarket alcohol sales led to its closure Clancy’s was “further impacted” by the presence of the Polepark Bar Bosses decided operating the unit as a pub was “no longer sustainable” and a convenience store would “better serve the needs of the local residents and businesses” They say the proposed store would be an “affordable alternative” to the nearby Co-op on Brook Street The supporting statement added: “The area around Polepark Road has a significant student population many of whom seek budget-friendly food and daily essentials “The proposed convenience store’s stock would include locally sourced goods and products tailored to the specific needs of the community “Converting Clancy’s Irish Bar into a convenience store provides a practical and sustainable solution for a commercial unit that might otherwise become vacant coupled with the ongoing demand for accessible and affordable groceries the store will be open 6am to 10pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 10pm at the weekend The plans will be considered by Dundee City Council in the coming weeks It comes as there are plans to turn another former Dundee pub, the Airlie Arms, into a Keystore convenience shop The Courier has rounded up the latest pub, restaurant, shop and hotel news from across Tayside, Fife and Stirling – including another Dundee pub being taken over Dr Andrew Tibbs has only been in post for a couple of months as the newly appointed interim chief executive of Dundee’s Unicorn Preservation Society But in a sit-down interview with The Courier to learn more about his role and the latest in the £30 million race against time to save Scotland’s oldest ship the Fifer’s bold vision for the future of HMS Unicorn is clear “When you look at ships of her age and older across the world – the Mary Rose Viking ships in Oslo – all of these are on the world stage,” he says “We’ve got the world’s third oldest floating ship – Unicorn – here in Dundee and we should be on the world stage with them We want to create an experience that gets the international attention “But also something that Dundee and Dundonians can be proud of and that’s in our city.” We’re drinking coffee at the Apex hotel with the 201-year-old HMS Unicorn visible through the window She sits quietly in Dundee’s Victoria Dock But her future now rests on the success of Project Safe Haven a multi-million-pound campaign to move her into the East Graving Dock and finally address the structural vulnerabilities threatening her survival As Andrew puts it: “We’re shifting a 201-year-old lady just a few hundred yards but that may well be the riskiest few hundred yards of her life.” But ambitions are high that the ongoing project recently boosted by National Lottery funding can not only safeguard the critically-endangered ship but open a new chapter that celebrates Dundee’s maritime heritage It’s part of a vision to turn the city into a “multi-day” tourist destination alongside other waterfront attractions like the V&A the restoration and ambitions for RRS Discovery and the Eden Project challenge and survival sits at the heart of Andrew’s vision The ambitious proposals for HMS Unicorn are about more than it being a visitor attraction It’s as much about it being a visitor experience “I often talk about telling Unicorn’s story ‘from acorn to Graving Dock’,” he says The oak that made her came from English forests “They ran out of oak after her – the next ship had to be built in India With a PhD in Roman archaeology and a background ranging from fieldwork to communications the Stirling and Reading University graduate’s career has wound through academia He spent the first 10 years of his life in Carnock at a time when his imagination was captivated by running free in the fields he was first captivated by tales of Roman forts near his childhood home – myths he later disproved through study “There was no Roman fort in Carnock,” he chuckles After spells at Archaeology Scotland and SRUC he led communications efforts before returning to academia in Durham where his work in university colleges often straddled heritage and operations – including managing a medieval castle that doubled as a museum and a hotel he’s relishing the fact that he’s gone from a 1,000-year-old castle to a 201-year-old ship – and the problems are “remarkably similar” became a trustee of the Unicorn Preservation Society after moving to Dundee two and a half years ago It was his partner’s job that brought them back to the area When former Unicorn Preservation Society chief executive Matthew Bellhouse Moran, who spoke to The Courier in January the trustees turned to Andrew for continuity and a move to the “next level” at a critical point in the ship’s life A £1 million National Lottery Heritage Fund grant is underwriting the current phase of work The ship’s internal structure has to be strengthened in preparation for her eventual move into dry dock where further assessment can take place “We’re designing an internal skeleton to stabilise her shape,” he explains “It hasn’t been emptied in 40 years,” Andrew says We need to test the walls to see what happens when we empty her We need to see what’s lurking in the sediment HMS Unicorn will be moved into the dock around autumn 2028 we won’t know what’s going on below the waterline,” Andrew says “That’s when we can make decisions about her longer term future copper-sheathed – but the last proper inspection was in the 1990s.” But what’s missing is the story about Dundee’s maritime heritage he says – and probably the biggest element of that is the Unicorn That vision includes working with the community local tradespeople and colleges to reignite lost shipbuilding The restoration itself should also part of the visitor experience And people need to understand why she needs help – not just what she used to be Unicorn’s future is inseparable from Dundee’s Andrew is therefore keen to continue working with other heritage attractions to create a unified visitor experience the Eden Project on the way – and us He points to local support as vital – from the council, the National Lottery, heritage partners and especially the Northwood Charitable Trust “It’s the best job and the hardest job,” he says “But it’s all about ensuring she lasts another 200 years.” Antonio Portales lining up in midfield for Dundee last week at Hearts was a surprise to many The Mexican has played almost exclusively as a central defender in his time in Scotland he has revealed he was a midfielder in youth football before being moved into defence because of his size “I spoke with our coaching staff before and told them that I like to play in that position,” Portales said “I started my career in midfield but the manager at Monterrey told me that I had to play in defence I was a midfielder and I enjoyed playing there if our manager Tony tells me we need you to play striker I would do it as I love to play football I said to myself that I had played the position before and I just had to control the ball “When we didn’t have the ball I had to be aggressive to get it back Portales impressed in the role whether he retains his place in this afternoon’s home clash with Motherwell remains to be seen And whether he remains a Dundee player beyond the summer is also up in the air Portales arrived at Dens Park in 2023 speaking very little English but has become a big character in the Dark Blues dressing-room over his two years Back in November he expressed his desire to stay at the club after a new contract was offered However, that has not been signed with just four Premiership matches remaining this season “My agent is speaking with Dundee,” Portales said of his expiring contract very happy to play here and I am thankful for all the support I get from the fans “The last game I heard my song which was great because I feel good “I’ll focus on the pitch and work hard every day and then we will check.” Dundee United are set to appoint Plymouth Argyle head of data Ross Goodwin as the club’s new head of recruitment The Tangerines have been on the hunt for a successor to Michael Cairney, who will join EFL Championship side Blackburn at the end of the campaign And after considering a swathe of applicants, it is understood United have opted for Goodwin, continuing a focus on the analytical aspect of recruitment which helped identify the likes of Vicko Sevelj, Kristijan Trapanovski and Will Ferry. was integral in Argyle’s identification of players such as Mustapha Bundu who was plucked from FC Andorra and has scored 13 goals this term ex-FC Twente man Julio Pleguezuelo and Morgan Whittaker sold to Middlesbrough for £5 million in January are among other Home Park transfer market successes United’s planning for the summer transfer window is already well under way while Goodwin is thought to be working a period of notice he is expected to link up with the club imminently Goodwin will work closely with manager Jim Goodwin and CEO Luigi Capuano as the Tangerines seek to build on the successes of this term. A Dundee 23-year-old has admitted carrying out a life-endangering attack on a new-born baby pled guilty to two courses of domestic abuse towards partners as well as neglecting and seriously assaulting the baby He had initially been charged with attempting to murder the infant who cannot be identified for legal reasons Dixon unexpectedly tendered the guilty plea to the lesser charges on the day his trial was due to start at the High Court in Stirling Judge Farquharson said: “Unexpectedly the accused indicated his position changed “The accused has pled guilty to a series of extremely serious charges.” His case will recall next week for an agreed narrative of his offending to be disclosed He will remain remanded at HMP Perth in the meantime Dixon wilfully ill-treated and exposed to danger a child in a manner likely to cause him unnecessary suffering or injury to health handled him in a manner which was rough and inappropriate for his age and failed to support his head and neck He lifted the boy above his head and threw him upwards causing the child’s head to strike the ceiling suspended him upside down and placed him on clothing within a washing basket on a table whereby he fell to the floor and sustained another injury Dixon also admitted assaulting the baby in Dundee on various occasions in the space of a month He compressed the boy’s chest and seized and lifted him by the neck placed his head in water and put talcum powder on his head and body This was all to the boy’s injury and put his life in danger Dixon also admitted a course of domestic abuse perpetrated towards a woman at various locations in Dundee in 2021 uttering derogatory remarks towards her and accusing her of infidelity punched walls and forced her outside in her underwear and threw her iPad out a window and down a flight of stairs While on bail for that catalogue of offending Dixon carried out another year-long campaign of abuse towards a second partner at various addresses in Dundee and the Travelodge at Broxden accused her of infidelity and threatened to harm her if she ended their relationship He controlled her appearance and controlled with whom she had contact and her use of her mobile phone He damaged her mobile phones belonging and compelled her to share a phone with him locked doors to prevent the woman and a child from leaving and forced open a locked door He threatened to harm the woman and the tot if she attempted to leave and punched doors and cupboards and struck a cupboard door with an axe Dixon admitted he presented her with knives and encouraged her to harm herself a piece of wood and a baseball bat at her and threatened her with them causing her to strike a chair and fall to the ground Dixon also deprived the woman of medication bit her finger then seized her mobile phone and threw it He tried to remove her mobile phone from her These struck her head before Dixon pinned her against a wall For more local court content visit our page or join us on Facebook Dundee University’s revised recovery plan is a welcome step forward that no one should mistake for a happy ending Interim principal Professor Shane O’Neill deserves credit for steadying the university in an almost impossible situation Faced with a £35 million deficit, furious staff and the erosion of political support, he worked quickly to revise a plan that softens the immediate blow to the university community and restores some stability But let’s be clear: it was not consultation that provoked the change of heart It was strong-arm tactics from the Scottish Government despite its insistence that the university is autonomous Ministers made clear that the original plan – with more than 600 job losses – was politically unacceptable The university’s new path is therefore a compromise designed to navigate political pressure as much as respond to financial need Dundee risks the departure of talented staff it cannot afford to lose while preserving roles that add less to its future strength Without the ability to shape departures strategically the university may find itself weakened in ways no leader would choose And the plan’s financial assumptions are far from guaranteed Major new public funding is still under negotiation Commercial borrowing must still be secured and then repaid at potentially significant cost Dundee must compete for students in an increasingly challenging market with no guarantee that the shadow of crisis will not deter applicants UK Government policy decisions also play a major role in the wider crisis across the higher education sector making the UK less attractive to fee-paying international students interest rates and global instability all threaten fragile budgets And next year’s Holyrood election also looms large A change of government could tear up current funding discussions overnight leaving the university’s future hinging on short-term political goodwill Other Scottish universities face serious financial challenges Without a broader solution to the broken model of higher education funding the problems will inevitably recur and spread across the sector In that context, Labour’s Michael Marra deserves praise for galvanising the political pressure that forced the government to act and for keeping the crisis firmly on the national agenda Ministers who had initially been reluctant to intervene moved significantly – and that shift helped make this alternative plan possible The Courier believes Dundee University is not just important – it is essential It is a centre of research that changes lives a driver of economic growth and a symbol of the City of Discovery’s ambition and pride Dundee’s future is inseparable from the university’s continued success Allowing it to decline would be a betrayal of not just the university community but Dundee and the wider Tay region That is why the path forward must be more than cautious recovery It must be a bold reimagining of what Dundee does best – investing in world-class teaching It must be open and accountable at every turn And it must be accompanied by a wider reform of Scotland’s higher education system as a whole This is not the time to patch over the cracks at huge public expense – only to face another crisis in 18 months The Courier demands something lasting and sustainable Professor O’Neill has stepped up when others deserted to take charge and buy precious time – but that longer-term goal remains worryingly distant If Dundee University is to thrive – not merely survive – it will need bravery vision and a Scottish political class willing to match its ambition The Courier will stand with the university and this city every step of the way demand better answers and fight for the future those are the attributes the university instills in its students – and the same qualities it now desperately needs from Scotland’s leaders a page dedicated to anonymous confessions from Dundee University students But the content of the confession, posted on April 30 2025 “I’m having an issue lately,” it read “Chat GPT its [sic] becoming a crutch Constantly second guessing myself in how I write stuff and asking AI to write it for me “Is there any support from the University for this?” the poster added going on to say they feel their reliance on the artificial intelligence tool is “like an addiction” and they get “genuine anxiety” when writing something without running it through ChatGPT There was no such thing as generative artificial intelligence like ChatGPT when I was a student and now it’s commonplace enough to have its own neuroses But unlike some of the commenters who responded to this anonymous poster I don’t think they deserve to be mocked I think this kind of concern should be taken extremely seriously especially when it’s coming straight from the horse’s mouth Whether students should or shouldn’t be using generative AI is beside the point – they are And not for always for cheating, which has been the biggest panic about AI’s role in academia are using these tools for checking their work My peer group at uni would routinely swap our completed assignments round in a ‘proofing circle’ to make sure we were all referencing correctly It was helpful (and common) to get a second opinion before turning in a final paper For many students, particularly post-Covid when social confidence has taken a serious knock, ChatGPT is a low stakes Plus it has access to an entire internet’s worth of human knowledge at the speed of light But the problem arises when ChatGPT stops being a sense checking tool and becomes a go-to starting point for young minds is that students who use generative AI risk losing the ability to think critically and have confidence in their own ideas Why think for yourself when the robot in your pocket can think for you I certainly haven’t split a bill in my head since phone calculators became a thing But not only can AI think for users; it may be able to do it better than they can It can make a hard world seemingly easier to navigate by taking out some of the mental load of organising your thoughts into words So instead of shaming young people for their overwhelming reliance on seductively seamless tech We must remember that rightly or wrongly, there are people currently in college, university and professional settings who missed out on nearly two years of secondary education during Covid They may have had the grades to get into their programmes But that means very little in a world where educators are under such pressure to produce results that learning the right answers is often prioritised above learning to think your own way to them And what about all the other things these young people missed music recitals and school plays – practical experiences and penny-drop moments which build confidence in one’s own ability to learn And the combination of what they’ve lost means their capability to think for themselves is under threat they now know it – even ChatGPT itself knows it after writing this article: ‘Do you think ChatGPT is making humans better or worse at writing?’ “That’s a thoughtful question—and the answer is nuanced ChatGPT can make humans better at writing when it’s used as a tool for learning • It helps people generate ideas or overcome writer’s block • It allows non-native speakers or those with learning differences to communicate more effectively it can also make people worse at writing if it becomes a crutch: • Relying too heavily on AI might weaken critical thinking • It can create a false sense of competence where users stop developing their own voice or judgment it may tempt users to bypass the writing process entirely it depends on how people use it: as a collaborator or a substitute.” Is there a more relaxing way to spend a Sunday morning than sipping coffee It felt like we’d only just arrived for our one-night stay at The Leddie the building was turned into a hotel in 1970 bought over in 2023 and re-opened the following year after an extensive renovation Now it is a 27-bed hotel in the epicentre of Scotland’s golf coast We arrived after a pit stop for lunch in South Queensferry Between battling Edinburgh traffic and a tight squeeze through to the car park (even in our little Corsa) we were slightly flustered on arrival That was soon forgotten after a friendly welcome at reception with an offer to carry our bags to our room on the first floor an ode to the original name of the river running through the village has an inviting lounge which feels airy during the day then cosy and inviting with its log fire at night a junior suite with a lovely view of the courtyard tastefully decorated and supplied with a Nespresso coffee machine and beautiful-smelling L’occutane bathroom products The only tiny downside was my hair straightener plug did not fit in the socket as it had been built in too close to the dressing table there were plenty of other sockets in the room (unusual for a hotel) and if that was the only fault we could find We took a walk around the village before dinner and noticed lots of helpful information boards for visitors A tranquil coastal location makes Aberlady the perfect base for a golfing holiday more peaceful than nearby Edinburgh or North Berwick we perused the expansive drinks list before settling on cocktails It also features page after page of wine options or We were equally impressed with the dinner menu which offered a wide choice of dishes with locally-sourced ingredients which was delicious but a small portion compared to Steven’s huge bowl of Shetland mussels However when my steak arrived I was relieved not to have filled up too early devouring every bite of the meat (supplied by East Lothian butcher John Gilmour) and side of fries and salad Steven’s pan-fried cod was also delicious and he somehow found room for a side of crispy garlic potatoes which were perfectly cooked and used to soak up his mussel butter sauce Neither of us have a sweet tooth so we debated sharing a cheese board for dessert I like the option to pay per slice so you only order what you want However Steven declared himself stuffed after his mountain of seafood so I went for affogato with Baileys During the meal deputy manager Ferris stopped by our cosy corner table for a chat and recommended some places to visit the following day another quiet corner allowed us to enjoy our chat without interrupting checking if we needed refills or recommendations After a sound night in one of the most comfortable beds I’ve slept in we enjoyed the waterfall shower and the robes mentioned back at the start of this review At breakfast we loved the “starter” option of porridge or yoghurt It gave us the choice of a buffet with the service of a sit-down meal I enjoyed Greek yoghurt with rhubarb compote while Steven tried out a breakfast banana split We both opted for smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on sourdough which was the highest-quality breakfast we’d tried for a long time After a swift checkout we manoeuvred the dreaded car park again and travelled the seven miles to North Berwick by car there are bus stops right outside The Leddie with services to North Berwick and Edinburgh Longniddry and Gullane beaches all make for peaceful walks nearby North Berwick and Muirfield are all close by It’s easy to see why AA awarded The Leddie five stars created under the watchful eye of head chef Shaun Lund the service was impeccable and the surroundings were stylish without lacking in comfort As I live in Dundee, I’m looking forward to seeing what owners Wirefox do with the Ardgowan Hotel in nearby St Andrews, currently closed for refurbishment and due to re-open in 2026 The Leddie: Our stay in a junior suite with bed and breakfast The same deal on a standard room is available for £255.50 Getting there: Various buses between Edinburgh and North Berwick stop in Aberlady The nearest railway station is three miles away at Longniddry which is just 20 minutes from Edinburgh by train Simon Murray has had quite a week after his nomination for PFA Scotland Player of the Year was followed up by April’s Premiership Player of the Month award The Dundee striker is in fine form as the season comes to a close Eight goals in the last eight league matches for Murray has seen the Dark Blues pull themselves out of the bottom two ahead of the weekend clash with Motherwell Murray ran himself into the ground against St Mirren at the start of the month eventually being replaced after 89 minutes He played the full 90 in the following two matches against Hibs and Hearts As well as conducting Dundee fans in the stands, Murray has led the way in attacking stats the Dark Blues had six shots on goal – four of them came from Murray He had just three touches in the opposition area His xG (the likelihood of a shot being scored) alone was 0.56 compared to Dundee’s total 0.65 At Tynecastle he has seven touches in the home box resulting in two shots with one of those on target His xG that day was only 0.15 (compared to Hearts’ entire team xG of 1.46) but evidently that’s all he needs In the three games Dundee had 19 shots with six on target Four of those on target were from Murray himself from only seven efforts meaning 66% of dark blue shots on target in April came from the striker That means the expectation for the average player would be fewer than one goal from the chances that fell his way beating St Mirren and Hearts but losing to Hibs Those three goals were more than any other Premiership player managed in April Reo Hatate and Kieron Bowie all grabbed two but nobody could match Dundee’s talisman Murray’s double saw the Dark Blues grab a priceless 2-0 home win over St Mirren The first he latched onto a loose ball in the area before firing low and hard beyond the goalkeeper The second was an opportunistic long-range strike after goalie Zach Hemming hit the striker with his clearance Murray’s 40-yard effort finding the corner Hibs was an off-day for the team and despite having Dundee’s best chance of the game Murray couldn’t find the net against his old side get back to scoring ways in the capital last weekend Murray was in the right place at the right time to fire in the only goal of a 1-0 win at Hearts That leaves Murray level at the top of the Premiership scoring charts with 16 goals from 34 appearances His xG across the season is 11.3 slightly less than Daizen Maeda (11.8) who also has 16 Premiership goals this season Dundee’s star striker is shining bright – can he be just as sparkling in May Dundee United’s lack of strength in depth is costing them as the season comes to it’s exciting conclusion It was a tough day for the Tangerines at Hibs and you can see the players are toiling I don’t think Jim Goodwin should have played Declan Gallagher I’ve been in Gallagher’s position where you are carrying an injury but if the manager asks if you can play I played injured for Dundee United before and most of the time you scramble through it You have to rely on your team-mates so you don’t get exposed Unfortunately for him he came up against a team who are really sharp and on their game On another day he probably cruises through the game and nobody really notices he’s struggling It says a lot about his character that he was willing to step up when his team needed him another player might have just said they were injured and turned their back He obviously wanted to be out there and took the risk despite not being 100% fit Kevin Holt gone and Ross Graham injured we are seeing the squad being stretched I would have liked to see Sam Cleall-Harding get a chance There were changes elsewhere but they didn’t really work and shows United are behind the likes of Hibs when it comes to squad strength tiredness is beginning to show after a long But there is still a huge amount up for grabs St Mirren this Saturday is the biggest match of the season Third is beyond them now but fourth is still there Get a result against the Buddies – just don’t lose that one – and they put pressure on Aberdeen The Dons have Rangers and then Celtic in their two games before coming to Tannadice on the final day That’s the hardest two games of the season If they manage to get points out of those two then you just have to say fair enough they would deserve to finish ahead of United But if the Tangerines can make sure that the final day of the season is a decider then they will take that right now They do need to secure fifth place first of all And St Mirren are coming up the road in form Hibs and Aberdeen but the Buddies have been quietly going about their business doing what they do and have a chance of catching United again But I like the noises coming from the players. Will Ferry showed how annoyed they are The last thing United want is for this season to fizzle out What will get them through is their togetherness That’s been the asset at Tannadice this season they battle for each other and react well to disappointment Dundee’s Achilles heel came back to bite them on the backside against Motherwell You can point to defensive errors but the balance is all off between defence and attack Clark Robertson gets the header wrong for the winner but he’s cleared it initially into midfield and Dundee have ended up with everyone way out on the right The Steelmen get it and work the ball quite easily out to the wing Taking off Antonio Portales and then Ryan Astley for attacking players meant they lost any control of the game Bring on Scott Fraser and Charlie Reilly by all means but do it like for like I completely understand Tony Docherty’s frustration about the second Portales goal Yes, Robertson was offside but did he actually interfere For me he wasn’t really doing anything and didn’t affect the defender clearing Technically he’s offside but it is a grey area in the laws I don’t think there would have been a big outcry if they had They have a complaint to make about the VAR decision but they were guilty of changing too much late on and it left them wide open Now they have left themselves with work to do Eilish McColgan has become one of Scotland’s most successful and best-known athletes where she broke the Scottish record for completing a marathon when running in London was the latest in a line of big achievements The 34-year-old has enjoyed many highs and lows in the public eye – from heartbreaking injuries to global success and meeting the love of her life The Courier takes a look at 11 interesting facts about the life and career of the Dundee running icon two years after her mum Liz had won a silver medal for the 10,000 metres at the Olympic Games in Tokyo holds the 3,000 metres indoor record for Northern Ireland After participating in regional cross-country events, Eilish became a member of Dundee Hawkhill Harriers Liz saw the Dundee High School pupil’s talent in long-distance running and decided to coach her when she hit her teens she heard a “massive pop” – later realising she had broken her foot The break ruled Eilish out of her first world championships In a blog, she wrote: “Never ever have I been so depressed and down in my entire life “One minute I was so excited to be in the best physical shape I’ve ever been in then the next split second it’s all over.” Eilish was able to recover from her injury to scoop two golds at the 2012 Scottish Universities Indoor Championships she was called up to the GB steeplechase team for the London Olympics finishing the British trials in less than 10 minutes Participating in the 3,000 metre event, Eilish finished in 33rd place Eilish was rushed for emergency treatment during a trip to see her mum in Qatar She had suffered heart palpitations, something she had encountered since childhood Eilish said: “I struggled to get to sleep one evening with my mind going into overdrive “I eventually got to sleep at around 3am but was abruptly awoken by my chest thumping I thought it was just my normal palpitation but unfortunately “I tried to get up from my bed and almost collapsed My heart felt like it was going 100 miles an hour.” She was still able to participate in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Eilish became housemates with Michael Rimmer at Loughborough University who participated in the 800 metres at the London Olympics and Eilish were both being trained by Jon Bigg at the time The pair decided to become a couple and remain together to this day The next few years saw Eilish reach the 5,000m final at the 2016 Olympics win European bronze in the 3,000m during the 2017 European Indoor Championships and silver in the 5,000m at the 2018 European Championships She made a third appearance at the Olympics in Tokyo in 2021 but this was eclipsed by a first gold medal at the European 10,000m Cup in Birmingham Eilish has repeatedly hit back at online trolls who have criticised her weight and body throughout her career having the shape of a bean pole rather than the boobs of all the other girls at school but over the years I’ve grown to love my body and genuinely wouldn’t change it for the world.” The following year, she shared a video on her Instagram profile after more hateful comments saying she was “proud” of her body And in 2025, she hit out at “brainless” comments calling her “anorexic” August 2022 saw the crowning moment of Eilish’s career so far in the final of the 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham As she raced neck and neck with Kenyan runner Irene Cheptai in the final 100 metres, Eilish found a second wind and passed her rival to win the race breaking the record held by her mum for 32 years In 2023, Eilish and Michael set up a charity – Giving Back to Track – based at Hawkhill Harriers’ base within the city’s Regional Performance Centre The not-for-profit aims to remove financial barriers and support athletes with things like membership fees The project also covers the costs of five young athletes who attend weekly Hawkhill Harrier track sessions That same year, the BBC released a documentary based on Eilish’s career, titled Running in the Family The often-emotional programme gave a behind-the-scenes look at Eilish’s life and career Eilish called Liz her “role model” on the documentary and spoke about her determination not to let her family down After injury forced her out in 2023, Eilish finally competed in the London Marathon in 2025 – finishing eighth She completed the course in a time of 2.24.25 – smashing the previous Scottish record of 2.26.40 held by Steph Twell and the winning time posted by Liz in 1996 The effort meant Eilish had now broken all of her mum’s records Eilish and Michael travelled to Japan to shoot promotional footage for Asics It will be a trip the pair will remember for the rest of their lives, after Michael popped the question in front of Mount Fuji Eilish shared the news with thousands of followers on social media The decision to rule out Antonio Portales’s super strike against Motherwell has been branded “ridiculous” and “poor” by Sky Sports Ref Watch With Dundee leading 1-0 seconds before half-time Portales fired in what appeared to be his second fine goal of the game Clark Robertson was adjudged to have been offside by VAR official Calum Scott after making a move to get on the end of Joe Shaughnessy’s knockdown before the ball fell to Portales Dark Blues boss Tony Docherty was furious at the decision, calling it a “disgrace” And the panel on Sky Sports Ref Watch agreed Former England international Sue Smith said: “It’s a ridiculous decision “We watched it how many times and what was it ruled out for Ex-Cardiff and QPR striker Jay Bothroyd continued: “That’s such a poor decision for me “The defender got away with it really because it’s a poor clearance “The attacker has kind of put his foot forward but pulled out of it so he hasn’t actually impeded the defender Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher was more reserved But he was in agreement that VAR should not have interfered and that Dundee’s goal should have stood “The eventual offside is given for the No 3 “The VAR’s opinion – because the goal was given on-field – was that Robertson actually challenged the defender he takes ownership of the decision and I think Robertson actually pulls out of the challenge to be honest “I think it was looked at too deeply for me “I think the forward pulls out and the defender clears the ball not very well.” 🗣️ "It is a ridiculous decision." The Ref Watch team disagree with the officials who ruled out Antonio Portales' wonder strike for Dundee. More ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/R5rANFiRrr — Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) May 5, 2025 A second VAR intervention saw Motherwell defender John Koutroumbis red carded after being given a yellow on-field by referee Kevin Clancy That's all from us on another topsy turvy day in the Scottish Premiership - and the conclusion of the main season in Leagues 1 and 2 our feast of football continues with Sportscene's Premiership highlights show kicking off at 19:15 BST on the BBC Scotland channel which is repeated at 23:40 on BBC One Scotland 63Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingThe battle for third...published at 18:00 British Summer Time 3 May18:00 BST 3 MayScottish Premiership with kick-off between Rangers and Celtic at high noon at Ibrox Only pride and city bragging rights are at stake for both the visiting champions and hosts already secure in second Hibs have the advantage but must visit Celtic next weekend as Dundee United host St Mirren and Aberdeen travel to face Rangers There could be more twists and turns to come in the race for those European qualification places 93Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Officials contrived to disallow Portales goal' - Dochertypublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 3 May17:55 BST 3 MayFT: Dundee 1-2 Motherwell "The officials are killing the game." 224Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRobinson praises 'great finish'published at 17:54 British Summer Time 3 May17:54 BST 3 MayFT: St MIrren 1-0 Aberdeen St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson tells BBC Scotland: "We struggled at the start we just couldn't get into a rhythm or get hold of the ball I don't remember too many clearcut chances from Aberdeen "We can play better than what we did today but it shows the character of the players and the quality when we've needed it It was a great finish from Mika [Mandron] - a set play we've worked on tirelessly." 176Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Massive team performance'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 3 May17:51 BST 3 MayFT: Hibernian 3-1 Dundee United Hibernian head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland: "The result was the most important thing - the reaction from the players to the defeat last weekend "Everyone was looking to see how this Hibs team would bounce back and I got that today "Credit to Dundee United in the second half they got a bit of a foothold in the game and we lose a really poor goal "The players showed me massive character to make sure we saw the game out 304Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingMcDiarmid Park showdown at bottompublished at 17:48 British Summer Time 3 May17:48 BST 3 MayScottish Premiership Today's results set up a massive game at McDiarmid Park next Saturday St Johnstone host Ross County in a battle of the bottom two and anything less than a win will surely end the Perth side's hopes of avoiding automatic relegation who are now four points ahead and would end their own relegation fears with a victory 72Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingDons 'not good enough to deserve win'published at 17:41 British Summer Time 3 May17:41 BST 3 MayFT: St Mirren 1-0 Aberdeen Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "We wanted more but they used the opportunity from the set play to score that goal "The final pass today didn't arrive in the right spaces - that's football sometimes "We need to improve some parts in the away games and do better because we now have three more important games in the league "We have to believe and try to do some things better in our away games." 87Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'We never felt we couldn't win the game' - Wimmerpublished at 17:38 British Summer Time 3 May17:38 BST 3 MayFT: Dundee 1-2 Motherwell Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer tells BBC Scotland: "I'm very happy especially in the second half - and the first half we lacked a little bit of energy and also the defence from the two throw-ins was not good enough 122Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Hard to pick yourself up' - Valakaripublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 3 May17:35 BST 3 MayFT: St Johnstone 0-2 Kilmarnock St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari tells BBC Scotland: "The fight continues Other results give us a little lifeline and that's what we need to grab "We could not perform well enough today it will be difficult and I'm very disappointed in how we give away the first goal "We are very honest with ourselves - it was not good enough how we defended in crucial moments We have these three matches to grab something 38Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEast Kilbride to face Bonnyriggpublished at 17:33 British Summer Time 3 May17:33 BST 3 MayFT: Brora Rangers 3-3 East Kilbride (agg 4-7) East Kilbride completed their passage into the Pyramid Play-off final after sharing a six-goal thriller with Brora The Lowland League champions' 4-1 first-leg win proved crucial against their Highland counterparts and they will face Bonnyrigg 50Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingBeaten County 'can't feel sorry for ourselves' - Cowiepublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 3 May17:30 BST 3 MayFT: Ross County 1-3 Heart of Midlothian Ross County manager Don Cowie tells BBC Scotland: "We get the first goal it's important we keep it at 1-0 going in to half-time but we are still in the game - then we make a mistake and are punished Ronan has a great opportunity at 1-1 and doesn't take it "There is no point feeling sorry for ourselves we have to get ready for a massive week next week "I've got belief in the group and myself but we've got to get act upon it." 17Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingKilmarnock 'didn't need to be brilliant' - McInnespublished at 17:29 British Summer Time 3 May17:29 BST 3 MayFT: St Johnstone 0-2 Kilmarnock Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland: "The pitch is really difficult but that is really difficult for the players to try and connect We could have been more effective with our work We saw the importance of another midfielder arriving late in the box "Davie [Watson] has the quality to get on the road "We knew the second goal didn't need to come it put pressure on them and we stayed strong within our structure professional performance and the exact one that was needed we just need to be steady with our work." 192Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME RESULTSpublished at 17:28 British Summer Time 3 May17:28 BST 3 MayScottish League 2 The League 1 play-off semi-final line-ups have been decided with Edinburgh clinching third place despite losing their derby with Spartans That's because fourth-top Elgin also lost - to runners-up East Fife It means the Fifers will take on Edinburgh while Elgin face Annan who finished second bottom in the league above Bonnyrigg fall agonisingly short in their bid to avoid the Pyramid play-off to stay in League 2 A victory away to Stranraer was not enough as Forfar's draw with Stirling keeps the Angus side ahead on goal difference 41Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingShankland will 'score goals wherever he plays' - Foxpublished at 17:22 British Summer Time 3 May17:22 BST 3 MayFT: Ross County 1-3 Heart of Midlothian Interim Hearts head coach Liam Fox tells BBC Scotland: "We are delighted after a difficult week for the club "We had to fight through a period where we lost our way but stuck to what they were asked to do That shows the players' courage and we scored three really good goals "There's natural disappointment when County scored but we were asking them to be brave and pass the ball and "We did a lot of work this week on the structure of the team and how we want to create chances Lawrence Shankland will score goals wherever he plays I just felt we need him in and around the box to hopefully get him the chances he did today he usually hits the back of the net." Asked if Fox expects to be in charge against Motherwell next weekend Fox replies: "Unless I hear otherwise 174Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME SCORESpublished at 17:20 British Summer Time 3 May17:20 BST 3 MayScottish League 1 The Championship play-off semi-final line-up are complete Queen of the South and Stenhousemuir sealing their places Cove finish second after a convincing win over Annan and will face Queen of the South who finish third after drawing with champions Arbroath into fourth after a win over Dumbarton and will face Airdrieonians who finished second bottom of the Championship 40Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingHibs see daylight in third-top racepublished at 17:15 British Summer Time 3 May17:15 BST 3 MayScottish Premiership Hibs started the day in pole position to finish third and they end it with a three-point gap between themselves and Aberdeen - and six clear of Dundee United 3811Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 3 May17:12 BST 3 MayStay with us for manager reaction from around the Premiership.. 20Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingAnd then there were three...published at 17:10 British Summer Time 3 May17:10 BST 3 MayScottish Premiership but it looks like this afternoon has shaken down the potential Hearts and Kilmarnock have healthy cushions with Dundee and Ross County in a head-to-head to avoid the play-off spot 133Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME Dundee 1-2 Motherwellpublished at 17:06 British Summer Time 3 May17:06 BST 3 MayA sensational second-half fightback from 10-man Motherwell and Michael Wimmer's side secure their Premiership safety After a largely dominant first 45 from Dundee in which Antonio Portales' scored two beautiful volleys - albeit one ruled offside - Motherwell came out fighting in the second half and Tom Sparrow rifled the ball into the roof of the net to draw them level They kept battling after Koutroumbis was shown a red card for a challenge on Ziyad Larkeche and Tawanda Maswanhise's late header sealed all three points are just two points off second bottom Ross County 5527Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFULL-TIME St Mirren 1-0 Aberdeenpublished at 17:04 British Summer Time 3 May17:04 BST 3 MayIt's another excellent outcome for St Mirren who are loving life in the top six once again safe from danger with aspirations still to chase It's unlikely Mikael Mandron's winner will deliver a European place given they have to overall an eight-point deficit to Aberdeen in three games it's not impossible and the chase for fifth is now on with Dundee United next up They will point to Jeppe Okkels' strike being ruled out for an earlier handball Watch on iPlayerKheredine IdessaneBBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterHead coach David Gray insists Hibernian are not taking anything for granted despite beating Dundee United, one of their nearest rivals for third place in the Scottish Premiership. Another fine, attacking performance in front of a noisy Easter Road crowd allowed the hosts to strengthen their grip despite a spirited United comeback. But Gray knows there is still work to be done to secure European football for next term. "Until it's mathematically done, we need to keep pushing and taking it one game at a time, because there's still improvements to come," the boss said. "Everyone was looking to see how this Hibs team would bounce back and I got that. I'm delighted for the players. I challenged them for a reaction and for the three points today and they delivered that." Goals in the first 15 minutes from Martin Boyle and Mykalo Kuharevich gave Hibs an early lead they never relinquished and a fine late header from substitute Dwight Gayle added gloss to the scoreline after second-half replacement Kristijan Trapanovski had blasted United back into contention. But for a fine double save from visiting goalkeeper Jack Walton to keep out Kuharevich and Junior Hoilett, the interval deficit could have been much worse. United were markedly improved thereafter, with manager Jim Goodwin making a double change at the break that totally transformed the Tangerines, Glenn Middleton adding to the impact of scorer Trapanovski. His strike, indeed, could have been a leveller but for the heroics of home goalkeeper Jordan Smith keeping United at bay, bravely diving at the feet of Mane Adegboyega when the defender seemed certain to score. With Aberdeen losing to St Mirren, Hibs move three points clear of the Dons with just three games to go and - on this form - will fancy their chances of staying there and sealing the European football that comes with it after extending their winning streak at home to seven. With Dylan Levitt and Nectar Triantis pulling the strings in midfield - and Boyle, Hoilett and Kuharevich at times offered the freedom of Easter Road to run into - Hibs threatened completely to overwhelm United with their energy and enterprise. United contributed fully to Hibs' early goals with some calamitous defending, Declan Gallagher at fault for the opener when he seemed to lose his footing inside his own six-yard box. As poor as United were before the break, they were significantly better after it, much to the delight of a sizeable and noisy travelling support who urged their team on to an equaliser that just would not come. Hibs will feel they fully merit the win, however, with Ryan Strain clearing off his own line to thwart Josh Campbell before Gayle's header finally put the game beyond United. This was just what the doctor ordered for Gray after last week's tough defeat by Aberdeen. His side had energy, ideas and organisation - in stark contrast to their opponents in the first 45. It's not difficult to see why Hibs have risen to favourites for third: strong and calm in midfield, pacy and dangerous up front, they have goals all over the team and a solid foundation at the back with Warren O'Hora, Rocky Bushiri and Jack Iredale. Yes, Hibs were given absolute gifts by United, but they still had to be clinical enough to take them, with Kuharevich keeping his cool to score on the run for the second. The momentum built up by their long undefeated streak has not been punctured too badly by that Pittodrie defeat and, on this evidence, Hibs will not fear anyone, even if their next match is a trip to face champions Celtic. Well, where do you start with this Jekyll and Hyde United performance? Horrendous in the first half. Tremendous in the second. The mistakes they made in defence in the opening quarter of the match were as glaring as they were completely unexpected. Normally organised, disciplined, defensively strong and hard to beat, they were none of those things before the interval and this was not the ground to put in one of their poorest 45 minutes of the season. Credit to the manager, though. He made a double change at half-time, hauling off Jort van der Sande and David Babunski and replacing them with Trapanovski and Middleton. The wingers effected quite the transformation, with Trapanovski almost immediately reducing the deficit from close range. Their chances of third place are now a long shot, but regardless, they have been a welcome addition to the Premiership and, on the evidence of the second half, their season is far from over. Hibs head coach David Gray: "The result was the most important thing - the reaction from the players to the defeat last weekend. "Everyone was looking to see how this Hibs team would bounce back and I got that." Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "We got off to the worst possible start. "It was a mistake ultimately. You can't do that against that level of opposition. The second goal was a poor one, the third one was a free header in the middle of the six yard box. "When you analyse the goals back, they are situations we have to manage better." The BBC is not responsible for any changes that may be made Trapanovski Match OfficialsReferee: John BeatonVideo Assistant Referee: Grant IrvineAssistant Referee 1: David McGeachieAssistant Referee 2: Elliot Husband PowtonFourth Official: Chris GrahamAssistant VAR Official: Alan MulvannyMatch StatsKey Scroll LeftScroll RightAfter their 3-1 win in February Hibernian could pick up back-to-back top-flight victories over Dundee United for the first time since winning three in a row over them in 2006 Dundee United have only lost one of their last 14 away top-flight trips to Hibernian (W5 D8) Hibernian have won each of their last six home league games their longest run in the Scottish Premiership since winning seven in succession from January to April 2018 under Neil Lennon Dundee United have won both of their last two away league outings last winning more in a row in the Scottish Premiership on their travels in August 2020 (4) the Tangerines are winless in their last 16 away games in the competition against the four sides currently above them in the table (D6 L10) since a 3-0 win at Hibernian in October 2021 Hibernian remain unbeaten in their last 16 top-flight home games against newly promoted opponents (W6 D10) since a 0-1 defeat to Ross County on Boxing Day 2012 Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking. FT: Dundee 1-2 Motherwell - Portales scores & has second ruled out Well's Koutroumbis sent off but Maswanhise puts visitors in front & seals safety Trapanovski briefly brought United back at 2-1 FT: Ross County 1-3 Hearts - Hale puts County in front Shankland counters with double & Forrest adds third FT: St Johnstone 0-2 Kilmarnock - Watson nets opener FT: St Mirren 1-0 Aberdeen - Dons' Okkels has goal disallowed before Mandron hits winner for Buddies Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray has made two changes for today’s William Hill Premiership game against Dundee United; 3pm kick-off at Easter Road Stadium Both changes come in the forward areas as Junior Hoilett and Mykola Kuharevich return to the starting XI The duo both scored in our win over today’s opponents at Tannadice back in February They come into the side in place of Josh Campbell and Kieron Bowie who are both on the substitute’s bench this afternoon That means that Jordan Smith is in goal with a settled back three of Warren O’Hora Chris Cadden will provide the width on the right Nectar Triantis and former Terrors man Dylan Levitt are in the middle of midfield with Junior Hoilett playing in-front of them Kuharevich will lead this line this afternoon Lewis Miller has been deemed fit enough to make the bench David Gray is without the injured Elie Youan