DUFC

PRE-SEASON TRAINING BEGINS

26th June 2000

The first batch of players reported in for pre-season training after the summer break and John Blackley and Maurice Malpas supervised the first training session involving the United youngsters. Tomorrow sees the return of some of the first team squad, but the bulk are expected to check in at Tannadice on Wednesday.

Assistant boss Blackley has given the thumbs up to United's pairing with Celtic at Tannadice on the opening day of the new Premier League campaign. He said,"We have to be happy with such a big-time first game. Remember what happened when they came to Tannadice early last season".