Johnny Coyle  Another prolific goalscorer for the club. Born in 1933 he was provisionally signed for the club in September 1950 before being called up in February 1951. Made his debut in a reserve match at Tannadice against East Fife. Before joining United he had played for local side St. Josephs. At the age of 18 he made his first team debut. Coyle scored 115 goals in 130 games for United. In season 1955/56 he played in 43 League and cup games and scored 43 goals. The player was transferred to Clyde in 1957 for £8000. He scored the only goal for Clyde in a 1-0 Scottish Cup win the following season.

Ian Mitchell  Winger signed in July 1962 as a sixteen year old from Woodburn Athletic and made his debut for the club in September 1962 in a 5-0 win over Hibs. Probably best known for his goal in the home tie against Barcelona in the 2-0 home win in 1966. Not just a provider of goals but an excellent finisher as well as his 125 goals in 261 League, Cup and European games testifies. Was transferred for a then club record fee of £50,000 to Newcastle in 1970. He returned to the club later in a swap deal for Alex Reid before joining Falkirk.

Finn Dossing: The first of three Scandanavians who set the club alight in the 1960's. Signed by Jimmy Kerr in December 1964. He was snapped up in secrecy after scoring 4 goals in a trial match. Made his debut against Hearts at Tynecastle in December 1964 in a 3-1 defeat. He scored United's only goal that day.He played 21 games that season and scored 22 goals. All in all Finn played 102 games for the club and scored 66 goals an excellent record in the fierce competition of Division One. Scored the winner against Juventus in a 1-0 home win in 1967. Left the club in October 1967 to return home to Denmark.

Orjan Persson: The most famous of the trio Orjan joined the club in December 1964 from Orgryte Sweden. The former Swedish table tennis champion and full international made his debut for the club in the 3-1 away defeat at Hearts in 1964. He was the first foreign player to sign for the club. Powerfully built he was a crowd pleaser with his mazy runs and accurate crossing. His goals for the club were often spectacular efforts. He was the first player at United to win a full cap for his country. In 101 games for the club he scored 17 goals. After a dispute with the club he returned to Sweden before signing for Rangers in 1967. United got £25,000 plus Davie Wilson and Wilson Wood in return.

Lennart Wing: Joined the Club from the same Swedish team as Orjan Persson in January 1965. Made his debut for the club that month in a 2-0 home win against St. Mirren. He was voted player of the year by the United supporters in the season 1966/67. The tough tackling half - back was a firm favourite of the fans for his no nonsense style. He returned home at the end of the 1967 season and ended what had been a very successful spell at the club. Continue