Paul Hegarty:  Born in 1954, and is now recognised as a Tannadice legend. He was signed by manger Jim McLean in November 1974 for £40,000 from Hamilton Accies. While playing for them he had scored 12 goals since August 1974. Paul was originally a forward, until the manager moved him into a role in central defence, a role that would lead Paul to being capped for his country. He made his first team debut in November 1974 in a 5-0 win over Partick Thistle. As captain of united Paul lead the team to the League championship, league cup finals and countless memorable nights in Europe. Paul left the club in January 1990 to sign for St. Johnstone. He played over 600 games for the club and won eight caps for his country as well as the Scottish PFA player of the year award in 1979.

Davie Dodds:  Joined United from local amateur team Sporting Club in 1975 and made his debut a year later aged 17 against Arbroath. He showed the promise of things to come by scoring twice. He was a big lad who was good in the air but he also had a fair turn of pace and a good touch for a big man. He was United's top scorer 5 seasons in the Eighties and like Sturrock played a major part in bringing success to the club. He scored 22 goals the season we won our only title to date. He like Sturrock scored over 100 League goals for the club before signing for Neuchatel Xamax in 1985. Scored 150 goals in 370 games for the club. Made 2 appearances for Scotland scoring once.

Dave Narey: At the age of 15 was one of Jim McLean's first signings in January 1972 and he began as an apprentice the following year. He made his first-team debut in 1973 at the age of 17 and was soon a regular from 1974/75. He quickly matured into a defender of great distinction, a fact recognised by the representative honours he gained at all levels, being the first ever United player to be capped at full-level in 1977. In his 22 years as a United player, Dave established the record number of appearances for the club with 866, as well as records for each of the individual competitions. An era came to the end in 1994 when he left United on a free transfer to join Raith Rovers, adding to his impressive array of honours by helping them win the Coca Cola Cup and First Division Championship. He then retired and severed his connection with the game, spurning offers of coaching posts. Won 35 caps for his country and scored the famous toe poke against Brazil in the 1982 World Cup in Spain.

Hamish Mc Alpine:  Hamish was signed in 1966 from Butterburn youth Club. He made his full debut in 1969, but it took him until 1974 to finally claim the No1 shirt as his own. He was a fixture in the side through it's most successful period making almost 500 appearances for the club and winning 2 League Cup and a Championship medal. He amazingly scored 3 goals in his time at Tannadice and was renowned as a bit of an extrovert, although he always knew when to play the fool, and when not too. Hamish won the SFWA Player of the year award in season 1984/85. He left in 1986 to join Raith Rovers. Continue