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THE GREATEST UNITED TEAM IN FOOTBALL MEMORIES

17th October 2018

At the Club's monthly Football Memories session at Tannadice today, the participants donned a selection of past strips as they chose their greatest United team ever.

The result was as follows:

1 Hamish McAlpine

2 Richard Gough

3 Maurice Malpas

4 Paul Hegarty

5 David Narey

6 Billy McKinlay

7 Ralph Milne

8 Eamon Bannon

9 Andy Gray

10 Paul Sturrock

11 Kevin Gallacher

Substitutes:

12 Andy Rolland

14 Finn Dossing

15 John Holt

16 Jimmy Briggs

21 Sandy Davie

Manager Jim McLean

Assistant Walter Smith

The Football Memories Project is a partnership between Alzheimer Scotland and the Scottish Football Museum.  The project was originated and launched three years ago and trains volunteers to spend time with people with dementia who have an interest in football to talk about teams and matches from the past whilst working with images and tangible memorabilia to stimulate memories. The Football Memories Project at the Club is part of the Dundee United Community Trust Programme.

Centred around Dundee United, Dundee, Scottish football and international matches, the meetings also feature other sporting memories, world events and movie memories together with a complimentary refreshment on arrival and sometimes a Bovril or half-time pie! The get-togethers are there to be enjoyed by anyone living with dementia or experiencing difficulties with their memory, including their families and friends.  All are welcome; people who cannot attend independently should come with a companion who can provide support and transport. 

Football Memories Meetings take place in Dundee as follows:-  

Tannadice

Third Wednesday of the month, 2pm - 3.30pm

Dundee United Football Club, Tannadice Football Stadium, Tannadice Street, DD3 7JW 

Entrance on Tannadice Street via Main Reception.

Dens Park

Second Tuesday of the month, 2pm - 3.30pm

Dundee Football Club, Dens Park Stadium Sandeman Street, DD3 7JY 

Entrance on Sandeman Street via Main Entrance

St Aidan’s Centre

Last Tuesday of the month, 11am - 12.30pm

St Aidan’s Centre, 408 Brook Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2EB 

For further information or to book a place please contact Dundee Dementia Resource Centre on 01382 210200.

Press & Football Memories Contact at Dundee United:

Riki Grauer – Tel (01382) 833166; 07528 669575 and riki@dundeeunitedfc.co.uk