Last updated: 15th October 2008
Thompson: United legend
Dundee United have confirmed that chairman Eddie Thompson has died after a long battle against cancer.
Thompson, 67, lost his fight against prostate cancer in the early hours of Wednesday.
Despite his debilitating illness over the past few years, he continued with his duties at Tannadice as long as he could and also insisted on supporting his team in person as much as possible, both home and away.
A club statement read: "It is with great sadness that Dundee United announce the death of chairman Eddie Thompson, who died today after a long illness borne with great fortitude, much bravery and a dogged determination to carry out his responsibilities at Tannadice for as long as possible."

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| Sunday 22nd November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 12:30 | Dundee Utd vs Celtic |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Motherwell vs Dundee Utd |
| Saturday 5th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Dundee Utd vs St Mirren |
| Saturday 12th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hearts vs Dundee Utd |
| Tuesday 15th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Dundee Utd vs Rangers |
| Saturday 19th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Hamilton vs Dundee Utd |
| Saturday 26th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Dundee Utd vs Kilmarnock |
| Wednesday 30th December | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Rangers vs Dundee Utd |
| Saturday 2nd January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Dundee Utd vs Aberdeen |
| Saturday 16th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Dundee Utd vs Hibernian |
| Saturday 23rd January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Falkirk vs Dundee Utd |
| Wednesday 27th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Dundee Utd vs St Johnstone |
| Saturday 30th January | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | Kilmarnock vs Dundee Utd |
| Wednesday 10th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 19:45 | Dundee Utd vs Hamilton |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| 15:00 | St Mirren vs Dundee Utd |
| Time | Result |
|---|---|
| Saturday 7th November | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Kilmarnock 0 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Tuesday 27th October | |
| Co-op Insurance Cup | |
| St Johnstone 2 - 1 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 24th October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Aberdeen 0 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 17th October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Dundee Utd 1 - 1 Hamilton | |
| Saturday 3rd October | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Hibernian 1 - 1 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 26th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| St Johnstone 2 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Tuesday 22nd September | |
| Co-op Insurance Cup | |
| Ross County 0 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 19th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Dundee Utd 0 - 1 Motherwell | |
| Saturday 12th September | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Celtic 1 - 1 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 29th August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Dundee Utd 2 - 1 Falkirk | |
| Tuesday 25th August | |
| CIS Insurance Cup | |
| Alloa 0 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 22nd August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| St Mirren 0 - 0 Dundee Utd | |
| Monday 17th August | |
| Clydesdale Bank Premier League | |
| Dundee Utd 2 - 0 Hearts | |
| Sunday 2nd August | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Dundee Utd 1 - 1 Newcastle | |
| Tuesday 28th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Inverness CT 1 - 3 Dundee Utd | |
| Thursday 23rd July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Kildare County 0 - 4 Dundee Utd | |
| Monday 20th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Drogheda Utd 2 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Saturday 18th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Stirling 1 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
| Tuesday 14th July | |
| Friendly Match | |
| Dunfermline 0 - 2 Dundee Utd | |
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| 2 | Rangers | 10 | 22 |
| 3 | Hibernian | 11 | 21 |
| 4 | Dundee United | 10 | 19 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 11 | 18 |
| 6 | Aberdeen | 11 | 14 |
Sunderland fan Lucinda Gittins was strutting her stuff in the Soccer AM studios this week.
Barca were stunned by a late leveller, Gers' match was abandoned while Inter march on in Serie A.
A double from Damian Casalinuovo secured an excellent 2-0 away win for Dundee United against Kilmarnock.
The Edinburgh derby ended in stalemate as Rangers cut the gap on leaders Celtic with a win over St Mirren.
Mark Brown is available for Kilmarnock's SPL clash with Dundee United on Saturday.
Francisco Sandaza could be out of action until Christmas after being told he requires groin surgery.
SPL champions Rangers will return to Dundee United on 15th December following Sunday's abandonment at Tannadice.