Mixu Paatelainen in talks over his future at Dundee United
Thursday 5 May 2016 17:17, UK
Sky Sports understands Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen has held talks over his future at Tannadice.
Paatelainen's future at the club is in doubt after United were relegated to the second tier of Scottish football for the first time in 20 years.
United's misery was compounded as they lost their Scottish Premiership status after a 2-1 defeat to rivals Dundee at Dens Park.
Local media reports have suggested Paatelainen will pay for failing to keep the club in the top flight, but the 49-year-old has already indicated he would like to remain in his post.
Meanwhile, United midfielder John Rankin has called on chairman Stephen Thompson to be forthright on his plans for the the club.
United supporters have vented their frustrations at Thompson following the departure of a number of high-profile players from the club over the past two years.
Rankin said: "Everything has made an impact over the last 18 months when you look at the things that have gone on both on and off the pitch.
"It's been a turbulent period. Things have happened we have no control over but that's no excuse. We've not been good enough. The club needs clarity. I don't know if the chairman is trying to sell or keep a hold of the club but if he is we need a bit of clarity so everyone knows what is happening.
"We're going to find ourselves in the Championship and that will be a difficult division to get out of. I know that from previous experience. I played in it 10 years ago and it was extremely difficult to get out of then. It's only got stronger since.
"Whoever comes in, they will find it very difficult. We weren't aware of the off-field stuff until the last home game where you could hear the fans outside. The long and short of it is we don't take our chances and we lose too many goals. This is the lowest point of my career."
