STEVEN FLETCHER DEPARTS

Dundee United can today confirm that Steven Fletcher has left the club.

A talismanic figure throughout last season, Fletcher was the club's top scorer and skippered the side regularly during the final few months.

Upon his departure, the former Scotland international addressed the fans directly, saying: "I would like to thank everyone at the club for the warm reception my family and I received, and the fans for welcoming me with open arms - that's something that will never leave me.

"I know this club will be back where it belongs with the group of players that remain here under Jim’s guidance, and I wish the boys, the Gaffer and the supporters all the very best for the future.

The club would like to place on record our gratitude to Steven for his services, as he leaves with our best wishes.