Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager of the Month for March
Dundee United manager Peter Houston has been named the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager of the Month for March.
An impressive month for the club saw Dundee United win all four of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League games and move into fourth position in the league. Peter Houstonâs side began the month with an emphatic 3-0 win over Inverness C.T. which they followed up with a 2-1 win at home to the current SPL champions, Rangers. Dundee United then overcame Hibernian in a 2-0 win at Easter Road before finishing off the month with a convincing 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic. A brilliant month for the club saw United secure a top six place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and has allowed them to now turn their attention to securing European football next season.
It was Dundee Unitedâs impressive winning run throughout the month that led the voting panel to pick Peter Houston as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Manager of the Month, the third year in a row he has won the March Manager of the Month award.
Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month for March
Dundee United striker Jon Daly has been named the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month for March.
Daly played a key role for Dundee United as they picked up four consecutive victories throughout the month. His side began March with a 3-0 win over Inverness C.T. which they followed up with a 2-1 victory at home to Rangers. In that game Daly scored Dundee Unitedâs vital second goal to secure an important win for his side. United then defeated Hibernian 2-0 at Easter Road in a game in which Jon caused constant problems to the Hibs defence. Daly then finished off the month in style with a goalscoring double in a 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic, with his opening goal one of real beauty as his volley beat Dunfermline goalkeeper Chris Smith. Dalyâs goal exploits throughout the month also moved him to the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League goalscoring charts, and it was these goals together with his battling performances that led the panel to vote him as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Player of the Month.
Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month for March
Dundee United midfielder Gary Mackay-Steven has been named the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month for March.
An impressive month for Mackay-Steven saw Dundee United win all four of their Clydesdale Bank Premier League games and move into fourth position in the league. Dundee United began the month with an emphatic 3-0 win over Inverness C.T. which they followed up with a 2-1 win at home to the current SPL champions, Rangers. Dundee United then overcame Hibernian in a 2-0 win at Easter Road before finishing off the month with a convincing 3-0 win over Dunfermline Athletic. A brilliant month for the club saw United secure a top six place in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and has allowed them to now turn their attention to securing European football next season.
Throughout March Gary Mackay-Steven was a key player for the club with his pace and attacking flair proving vital in Dundee Unitedâs success. Gary scored in his sideâs 2-0 win over Hibs and also created numerous chances for his side throughout the month. It was his energetic and skilful performances that led the voting panel to pick him out as the Clydesdale Bank Premier League Young Player of the Month, his second consecutive award.
Young Player of the Month