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General Sport - 20 June 2005
Football: Blether with Brown > Touchline
 
FIGHT WILL GO ON
Dundee’s fight for what they believe is justice from the SPL will continue even if the top-flight refuse to re-open the Hassan Kachloul affair (writes Tom Duthie).
Today, the Dark Blues were still awaiting a legal opinion following last week’s decision to only fine Livingston for signing the Moroccan as an amateur.

They also want the SPL board to re-examine the case because they believe the basis for their judgment, that Kachloul could have been signed as a professional, was flawed.

The SPL are unlikely to agree to that because they believe their ruling was sound. That is likely to see Dundee head for the SFA with an appeal, which would have to be lodged by Thursday.

Ironically, that’s a course Livingston are set to follow because they say their actions were based on advice from the SPL.

Even if that is shown to be the case, Dundee are likely to press on in search for compensation as opposed to getting their place in the SPL back, and will want to know how such advice could have come from top-flight officials.

“What we want are answers. All along, all we have done is ask the question were any rules broken and what is the proper course of action if they have, and we will keep asking until we get answers,” said a club spokesman today.

Meanwhile, there was no comment from Dens on the chances of Gerry Britton joining as player/assistant manager to boss Jim Duffy.

The man of many clubs, including Dundee, finished last season as player/coach at Motherwell, having started the campaign as co-manager of Partick Thistle.

EXPECTED TO SIGN
Goalkeeper Tony Bullock is expected to put pen to paper on a new contract at Dundee United before the end of the week (writes Tom Duthie).
The Englishman’s present deal is about to expire and the fact boss Gordon Chisholm is in the market for an experienced keeper has led to speculation Bullock would be leaving, former club Ross County were understood to be monitoring his position and there was also talk of a move to Australia.

The Tangerines, however, want two experienced men battling for the keeper’s jersey next term and hanging on to Bullock was always part of the plan for next season.

Dundee United have reminded fans their ‘Early Bird’ period for season tickets purchases ends on Sunday and they have only a few days left to take advantage of the biggest discounts on offer.

Prices before the weekend start at £210 for adults and £30 for Under-8s, which United believe make them the lowest in the SPL.

Existing season ticket holders should remember their £5 discount voucher can be redeemed only during the Early Bird period.

Season tickets can be purchased from the club shop, Dundee United Direct, in Tannadice Street, or by contacting the ticket office on 01382 833166.

Sales so far have been encouraging and, with a late rush expected, the shop will open from 9 am-5 pm on Saturday and 11 am-5 pm on Sunday.

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