| John Holt and Paul Hegarty, veterans of the famous double home and away victories over the Spanish giants in the 1987 UEFA Cup, said the upcoming game would be a dream fixture.
John said, “I have exceptional memories of those two games. I didn’t think we would get into the history books, but we certainly have now.
“But I think it is a great achievement for Dundee United to be bringing them back and it is a testament to the football they have played this season.”
Paul, who also captained the league-winning 1983 United team, added, “The victories over Barcelona, especially in the Nou Camp, were massive results not just for Dundee United but for all Scottish football. It put Dundee United on the map in European football.”
Tickets for the glamour clash against the Catalan club on Saturday, July 26 are selling well and can be purchased in person at the club shop, by mail or by telephone (01382 833166), or online.
On the transfer front, meanwhile, the Tangerines have been linked with a string of players including Sunderland’s Roy O’Donovan, Paddy McCourt of Derry City, Morton’s Jim McAllister, Partick’s Liam Buchanan and Crystal Palace reserve goalkeeper Scott Flinders.
O’Donovan was the player who almost signed early last season, but was barred from doing so because he had already played for two clubs.
His progress has been monitored since, but boss Craig Levein described him as a “long-shot”, while none of the others mentioned are priority targets.
“I’ve maybe made 100 inquiries about players and, when that happens, names leak out, but it does not mean I am trying to sign them,” added Craig. |
