Seán Dillon Contract Extension

Dundee United today announced Club Captain Seán Dillon has signed a contract extension securing him until May 2017. The 31-year-old Dubliner who signed in January 2007 has 293 appearances and five goals to his name in his eight-year Tannadice career. The defender has played a number of positions on field for the Club and played every position along the back line as well as defensive midfield over the course of his United career. Manager Jackie McNamara said, “I am happy to secure Seán for a further two seasons. He is immensely valuable to the Club both on and off the field. On field, Seán has a versatility which means I can call on him to cover a number of positions and in the dressing room and as an ambassador for the Club he is the model professional and the ideal role model for our younger players. “It is very rare in today’s football world that a player commits ten years to one Club and by signing this contract Seán has ensured he will be a United player for that length of time. His commitment to Dundee United is amazing and I believe he will continue to prove a valuable part of the squad for the foreseeable future.” Seán said, “I love playing for Dundee United. This Club is obviously a massive part of my life and the Dundee area is my family home. I have had many happy days here and have enjoyed success. I am delighted to get the contract signed and can now look forward to helping the Club achieve even more success. “The support I receive from the United fans has always been excellent and I am proud to continue to wear the tangerine top for another two years.”