DUNDEE UNITED CONFIRM CSABA LÁSZLÓ AS MANAGER

- Csaba László named as United Manager on a contract until May 2019

- The Hungarian will take charge of the Terrors for the first time on Saturday for the Irn-Bru Cup tie versus Crusaders

- László has previously managed Ferencvarosi, the Ugandan national team, Hearts, Charleroi, the Lithuanian national team, MTK Budapest and Dac 1904 Dunajska Streda

- Laurie Ellis to retain role as Assistant Manager together with the rest of his backroom team

53-year-old Csaba László arrives at Tannadice with a wealth of managerial experience both at domestic and international level.

The new Manager will meet the players on Thursday morning and take charge of the team for Saturday’s Irn-Bru Cup tie at home to Crusaders. He will be supported by Assistant Manager Laurie Ellis who guided the team to two wins while overseeing first team matters for the last two games.

Dundee United Chairman Stephen Thompson said, “After meeting Csaba, seeing his enthusiasm for the job and his understanding of what is required by Dundee United, he emerged as the outstanding candidate.

“Csaba‘s CV is very impressive and his enthusiasm very infectious but after we met, the Board spoke to many people who had worked with him in football and I believe we have secured a fantastic coach, man-manager and a highly experienced tactician. I am delighted to welcome him as the new Dundee United Manager.”

Csaba László said, “It is a privilege to become Dundee United Manager. This is a fantastic Club and I will work hard to make sure they return to the Ladbrokes Premiership. I look forward to meeting the players. There is a good squad and good staff here and we want to win the Ladbrokes Championship.”

Csaba is familiar with Scottish football having managed Hearts between 2008-2010 and secured third spot and a European return for the Edinburgh club.

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