DUNDEE UNITED TO WEAR BLACK ARMBANDS AS MARK OF RESPECT TO LATE RON YEATS

Dundee United will pay tribute to Ron Yeats, who sadly passed away at the age of 86 last week, by wearing black armbands throughout Sunday's William Hill Premiership clash with Rangers. 

A minute's applause will also be held prior to kick-off as a further mark of respect.

After making his debut against East Stirling in January 1958, Yeats' Tannadice career would begin to flourish 12 months later following the appointment of Jerry Kerr.

Balancing his defensive duties with National Service in the British Army, he was an integral part of the promotion-winning side which brought top-flight football back to the club for the first time in almost 30 years. 

With over a century of appearances for the Terrors under his belt, an approach from legendary Liverpool boss Bill Shankly in the summer of 1961 brought his time on Tayside to a close.

Yeats' meteoric rise continued south of the border - almost immediately given the captain's armband, aged just 23, to lead an emerging generation of talent at Anfield.

During his subsequent decade-long stint in red, the Aberdeen native helped Liverpool secure no fewer than six pieces of domestic silverware, including their first-ever FA Cup.

Only iconic Reds midfielder Steven Gerrard has bettered Yeats' incredible run of 417 consecutive matches as skipper.

A lengthy spell with Tranmere Rovers followed, before winding down his playing career in the United States and latterly Wales. In 1986, he returned to Anfield to lead the club’s scouting department - a role which he would occupy for 20 years until his retirement.

Everyone at Dundee United continues to send their heartfelt condolences to Ron's family and friends at this sad time.