2006–07 Dundee United F.C. season
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The 2006–07 season was the 97th year of football played by Dundee United, and covers the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007. United finished in ninth place for the third season in the row and meant they had only finished in the top six once in the seven seasons since the split was introduced.
2006–07 season | |||
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Chairman | Eddie Thompson | ||
Manager | Craig Brewster (until 29 October) Craig Levein (from 30 October) | ||
Scottish Premier League | 9th W:10 D:12 L:16 F:40 A:59 P:42 | ||
Scottish Cup | Fourth round | ||
League Cup | Third round | ||
Top goalscorer | League: Barry Robson (11) All: Barry Robson (12) | ||
Highest home attendance | 12,329 (vs Aberdeen, 30 December) | ||
Lowest home attendance | 5,036 (vs Motherwell, 23 September) | ||
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United finished the season in 9th place with 42 points in the 2006–07 SPL season. In a poor end to the post-match split, United failed to win, scoring just one goal.
The League Cup campaign was ended by St Johnstone – aided by ex-United player Jason Scotland – who won 3–0 in the third round. United also exited the Scottish Cup at the second hurdle, losing 1–0 at Inverness CT in the 4th round.
Fans' favourite Craig Brewster left the manager's position in late-October, with former Hearts and Leicester City manager Craig Levein taking up the post.