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[edit] Season review
Bullock fails to stop Thompson's free-kick
United finished the 2004-05 SPL season in 9th place with 36 points, in which an eventful final day could have relegated Livingston or Dunfermline, before consigning Dundee to the drop. United managed only eight wins, with twelve draws and eighteen defeats. Between March and early-April, United lost five consecutive games, although most were to teams who would finish in the top half of the league.
The cup campaigns brought contrasting fortunes. A disastrous defeat to Rangers in the League Cup semi-final was remedied by a fighting display against Celtic in the Scottish Cup final, where United lost 1-0. Despite having fewer chances, United had more possession and it took a deflected free-kick to give Celtic the win. Defender Alan Archibald struck the bar in the final minute as United pushed for an equaliser.
A strong league finish secured United's top-flight status, with four wins from the final seven games, including victories against Rangers, Hearts and rivals Dundee.
[edit] Summary
Season summary
| Season |
Points |
Position |
Scottish Cup |
League Cup |
| 2004–05 |
36 |
9th |
Runners-up |
Semi-final |
League summary
| P |
W |
WD |
D |
LD |
L |
CS |
FS |
| 38 |
3 |
6 |
2 |
9 |
5 |
6 |
9 |
W: Winning Sequence • WD: Unbeaten Sequence • D: Drawing Sequence
LD: Winless Sequence • L: Losing Sequence • CS: Clean Sheets • FS: Failed to Score
[edit] Player awards
- Young Player of the Year:
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