John Power has Cast his vote on history of Dundee United

The frontman of ’90s Britpop band Cast has said Liverpool FC need to “win it for Dundee United” in the Champions League final tonight.

In an interview with The Courier ahead of gigs the band are playing in Leven and Dundee next week, John Power said it was “insane” the Tannadice club missed out on a 1984 European Cup final against Liverpool amid allegations of cheating.

The Anfield club narrowly defeated Italian side Roma in the semi-finals of this year’s Champions League to reach the showpiece final against Real Madrid.

However, it brought back memories of the 1983-84 season when Dundee United made it to the European Cup semi-final against Roma only to lose the away match under dubious circumstances – later emerging that the referee was bribed to throw the game.

It meant Dundee United missed out on the chance of meeting eventual winners Liverpool in the 1984 European Cup Final.

“I can’t believe Dundee United got to the European Cup semi-finals,” said John. “The allegation of bribery by Roma is like something out of a novel.”

John is pleased former Dundee United player Andy Robertson is now keeping that Scottish connection alive.

“It’s good to have a Scottish player – his story is amazing,” he added.

“He tries dead hard. We’ll need to win it for Dundee United!”

John Power, right, with his Cast band mates. John thinks it is important that Liverpool “win it for Dundee United”.