Football club faces tribunal

A LONG-SERVING Dundee United staff member is set to sue the club after an incident involving a youth player led to his sacking.

Gordon Grady, the brother of former Dundee and United star James Grady, was dismissed in March after his behaviour at accommodation owned by the club caused concern among club chiefs.

He had spent 26 years in various roles at United, most recently as youth caretaker where he managed accommodation for young players.

The former kitman is now set to lodge an employment tribunal claim, alleging the decision was unfair.

The 53-year-old, whose most recent role included looking after the under20s team, was sacked for gross misconduct after an alleged incident in September at The Cedars mansion on Perth Road.

The incident is said to have involved a 17-yearold male who was signed with the side, and took place at the West End property where Mr Grady still lives. United have confirmed he was sacked after a “child protection investigation”.

Mr Grady’s legal firm Muir, Myles, Laverty has confirmed it is taking up the case.

Ryan Russell, the company’s head of employment and a partner, said: “It would not be appropriate at this stage to comment upon the specifics of the case.

“However, I can confirm that I have been instructed by Mr Grady, who is deeply saddened that after 26 years at the club his employment was terminated, in relation to an unfair dismissal claim.”

A spokesperson for Dundee United said: “We can confirm an employee was recently dismissed on the grounds of gross misconduct following a child protection investigation.”

Gordon Grady.