Fund United won’t have to

things within the club that may not automatically get a return immediately – but will over time,” Ogren added.

“You can’t just keep continuing to invest in operations that lose that money. You have to invest in things that will help sustain the club long term.”

■ DUNDEE United are set to name Motherwell’s Craig Hinchcliffe as their new permanent goalkeeping coach.

Ryan Flood is filling the role on a temporary basis for the Tangerines following Tony Caig’s shock departure earlier this year.

Flood is effectively on secondment from Southampton and will return to St Mary’s at the end of the current campaign.

And Tele Sport can reveal that Hinchcliffe will be the long-term successor to Caig, ending his fiveyear association with the Steelmen.

He will assume the role at the start of next season.

Hinchcliffe, 49, is returning to the Tannadice coaching staff, having been part of Jackie McNamara’s backroom team.

The former Elgin City, Arbroath and St Mirren goalkeeper has also coached at Airdrie and York City.

In a twist, Hinchcliffe’s final game on the Motherwell staff will be today’s trip to face Celtic – as the Steelmen attempt to beat United to fourth place.

Meanwhile, United expect a 2,300 sell-out in the Ross County away end as the Tangerine Army heads to Dingwall in impressive numbers.

United’s initial 1,700 allocation was snapped up in a matter of days in anticipation of a European shootout.

The Tangerines received a further 600 tickets for their trip north and sales continued to be brisk.

United chiefs fully expect those seats to be filled by today, taking their following in the Highlands to 2,300.

to being self-sufficient – and selling players will continue to be a key part of the club’s business plan.