Celebrate our past, ensure our future

Martin Manzi

Responsibilities
- Mainstream Media
- Merchandising Procurement
- Members Newsletters
- DUFC Engagement

Martin was educated at Lawside Academy and graduated from Heriot Watt University in 1980 with a BSc Hons in Civil Engineering. He is a Chartered Engineer and has spent most of his career in the gas transportation industry and has held various senior management positions in engineering, safety, risk management and legal compliance.
Lucky enough to have seen all of United’s trophy wins, as well as too many Hampden heartaches, which prompted Martin’s involvement as co-editor of the award winning fanzine ‘The Final Hurdle’ a popular publication with United fans through 1988 to 2000.
He is the current Chair of local charity Dundee Volunteer and Voluntary Action, and is on the committee for Dundee Westfest.
Martin lives in Dundee and is married with a son, daughter and two grandsons.

Mike Evans

Responsibilities
- Events Co-ordination
- Activities Co-ordination
- Fan Liaison
- Membership Certification
- DUFC Engagement

Mike Evans is a Chartered Fellow and Graduate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
He was Manager of the Employment Disability Unit of Dundee City Council for 21 years and was President of the European Union of Supported Employment for four years. Mike was Chairman and a founding member of the Scottish Union of Supported Employment. He is the author of Employing People with Disabilities, which was published as a best practice guide by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development and he has delivered presentations, workshops and training courses throughout the United Kingdom, Europe and America. Mike was also a Sergeant in the RAF prior to returning to Dundee.
Mike has been a United fan all his life – he still has his Dundee United Junior Supporters card from 1962. He is a Founder Member of ArabTrust and he started the Young Lions whilst part of the Dundee United Business Club.

Graham McLelland

Responsibilities
- Annual Accounts & Tax Returns
- HMRC & Companies House
- Bank Operations
- Bill Payments
- Record Keeping

Graham’s first game at Tannadice was against Standard Liege in 1978. He then grew up with the United team of the late 70’s/80’s, and as well as the obvious trophy wins, has fond memories of Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach away.
Educated at Monifieth High School and Dundee College, Graham started his accountancy career with Ernst & Young, qualifying as ACCA in 1996. Graham has been a partner in FourM Chartered Accountants since 2000.
Graham played amateur football for Broughty United and cricket for Forfarshire Cricket Club but is now retired due to family commitments, and being too old and stiff.
He is married and has four young children.

Laura Shepherd

Responsibilities
- Members Services
- Members Payments
- Data Management & Compliance
- Systems Management

Educated at Harris Academy and Dundee College, Laura started her admin life as a filing clerk for NHS Tayside in 1993 at King’s Cross Hospital (when it was an in patient hospital if you can remember that far back!). In 2017 she became a service and patient co-ordinator based in Ninewells Hospital.

An Arab since she was a lass, Laura has many fond and some painful memories of watching our beloved DUFC… She can often be found in Frews after a match.