As any football fan knows, the best ideas always come to you while sitting in the pub having a pint after a game.
With that undisputed fact in mind, we should all raise our glasses to toast the new Dundee United Supporters’ Foundation.
Seven ordinary United fans gathered in Frews Bar in the city as their beloved Tangerines headed towards relegation and contemplated the dire financial consequences that come with it.
There was anger and disillusionment among the wider fanbase about how the club was playing on the park and being run under chairman Stephen Thompson, culminating in protests during and after matches.
Rather than just mump and moan, though, these diehards decided to be positive and constructive.
Taking inspiration and valuable advice from the much-admired Foundation of Hearts, they formed a seven-strong steering group and put their plan into action piece by piece.
With the endorsements of legendary ex-players Finn Dossing, Willie Pettigrew and Billy McKinlay secured, the DUSF is being formally launched tomorrow at City Quay in Dundee and over 100 people are expected to attend…