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20 best pictures as Dundee United lift Championship trophy at packed Tannadice

The Tangerines sealed their return to the Premiership with a classy 4-1 win over Partick Thistle amid a riot of black and tangerine.

Ross Docherty lifts the Championship trophy after Dundee United hammered his former club
Dundee United lift the Championship trophy after United hammered his former club. Image: SNS
By Alan Temple & Ross Logan

Tannadice was sea of colour and a cacophony of noise as Dundee United celebrated their return to the Premiership on Friday night.

Close to 12,000 supporters were in attendance – United’s largest of the campaign – and welcomed their champions to the field with a spectacular pre-match tifo display.

The champions took to the field in a blaze of sunshine, afforded a guard of honour by opponents Partick Thistle.

The stunning tifo that greeted Dundee United and Partick Thistle
The stunning tifo that greeted the two teams. Image: SNS

Their opponents did their best to spoil the party early on, Ben Stanway capitalising on a defensive error to put Thistle ahead after 13 minutes.

United dominated but only drew level towards the end of the first half, when Craig Sibbald crashed home.

But in the second half the champions pulled away, with goals from Kai Fotheringham, Tony Watt and Louis Moult from the penalty spot.

The Partick Thistle squad give Dundee United - led by ex-Jags skipper Ross Docherty - a guard of honour
The Thistle squad give Dundee United – led by ex-Jags skipper Ross Docherty – a guard of honour. Image: SNS
Tony Watt is congratulated after his excellent finish
Watt is congratulated after his excellent finish. Image: SNS

In truth, the football felt like something of an afterthought; a prelude to captain Ross Docherty lifting the Championship trophy.

Job done. Party time.

Here, The Courier collates some of the best images from a memorable night in Dundee.

The best images as Dundee United get the party started

Dundee United's Louis Moult leads the celebrations following a comprehensive victory over Partick Thistle
Louis Moult leads the celebrations following a comprehensive victory. Image: SNS
Dundee United lift the trophy.
Dundee United lift the trophy as fireworks crack the Tayside night sky. Image: SNS
Ross Docherty holds aloft the Championship trophy with Dundee United
Ross Docherty has now won promotions with Partick Thistle, Ayr and Dundee United. Image: Shutterstock
Scott McCmann, left, and Glenn Middleton, a superb pairing on the left flank for United all season, get their hands on the troph
Scott McCmann, left, and Glenn Middleton, a superb pairing on the left flank for United all season, get their hands on the trophy. Image: SNS
Ross Graham gets his hands on the Championship trophy with Dundee United
Home-grown hero Ross Graham has been outstanding for the Tangerines in recent weeks. Image: SNS
Dundee United attacker Tony Watt and wife Gabriella on the Tannadice turf.
Tony Watt and wife Gabriella on the Tannadice turf. Image: SNS
Tony Watt and his friends and family at Tannadice
Watt, pictured with friends and family, has enjoyed a remarkable redemption arc this term after a testing 2022/23. Image: SNS
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and his son, James, share a magic moment
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin and his son, James, share a magic moment. Image: Shutterstock.
Jim Goodwin's son, James, at Tannadice
James certainly lapped up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of almost 12,000 fans at Tannadice. Image: SNS
Jim Goodwin poses with the Championship trophy
Job done: Jim Goodwin poses with his prize for guiding United back to the big time. Image: SNS
Ross Docherty laps up the celebrations following a trophy-winning debut season at Tannadice
Docherty laps up the celebrations following a trophy-winning debut season at Tannadice. Image: Shutterstock
Sealed with a kiss: Dundee United's prolific strike-pair Tony Watt, left, and Louis Moult
Sealed with a kiss: Dundee United’s prolific strike-pair Tony Watt, left, and Louis Moult. Image: SNS
Jordan Tillson arrived on loan from Ross County and helped Dundee United over the line.
Jordan Tillson arrived on loan from Ross County and helped the Terrors over the line. Image: Shutterstock.
SPFL CEO Neil Doncaster, left, was present to hand the medal to Jim Goodwin
SPFL CEO Neil Doncaster, left, was present to hand the medal to Jim Goodwin. Image: SNS
Dundee United owner Mark Ogren beams as he congratulates his title-winning manager Jim Goodwin
Dundee United owner Mark Ogren beams as he congratulates his title-winning manager. Image: SNS
Dundee United players and staff celebrate their title win
Dundee United coach Dave Bowman douses the players in champagne. Image: SNS

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