Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has come out in favour of independence.
Speaking in a personal capacity, the man in charge of the Tannadice club said a Yes vote could help improve Scotland’s economy.
Mr Thompson, who was senior in his family’s former retail chain Morning Noon and Night, said more jobs could be created if Scotland had full control of its finances.
“Scotland is more than capable of being a successful independent country and a Yes vote will allow Scotland to maximise its potential on the world stage,” he said.
“One of our biggest exports and assets has been our people from all walks of life, social and political background and one of the greatest challenges we face is to grow job opportunities so more of our brightest youngsters stay and work here in Scotland.
“There is no one better placed to make the best of Scotland than the people of Scotland and no amount of negativity from the No campaign or media can change that.”
The United chairman has never been a member of any political party but said he was tired of the current political set-up at Westminster.
Mr Thompson also insisted independence would lead to an increased chance of sporting success, with more opportunity afforded to promote the country’s talent.
He has been at United’s helm for almost six years after his father Eddie passed away, and was a member of the board of the Scottish Premier League until his resignation in late November 2012, citing “professional differences”.
He told The Courier: “I’m not bothered by party politics or politicians but it is clear to me that Westminster isn’t working and the referendum is a great opportunity; it is time for Scotland to stand on its own two feet and take the big decisions itself so we can grow our economy.
“I think there would be more opportunities for Scottish athletes in an independent Scotland and definitely more opportunities to promote sport with a Scottish
broadcaster.”
Over the weekend, the coach behind Britain’s Olympic cycling glories urged Scotland to vote No in the referendum “for the sake of UK sport”.
Former British cycling performance director Sir Dave Brailsford, who was instrumental in Team GB and Sir Chris Hoy winning eight Olympic gold medals, said sharing talent and resources allowed the UK to achieve more in the medals tables.
With its high number of pro-independence posters and canvas reports from both camps showing certain areas overwhelmingly backing leaving the UK, Alex Salmond has named Dundee Scotland’s “Yes City”.
A Better Together spokesman said: “We are confident the majority of people in Dundee will vote No on Thursday.”