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Dundee United
1982-87
GI SCORE :
743.1
1982-87
PERIOD
Dynasty
LIFESPAN TYPE
Scotland
COUNTRY
Scottish Premier Division, UEFA Cup
COMPETITION(S)
STYLE OF PLAY
1x Scottish Premier Division, UEFA Cup Finalists
NOTABLE HONOURS
Jim McLean
NOTABLE MANAGER
Paul Sturrock, Maurice Malpas, Dave Narey, Eamonn Bannon
NOTABLE PLAYERS
TROPHIES WON
1
WIN RATIO
61%
AVERAGE GOALS FOR
1.4
AVERAGE GOALS A
0.9
OVERALL GI SCORE:
743.1
GI FACTORS
128
123.5
128.8
68.5
Trophies/Titles
Win Rate/Dominance
Peak Performance
Star Power
67.9
Style of Play
73.2
Consistency/Era
77.9
Legacy/Influence
75.3
Cultural Impact
GI SCORING RATIONALE
The golden era in United's history. Still remembered with immense pride — particularly the title win and heroic European nights.
Scottish Premier Division champions (1982–83). European Cup semi-finalists (1984). UEFA Cup finalists (1987). The most successful run in club history.
Often overshadowed by the Old Firm, but this team earned continental respect. Jim McLean’s men became cult heroes and represented Scottish football’s wider renaissance.
Beating Barcelona at the Camp Nou. Winning the league. The UEFA Cup Final vs. IFK Göteborg. They lived big moments that shook up the football landscape.
A tight-knit, brilliantly coached team punching far above its weight. Defensive discipline, tactical innovation, and drama made them unforgettable.
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