Gavin Gunning

Anthony Stokes holds off Per Mertesacker during a 2014 World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Germany in October 2013. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Anthony Stokes '˜more talented than Robbie Keane,' says top Irish coach

Dundee United have been in excellent form of late. Picture: SNS

Five reasons Dundee United have emerged as title challengers to Hibs

Aberdeen's Jonny Hayes takes on Michael Doyle of Morton in Saturday's League Cup semi-final at Hampden. Picture: Getty/Michael Steele

Five things we learned from Morton 0 - 2 Aberdeen

Jim Duffy is in confident mood after his team beat Queen of the South 5-0 last weekend. Picture: Michael Gillen

Defensive dilemma for Duffy

Dundee United manager Ray MacKinnon urges fringe players to step up amid injury crisis. Picture: SNS

Ray McKinnon wants fringe players to prove worth

Gavin Gunning's Dundee United career ended shortly after he walked off the field with the ball in his hand, play still going on. Picture: SNS

Gavin Gunning takes his ball to Greenock Morton

Martin Boyle is confident Hibs can take another top-flight scalp when they meet struggling Dundee United in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Picture: Eric McCowat

Martin Boyle: Dundee United bottom for a reason

Dundee United manager Mixu Paatelainen tells Gavin Gunning to go back on to the field for treatment following the bizarre incident. Picture: SNS

Gavin Gunning's Dundee United exile '˜not due to handball walk-off'

Mixu Paatelainen hosted an unscheduled press conference at Dundee Uniteds St Andrews training base yesterday to deal with the situation surrounding Gavin Gunning. Picture: Steve Welsh

Dundee United problems piling as Gunning saga takes odd twist

Dundee United have tried to release defender Gavin Gunning. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Gavin Gunning refuses to leave Dundee United - reports

Hearts head coach Robbie Neilson saw his side defeat Aberdeen on Friday night. Picture: SNS

Winners and Losers: Robbie Neilson | Kris Boyd | Gavin Gunning

Gunning's time at Dundee United has come to an end. Picture: SNS

Gavin Gunning released by Dundee United

Gunning, centre, prior to his bizarre act. Picture: SNS

Dundee United's Gavin Gunning picks up ball and goes home

Celtic's Tom Rogic (2nd right) celebrates his excellent winning goal at the weekend. Picture: SNS

Winners and Losers: Tom Rogic | Ryan Hardie | Jason Cummings

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie (left) appeals to referee Bobby Madden after being booked. Picture: SNS

Ref Review: Bobby Madden's call infuriates Aberdeen

Jamie Walker scored the equaliser but Dundee United took all the points

Gavin Gunning believes Dundee United can still beat the drop

Gavin Gunning (falling over) is a weak link in the United defence but Leigh Griffiths had a fine game. Picture: Getty

Five things we learned from Dundee United 1-4 Celtic

Ziggy Gordon, second left, is mobbed by his Accies team-mates. Picture: SNS Group

Hamilton win at United ‘vital’ ahead of Celtic clash

Gavin Gunning is confident Dundee United will climb table. Picture: SNS Group

Gavin Gunning has Dundee United revival in sights

Gavin Gunning has rejoined Dundee United subject to international clearance. Picture: SNS

Dundee United re-sign Gavin Gunning

Dave King reignited the title-stripping debate on Thursday. Picture: SNS Group/Alan Harvey

Rumour Mill: Dave King titles threat | Rangers EBTs | Wanyama air fare rage

The Celtic players observe a minute's silence yesterday. Picture: SNS Group

Rumour Mill: Ronny Deila blasts fans | Gunning | Cole

Motherwell manager Stuart McCall believes tonights opponents are a tougher proposition than they were last season. Picture:SNS

Dundee Utd v Motherwell: ‘United even better now’

Gavin Gunning in action against St Johnstone. Picture: TSPL

Gavin Gunning joins exodus at Dundee United

Dundee Utd manager Jackie McNamara shouts instructions from the touchline. Picture: SNS

McNamara sees cup defeat as part of learning curve

Nadir Ciftci and Frazer Wright battle it out during Saturdays Scottish Cup final. Picture: Getty

Ciftci: Wright a bad player but Saints deserve cup

Gavin Gunning: End of contract. Picture: SNS

Gunning’s horizons stretch only as far season’s end

Gavin Gunning, who has been linked with Rangers, looks to block Lee McCulloch's effort. Picture: SNS

Gunning won’t dwell on future away from Tannadice

Gavin Gunning: Concerns over potential Rangers move. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Rumour Mill: Celtic | Gunning to Rangers? | Lennon

Dundee Utd's Nadir Ciftci (centre) celebrates his opening goal. Picture: SNS

Hibernian 1 - 3 Dundee United: McNamara’s men win

Dundee United's Gavin Gunning celebrates his 2nd goal with John Rankin (left) and Nadir Ciftci (right). Picture: PA

Dundee United 3-1 Motherwell: Double for Gunning

Stuart McCall is philosophical about needing to use young players. Picture: SNS

Motherwell ready to put faith in youth at Tannadice

Dundee Utd manager Jackie McNamara. Picture: SNS

McNamara - Dundee United right to be confident

Garry Kenneth: United return. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Gary Kenneth must show he merits Dundee United deal

Jackie McNamara urges his side on from the dugout. Picture: SNS

Dundee United’s McNamara defends wholesale changes

St Mirren's Jim Goodwin. Picture: Getty

Lunny to study Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United display

Celtic may have to shell out big money if they are to snap up Huddersfield hitman James Vaughan. Picture: Getty

Celtic will have to break bank for James Vaughan

Celtic manager Neil Lennon: Striking concerns ahead of Ajax game. Picture: Robert Perry

Goal-shy Celtic a concern for Neil Lennon

Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson, pictured at the match with Celtic in August. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Dundee Utd | Scotland | Kenny Shiels

Leigh Griffiths was dropped from the starting line-up. Picture: Toby Williams

Rumour Mill: Dundee United | Rangers | Nacho Novo

Gavin Gunning was red carded last month for violent conduct after clashing with Hibernian's Kevin Thomson. Picture: Ian Rutherford

SFA hearing for Gavin Gunning after ban rejection

Mikael Lustig lies injured during Celtic's match with Dundee United. Picture: PA

Celtic face Euro sweat over Mikael Lustig
CELTIC face an anxious wait to discover if defender Mikael Lustig has sustained long-term damage to his ankle.

Celtic's Mikael Lustig clashes with Nadir Ciftci. Picture: SNS

Dundee United 0 - 1 Celtic: Stokes hits winner

Pat Fenlon. Picture: SNS

Pat Fenlon furious it took red card to fire up Hibs

Stuart Armstrong (2nd from left) slots the ball home to give Dundee Utd the lead. Picture: SNS

Hibernian 1-1 Dundee Utd: Robertson levels it late

Jackie McNamara urges confidence for Hibs clash

McNamara fears season is all over for Gunning

St Johnstone 0 - 0 Dundee United: John Rankin wants to keep star duo

Dundee United deny offers for star players

Dundee United wary of Hearts threat Craig Beattie

Gunning firing United Euro bid

Hearts problem is striking

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Peter Houston still focused on winning a top-six place

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Houston braced for cutbacks as Dunfermline enjoy back-to-back wins

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