Houston to leave

Dundee United have confirmed that manager Peter Houston will leave the club at the end of the season.

Houston had been in talks with the Tannadice side over a new deal but has decided against extending his contract on reduced terms. The news was announced at a joint press conference with the Tangerines boss and chairman Stephen Thompson.

The 54-year-old was granted permission to speak to Blackpool recently but does not appear to be in the running for the vacancy at the npower Championship club.

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