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Dundee United have signed midfielder Ross Docherty on a two-year deal.

The 30-year-old moves to Tannadice as a free agent after three seasons with Partick Thistle, where he was captain.

"Last season, Ross was one of the outstanding midfielders in the Championship and his consistent level of performances with Partick Thistle caught our eye," manager Jim Goodwin told the United website.

"He is exactly the type of player required to succeed in this league - he's very comfortable both with and without the ball, very fit and brings additional experience to the squad."

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Partick Thistle winger Scott Tiffoney has signed for Dundee, with the newly-promoted club saying they fended off competition from "a number of other clubs" to land the 24-year-old.

Tiffoney will become a Dark Blues player when his Thistle contract expires at the weekend. Dundee have not disclosed the length of his Dens Park deal.

He moved to Firhill from Livingston two years ago and scored 12 goals in 35 games for beaten play-off finalists Thistle last season.

New Dundee boss Tony Docherty said: “I am thrilled that Scott will be joining the club. He is a player that I have monitored and admired for a long time and will get the fans off their seats.

"When he has the ball, he can make things happen, he can create chances for others, and he can create opportunities for himself. He has a tremendous work ethic and wants to improve as a player."

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