Charlie Mulgrew remembers when he and Steven Fletcher were just young pros making their way in the game. And even though their hair may be slightly greyer than it was back then, he insists that they’re still in tip-top shape going into the new season with Dundee United.
Fletcher, 35, last week signed a two-year deal with the Tangerines as he returned to Scottish football 13 years after he left Hibs. He became United’s first signing of the window before the arrival of Dylan Levitt. Mulgrew, 36, returned to the Scottish game with United 12 months ago and enjoyed a fine campaign in what is the twilight of career. Now the veteran believes that his former international team-mate can also shine on Tayside.
Mulgrew said: “He’s a great age. Being in your 30s isn’t the same as what it used to be. Fitness and nutrition has changed and you can look after your body a lot more. Sports science has changed a lot. We’ve got him at a great time and he seems really hungry to have success at Dundee United.
