Russell and John Gibson moving to Forfar Athletic on similar temporary deals. Young left back Sean Fleming followed suit shortly afterwards when he joined Peterhead for four months. Gibson's loan was subsequently extended until the end of the season, with young first team squad member Keith Watson joining him on a short-term loan, shortly afterwards Marco Andreoni undertook a similar deal with Albion Rovers. Sean Fleming moved back out on loan, joining Andreoni at Albion while young midfielder Ryan McCord moved short-term to Stirling Albion and Gordon Pope headed to Montrose. Kevin Smith went back to Raith after returning to Tannadice for a few weeks, with Johnny Russell returning to Forfar in similar fashion. Towards the end of February, midfielder Greg Cameron moved on loan to Irish outfit Shamrock Rovers, managed by former United player Michael O'Neill and Fraser Milligan departed to Montrose on a similar deal shortly afterwards. Youth goalkeeper Gibson signed a one-year deal with Dundee on his return to Tannadice. Similarly, Fleming, Pope and Milligan all penned two-year deals with Montrose at the end of May. Awards Rising Star Ryan Dow: 1 September 2008 Playing kit The jerseys were sponsored for the first time by JD Sports' Carbrini Sportswear label, with the firm also sponsoring the shorts. Kitmaker Hummel supplied their last strip after the club announced in March 2009 that Nike would begin a four-year deal for the 2009–10 season. The club has no third strip, with the last third strip used in the 2002–03 season. See also 2008–09 Scottish Premier League 2008–09 Scottish Cup 2008–09 Scottish League Cup 2008–09 in Scottish football References External links Official site: 2008/09 Fixtures BBC – Club stats Soccerbase – Results | Squad stats | Transfers Dundee United F.C. seasons Dundee United