the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. In April 2009, he injured both his anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments, ruling him out of action for several months. On his return in late November 2009, Daly scored in his first two substitute appearances, including a winner against Celtic before netting his second hat-trick for the club in January 2010, scoring three in the club's 4–1 win at Falkirk. Following his hat-trick, he would add two more goals, taking his tally to five goals in three appearances. He finished the season as Dundee United's top scorer, and picked up a Scottish Cup Winners medal in May 2010. United manager Peter Houston subsequently named Daly as club captain for season 2010–11. He made his European debut in the qualification round against Greek side AEK Athens. The club lost 2–1 on aggregate. He suffered several injuries during the season, but scored twelve goals in all competitions, including a hat-trick as Dundee United beat Motherwwll 4–0. In the 2011–12 season, Daly played in both legs of the UEFA Europa League tie against Polish side Śląsk Wrocław. In the second leg, following a 1–0 loss, he made an assist for David Goodwillie before scoring his first goal of the season, from the penalty spot, as Dundee United won 3–2. However, the club were eliminated under the away goal rule. He then signed contract extensions with the club until 2013. In April 2012, Daly was awarded the March Player of the Month award. Shortly afterwards, he was nominated for the PFA Scotland player of the year award. He scored 19 goals in 36 matches for Dundee United by 1 April 2012, becoming a crucial part of the team and gained himself club captaincy. Daly scored 22 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions. In the 2012–13 season, Daly was the second top-scorer in the league behind Johnny Russell. In the final year of his contract, he was linked with League Two side Fleetwood Town. Daly announced he was to leave the club at the end of the season. Daly's exit from the club was confirmed on 19 May 2013 when he agreed a two-year deal with Rangers. Rangers On 24 May 2013, Daly agreed to join Rangers on a free transfer when the Glasgow club's transfer ban was lifted on 1 September 2013. On 4 March 2013, Rangers announced that they would make a move to sign