Former Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo returns to Scottish football as Dundee Utd boss

Former Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo has returned to Scottish football as the new manager of Dundee Utd.

He's inked a deal that'll keep him at Tannadice until May 2019.

He managed the Jambos between 2008 and 2010 and led them to third in his one full season in charge.

The Hungarian was also named manager of the year by both the Scottish Football Writers Association and the Scottish Premier League's sponsors, Clydesdale Bank.

Laszlo replaces Ray McKinnon who left the club after their recent defeat to Inverness, but he takes over a side that has since moved to joint top in the Championship.

Speaking to dundeeunitedfc.co.uk, Chairman Stephen Thompson said, “After meeting Csaba, seeing his enthusiasm for the job and his understanding of what is required by Dundee United, he emerged as the outstanding candidate.

“Csaba‘s CV is very impressive and his enthusiasm very infectious but after we met, the Board spoke to many people who had worked with him in football and I believe we have secured a fantastic coach, man-manager and a highly experienced tactician. I am delighted to welcome him as the new Dundee United Manager.