United began pre-season with James Grady as the only pre-season signing, the striker arriving on a Bosman transfer from relegated Partick Thistle. First-team regulars Paul Gallacher and Charlie Miller left by the same method during the summer, with Scotland keeper Gallacher heading for Norwich City and Miller joining Norwegian side SK Brann.
United started their pre-season campaign with James Grady as their sole new signing, having acquired him from relegated Partick Thistle on a Bosman transfer.  Paul Gallacher and Charlie Miller, established first-team players, departed the club in the same manner during the summer, with Gallacher joining Norwich City and Miller moving to SK Brann in Norway.