Europa Conference League: ‘Maybe I should call it quits now’ jokes Jack Ross after Dundee United shock AZ Alkmaar

Jack Ross joked that he would be as well quitting as Dundee United head coach after leading the club to a stunning victory over AZ Alkmaar.

Glenn Middleton’s second half goal was enough for United to beat the Dutch side in the first leg of the Europa Conference League third round qualifier.

Tannadice was a bursting cauldron of noise for what was Ross’s first competitive fixture at home since taking over at the Tayside club earlier this summer and he was effusive in his praise of the backing his team received.

“Maybe I should call it quits now! I know from experience it doesn’t always continue to go well,” Ross said.

“No, it was a real privilege to manage this team in that atmosphere. AZ