Dundee United manager Robbie Neilson has told how it was an 'easy decision' to put pen to paper on a new deal at Tannadice.

The boss signed new terms alongside coaching staff Lee McCulloch and Gordon Forrest earlier today.

Neilson's aim remains to win the Scottish Championship and earn promotion to the top flight.

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And he believes plans are in place to allow the club to do so.

He told their official website: "This was an easy decision to make.

"We are trying to build something special here at Dundee United, and if you look at where the Club was a year ago, it is night and day now.

"There is a real positive energy around the place; we have a great dressing room and a fantastic support staff. The focus is on achieving our target."