The 1971 -- 72 season was the 63rd year of football played by Dundee United .
The 1971 -- 72 season covers the period from 1 July 1971 to 30 June 1972 .
The 1971 -- 72 season was the 63rd year of football played by Dundee United , and covers the period from 1 July 1971 to 30 June 1972 .