Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson (born 1965 or 1966) is a Scottish businessman, who was the chairman of Scottish football club Dundee United. He is the son of former United chairman Eddie Thompson, who died of prostate cancer in October 2008. Stephen Thompson then succeeded to the chair of Dundee United, a position he held until March 2018. Involvement with Dundee United Thompson joined the Dundee United board in 2002 whilst taking on the role as Marketing Director at Morning, Noon and Night. His father Eddie Thompson was the founder and Chief executive at Morning, Noon and Night and also the chairman of Dundee United. In February 2008, his father promoted him as chief executive with immediate effect. Following the 2010 Scottish Cup victory, Thompson says he dedicated the cup to his late father. Thompson told BBC Scotland that the Old Firm leaving Scottish Premier League could damage the Scotland's top flight. Thompson was an opponent of the proposal to reduce the Scottish Premier League from 12 clubs to 10. Thompson was also a member of the board of the Scottish Premier League until his resignation in late November 2012, citing "professional differences". The resignation was explained over a clash with Ralph Topping and claims over leaking sensitive information.