Dundee United chairman Eddie Thompson has died, aged 67, from prostate cancer. BBC Sport looks back at his career at Tannadice.

Eddie Thompson had disagreements with key Dundee United figure Jim McLean (right) over the years. But Thompson credited McLean as being an "absolutely fantastic" manager for the club.

Before becoming chairman, Eddie Thompson is seen here among the United fans at Celtic Park in August 2002.

Thompson plays keepy-uppy on the Tannadice turf in September 2002, as the United fan becomes chairman.

Eddie Thompson and his new United board at the beginning of season 2002/03. From left to right: Gibby Haggart, Derek Robertson, Thompson, Scott Carnegie and Stephen Thompson

Dundee United manager Alex Smith leaves Tannadice in October 2002 after being sacked by Thompson.

In November 2002, Thompson hands his footballing hero Paul Hegarty a contract as manager until the end of the season.

January 2003. With results under Hegarty poor, Thompson replaces him with Ian McCall (centre), pictured with Tony Docherty (left) and assistant manager Gordon Chisholm.

At the end of season 2004/05, Thompson appoints Gordon Chisholm as manager, having been in the post in a temporary capacity since McCall's sacking in March when United were bottom of the SPL.

After just 10 wins in 38 games, Gordon Chisholm is shown the door by the United chairman, who appoints Craig Brewster to the hotseat.

Three months after Brewster's arrival in April 2006, Thompson issues an apology to United fans for the team's poor performances.

The United chairman enjoys some banter with the players as he joins them for the team photo in August 2007.

Craig Levein, who succeeded Craig Brewster in October 2006, strolls across Tannadice with Thompson.

Eddie Thompson looks pleased in January 2008 as he announces a good set of accounts for the Tayside club.

The giant screens at Hampden show Eddie Thompson celebrating Dundee United's second goal against Rangers in the CIS Insurance Cup final in March 2008.

His battle with prostate cancer taking its toll, Thompson waves to the travelling United fans at Pittodrie on 20 September this year.

15 October 2008. United fans leave their tributes to Eddie Thompson, who invested millions of his own money in the club and was a true fan of the Terrors.

The flag flies at half-mast at Tannadice as a mark of respect.