Paul Sturrock fact file
1956: Born October 10, Ellon, Aberdeenshire.
1979: Signs for Dundee United after impressing for Bankfoot Juniors.
1981: Wins first of 20 Scotland caps in game against Wales.
1983: Wins Scottish Premier Division championship medal.
1984: Helps United to European Cup semi-final.
1989: Retires after making 385 league appearances - during which he scored 109 goals - for the Tannadice club. Takes up a coaching role with United.
1993: August - Takes first managerial job at St Johnstone.
1998: September - Returns to Dundee United as manager.
2000: August - Resigns as Dundee United manager just two matches into new season.
October - Appointed manager at Plymouth.
2002: Wins Nationwide Manager of the Year award for Division Three after Plymouth win title.
2004: March 3 - Plymouth, four points clear at the top of Division Two, confirm Sturrock is in talks with Southampton over vacant manager's position.
March 4 - Appointed new Southampton manager.
August 23 - Leaves Southampton by mutual agreement after just two games of the new season.
