Watters let go by parent club before final game of the season

Watters was released from Barnsley just hours before the last game of United's 25/26 campaign.

Max Watters has been released by parent club Barnsley after spending a season on loan at Dundee United.

The League One outfit, who finished 15th this season, announced a list of retained players just a few hours before United kicked off against St Mirren in Paisley.

And Barnsley opted not to exercise the one-year option they had on Watters‘ deal.

Watters has had a really difficult season at United.

He started the campaign in fine form, scoring four goals in five games, before a hamstring injury put him on the sidelines for a couple of months.

When the 27-year-old returned from the treatment table, he struggled to find his form again.

By the time the season ended, he had scored five goals in 31 appearances — but only one goal since August.