Dundee FC can confirm midfielder Paul McGowan has been handed a Liberty Restriction Order in court this morning.

The club does not condone the behaviour which has led to this and wouldn’t from any member of our staff. We fully respect the decision made by the court and Dundee FC will be standing by the player.

Paul is an integral part of the club and we will be working alongside the PFA with him as he bids to positively resolve his off the field issues.

With the support of the manager, his team-mates and club staff, we hope Paul will be able to move forward and be part of another successful season next year at Dens Park.

The club will be making no further comment on the matter.