A former receptionist is taking legal action against Dundee United over claims club bosses discriminated against her due to her disability.

Melanie McDermott was sacked in May after six years as the club's receptionist at Tannadice.

Following a lengthy spell off work due to back surgery, she was told there were no hours for her anymore and was no longer employed by the club.

The 31-year-old is bringing claims of unfair dismissal, wrongful dismissal, disability discrimination and is demanding missed holiday pay.

Documents lodged with the tribunal service state Ms McDermott is a disabled person who has a chronic back condition.

She has had problems with her back since she was 14, she has three discs missing in her back and various associated symptoms.

On July 18, 2016, she had a lumbar discectomy and was absent from work from July 16 that year for the operation.

Her solicitors say this was a major operation and she did not return to work before her dismissal.

In her claim, solicitors state the club's letter of dismissal is "not genuine" and "contains lies and inconsistencies".

They also claim she never received an official letter of dismissal.

During her whole period of absence Ms McDermott says she only had one meeting with the club, which took place on May 24, 2017.

The papers say United failed to obtain an occupational health report before dismissing her.

Dundee United have been asked to comment on the case but have yet to respond.