Midfielder · #0 · Republic of Ireland · 35 yrs
United fans, we asked for your views after Sunday's Scottish Premiership defeat to Hearts. Gary: I listened to Jim Goodwin's post-match assessment, he's either lying or delusional because he says he saw and what actually took place on that Tynecastle pitch are worlds apart. Dave: Jim Goodwin said the people who weren't at the match may have thought that Hearts gave us a good hiding, well I was there and can confirm that they did give us a good hiding.
Jim Goodwin has "no doubt" Dundee United can maintain the high level of performance they showed in the 1-1 season-opening draw with Rangers. United could have won the game at Tannadice after delivering a display was full of energy and aggression all over the park. Manager Goodwin is looking for more of the same when they travel to Hearts on Sunday.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premiership trip to play Hearts. Goodwin says United can "take a huge amount of confidence" from their performance in their opening Premiership draw with Rangers, but notes it was "only one good game". Amid continued speculation over the future of Will Ferry, Goodwin says there is "nothing at all" to update on the situation, adding: "Right now going forward I am planning for Will Ferry to be a Dundee United player."
Dundee United's season-opening draw with Rangers could so easily have been a win if Jesse Randall had taken the gilt-edged chance he was presented with in the second half. While Jim Goodwin was clearly frustrated about that after the game, he will now have had time to reflect and will be very happy with what his side served up against a team who have designs on the title. The key takeaway was the energy in Goodwin's side.
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media ahead of Friday night's Scottish Premiership opener with Rangers at Tannadice. Goodwin says United should be targeting a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, challenging for Europe and making inroads in the cup competitions. Goodwin expects new Rangers manager Derek McInnes to implement a similar style of play to his previous sides - adding he is a "good" and "sensible" appointment.
Dundee United have sent striker Owen Stirton to Ayr United on a season-long loan, with manager Jim Goodwin stressing the need for the 19-year-old to play regular first-team football. Stirton made seven appearances, starting three times, on loan to Airdrieonians in the second half of last season as they were relegated from the Championship. Now he returns to the second tier with Ayr under new head coach Gary Naysmith.
Manager Jim Goodwin believes forward Idjessi Metsoko is ready to thrive for Dundee United after scoring at Champions League and international level. The Togo striker has penned a season-long loan deal from Viktoria Plzen, with United holding an option to buy the 24-year-old. Metsoko has played just 10 times for the Czech top-flight club since joining in 2024, but he is braced for a new challenge in Scotland.
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