Sunday, December 22, 2024

Goodwin on United’s start, canny recruitment & no league surprises

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Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before Dundee United’s Premiership game with Ross County this weekend.

Here are the key lines from the United boss:

  • With his side fourth in the table, just three points behind Rangers, Goodwin says they are not getting carried away and “can still improve”.

  • Asked if he is surprised by United’s start on their top-flight return, Goodwin says he had “great confidence” in their summer recruitment and is impressed with how quickly the new-look squad has gelled.

  • The United boss also points out that “if you drop the standards by just a couple of percent then things can change dramatically” and highlighted the never-say-die culture he has been trying to create at the club.

  • Goodwin says “the league hasn’t surprised us in any way” but does note they have yet to play Celtic.

  • Kristijan Trapanovski misses out after injuring his hamstring against Hibs last Sunday.

  • On the challenge posed by County, Goodwin is expecting a tough game against a side he believes “has slipped under the radar” this season.

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