Derby Loss and Managerial Accountability
Jim Goodwin admitted the buck stops with him after Dundee United’s 2‑0 home defeat to city rivals Dundee. The new‑look Tangerines failed to score and had already conceded 10 goals in their last three matches, including 4‑0 losses to Hearts and Celtic. Goodwin said, “Results are what matter most. We’ve probably had more possession, more attempts on goal, more penalty‑box entries, more dangerous attacks, but it counts for nothing if we don’t get the three points.” He added that the hard work of the squad and staff must translate into weekend success, and that he must take responsibility as manager.
Player Mistakes and Recovery
Goodwin singled out Abdoulaye Yoro for the opening goal, noting the mistake was not a poor pass but a failure to recover the ball after a promising counter‑attack was turned over in midfield. He said, “The reaction after that was poor in terms of trying to get the ball back. He is a young player from a different league and environment. We had that conversation at half‑time and he knows what is expected.” Goodwin also mentioned Drey Wright, saying, “He could hit a hundred balls from that area and 99 of them would not go where they went. Every mistake by us seems to be punished.” He concluded that the second half was the real “sucker punch.”
Fitness Concerns Ahead of Kilmarnock
Dundee United hope Emmanuël Agyei will be fit for the trip to Kilmarnock. Goodwin confirmed Agyei had a small niggle in training but is an important player for the club. He also admitted he had tried to keep Will Ferry’s fitness a “red herring” before the match, saying, “You don’t want to give the opposition every bit of information. I don’t like lying to you guys, but we were trying to keep it in house.” Ferry trained well the last couple of days and has been the club’s best player for the last few years.
Conclusion
Will Ferry trained well the last couple of days.
