Jim Goodwin

Dundee Utd manager Jim Goodwin during the 3-1 defeat to Hibs at Easter Road. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Goodwin talks up 'better team' Hibs amid Dundee United 'reality check'

Dundee United's Glenn Middleton is out of contract at the end of the season. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dundee Utd ace in no mood for Celtic party and keen for contract talks

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin applauds the travelling fans at full-time after the 1-0 win over Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

'Greedy' Dundee United boss has words for sent off Hearts youngster

Nicky Cadden complains to referee David Dickinson after Dundee United's Sam Dalby's 'goal' against Hibs last night.

Ex-ref addresses Hibs VAR controversy and Hearts and Rangers decisions

Liam Scales in action during Aberdeen's Scottish Cup defeat to Darvel last season. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Celtic title winner on journey from rock bottom and message for critical pundits

Dundee United players and staff celebrate winning the cinch Championship title following the goalless draw at Airdrie. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Dundee United officially champions as Premiership return rubber-stamped

Chris Mochrie scores the winner against Ayr United to seal Dundee United's Premiership return. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Split family loyalties as Dundee United title clincher seals return of derby

Dundee United's Tony Watt celebrates after fans invade the pitch at full-time following the 1-0 win over Ayr United that has effectively sealed the Championship title. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dundee Utd celebrate unofficial title win as Jim Goodwin reflects on redemption

Dundee's Dens Park failed a pitch inspection for the fifth time this week as the match against Rangers was postponed. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Dundee’s climate change claim mocked by rivals after Rangers postponements

Referee Nick Walsh picks up a glass bottle that had been thrown onto the pitch as Dundee United's Tony Watt (arm raised) was celebrating scoring in front of the Raith Rovers fans (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

'Unacceptable' - Dundee Utd's Watt on Raith Rovers bottle-throwing incident

Dundee United's Tony Watt picks up a glass bottle thrown by an away fan after his first goal in the 2-0 win over Raith Rovers (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

United prevail in Scotland's match of day amid 12 yellow cards and thrown bottle

Dundee United's Kai Fotheringham and Raith's Liam Dick will come up against each other once more at Tannadice.

Dundee United and Raith Rovers fully aware of magnitude of Tannadice clash

Raith's Scott Brown blasts home a later winner to floor Dundee United at Stark's Park.

Brown's wonder strike gives Raith renewed hope in title race with Dundee Utd

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson and his team take on Dundee on Tuesday.

Robson: I’m an Aberdeen boy - I know what it takes to manage here

Aberdeen's Slobodan Rubezic went off injured against St Johnstone and won't be involved against Hearts.

Excited Aberdeen head to Hearts without defender as Robson gives transfer update

Dundee United owner Mark Ogren reflected on an 'extremely challenging' financial picture following last season's relegation. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Dundee United say promotion to Premiership is 'paramount' after £2.8m losses

George Oakley scored a hat-trick in Morton's 3-2 win over Dundee United.

Dundee Utd's mood darkens after defeat as Goodwin cries foul over penalty call

Raith Rovers' Dylan Easton celebrates after scoring the winner against Dundee United. (Photo by Sammy Turner / SNS Group)

Raith 'showman' stuns Dundee Utd as Goodwin calls for calm after first defeat

Dundee United's Kai Fotheringham during a Scotland Under-21s training session at Oriam this week. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Kai Fotheringham opens up on Dundee Utd form, Jim Goodwin impact and U21 call-up

Kai Fotheringham celebrates scoring to make it 1-0 Dundee United away at Dunfermline.

Dundee Utd look like champions already as Tangerines maintain unbeaten start

Raith Rovers host Dundee United at Stark's Park in the battle of the Championship top two on Saturday. (Photo by Paul Phelan / SNS Group)

Raith Rovers push for sell-out as Dundee United put unbeaten start on line

ARBROATH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 04: Dundee United's Louis Moult celebrates after making it 4-0 against Arbroath.

Stylish Dundee Utd start Championship campaign with emphatic result at Arbroath

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin looks dejected during the defeat by Partick Thistle.

Goodwin admits Dundee Utd have blown chances but poor start won't define season

Partick Thistle's Jack Milne scored the winner for the Jags against Dundee United at Tannadice.

Viaplay Cup: Despair for Dundee Utd again, Dundee grab win, penalties for Well

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin walks off at full time with boos ringing in his ears after the 1-0 defeat to Spartans. (Photo by Paul Devlin / SNS Group)

Dismal Dundee Utd cause uproar but Spartans show they are up for SPFL challenge

The group stage of the Viaplay Cup begins on Saturday, signalling the start of the new SPFL season. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Viaplay Cup: SPFL returns after 41 days, Dundee United, standout fixture

Celtic won a world record-breaking eighth domestic treble. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Scottish Premiership review as 12 clubs seasons rated out of 10

Dundee Utd's Steven Fletcher shakes hands with manager Jim Goodwin after being substituted in the 3-2 defeat to Motherwell that confirmed the club's relegation. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Steven Fletcher future addressed as Dundee United relegated to the Championship

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is dejected as relegation is confirmed with defeat at Motherwell. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Jim Goodwin reacts to Dundee Utd relegation and reveals his 'first port of call'

Jim Goodwin has signed a new contract with Dundee United until the summer of 2025.

Goodwin promises Dundee United overhaul after being handed new two-year deal

Steven Fletcher is Dundee United's top scorer with nine. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Steven Fletcher explains why Jim Goodwin is right for Dundee United job

Kilmarnock secured a huge win over Dundee United at the bottom of the Premiership. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

United v Kilmarnock reaction: Transfer contrast, McInnes surprise, away support

Leighton Clarkson and Graeme Shinnie embrace after the former's opener for Aberdeen last night against St Mirren - will they still be at Aberdeen next season? (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Aberdeen reaction: Robson's 'took their time!' assessment; cheeky Pittodrie DJ

Dundee United are on the cusp of relegation. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Dundee United's catastrophe, bonkers 293 days, Kilmarnock run riot

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin ahead of the relegation clash with Kilmarnock. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Jim Goodwin reveals Dundee United job desire as he apologises to fans

Dundee United's Aziz Behich was sent off during the 2-1 defeat by Livingston.

Dundee Utd plunged into deeper trouble after loss - key man to miss Killie clash

Liam Scales, on loan from Celtic, will have discussions over his future during the summer. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

What Scales said about his Aberdeen and Celtic future

Steven Fletcher is out for Dundee United with a groin injury.

Dundee Utd scramble to address striker crisis as Fletcher misses key match

Hearts host Aberdeen in a crucial fixture for the race for third. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Hearts v Aberdeen: Match info, PPV details, kick-off time, team news, referee

Mulgrew says he is fully committed to saving Dundee Utd from relegation and attending the event will have no impact on that.

Mulgrew explains Brown event - no bearing on Dundee Utd's drop fight

Dundee United went down to Ross County at Tannadice on Saturday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

How Dundee United returned to square one in relegation battle

Dundee United's Mark Birighitti and Craig Sibbald looks dejected at full time following the 3-1 defeat by Ross County.

Dundee Utd left in big trouble - 'it has raised its ugly head again'
Jim Goodwin lamented a dismal defensive display as his Dundee United side slipped back to the foot of the cinch Premiership with a 3-1 home defeat at the hands ...

Dudee United took an impressive away crowd to McDiarmid Park, but St Johnstone fans (pictured) also turned out in force. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

St Johnstone-Dundee United reaction: Goodwin's crowd faux pas, red card verdict

Dundee United's Charlie Mulgrew is shown a red card during the 1-0 defeat at St Johnstone. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

United on fence over Mulgrew appeal as MacLean reveals one St Johnstone 'gripe'

Robson and assistant Steve Agnew have guided the Dons to third place. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Aberdeen's Robson deal: Positives outweigh questions, recruitment, clarity

Barry Robson currently has Aberdeen on a seven-match winning streak.

Robson lands Aberdeen job - contract length, Agnew deal, recruitment plans

Barry Robson has been backed to get the Aberdeen job full-time. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Aberdeen star makes 'if I was the chairman' admission over Barry Robson job

Bojan Miovski headed past Allan McGrgeor to put Aberdeen 2-0 ahead against Rangers. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Aberdeen v Rangers reaction: Dons star man, Ibrox ace transfer, fan fisticuffs

Barry Robson encourages his team during Aberdeen's 2-0 win over Rangers.

Robson not drawn on Dons future after Rangers win and reveals ballboys exchange

Dundee United's Jamie McGrath celebrates after making it 1-0 against Livingston - although he later came off injured.

Dundee Utd 'still have work to do' as update given on McGrath injury

Jim Goodwin has backed Kevin Clancy after the referee was on the end of threats and abuse. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Premiership boss on 'disgraceful' referee threats after Celtic v Rangers clash

Dundee United's Steven Fletcher celebrates after making it 1-0 against Hibs.

Dundee Utd striker Fletcher explains why he celebrated goal against Hibs

Hibs substitute Mykola Kukharevych fires home an equaliser - but Dundee United would go on to win 2-1. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Where Hibs fell short at Tannadice as Dundee Utd breathe life into survival bid

Anthony Stewart left Aberdeen for MK Dons on loan. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Stewart lifts lid on Aberdeen exit, 'not fit for manager' and opens up on future

Steve Agnew has been Barry Robson's experienced, trusted lieutenant at Aberdeen. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

The Steve Agnew Aberdeen factor - why experienced coach is a valuable asset

Dundee Utd's Peter Pawlett aggravated his hamstring injury in the defeat by Rangers.

Luckless Pawlett 'close to tears' after fresh injury blow

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