Dundee United’s manager, Jim Goodwin, addressed the media ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Falkirk on Saturday.
Here are the highlights from his comments:
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Goodwin expressed enthusiasm about returning to play after three postponed matches, stating, “We’re all really excited. The players have been training hard all week, and the standard has been high. We hope to translate that preparation into a solid performance against Falkirk.”
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He acknowledged Falkirk’s strength, noting their ascent through the divisions and their understanding of coach John McGlynn’s tactics.
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Goodwin emphasized the importance of executing both offensive and defensive plays, pointing out Falkirk’s “pace and energy” as well as their resilience in defense.
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Reflecting on a recent match at Easter Road, Goodwin noted that despite a tough loss, his team played well and he wants them to build on that performance to achieve greater consistency.
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With ambitions to break into the top six, he labels the match a “huge game” and insists the team must approach it with a winning mindset, while also pointing out their two games in hand against the 14-point gap with Falkirk and Hibs.
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Goodwin acknowledged that no one at Tannadice is satisfied with the league standings and admitted that recent results haven’t met expectations, but he believes there is context to the four consecutive Premiership defeats.
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Looking forward to a packed schedule, he mentioned the squad is nearly free of injuries, with Amar Fatah and Pan Camara nearing the end of their suspensions. Goodwin will need to manage the squad wisely during a hectic stretch of five matches in three weeks.
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He noted that the recent heavy rainfall led to unavoidable match cancellations, but measures are in place to prepare the pitch for upcoming games.
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Lastly, Goodwin referred to an unexpected lucrative offer for Nikolaj Moller as “too good to be true,” especially considering United secured him on a free transfer the previous summer.
[BBC]