Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin addressed the media ahead of their Scottish Premiership opener against Rangers at Tannadice on Friday night.
Here are the key highlights from his comments:
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Goodwin emphasized that United should aim for a top-six finish in the Scottish Premiership, aspire to challenge for European competition, and make strides in cup tournaments.
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When discussing the shortcomings from last season, he noted that the team conceded too many goals and recorded too many draws.
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Goodwin expressed his expectation that new Rangers manager Derek McInnes would adopt a style of play similar to his previous teams, calling him a “good” and “sensible” appointment.
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He also praised new arrival Daniel Bennie, describing the 20-year-old winger as “a really exciting player” following his season-long loan from QPR.
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After completing 10 summer signings, Goodwin indicated that the squad is nearly complete but assured that they will remain active in the transfer window “up until the last day.”
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Goodwin recently gave a debut to 15-year-old striker Lorenzo Sassetti during the Premier Sports Cup group stages and welcomed the new rule change that permits him to participate in all SPFL competitions.
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He expressed hope that this rule change will encourage talented young Scottish players to remain in the country.
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Team News: “We have pretty much a full complement of players to choose from.”