Jim Goodwin is back on the touchline for Dundee United after a brief absence due to a health issue. The manager missed his side's last three matches, including a 3-0 win over St Mirren on September 19, but has now declared himself fully fit.
"I am pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go," Goodwin said. He described the situation as a straightforward procedure that has now been resolved. The 44-year-old, who had never missed a training day in his professional career, thanked NHS staff and expressed gratitude for the widespread support he received.
Goodwin remained in constant contact with his coaching staff and players during his absence, watching games and communicating with the bench. He returns to find his Dundee United side second-bottom in the Premiership, a position he feels does not reflect their performances. "We haven't done ourselves justice so far in terms of points gained," he admitted, citing a lack of consistency and goals as the main issues.
Praise for St Mirren
Ahead of Saturday's 3pm kick-off at Tannadice, Goodwin turned his attention to the opposition. He praised St Mirren for their bold appointment of Craig McLeish as manager and their strong start to the campaign. St Mirren currently sit fifth in the table with 10 points from seven games, a position built on three wins, one draw and three defeats. Their recent form, however, shows three consecutive losses, including that heavy defeat to Goodwin's United last week.
Goodwin's return provides a boost for a United side seeking their first points of the month. St Mirren, meanwhile, will be looking to arrest their slide when they travel to face second-placed Heart of Midlothian on October 10. Fans can check the full fixtures list and the latest standings for both teams on our site.
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