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Dundee United faces character test after heavy loss to Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:14 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Dundee United faces character test after heavy loss to Hearts
Summary

Dundee United will undergo a character evaluation following a significant 4-0 defeat at Hearts on August 10. The loss comes after an encouraging draw against Rangers in their season opener. Manager Jim Goodwin has brought in 11 new players this summer, including left-back Kevin Ciubotaru. Their response to this setback will be pivotal as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, including a home match against Celtic in the League Cup and a derby against Dundee. If the team can regroup, it may help mitigate fan frustrations after last season's seventh-place finish.

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  • •Dundee United lost 4-0 to Hearts on August 10.
  • •The team drew 1-1 with Rangers in their season opener.
  • •Kevin Ciubotaru is the 11th summer signing for Dundee United.
  • •Next up is a home match against Celtic in the League Cup.
  • •The team aims to improve on last season's seventh-place finish.
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  • 10:14 AMYahoo Sports — Character test awaits Dundee Utd after Hearts humbling
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What will we learn a lot about this newly assembled Dundee United squad over the next few weeks? Romanian left-back Kevin Ciubotaru last week became manager Jim Goodwin's 11th summer signing. While a lot of United's transfer business was done earlier in the window, given the size of the player overhaul it is still fair to assume it could take this new-look squad time to gel.

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