Dundee Utd's Goodwin targets wing reinforcements ahead of new season

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Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Dundee Utd's Goodwin targets wing reinforcements ahead of new season
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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is focusing on enhancing his squad's width as the new season approaches. After bringing in eight new players, including forwards Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose, and Idjessi Metsoko, Goodwin emphasizes the need for added threat in wide areas. Despite the recent acquisitions, he states, 'we're still nowhere near finished.' Randall, who recently participated in the World Cup, is expected to join training soon. Dundee United will begin their Premier Sports Cup campaign against Stirling Albion this Saturday, marking the first competitive outing of the season.

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  • Jim Goodwin seeks more threats in wide areas for Dundee United.
  • The team has signed eight new players this summer.
  • Jesse Randall is expected in training soon after the World Cup.
  • Dundee Utd's first match is against Stirling Albion on Saturday.
  • Team finished seventh in the Premiership last season.
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Dundee United may have added eight new players but manager Jim Goodwin remains busy with his squad-building plans as he seeks to add threat on the wings. Forwards Jesse Randall, Lachlan Rose and Idjessi Metsoko are among the summer recruits for the team that finished seventh in the Premiership last season. "We're still nowhere near finished," Goodwin said in a club media interview.

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