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Goodwin returns to Dundee United after medical absence

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:44 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Goodwin returns to Dundee United after medical absence
Summary

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is set to resume his duties at Tannadice after being absent due to medical reasons. Goodwin, who was hospitalized on August 27 with an undisclosed condition, returned home on September 1. During his absence, the team, managed by assistant Lee Sharp, recorded one win, one loss, and one draw in three Scottish Premiership matches. Goodwin will participate in pre-match media duties ahead of the upcoming match against St Mirren.

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Status Watch
  • •Goodwin was hospitalized for an undisclosed medical condition.
  • •Sharp led the team to one win and two other results during Goodwin's absence.
  • •Dundee United faces St Mirren this Saturday.
Latest Updates
  • 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — Goodwin back in 'good health' but needs 'simple procedure'
  • 3:50 PMBBC Football — Goodwin in 'good health' but needs 'simple procedure'
  • 2:44 PMYahoo Sports — Goodwin on health scare, delight at return & St Mirren test
  • 5:26 PMBBC Football — Goodwin to resume Dundee Utd duties after three-week absence
What they're saying
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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Scottish Premiership trip to face St Mirren (15:00 BST). Goodwin didn't want to go into detail about what happened but said it was "pretty straightforward" and "a simple procedure" and had been "tidied up" to an extent there was "nothing to worry about going forward". Goodwin also thanked the NHS staff who have looked after him during the past few weeks.

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is not for going into detail about his recent hospital scare that requires "a simple procedure" but is "pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go" after a three-game absence from the dugout.

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is not for going into detail about his recent hospital scare that requires "a simple procedure" but is "pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go" after a three-game absence from the dugout.

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