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Jim Goodwin discusses Dundee United's preparation for Celtic match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Jim Goodwin discusses Dundee United's preparation for Celtic match

Summary

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin addressed the media ahead of the League Cup match against Celtic on Saturday. Goodwin noted his squad's recent performance against Rangers, indicating they are close to achieving their potential despite a 4-0 loss to Hearts last weekend. He expressed hope for a positive reaction from his players and confirmed that new midfielder Abdoulaye Yoro will make his home debut. Goodwin acknowledged the depth in his squad following recent transfer activity and recognized Celtic as a challenging opponent but sees it as a valuable test for the team.

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By the Numbers

•Dundee United faces Celtic in the League Cup on Saturday
•Goodwin confident in squad depth and player response
•Abdoulaye Yoro included in the squad for his home debut
•Team striving to recover from 4-0 loss to Hearts
•Goodwin sees match as a significant test for his players

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Goodwin on player response, transfer business & Celtic test

What they're saying

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Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media as his side prepare for Saturday's visit of Celtic in the League Cup. Goodwin feels his side are "a couple of points short of where we should be given the overall performance against Rangers in the opening fixture" but insists "there were certainly lots of positives to take from it". Although "we were feeling really good going into the game against Hearts" the United boss says "we couldn't have got off to a worse start with the opening goal after three or four minutes" as they were beaten 4-0 at Tynecastle last weekend.
— Yahoo Sports

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