Jim Goodwin's health status affects Dundee United preparations
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:17 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin may not be present for the team's Scottish Premiership match against Kilmarnock on Saturday after being admitted to hospital with an illness. Assistant Lee Sharp conducted training and took on media duties in Goodwin's absence. Sharp reported that Goodwin is in good spirits but is being kept in the hospital for observation. Dundee United has one point after three matches while Kilmarnock remains scoreless after two games. Sharp indicated uncertainty regarding his role leading up to the match, stating he would communicate with Goodwin later.
- •Goodwin admitted to hospital after feeling unwell.
- •Assistant Lee Sharp handles preparations and media duties.
- •Dundee United has one point; Kilmarnock has yet to score.
- •Sharp unsure if he will lead the team on Saturday.
- •Match scheduled for Saturday at Rugby Park.
- 10:17 AMBBC Sport — Hospitalised Goodwin to miss Dundee United's Kilmarnock trip
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Goodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock
"Jim Goodwin will be missing from Dundee United's dugout against Kilmarnock on Saturday after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday, the Scottish Premiership club confirm.
"Manager Jim Goodwin may not be in the Dundee United dugout for Saturday's Scottish Premiership match at Kilmarnock after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday.
"Dundee United produced a fine performance in the absence of hospitalised manager Jim Goodwin as they thrashed Kilmarnock 4-0 at Rugby Park.
Sources
External links- BBC SportAug 29, 2026, 10:17 AMHospitalised Goodwin to miss Dundee United's Kilmarnock trip
Jim Goodwin will be missing from Dundee United's dugout against Kilmarnock on Saturday after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday, the Scottish Premiership club confirm.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 2:04 PMGoodwin may miss Dundee United match at Kilmarnock
Manager Jim Goodwin may not be in the Dundee United dugout for Saturday's Scottish Premiership match at Kilmarnock after taking ill and being admitted to hospital on Thursday.
- Sky Sports—Dundee United win in style as Goodwin misses game due to hospital admission
Dundee United produced a fine performance in the absence of hospitalised manager Jim Goodwin as they thrashed Kilmarnock 4-0 at Rugby Park.
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