Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin signs new deal following positive top-flight return

Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has signed a new deal with the club following a positive start to the Arab’s top-flight return.

The Irishman was brought in on a short-term contract in March of 2023 as the Tayside club faced relegation.

After signing a contract at Tannadice he oversaw an immediate return to the Premiership, amassing 75 points in the Championship.

Following 11 matches this season the 42-year-old’s side sit fourth in the table, just three points behind Rangers.

Dundee United confirmed that Goodwin, who is the club’s longest serving manager since Jackie McNamara, signed a new deal until 2026.

He said: “It was an easy decision to extend my deal – the club’s long-term vision aligns perfectly with my own ambitions as a Manager.

“Last year was an incredibly special one, and I’m immensely proud to have played a part in helping Dundee United reclaim their rightful place among the top clubs in Scotland.

“I also have to reiterate my gratitude to the supporters for welcoming me from the minute I stepped foot through the door. That only strengthens my desire to bring more success to Tannadice for them to enjoy.

“However, it is important for our focus always to remain on the future and making improvements across the board, on a daily, monthly and yearly basis.

“We are trying to cultivate and maintain a culture conducive to prolonged success, and for this to be achieved, our talented group of players and hard-working staff must continue to buy into what is being asked of them.

“An exciting challenge lies ahead of me, both for the remainder of the season and beyond, and I am eager to embrace it with continued support from my backroom team and the board.”

Chairman, Mark Ogren, added: “I’m very pleased to have secured Jim’s services initially for a further year. This represents a forward-thinking piece of business by the club, as we allow an exciting, young manager to build upon the strong foundations laid by himself, with assistance from his backroom team.

“Jim has excelled since his arrival, meeting all targets set by the board of directors so far, overseeing our crucial return to the Premiership and embracing the club’s overarching strategy.”