Injury NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Goodwin back in dugout after hospital scare
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin returns to the touchline after a three-game absence, still needing a simple procedure.
Person
Jim Goodwin
Role
Dundee United manager
Absence
Three games
Return
St Mirren away, Saturday
Follow-up
Hospital in six weeks
What happened. Jim Goodwin missed three games after being admitted to hospital at the end of August. He says he is back to full health and will return to the dugout for Dundee United's visit to St Mirren on Saturday.
- Goodwin will need a simple procedure in six weeks, but says it is nothing to worry about.
- He was overwhelmed by messages of support from the football world and beyond.
- He thanked his family, Dundee United, supporters and NHS staff.
“I am pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go.”
— Jim Goodwin
Goodwin returns to the sidelines as Dundee United face his former club St Mirren on Saturday.
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