January Transfer Window

[LSArab]

Van Veen available and looking for a move back to Scotland.

Make it happen!

No chance he’ll go outside SPL

No chance we have type of money to spend to outbid Hibs hearts sheep or even Motherwell I suspect

[LSArab]

Jim Goodwin reckons Dundee United can utilise the January transfer window to give their squad a timely “jag” in the Championship title race.

The Tangerines enjoyed a blistering start to the season and were seven points clear at the summit of the second tier as recently as November 10.

However, a recent wobble – winning just one of their last three league matches – allied with the postponement of their trip to Morton and Raith Rovers’ scintillating form has seen the Fifers usurp Goodwin’s men.

Rovers now boast a five-point lead in the battle for promotion, albeit United have a game in hand.

The Tannadice boss is certainly not pressing the panic button after the club’s first dip of the campaign, and won’t be making swingeing changes next month, but he sees major benefit in “freshening” things up.


JIm Goodwin has watched his side pegged back and overtaken by Raith Rovers in the Championship. Image: SNS
“When I think back to my time as a player it was always quite exciting when a new face or two came into the building,” said Goodwin.

“And it gives everyone a little jag as well; to up their game and to keep the competition there.

“It is not to take anyone’s place in the team, but it is to have more competition for places – especially going into the second half of the season, where teams do get a little bit leggy.

“It would be nice to freshen things up and we are in a position to do that. We are trying to strengthen the squad.

“The chairman (Mark Ogren) and chief executive (Luigi Capuano) have been a great support. They will make finances available if the right type of players become available.”

January window difficulties
However, Goodwin is acutely aware that the winter window is a famously challenging one in which to do business.

As such, a couple of select additions are more likely than major surgery, unless there are notable departures.

Jim Goodwin demands more from Dundee United on the touchline
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin demands more on the touchline. Image: SNS
“We have been active in terms of assessing the options that are out there,” continued Goodwin. “It is always a difficult window to get anything done in because the options are quite limited.

“The good players who are at clubs tend still to be wanted and those who aren’t available, possibly, haven’t played a great deal of football.

“So, it is about getting the balance right.”

Simon Murray rumours

“He is, as far as I am aware, a valued member of the Ross County squad and is scoring a lot of important goals for them.”

Unfortunate he’s not supporting Simon Murray rumours

Hope it’s not a lad like Alex Nicholls from Barnet or wherever we end up with

[tHeArAb]

Really not getting the clamour for Murray. He's had one good season since he left us and got a move to County off the back of it. Has hardly set the heather on fire there either.

[Arabdownsouth]

Really not getting the clamour for Murray. He's had one good season since he left us and got a move to County off the back of it. Has hardly set the heather on fire there either.

I think it's probably just the fact that he's not Tony Watt.

[Monifieth Arab]

I think it's probably just the fact that he's not Tony Watt.

Ha ha, yes that and the fact his work ethic and attitude on the park is the exact opposite of Tony Watt

[TerryTheTerror]

Really not getting the clamour for Murray. He's had one good season since he left us and got a move to County off the back of it. Has hardly set the heather on fire there either.

I agree. Last time he was here his finishing was terrible, missed some real sitters.

[tHeArAb]

I agree. Last time he was here his finishing was terrible, missed some real sitters.

Exactly, he's pish.

Good work ethic? Great, but we need goals and Murray isn't the man for that.

[Monifieth Arab]

Exactly, he's pish.

Good work ethic? Great, but we need goals and Murray isn't the man for that.

I'm not for a minute suggesting we sign him because he has a good work ethic, I'm saying that's probably in part why people want to see him sign because he's the opposite of Watt, personally I don't want to see him anywhere near tannadice. Not sure who I do want to see that would be a realistic signing either though but I do know we need new blood and disagree with Goodwin I want signings that will be first choice players.

[LSArab]

1 in 3 last time with United

Over 1 in 2 whilst with Queens Park

I’ll take those stats

I liked him last time he played for us and would welcome him back

Kind of player we need to help Moult on the goal trail - could be a good pairing

[Arabs4ever]

We need Emerenko and Olofsson types of players. Players that can make something happen by slipping through quality passes and a player with pace and upper body strength to just go through on goal directly not all this pissing about pedestrian, one paced sh!te.