Versatility working for ‘smallest squad’ Dundee United – Jim Goodwin

Jim Goodwin believes the versatility at his disposal has allowed Dundee United to deal with “probably the smallest squad” in the Scottish Premiership.

Despite having to cut costs, the manager has assembled a group that has impressed on the club’s return to the top flight.

After winning the Championship, United sit fourth, with just three defeats from their opening 14 league games.

“We probably have the smallest squad, I would imagine, in the league,” said Goodwin.

“We knew that we were going to have to reduce the budget from what it was last time when we were in the Premiership to try to make things more sustainable.

“In doing that, we had to make sure we signed good utility players and we have benefitted from those types of signings given the kind of injuries we have had of late.

“We have got certain players that can play two or three different positions and play those positions really well, so that was an important strategy in the recruitment process.”