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Alan Temple
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The Courier pays me to write words about Dundee United. Rabbit on about other stuff for free.

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Ross Graham makes long-awaited Dundee United return in bounce game defeat
Ross Graham makes long-awaited Dundee United return in bounce game defeat
The Tangerines faced Ross County at Tannadice.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
❓️ The biggest call of the season for Jim Goodwin

🍊 Kucherenko struggles can't mask overall failings

⚔️ Bounce game takes on added significance after Falkirk flop

🆕️ Sunday's Dundee United debrief after they were handily beaten by Falkirk

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Why Jim Goodwin is facing biggest Dundee United decision of the season
The Tannadice boss has ample food for thought after his team were ripped apart on home soil.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
'I’m not going to get into that right now, with emotions raw...but nobody’s position in the team is guaranteed,'

🧤 Kucherenko's place
⚽️ 'Embarrassing' goals
🏃‍♂️ Falkirk 'hungrier'
➕ More!

🆕 Jim Goodwin following Falkirk's thoroughly deserved 3-0 win

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Jim Goodwin issues Dundee United warning after Yevhenii Kucherenko errors and 'embarrassing' goals
United were woeful against Falkirk.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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LIVE: Dundee United host Falkirk as Terrors bid to overhaul the Bairns
LIVE: Dundee United host Falkirk as Terrors bid to overhaul the Bairns
Jim Goodwin's charges welcome the high-flying outfit to Tannadice.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:33 PM
#️⃣ 2025/26, Game 22
⚔️ Falkirk
🏟 Tannadice, Dundee

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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
'I was on top of the world and then, five or six hours later, I was at rock bottom...'

©️ Captaincy pride
🚑 Injury hell
🗣 Leading off pitch
🌧 Spring in his step
🏃‍♂️ Rehab pal praise

🆕️ Speaking to Ross Graham ahead of his Dundee United squad return

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Ross Graham lifts lid on hitting ‘rock bottom’ just HOURS after being named Dundee United captain
The United captain is set to return to the matchday squad against Falkirk.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:56 AM
LIVE: Jim Goodwin's pre-Falkirk press conference

🫰 Costly summer for the Goodwins
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland hero pal
4⃣ A QUADRUPLE injury boost
⚽️ Turning draws to wins
©️ Ex-skipper returns
🧤 Message to young keeper

🆕 What the Dundee United boss had to say 👇👇
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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LIVE: Jim Goodwin press conference ahead of Dundee United v Falkirk showdown
LIVE: Jim Goodwin press conference ahead of Dundee United v Falkirk showdown
ALL the updates as Goodwin speaks to the media ahead of the Tangerines' clash with the Bairns.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Ivan Dolcek Dundee United contract talks effect assessed
Ivan Dolcek Dundee United contract talks effect assessed
Jim Goodwin doesn't believe discussions regarding his future unsettled Dolcek.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Ex-Dundee United star shows off Lawrence Shankland shirt while saluting Scotland’s World Cup glory night
Ex-Dundee United star shows off Lawrence Shankland shirt while saluting Scotland’s World Cup glory night
Shankland was a fan favourite at Tannadice between 2019 and 2021.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Galymzhan Kenzhebek to Dundee United links addressed as Jim Goodwin confirms January plans
Galymzhan Kenzhebek to Dundee United links addressed as Jim Goodwin confirms January plans
Goodwin confirmed that the Terrors are keen to add a winger to their ranks.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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Dundee United could be boosted by TWO major returns for Falkirk clash – as Jim Goodwin offers Isaac Pappoe injury update
Dundee United could be boosted by TWO major returns for Falkirk clash – as Jim Goodwin offers Isaac Pappoe injury update
Ross Graham and Max Watters returned to training last week and are making fine progress.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Dundee Utd B in the KDM Evolution Trophy

🔸️ Ave squad age: 16.5
🔸️ Players aged 16/17: 11
🔸️ Minutes for 16y/os: 2440
🔸️ P6 W1 L5
🔸️ GF5, GA18

'People are saying, 'what’s the point?'...the experience they get from that is so beneficial'

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Why Dundee United B's bruising KDM Evolution Trophy experience was worth it
United stunned Stirling Albion then lost their remaining five games.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
'It was maybe the biggest 'penny dropped' moment in my career so far.

'You are so close, but not quite there...'

🆕️ Dundee United keeper Ruairidh Adams talks #DUFC, Euro away days, the #SCO21s and his Scotland senior aim

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Ruairidh Adams reveals Dundee United ‘penny drop’ moment as Scotland path emerges
Adams is currently on loan at East Fife but highly rated at Tannadice.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🤝 Irreplaceable fan backing
🏙️ Reflecting values of 'working class city'
🏟️ Facility upgrades outlined
💪 Improving strength & athleticism
🍊 Ensuring youngsters want to stay

🆕 Inside the evolution of the Dundee United academy

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EXCLUSIVE: Inside the Dundee United academy evolution made possible with fan cash
Courier Sport sits down with Tannadice academy director Scott Allison after his first year in the role.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Scott Allan comes full circle with key role in Dundee United youth pathway
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Allan comes full circle with key role in Dundee United youth pathway
Allan wants to help to shape the next generation of talented Tannadice teens.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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When could Dundee United starlets feature for co-op club Airdrie?
When could Dundee United starlets feature for co-op club Airdrie?
Diamonds fans have seen their three prospective young Terrors play a sum total of 45 minutes in 6 weeks.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Morgaro Gomis has barely aged a day 🪄
November 15, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Why Dundee United are chasing a winger as Galymzhan Kenzhebek decision timeline emerges
Why Dundee United are chasing a winger as Galymzhan Kenzhebek decision timeline emerges
Whether they secure a deal for Kenzhebek remains to be seen, but the Terrors are eyeing wide players this January.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
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Mark Ogren knows Jim Goodwin endgame is possible as Dundee United go futureproof
Mark Ogren knows Jim Goodwin endgame is possible as Dundee United go futureproof
Ogren has no desire to see Goodwin go anywhere - but knows his feats could catch the eye.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Remain surprised that, amid a willingness to experiment & take a look at different attacking options, Tony Popovic hasn't called up Zac Sapsford

It's noteworthy enough for the Aussie media to be asking about him specifically, too...

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Zac Sapsford Australia omission in focus as Socceroos manager is quizzed on Dundee United star
Sapsford is on the radar Down Under.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
'I think things are always the best when the gaffer can speak to you openly...'

🗣 Jim Goodwin talks
🏃‍♂️ Hard graft
🍊 The real #DUFC

🆕️ A sit-down with Dundee United winger Ivan Dolcek

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EXCLUSIVE: Ivan Dolcek reacts to Jim Goodwin 'team player' demand after Dundee United return
Dolcek stepped up to the plate on Sunday.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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How do new-look Dundee United compare to class of 2024/25 at key waypoint – and which Tannadice stars have shone?
How do new-look Dundee United compare to class of 2024/25 at key waypoint – and which Tannadice stars have shone?
At the final international break of 2025, Courier Sport assesses United's progress.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:05 AM