Goodwin would ‘love’ to extend stay at Dundee despite fourth consecutive defeat

Dundee United supervisor Jim Goodwin would love the chance to extend his stay at Tannadice despite a fourth consecutive defeat leaving them staring into the abyss.

A 3-0 residence defeat by Kilmarnock means United want a soccer miracle to keep away from dropping again to the cinch Championship.

To get off the underside of the Premiership, United can have to beat in-form Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday and hope Kilmarnock beat Ross County, whereas recouping an eight-goal deficit on the Staggies within the course of.

Given their continued concession of sloppy objectives, an ongoing harm downside for Steven Fletcher and their limp show towards Killie, such an final result is very unlikely.

Goodwin had quickly rejuvenated United after taking up on March 1 they usually gained three video games in a row earlier than the cut up, however their fortunes have plummeted once more.

American proprietor Mark Ogren flew in for Wednesday’s sport and he now has some main selections to make.

Goodwin’s future is amongst them with the Irishman’s short-term contract quickly to expire.

“For me I’d love the opportunity to sort things out here because this is a really good club, a big club with fantastic ambitions,” the previous Alloa, St Mirren and Aberdeen supervisor stated.

“We know the place the problems are, the place they’ve been and what we’ve got to strengthen.

“So let’s see what the longer term holds.

“The chairman is right here, I’m actually dissatisfied for him – he’s invested closely within the membership and no one can argue with the monetary funding he’s made.

“There hasn’t been sufficient payback on the park for what he’s put in.

“I’ll sit down with him and we’ll have a chat to see what the longer term holds for me and for Dundee United.

“I’ve cherished my time right here, it would sound ridiculous saying it, however the individuals right here have been completely different class.

“So many good things are happening off the park but unfortunately things on the pitch, where it matters most, it hasn’t shown that and as a group it hasn’t been good enough.”