Goodwin has been delighted with the recent emergence of Dario Namoo.
13:00, 29 Dec 2025Updated 13:11, 29 Dec 2025
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Jim Goodwin has praised Dario Namoo and believes the young Dundee United star is only going to get better.
The Finnish under-21 international has been given his chance in recent games, with Ryan Strain ruled out with a groin injury.
Namoo came off the bench against Hibs, started at Aberdeen and will hope to keep United’s unbeaten run going at Livingston tomorrow evening.
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Goodwin acknowledged: “I thought there were some good individual performances (against Aberdeen).
“Dario Namoo deserves a special mention.
“He came in from the cold taking Ryan Strain’s place against Hibs.
“I thought he has performed really well in the last couple of games.
“He is only 20-year-old. “He is a young lad earning his trade and there is a lot of room for improvement as well.”
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United should welcome back Panutche Camara from injury and Luca Stephenson from suspension for the trip to Livingston. The match will come too early for captain Ross Graham and Strain but both are expected to be available for the derby.
“I’m pleased to say that Strain and Graham’s strains weren’t all that bad,” Goodwin admitted. “They have small strains in the groin area. “Tuesday night will come too soon, but both will be pushing hard for the derby. “Pan Camara is really close and Luca Stephenson comes back from suspension.”
“This time next week we will look a lot healthier.
“They’ve missed a considerable chunk of the season already
“Maybe that played a part in these injuries they’ve picked up.
“Given that we’ve been trying to build up their minutes and their match fitness they need.
“There is a bit of risk and reward with that.
“I am pleased that neither is too serious.
“You look at those four players and the difference they can make is quite significant.”
United have welcomed back Yevhenii Kucherenko. Ruaridh Adams had been recalled from his loan at East Fife. Goodwin has a decision to make on both going into the January window, with United also looking to bring in another keeper.
Goodwin explained: “It is a conversation we will have. “With Kuch back from injury. “With the players missing then we didn’t have enough players, so to make it up to 20 we went with two keepers.”
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Livingston are bottom of the table but Goodwin doesn’t think that tells the whole story. Livi twice went ahead against Wilfried Nancy's Celtic at the weekend before they lost 4-2.
Goodwin confirmed: “I watched the game. “I know what to expect. “I know Livingston are bottom of the table at the moment but a number of their games there have only been a one goal margin in them and they have been really unlucky. “There have also been a few where decisions have gone against them. “They came flying out of the blocks against Livingston. “They got their noses in front of against Celtic. “It will be a physical game on Tuesday. “Livi can also play and they can try and get the ball down and they have already banged their style recently. “We have to be well prepared for that. “We know the challenges a trip away to Livingston brings, in terms of the pitch and everything else. “If we can raise our performance levels a little then we will give ourselves a good chance.”
Amar Fatah scored Dundee United's goal at Aberdeen. The on-loan Troyes winger has confirmed his plans for the rest of the season.