Courier Sport analyses the talking points from Jim Goodwin's first match in charge at Dundee United, including a hard evening for Ryan Edwards.
He would seem a more natural fit at right-sided centre-back, with Charlie Mulgrew and Ryan Edwards battling it out for the spot in the middle. Playing as one of the wide centre-halves is clearly not Edwards’ game. If he sticks to a central-defensive three, then adding more pace to the trio is pivotal. Goodwin will be desperate to get that monkey off United’s back — in a way he could not while in charge of the Dons — when they travel to Livingston on Wednesday; where they won in the Premier Sports Cup in Liam Fox’s first official match in charge. Edwards was then beaten in a duel in the lead up to Watkins’ effort. The former Blackpool man was ponderous in allowing Duk to steal in and score the opener. [It is unnecessarily personal and damning to suggest he is ambivalent or “chucking it”](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4196368/dundee-united-skipper-ryan-edwards-dismisses-sportscene-flak-from-ex-dundee-manager-neil-mccann/) but, as the Liverpudlian stopper would probably be the first to say, his performances have not hit the levels he would expect. Dundee United remain rooted to the foot of the table after Jim Goodwin's first game in charge ended in defeat to Aberdeen Dundee United slipped to a 3-1 defeat against Aberdeen in Jim Goodwin’s first match in charge of the Tangerines. [But it is unarguable that Goodwin got a response from the underperforming Tannadice players](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4198330/dundee-united-v-aberdeen-verdict-jim-goodwin-aberdeen-jamie-mcgrath/). The former Scotland striker could also do with a little more support — albeit McGrath did get close to him at times — and the benefit of surrounding him with pace and trickery was illustrated when substitute Sadat Anaku won United’s penalty. [United](https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/football/dundee-united/4194439/luigi-capuano-dundee-united-ceo-tony-asghar-mark-ogren-jim-goodwin/) put 36 crosses into the box — Kieran Freeman and Aziz Behich clearly instructed to seek out Steven Fletcher at first opportunity — which was THREE TIMES the amount as against County the previous week.
ABERDEEN skipper Graeme Shinnie has begged fans to stop hurling missiles - before they cause a CATASTROPHE.A lit flare landed inches from Dons youngst.
Enquiries are ongoing and this will include a review of CCTV footage.” I am sure no one wanted to hit him with it, but it’s what supporters seem to do these days.” There are some bad eggs in there. [blasting their supporters](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10318833/aberdeen-fans-threw-objects-jim-goodwin-flare/) over the incidents at Saturday evening's game, which finished [3-1](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10314500/dundee-united-aberdeen-jim-goodwin-duk-leighton-clarkson-debut/) to the away side. [Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/football/) [reviewing CCTV footage](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10318233/cops-cctv-probe-dundee-united-jim-goodwin-coin-aberdeen/) as part of an investigation into the trouble. [sacked by Aberdeen](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10110767/jim-goodwin-sacked-aberdeen-darvel-hibs/) just over a month ago after a humiliating 6-0 defeat at [Hibs](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14943/hibernian/) - suffered non-stop verbal and physical abuse as he took his bow as the [Dundee United](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14938/dundee-united/) dugout. [Jim Goodwin](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/jim-goodwin/) was pelted with pies, drinks and coins - one of which hit him on the head - as he ran a gauntlet of abuse from the same section of the stadium. “There was a pie, a cup of juice, there were coins - and one of them unfortunately hit me on the top of my head. “Aberdeen is a terrific club, one of the best supported in the country and they had 3,000 here, but a few mindless idiots have us talking abou stuff we don't want to be talking about. [Dons](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/team/14898/aberdeen/) youngster Ryan Duncan as his OWN supporters celebrated a goal at Tannadice on Saturday night. [Shinnie](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/who/graeme-shinnie/) said: "It would have been catastrophic if it hit Ryan and obviously we don’t want to encourage it.
Goodwin claimed other projectiles including a pie and a cup of juice were also thrown at him during the game against Aberdeen at Tannadice Park in Dundee on ...
It’s been reported that several objects were also thrown in the direction of Jim Goodwin. “I have to say that it is definitely just a minority. But I was disappointed that there were coins and other projectiles getting chucked down on top of me.
The Dons tasted victory on the road for the first time since October, and have got themselves right back into the mix for a European qualification spot this ...
Aberdeen had not claimed a league victory on the road since a 2-1 win at Motherwell in October, and went into the half-time break having struggled to create any meaninful opportunities. [Player ratings as Aberdeen seal first away victory since October at expense of Jim Goodwin's Dundee United](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/player-ratings-aberdeen-seal-first-8215668) [Aberdeen end torrid away form with Dundee United victory as Jim Goodwin handed first defeat by former club](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/aberdeen-end-torrid-away-form-8215308) [Jay Gorter in line for Netherlands chance as Aberdeen keeper named in provisional U21s squad](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/jay-gorter-line-netherlands-chance-8214822) [Ryan Fraser told he has no future at Newcastle as former Aberdeen winger banished from training](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/ryan-fraser-told-no-future-8214624) [Manchester United legend Nicky Butt reveals he was once interviewed for Aberdeen job](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/manchester-united-legend-nicky-butt-8214489) [Sign up to our Aberdeen F.C newsletter](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/sport/football/article6801043.ece) [ Luis Duk Lopes](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/all-about/luis-duk-lopes) netted with a superb backheeled finish from inside the area after forcing United captain Ryan Edwards into a mistake. [Barry Robson's ](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/all-about/barry-robson)side avoided all of the noise to head back up the A90 with a huge three points to get themselves firmly back in the running for a European qualification spot next season. [Premiership,](https://www.aberdeenlive.news/all-about/spfl-premiership) with a 3-1 victory against Dundee United at Tannadice last night in the "New Firm" derby.
Police sirens outside the stadium and more alarm bells ringing inside it for Dundee United, as a much-improved performance still failed to yield a win under ...
For a start, he seemed to calculate that the best way to secure a positive result was to get the best players on the pitch. There was also a recall for goalkeeper Mark Birighetti, who endured such an afternoon to forget on the last occasion he played at Tannadice. Barry Robson questioned the truth of the new manager bounce on the eve of the game. Goodwin had made a very deliberate point of applauding them as he emerged from the tunnel to make that eagerly-awaited walk to the home dug out. He knew the gamble involved, including when it comes to his own reputation. It is the first time Aberdeen have won at Tannadice since 2015-16, which was the last time United were relegated from the top flight. He needs to get into the habit of winning here – and fast. Steven Fletcher should have put them ahead in the opening two minutes after the ball broke invitingly into his path after Jamie McGrath challenged Duk. Jack MacKenzie hauled down Sadat Anaku, who had just come on for United, on the edge of the box. More than just barbs were also thrown at Goodwin, who until very recently was one of their own, as Aberdeen recovered from the concession of an unnecessary penalty, which was converted by Jamie McGrath. But what hurt him more was watching United, not for the first time this season, capitulate having managed to drag themselves back into the game with 17 minutes left. The canister landed maybe a yard from the young Aberdeen midfielder.
Aberdeen have vowed to work with Police Scotland and Dundee United to identify fans who aimed missiles at Jim Goodwin and ignited pyro.
“Enquiries have begun and we are working together with Dundee United FC and Police Scotland. They have let the club and themselves down. “Our plea to this minority is to continue to give the team the fantastic support that we are known for but do that in a safe and respectful manner that doesn’t endanger either the health or safety of any player, staff or your fellow supporters.”
Jim Goodwin says he was targeted by 'bad eggs' in the 3000 travelling Aberdeen support on Saturday night.
“Enquiries have begun and we are working together with Dundee United FC and Police Scotland. They have let the club and themselves down. Enquiries are ongoing and this will include a review of CCTV footage.” “I have to say that it is definitely just a minority. “But I was disappointed that there were coins and other projectiles getting chucked down on top of me. If and when the culprits are identified, they will be dealt with by both the club and the authorities.
Jim Goodwin infamously claimed within days of taking charge of Aberdeen that fixing a leaky defence would be the 'easy bit' of his job.
ABERDEEN have blasted fans for throwing objects onto the pitch during their match against Dundee United this weekend.The Dons won 3-1 at Tannadice but.
"Enquiries have begun and we are working together with Dundee United FC and Police Scotland. They have let the club and themselves down. "But it was extremely disappointing. "I’m not sure that me not being a good enough manager for them at the time warrants coins being thrown at me – one of them hit me on the top of my head. "Obviously when you are sacked from a club the finger of blame is always at the manager and the fans are not slow in letting you know. [sacked by Aberdeen](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10110767/jim-goodwin-sacked-aberdeen-darvel-hibs/) last month following a dismal run of form but was [appointed boss of the Terrors](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10297350/jim-goodwin-appointed-dundee-united-manager/) last week.