Dundee United Suffer Shock Premier Sports Cup Defeat

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has admitted that the team's shock Premier Sports Cup defeat to Montrose was unacceptable. The Tangerines were beaten 1-0 at Links Park on Tuesday, with Graham Webster scoring the only goal of the game.

Why it Matters for Dundee United

The defeat is a setback for Dundee United, who are currently 9th in the Premiership with 33 points from 33 games. They have scored 34 goals and conceded 53 this season, leaving them 37 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. Goodwin has acknowledged that the team is still in the process of integrating new players, but he expects more from his team.

What Comes Next?

Dundee United will look to bounce back from the defeat when they host Arbroath on Saturday. Goodwin has warned that there is little room for error, but he is confident that his team can turn things around. He has also praised the performance of his team, saying that they created several chances but were unable to capitalize on them.

Reaction from Goodwin

Goodwin has admitted that the defeat was unacceptable, but he has remained calm about the process of integrating new players. He has recognized the difficulty of hitting the ground running in the Premier Sports Cup group stage, but he expects more from his team. He has also praised the performance of his team, saying that they created several chances but were unable to capitalize on them.

What's Next for Dundee United?

Dundee United will look to bounce back from the defeat when they host Arbroath on Saturday. Goodwin has warned that there is little room for error, but he is confident that his team can turn things around. The team will need to improve their performance if they are to have any chance of winning the Premier Sports Cup.