Jim Goodwin was admitted to hospital on Thursday and will miss Dundee United's match against Kilmarnock on Saturday. Lee Sharp took first-team training and assumed pre-match media duties in Goodwin's absence. The club stated on X that Goodwin will not attend the fixture versus Kilmarnock, while requesting privacy for Goodwin and his family. Goodwin thanked everyone for kind wishes over the last 24 hours.
Who is taking charge in Goodwin's absence
Lee Sharp said on Friday that Goodwin was taken in yesterday and is being kept in for observation. Sharp said on Friday that he does not know much detail about the medical situation, but added that Goodwin was in good spirits. The club will not provide further medical detail and will issue an update when appropriate.
Kilmarnock's early season form
Kilmarnock have yet to register a point after two games this season. The visitors sit winless after two Premiership matches, with four goals scored and nine conceded for a goal difference of minus five. League standing: 12th in Premiership, 0 pts, 0W-0D-2L from 2 games, recent form LL. Title race: 6 points behind leaders Celtic. Next fixture: vs ST Mirren (at home, 2026-09-02) (3rd in the table).
What this means for Dundee United
Dundee United have one point after three Premiership matches. The club requested privacy for Goodwin and his family, and will issue an update on his condition when appropriate. Jim Goodwin said: "He is OK. I spoke to him last night and I spoke to him again this morning and he was in good spirits."
Sharp's update on the situation
Lee Sharp said: "I don't really know much to be honest." The match is a Scottish Premiership fixture on Saturday at Rugby Park. The club will not provide further medical detail and will issue an update when appropriate.
