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Jim Goodwin has backed Joshua Rawlins after the defender missed United's clearest late chance in the one-all draw with Motherwell. United's official report says Jesse Randall's cross found Rawlins at the back post five minutes from time, but he could not make clean contact. The Courier reports that Goodwin believes the miss does not detract from Rawlins' week-by-week progress, praising his energy, his work up and down the right flank, his adjustment to the speed of Scottish football and his popularity in the dressing room. Around the Premiership, Falkirk's five-two win at Hearts moved them into third place on twenty-one points. United remain sixth on seventeen, four points behind Falkirk, after extending their unbeaten league run to seven matches on Saturday. For supporters, United say the away allocation for Hibernian on Saturday the twenty-first of November is now sold out. The match at Easter Road kicks off at three o'clock. Loan Watch. Jack Anderson and Jamie Forrest came on after sixty-four minutes as Clyde recovered to beat The Spartans three-two. Clyde's official report says the United pair changed the complexion of the game, with the equaliser arriving almost immediately and the winning goal following in the eightieth minute. Keir Gilligan also came on for Clyde in the seventy-seventh minute, while Matthew Mudie started for Spartans and played until the eighty-third. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Hibernian. Sources:Dundee United Football ClubThe CourierSPFLSPFLClyde Football ClubClyde Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Dundee United drew one-all with Motherwell at Tannadice after an open match that produced forty-one attempts at goal. Lukas Fadinger put the visitors ahead from a penalty after VAR overturned an offside flag and sent referee Ryan Lee to the monitor. Jesse Randall levelled before half-time with an inventive back-heel after a low ball reached him inside the six-yard area. Jack Walton made several important saves as Motherwell threatened on the break. At the other end, the visitors cleared one effort off the line before Joshua Rawlins missed an unmarked chance at the back post late on. The Courier reports that Jim Goodwin felt United had done enough to win but accepted the draw was fair, and that he regarded the penalty decision as poor. The point extends United's unbeaten league run to seven matches. United are sixth with seventeen points from twelve games. They are level with Dundee and St Johnstone, sitting behind Dundee and ahead of St Johnstone on goal difference. The international break now follows before a trip to Hibernian. United's next opponents moved up to tenth with a four-nil win at Aberdeen on Saturday. On international duty, Kevin Ciubotaru has not been named in Romania's final twenty-six-player squad for Nations League matches against Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the Women's game, United visit Queen's Park at noon today in SWPL 2. United begin the day seventh with nine points, while Queen's Park are third on eighteen. The match is at Kirkintilloch Community Sports Complex. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Hibernian. Sources:Motherwell Football ClubSPFLThe CourierDundee United Football ClubHibernian Football ClubRomanian Football FederationScottish Women's Premier League Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Dylan Tait has been named the Premiership player of the month for October. The midfielder helped United beat Hibernian and Aberdeen, with draws at St Johnstone and Celtic also extending the unbeaten run. His standout afternoon came against Aberdeen, when he scored and helped create the other two goals in a three-two win. The award underlines how quickly he has become central to Jim Goodwin's midfield since joining from Falkirk in the summer. United host Motherwell at three o'clock today, and Mehdi Merghem is back in the squad after a knee injury kept him out since early September. He supplied two assists in his first five league appearances. Goodwin says Merghem gives United a different option on the flank because he can cut inside to shoot or go outside to deliver. Neil Farrugia misses out with the groin problem he suffered at Celtic Park. Goodwin expects an entertaining game between two technical sides. He felt Motherwell could have scored more in last weekend's win over St Mirren, but believes United have the midfield quality and attacking threat to take control. In the academy, United's under-nineteens beat Kilmarnock four-two at Foundation Park on Tuesday. Scott Hamilton scored a hat-trick, with Nairn Reynolds adding the other goal late on. For supporters heading to Tannadice, selected home turnstiles open at quarter to two for controlled alcohol sales in the home concourses. The bars close at half past two. Sales are for over-eighteens, and drinks must remain in the concourse areas. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Motherwell. Sources:Yahoo Sports, carrying PADundee United Football ClubYahoo Sports, carrying PADundee United Football ClubDundee United Football Club AcademyDundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Jim Goodwin says Dundee United would explore a permanent move for Lyall Cameron if the opportunity arose. The midfielder joined from Rangers on a season-long loan in September and has quickly become an important player in Goodwin's team. Goodwin says Cameron is enjoying life at Tannadice and believes the club have put themselves in a good position. But he accepts Rangers control the next step and that better-funded clubs would compete if Cameron became available. The manager says it is far too early for a decision, so the immediate priority is to keep getting the best from him through the rest of the loan. Tomorrow's Motherwell match is the immediate test. United are sixth with sixteen points from eleven league games, one behind Dundee and two behind Falkirk. Motherwell are ninth on twelve points from twelve. Victory would take United above Falkirk before Falkirk visit Hearts on Sunday. United are unbeaten in six league matches since Motherwell won the first meeting three-nil at Fir Park in September. The visitors arrive after ending a seven-game wait for a win against St Mirren. Their official report says Lukas Fadinger's eighty-second-minute penalty secured the one-nil victory, after Motherwell had created several earlier chances. Referee Observer lists Ryan Lee as the referee for tomorrow's match. Ross Macleod and Ross Nelson are the assistants, Ross Birrell is fourth official, and Andrew Dallas is on VAR. In the Women's game, United lost five-two at home to Gartcairn on Wednesday night. The result leaves United seventh in SWPL 2 with nine points from nine matches. They are next away to Queen's Park on Sunday at noon. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Motherwell. Sources:Daily Record via Yahoo SportsDundee United Football ClubRangers Football ClubSPFLSPFLDundee United Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubReferee ObserverBetstudyScottish Women's Premier LeagueDundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Neil Farrugia will miss Saturday's home game against Motherwell with the groin injury he suffered at Celtic Park. Jim Goodwin says the winger will be assessed through the international break. It removes one of United's wide options after Farrugia scored his first club goal in the two-all draw at Celtic. There is better news on Emmanuel Agyei, who is considerably ahead of schedule in his recovery from a knee injury and could return to contention later this month. Goodwin says Will Ferry is still a little behind in his recovery and will also be assessed after the break. Goodwin has also backed Dylan Tait to push for a future Scotland call-up. He says the midfielder's progressive passing numbers are exceptional and believes more performances at his current level should put him on Sébastien Pocognoli's radar. Goodwin also praised Tait's influence in the dressing room and the standards he sets in training. On international duty, Panutche Camará has been named in Guinea-Bissau's twenty-six-man squad for two Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Madagascar. The first match is on the twelfth of November, with the return five days later in Bissau. For supporters, away tickets for Hibernian on the twenty-first of November go on sale at one o'clock this afternoon. United fans will be in the upper and lower tiers of the South Stand, with full prices on the club website. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Motherwell. Sources:Daily Record via Yahoo SportsDaily Record via Yahoo SportsFUT 245Dundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

The Asian Football Confederation has moved the 2027 Asian Cup from the seventh of January to the fifth of February next year, to the period from the twenty-third of December 2027 to the twenty-first of January 2028. FIFA still has to approve the new dates. For United, that removes an immediate clash between the tournament and the club’s January domestic programme. On international duty, Michael Forbes is in Northern Ireland’s twenty-five-man squad for Nations League matches at home to Ukraine on the fourteenth of November and away to Hungary three days later. Northern Ireland lead Group B2 by one point with two games left. 964 Media reports that Zidane Iqbal is also in Iraq’s twenty-nine-player squad for the Basra International four-nation tournament. In the Women’s game, United host Gartcairn at Foundation Park tonight. Kick-off is at half past seven. United are seventh in SWPL 2 with nine points from eight matches, while Gartcairn are fifth with thirteen points from eight. Loan Watch. Match updates on X report that Scott Constable and Charlie Dewar both started as Arbroath beat Queen of the South one-nil, while Owen Stirton started for Ayr United and set up Jamie Douglas in a two-nil win at Annan. Both clubs reached the last sixteen of the KDM Evolution Trophy. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Motherwell. Sources:Asian Football ConfederationDundee United Football ClubIrish Football Association964 MediaScottish Women’s Premier LeagueXSPFL Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

New Zealand Football has named Jesse Randall in a twenty-two-player All Whites squad for two home matches against India. The United winger is listed with eighteen caps and three international goals. New Zealand play in Auckland on the twelfth of November and Christchurch on the fifteenth. The Courier reports that Dylan Tait says a career path through Raith Rovers, Hibernian, five loan spells and consecutive promotions with Falkirk prepared him for captaining United, and that he waited until Falkirk's season ended before acting on United's interest from early this year. United return to action at Tannadice against Motherwell at three o'clock on Saturday. Motherwell's official preview notes that Jim Goodwin's side have taken twelve points from their last six league matches. Loan Watch starts at Clyde. Jack Anderson and Jamie Forrest both came on in the seventy-second minute as Clyde drew nil-nil away to League Two leaders Stranraer last Saturday. The result left the sides level on twenty-four points, with Stranraer top on goal difference. At Ayr United, Owen Stirton came off the bench late on in Saturday's three-two Championship win over Queen's Park. Now Ayrshire Radio reports that Luke McBeth scored the stoppage-time winner from a Stirton cutback. Finally, Jeanfield Swifts, where Marcus Buchanan and Emil Franczak are on loan, lost two-one at home to Armadale Thistle on Saturday. That's your Morning Line. Back tomorrow at half six. Subscribe so you don't miss a thing before Motherwell. Sources:New Zealand FootballThe CourierDundee United Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubClyde Football ClubSPFLBBC SportAyr United ArchiveNow Ayrshire RadioDundee United Football ClubEast of Scotland Football Association and League Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Football Insider reports that Dundee United are interested in signing Lyall Cameron permanently from Rangers. The 24-year-old has established himself in Jim Goodwin’s midfield since arriving at Tannadice. United and Rangers both describe the current agreement as a season-long loan. The report says Cameron’s Rangers contract runs until 2029 and that his position is expected to be reviewed in the summer. At this stage, it describes interest rather than an agreement. The Daily Record reports that Dylan Tait turned down summer interest from Barnsley and Plymouth because he believed Dundee United were the right next step. The midfielder points to the size of the club, Jim Goodwin and the support at Tannadice. At 24, he says he is coming into his prime and wants to keep playing at the highest level possible. Loan Watch. Matthew Mudie’s Spartans beat Annan three-two on Saturday. There is also an injury update on Ruairidh Adams. Airdrieonians say the goalkeeper has a hip flexor strain and will be out for a number of weeks. Sources:Football InsiderDundee United Football ClubRangers Football ClubDaily Record via Yahoo SportsScottish Professional Football LeagueDundee United Football ClubAirdrieonians Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

The Courier reports that Jim Goodwin sees United’s free weekend as a possible blessing in disguise. The manager says a few players are playing through pain, so the break gives the squad recovery time before a run of eleven fixtures. Goodwin also describes returning Mehdi Merghem as a different type of winger from United’s other options. On Saturday’s opponents, Motherwell’s official report says they ended a seven-game wait for a win by beating St Mirren one-nil at Fir Park. Lukas Fadinger scored an eighty-second-minute penalty. The club says Paul McGinn returned to the bench for the first time since May, while Oscar Priestman and Callum Hendry came on after injury spells. The result leaves Motherwell four points behind United. On international duty, the Moldovan federation has called Iurie Iovu into its group for the final two Nations League matches. Moldova host Kazakhstan on the thirteenth of November, then visit the Faroe Islands three days later. Loan Watch. Charlie Dewar and Scott Constable both started for Arbroath as they lost four-nil at home to Raith Rovers. Arbroath conceded three of the goals before half-time. Sources:The CourierMotherwell Football ClubSPFLMoldovan Football FederationRaith Rovers Football ClubSPFLDundee United Football ClubArbroath Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

United have no match today. The club lists the scheduled home game against Hearts as postponed, with no new date yet. Dylan Tait says the point at Celtic has strengthened the belief inside the dressing room. He feels six unbeaten matches show United are beginning to look like a good team, and says the aim is to keep looking up the Premiership table. The Courier notes that Zidane Iqbal’s two late Utrecht appearances, against Groningen and PSV, mean he has played for two clubs this season and cannot join a third, and argues that Zac Sapsford’s seventeen goals and five assists in sixty matches merit an Australia call-up from Tony Popovic. On Motherwell, Alfred Johansson says Oscar Priestman, Paul McGinn and Callum Hendry could return to the squad against St Mirren today, subject to final assessments. The manager cautioned that all three still need their minutes built up. Motherwell visit Tannadice next weekend. In the Women’s game, the SWPL lists United’s home match against Gartcairn for Wednesday at half past seven at Foundation Park. Loan Watch. Academy defender Brodie Lee has joined Lochee United on a short-term deal. United say the move is designed to give him first-team experience as part of his development. Sources:Dundee United Football ClubSPFLHeart of MidlothianYahoo Sports / PAThe CourierMotherwell Football ClubScottish Women's Premier LeagueDundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

The Courier reports that Neil Farrugia tweaked his groin at Celtic Park and Jim Goodwin hopes it is not serious; Mehdi Merghem is back in full training and in contention for Motherwell next Saturday after United chose an extra centre-back for the Celtic bench following Michael Forbes’s ear cut. The free weekend gives Farrugia extra recovery time before United return to action. Zac Sapsford says United’s style of play this season suits him and is creating chances for the striker. He also took pride in the defensive work at Celtic Park, with the forwards tracking back and the team protecting the box after the equaliser. Sapsford says the break will be used to recover and prepare for Motherwell. On Motherwell, manager Alfred Johansson says Alex Lowry will be out until the international break with a knee knock, while Johnny Koutroumbis will not feature before the break because of a muscle injury. Motherwell drew two-all at St Johnstone on Wednesday after conceding with the last kick. They host St Mirren tomorrow before visiting Tannadice. Across the Premiership, the SPFL has invited bids for live broadcast rights from the 2029-30 season and says it is flexible about how many matches are shown. BBC Sport reports that broadcasters can bid to show every top-flight game, including Saturday three o’clock kick-offs, with any agreement requiring support from eight of the twelve Premiership clubs. Sources:The CourierSPFLDundee United Football ClubDundee United Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubMotherwell Football ClubSPFLBBC Sport Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

Dundee United left Celtic Park with a two-all draw after leading for more than half an hour. Camilo Durán put Celtic ahead in the eighteenth minute. Zac Sapsford equalised ten minutes later, and Neil Farrugia turned the match around three minutes after that. Liam Scales headed Celtic level in the sixty-fifth minute. The point leaves United fifth in the Premiership with sixteen points from eleven games, one behind Dundee and one above Falkirk. United’s response to the opening goal was the strongest spell of the night. Lyall Cameron’s delivery found Sapsford, whose movement across the defender created the space for a controlled header into the far corner. Another delivery then caused confusion in the Celtic box, and Farrugia reacted first to put United ahead. Sapsford has now scored in consecutive matches after also getting the winner against Aberdeen on Saturday. Celtic made two changes at half-time and drove United back for long periods. Jack Walton made important saves, while Bert Esselink and Michael Forbes dealt with sustained pressure in the middle of the defence. Scales eventually equalised from Jota’s cross, but United still carried a threat on the break and forced Sam Johnstone into saves. Jim Goodwin felt the team were unfortunate not to turn one of those late counterattacks into a winner. Goodwin said the dressing room was disappointed because United had been so close to ending the long wait for a league victory at Celtic Park. He called the opening goal a gift, but praised the reaction and the resilience shown after the interval. The manager said United will not over-celebrate a draw, even at the league leaders, although he accepted most people would have taken a point before kick-off. Goodwin also singled out Sapsford’s patience after the striker had to wait for a run as the number nine. He described him as a natural goalscorer who enjoys major occasions. The manager praised both full-backs for handling four different Celtic wingers and said the work rate around the defence was a major reason United held on under heavy pressure. The draw keeps United’s league run going and completes a strong October. Goodwin said sixteen points from eleven matches is a healthy position, even though he believes the team could have more. United now have a free weekend. Sources:Celtic Football ClubSPFLDundee United Football ClubDundee United Football ClubDundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

United are at Celtic Park tonight for a quarter-to-eight Premiership kick-off. Jim Goodwin’s side arrive fourth on fifteen points after five league matches without defeat. Celtic lead the table with twenty-seven points from ten games. United’s three-two win over Aberdeen on Saturday added another strong result to a run built on confident possession and an increasingly settled team. Goodwin says United will not abandon that approach because they are playing at Celtic Park. He wants the side to keep building from the back and playing through midfield rather than clearing the ball under pressure. The manager believes Dylan Tait, Lyall Cameron and Zidane Iqbal are as dominant as any midfield three in the country. United have not won a league match at Celtic Park for more than three decades, but Goodwin says this group has the confidence to change that. Jesse Randall also believes the recent run gives United reason to back themselves. He says combinations practised in training are now appearing regularly in matches. Randall felt there were positives in the earlier meeting with Celtic, despite the four-nil League Cup defeat, because United created several clear openings before being punished for mistakes. His message for tonight is that United must be clinical when their chances arrive. On the Celtic side, the Daily Record reports that Alistair Johnston will miss tonight and is not expected back before the international break, with Colby Donovan set to continue at right-back. The twenty-year-old signed a new Celtic deal through 2031 this week. Loan Watch. The Courier reports that Sam Cleall-Harding will return from Dunfermline to rehabilitate his hamstring injury with United’s medical team. Sources:SPFLDundee United Football ClubDundee United Football ClubDundee United Football ClubDaily RecordCeltic Football ClubCeltic Football ClubThe Courier Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

United go to Celtic Park tomorrow night looking to stretch their unbeaten league run to six matches. Zidane Iqbal says the squad will go there for all three points, with confidence high after the win over Aberdeen and the group growing closer. The SPFL says Iqbal’s first United goal on Saturday made him the first Iraqi player to score in the Scottish top flight. United begin fourth on fifteen points, while Celtic are top on twenty-seven. United have recent evidence that they can hurt Celtic. Jim Goodwin’s side won the clubs’ last league meeting two-nil at Tannadice in March, with Will Ferry and Emmanuel Agyei scoring. Celtic have won nine of their ten league matches this season, so tomorrow brings together the league leaders and the team in fourth. After Celtic, United will not face Hearts on Saturday. The SPFL fixture list and United’s own events page now mark the Tannadice match as postponed. No rearranged date has been announced. United’s next listed match after Celtic is at home to Motherwell on Saturday the seventh of November. Loan Watch. The Courier reports that Sam Cleall-Harding does not need surgery on the hamstring injury he suffered at Dunfermline. Neil Lennon says the defender still faces a lengthy absence of about eight to twelve weeks, with a return around Christmas the hope. United have paid tribute to former director Gibby Haggart, who has died after an illness. He joined the board in 2002 and served eleven years as an executive director, overseeing projects including new floodlights and seating in the Jerry Kerr Stand. His time on the board included the 2010 Scottish Cup win. Sources:Dundee United Football ClubSPFLSPFLSPFLSPFLDundee United Football ClubThe CourierDundee United Football Club Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.

The Courier reports that Jim Goodwin regards Michael Forbes as one of the Premiership’s strongest defenders by the numbers. Forbes needed several stitches at half-time against Aberdeen and still completed the match. Goodwin says the partnership between Forbes and Bert Esselink is the reason Ross Graham and Iurie Iovu cannot currently get into the side. United’s own report also noted that Forbes played on with stitches and a bandage. Next up, United visit Celtic on Wednesday. Celtic came from behind to win two-one at Hibernian yesterday, restoring their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership. Camilo Durán scored the winner and reached ten goals for the season. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill says Alistair Johnston will be assessed after the defender was forced off only twenty minutes into his return from injury. Loan Watch. Charlie Dewar played the full match in defence as Arbroath lost one-nil at Livingston to a stoppage-time Ryan McGowan goal. Matthew Mudie also completed ninety minutes and was booked as Spartans beat Lochee United two-one to reach the Scottish Cup third round. Sources:The CourierDundee United Football ClubCeltic Football ClubCeltic Football ClubLivingston Football ClubBBC SportScottish Football Association Morning Line is an independent, AI-assisted briefing, reviewed before publication.