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The Courier reports that Jim Goodwin accepts he sometimes left Bert Esselink too exposed against quick attackers last season, and now praises the defender’s professionalism, determination and resilience in reclaiming his place. Esselink has started both of United’s back-to-back league wins and clean sheets.

The Courier also reports that Jim Goodwin says captain Ross Graham remains an important leader despite losing his place, with Bert Esselink and Michael Forbes currently established at centre-back. Goodwin says Graham’s attitude in training has been exemplary, and that he is still club captain.

For Saturday’s match at St Johnstone, the home club says parking at McDiarmid Park is now cashless. Cars will be held for about ten minutes after full-time to let pedestrians leave safely.

In the B team, United lost two-one away to Montrose in the KDM Evolution Trophy last night. Dundee United say Scott Hamilton scored, and had a late equaliser ruled out for offside.

Loan Watch. Miller Thomson made his Stenhousemuir debut off the bench as they lost two-nil at Inverness on Saturday, their first league defeat of the season. The Falkirk Herald reports manager Marvin Bartley praised his versatility. He says Thomson can play both wing-back roles and as a number ten. Bartley spoke to former United boss Liam Fox and to Craig Sibbald, who played alongside him. Stenhousemuir are still two points clear at the top and host Raith Rovers on Saturday.

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