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Dundee United Boss Jim Goodwin on the Daunting Task of Stopping ‘Obscene’ Celtic

As Celtic prepare to face Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday, Jim Goodwin, the Arabs’ manager, has been left scratching his head as he attempts to devise a plan to stop the Hoops’ juggernaut. Brendan Rodgers’ side has been in imperious form this season, dropping just two points and conceding a paltry four goals in the process.

A Monumental Task Ahead

Goodwin, who has been impressed by Celtic’s “obscene” goal-scoring record, acknowledges that his team faces a monumental task in trying to halt the Hoops’ unbeaten run. “We know we’ve got a big task on our hands on Sunday,” Goodwin told The Courier. “Nobody has managed to beat Celtic in the league yet. They’ve only dropped two points all season, only conceded four goals and scored an obscene number of goals. Hopefully, we can come up with a plan, a system and personnel that can cause an upset.”

The Conundrum of Stopping Celtic

Goodwin’s dilemma is one that has puzzled many a manager this season. Celtic’s attacking prowess is such that they can hurt teams from various angles, making it difficult for opponents to pinpoint a specific weakness. “That’s what everybody’s trying to figure out! Rangers included,” Goodwin continued. “Aberdeen held them to a draw at Parkhead, but the chances that Celtic missed in the first half probably didn’t put the game to bed. They’ve got so many good quality players. You can put your attention on one player and then another player finds space and causes you problems. It’s as tough a game as it comes.”

A Cautionary Approach

Goodwin is aware that his team cannot afford to be complacent against Celtic, who have a penchant for punishing teams that make mistakes. “We’re hoping to deny them space and have a good defensive shape,” Goodwin said. “We can’t make the same mistakes we made last Saturday (4-3 defeat at Motherwell), or we’ll get punished.” Dundee United’s last outing against Celtic at Tannadice ended in a 2-0 defeat, with Jota and Aaron Mooy scoring for the Hoops. Goodwin will be hoping that his team can learn from that experience and push Celtic all the way on Sunday.

The Broader Context

The significance of Sunday’s match extends beyond the 90 minutes of football. With the Glasgow Derby looming large on the horizon, Celtic will be eager to maintain their 11-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership. A win for the Hoops would heap pressure on Rangers, who face a must-win encounter against their arch-rivals in less than two weeks’ time.

Conclusion

As Dundee United prepare to face the might of Celtic, Jim Goodwin is under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead. With the Hoops in rampant form, Goodwin’s team will need to be at the top of their game to cause an upset. While the Arabs’ manager is hopeful that his team can spring a surprise, he is also aware that Celtic’s “obscene” goal-scoring record makes them a formidable opponent.