Dundee United's dramatic late win over St Mirren exemplifies the qualities that have Jim Goodwin's promoted side gunning for third place or higher in the Scottish Premiership, writes Kheredine Idessane.
Ten years ago almost to the day since Louis Moult scored an overhead kick to help Wrexham draw 2-2 with Stockport County in the FA Trophy, the striker was released from Dundee United's "cotton wool" to repeat the feat withFor manager Jim Goodwin, the fact the 32-year-old striker had insisted on playing despite a shoulder injury - taking an injection two hours before kick-off - exemplified the spirit and commitment of the players who have cemented their side in third spot in the...
"He joined in with the group, but he was very much non-contact. The players were told not to go near him. "I would imagine the shoulder he landed on would be pretty sore once that injection wears off, but it's all worth it." Saturday was the fourth time this season United have beaten St Mirren - who, remember, finished fifth last term - all without conceding a goal.Top club in the Premiership for headed goals, with 11. Joint top for the number of different goalscorers, with 14.
"It's going like that because we're all as one, we're all working together, pulling together," he suggested. "You can see the commitment.The progress of Goodwin's side have made attracted plenty of praise from BBC Scotland pundits on Saturday's Sportsound.
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