Jim Goodwin on Mark Ogren’s real Dundee United driver as boss opens up on ‘business model’

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has stated that chairman Mark Ogren's primary motivation remains on-pitch success, despite the club shifting toward a self-sustainable player trading model. Ogren, who is currently visiting Scotland, funded the signing of Zidane Iqbal at the end of the transfer window to aid a tactical evolution. Goodwin noted that building squad value through player sales remains secondary to winning matches and securing a top-six Scottish Premiership finish.

Goodwin highlighted Ogren's ongoing support through personal health challenges and praised the team's recent revival, noting key contributions from defender Bert Esselink. After watching a recent victory against Hibernian, Ogren is set to attend Dundee United's upcoming match against St Johnstone on Saturday.