EAR TO STAY

Goodwin's United full of confidence after matching capital's big spenders

- BY SCOTT BURNS

JIM GOODWIN reckons Dundee United can go into the rest of the season with real confidence.

That's the manager's view after his side proved they are more than a match for the likes of big-spending Hibs and Hearts.

Goodwin defied the odds to lead United to fourth last season and believes they can have another successful assault, after a 3-3 draw at Hibs and narrowly losing a five -goal thriller against Hearts.

He has brought in 14 players and spent just a nominal five figures but his team is still showing they can go toe-to-toe with the likes of the big Edinburgh two, who have spent significant sums strengthening their squads.