News: Will Ferry go? Plus red card appeals, and tributes to United's longest-serving season ticket holder
Will Ferry piques English interest, Goodwin fizzes, and tributes to long-term Terror.
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Will Ferry go?
It’s hard to overstate the impact of Will Ferry.
He has been chief among United’s hardest-working players, playing virtually every minute of game time since he came to Tannadice from Cheltenham Town in 2024.
But, as the final year of a three-year deal looms, it seems increasingly likely that United will look to cash in on the wingback if the price is right.
Several English Championship clubs are preparing to make a move for Ferry, according to reports by The Courier (£), before the window shuts tonight, with at least one scout reportedly in attendance on Saturday night.
Other potential movement includes:
Julius Eskesen: The pint-sized midfielder has failed to find his feet at Tannadice and is believed to be seeking some first-team football elsewhere. Initial interest has dropped off, but there’s a chance talks could reignite before the headline.
Ivan Dolcek: Despite being one of United’s brightest summer prospects, the winger suffered a steep drop-off in form, fell out of favour with Jim Goodwin, and has missing in action entirely for the past three weeks.
Goodwin ‘wouldn’t hold out hope’ for red card appeals
Jim Goodwin has said he “wouldn’t hold out hope” on the two red cards against Amar Fatah and Pan Camara being overturned.
Amar Fatah was pointed towards the tunnel — the 21-year-old’s first ever red card — after a mistimed challenge on Marc Leonard that was subject to an intervention from VAR.
And Pan Camara was sent off soon after for squaring up to Leonard, who used the confrontation as opportunity to hurl himself to the ground as if he’d been shot.
“Absolutely everything that could have gone against us did,” Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin said after the game. “We’ll have to look at the red cards and see if there’s any chance of an appeal but I wouldn’t hold out hope.”
He added: “If I can’t appeal both of those, we’re going without two really key players and that’s something we can’t afford at this crucial stage of the season.”
Goodwin was incredibly dismissive of the two red cards.
The first came after Hearts had already opened the scoring when Fatah mistimed a challenge as he sought to win a 50/50 against Leonard. It was accidental and without any force, but referee Calum Scott was summoned to the monitor and a card was produced a few moments later.
Goodwin said: “It’s incredibly really. It’s reckless, if anything. He’s overstretched to get a touch on the ball and he’s half a second too late. It’s not high, there’s no intent. You see those types of tackles happening week after week and they’re yellow cards, depending on what referee you get on the night.”
The fizzing gaffer added: “When a Scottish referee is called over, they go with VAR. I’ve yet to see a ref have the courage to go with his own opinion.”
For Camara’s ill-judged confrontation, Goodwin slammed Leonard’s behaviour as “really, really embarrassing”.
He said: “I think when he watches it back, the boy should be mortified. He goes down holding his nose as if he’s got a broken nose. Then the red card is shown and he very quickly bounces back up to his feet. It is ridiculous.”
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‘A remarkable life, filled with passion, resilience, and stories that could light up a room’
Tributes have been paid to Dundee United’s longest-serving season ticket holder, who sadly passed away shortly before his 94th birthday.
Ron McCabe, who was born in Dundee in 1932, was a well-kent face around Tannadice where he supported the club in a number of volunteer roles over the years.
He attended his first match 1942 during the Second World War, with United confirming that he was the longest-serving season ticket holder in the club’s history.
“Ron lived a remarkable life, filled with passion, resilience, and stories that could light up a room,” his carers Discovery Homecare said in a statement.
“His love for Dundee United, his pride in his family, and his ability to make others smile will forever stay with us.”
A service will take place at Invergowrie Parish Church at 12pm on February 9th.
You can read more about Ron’s incredible life here.