MARTIN O’NEILL didn’t take long to relegate Jim Goodwin into the Hoops reserves when he took over as Celtic manager back at the turn of the millennium.
The Irishman made his debut AGAINST Hoops Dundee Utd under Kenny Dalglish back in May 2000 alongside the likes of Paul Lambert and fellow Hoops debutant Mark Fotheringham – Henrik Larsson making his return from a broken leg.
But dumped unceremoniously back in the reserves, Goodwin had to be content with a playing career which graced the likes of Stockport, Scunthorpe, Huddersfield and St Mirren.
O’Neill went onto bring seven major honours to Celtic and reach a Uefa Cup final, but now the two go head-to-head again with Goodwin hoping to beat Celtic for the second time in just weeks after masterminding a 2-1 win against Wilfried Nancy’s men over the festive period.
This is now O’Neill’s THIRD stint as Hoops boss, having taken a step back to facilitate the short term follow which was the Nancy era.
He’s said he WON’T be staying at the club beyond the summer – but his credentials to remain in charge will be glowing if he can lead the mini fightback to beat Rangers and Hearts to what is a massive Scottish Premiership title.
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And that all begins this Saturday as the Hoops host Goodwin’s United at Celtic Park.
Here’s everything you need to know about a clash which could have massive ramifications at the top of the table.
When does Celtic vs Dundee Utd kick off?
- Celtic take on Dundee Utd this Saturday, January 10
- The match takes place at Celtic Park, Glasgow
- It kicks off at 3pm
Is Celtic vs Dundee Utd on TV and can I live stream it?
- No, the match HASN’T been chosen for live TV coverage
- Viewers outside only the UK & Ireland can watch the match live with their Celtic TV subscriptions
- Highlights will be available on the BBC Scotland channel at 7.15pm and then repeated after Match of the Day
- Alternatively you can follow it all on SunSport’s blog
What is the early Celtic vs Dundee Utd team news?
- Celtic interim boss could hand Julian Araujo his first start at right back as he begins his second caretaker stint (and third spell at the club in all)
- The Hoops could have Sebastian Tounekti and Michel-Ange Balikwisha available again after their interest in AFCON was ended.
- Martin O’Neill could also turn to Liam Scales and Reo Hatate, both of whom were dropped for the recent Old Firm defeat to Rangers
- They’re still without long term injured stars such as Jota, Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Callum Osmand. Marcelo Saracchi and Kelechi Iheanacho aren’t ready to return yet either.
- Dundee Utd are without Ryan Strain and long-term injury victim Isaac Pappoe.
Match odds
- Celtic win 3/13
- Draw 9/2
- Dundee Utd win 7/1
- (Odds with William Hill as of 8/1/26 – 3.13pm)
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