Can Goodwin find formula to solve consistency puzzle?
[BBC] If Dundee United's season was to be illustrated through the medium of dance, it would very much be one step forward and two steps back. Too often this term, just when it has looked like the Tangerines have turned a corner, they have run into a cul-de-sac. A 3-0 defeat to Kilmarnock last time out is a case in point.
After the high of comprehensively beating their city neighbours Dundee the week before, United were equally comprehensively beaten by Killie - from high to low. Manager Jim Goodwin has often used the word "consistency" this season - a lack of it proving detrimental to their hopes this term. Having missed out on a place in the top half of the table, United are currently seventh, comfortably clear of any relegation fears.
The danger for them now is that with nothing other than pride to play for, they simply drift towards the end of the season. While that is the here and now, Goodwin's focus will also be on next term and trying to find a formula that solves the consistency puzzle.