Goodwin on Ferry, SFA talks and derby headache

Jim Goodwin has been speaking to the media before his Dundee United side host Dundee in the derby at Tannadice on Saturday. Here are the key lines: Will Ferry will miss the game after a scan revealed a small issue with his groin. The full-back could return next week and Goodwin insists the injury "certainly won't impact" a potential move away from Tannadice. Despite successive 4-0 defeats, there is "lots of positivity" at United and "no better time" to bounce back than a derby win. Goodwin says fans he has met "recognise what we're trying to do", adding: "They can see the improvements that have been made over the summer in terms of the recruitment. We're trying to change the system and the style of play completely. We have had a lot of positive passages of play within both the last couple of games, but unfortunately the results haven't reflected that." He wants United to be more clinical in attack and "defend better in certain situations". Goodwin remains unhappy with refereeing decisions in last weekend's defeat by Celtic, claiming the second goal should have been ruled out for handball and his side ought to have been awarded a penalty. The club have spoken to the SFA but the explanation "gave us more questions than answers", says Goodwin. Goodwin says the squad is now the strongest of his Tannadice reign and selection decisions are a "great headache to have". He praises opposite number Steven Pressley for doing a "terrific job" at Dundee, saying: "He's built a really good side. They're a good team, we respect them, but I've got to focus all my attention on my group of players and what we can do to cause them problems." The derby is the only Premiership game this weekend and Goodwin says: "It's going to be broadcast live on the TV. There'll be people all over the world watching it. It's going to be a great spectacle and hopefully we do enough on the day to come out on top." The Irishman is eyeing victory to kickstart United's campaign after a difficult first few matches and knows this game is "more significant than others" because of the rivalry. [BBC]