‘A lot of incentives’ for Dundee United to delay Celtic party – Jim Goodwin

United have enjoyed a great first season back in the top flight and sit three points behind Hibernian in the race for third place.

Expectations for a promoted team may have been surpassed but that does not mean the pressure is off.

“I don’t accept that,” said Goodwin. “I have been trying to make sure the players don’t have that kind of mindset going into the last five games either.

“Of course there was a sigh of relief when the top six was secured but at no stage have we taken our foot off the pedal and relaxed in training.

“The guys aren’t getting any extra days off. There are still five huge games for us, a lot of points to play for.”

In a tight contest for European places, United are sandwiched between Aberdeen and Hibs, who meet this weekend.

“Something is going to give at Pittodrie, there are going to be points dropped by one of the two teams and we have got to try and capitalise on it,” said Goodwin.

“We are going to be huge underdogs but teams have proven already, like St Johnstone only a few weeks ago, that if you get your tactics right on the day, if you defend properly and you take your one or two opportunities that you get, then you can cause an upset.”