In a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle, Dundee United and Livingston played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw—a result that ultimately clinched seventh place for the home side. Manager Jim Goodwin didn't mince words as he reflected on the performance, calling the draw "probably fair" while acknowledging that "either team could have just about shaded it."

The clean sheet was the headline takeaway for Goodwin, especially after two recent performances where "we conceded lots of sloppy goals." It was a much-needed defensive reset for a team that had been struggling to find its footing. "We rode our luck in the first half, with Livingston hitting the post," he admitted, but the resilience paid off.

Seventh place was the target after the league split, and while Goodwin isn't throwing a parade, he's realistic about the bigger picture. "We're not going to celebrate that because it's not what we set out to achieve at the beginning of the season," he said. "It's way short of what we would expect." Still, there's a clear sense of purpose heading into the summer transfer window. "We know the areas we need to strengthen," he added, "and hopefully we'll be more competitive for that top six next time around."

Goodwin also highlighted the silver lining of giving valuable minutes to younger players, a nod to the club's long-term vision. With several pre-contract agreements already in place, the manager is optimistic about the squad's evolution. "We're slightly ahead of the game," he noted, "and we're talking to lots of other good, talented players."

But the night wasn't without its bittersweet moments. "Tonight will be the last game at Tannadice for a number of players," Goodwin revealed, his tone shifting to reflect the emotional weight of the occasion. "That's the disappointment, really—that we weren't able to give our supporters a little bit more to cheer about."

As the season winds down, Dundee United's focus shifts squarely to the future. For fans and players alike, this draw serves as both a stepping stone and a reminder: the work is just beginning.