Jim Goodwin in ringing Ryan Edwards backing as Dundee United boss rates him 'as good as any centre half'
dailyrecord.co.ukJim Goodwin is confident Dundee United won’t collapse under the strain of relegation pressure - so long as his two pillars at opposite ends of the park stay strong.The Tannadice boss lavished praise on returning skipper Ryan Edwards after he delivered a towering display at the back in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with St Mirren - insisting he is “as good as any centre-half out there” at the top of his game.
Edwards had been dropped for a draw at Livingston a fortnight ago after coming under fire from fans for an error-strewn display against Aberdeen.But Goodwin had no hesitation recalling the 6ft 5in stopper with Charlie Mulgrew injured and together with Steven Fletcher, who produced a wondergoal to open the scoring against the Buddies, the United gaffer reckons he has two of the best players in their position in the top flight.
United are two points adrift of second-bottom Ross County with nine games to go.And Goodwin reckons Edwards and Fletcher are massive for their survival hopes.
He said: “Ryan was excellent. When we were naming the team against Livingston I had a conversation with Ryan and said that sometimes it is good to come out when you are going through a difficult period and all the attention is on you.“When you feel as if everyone is coming for you at all angles, I think it’s good sometimes just to take a step back.
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