Dundee United: Sportswriter Expresses Doubt on Tony Watt’s Return as a Solution

Tom English, BBC Scotland’s chief sportswriter, addressed inquiries concerning Dundee United. Alexa submitted a question suggesting that United ought to reinforce their squad during the January transfer window by recalling Tony Watt from his loan period at Motherwell. Alexa stated: “A few United fans will disagree with me, however I think it’s a no-brainer. He has served his time and would be a great option from the bench.” In his reply, English conveyed his respectful disagreement. He pointed out Watt’s lack of goals throughout the current season, specifically mentioning “No goals in 12 games,” and questioned his potential contribution from the bench, asking what Watt would achieve in that role. English also indicated that he is not a significant admirer of Tony Watt. English subsequently expressed his increasing support for Sam Dalby, noting Dalby’s “four goals in his last five games” and commending his “presence and physicality,” as well as his visible growth in confidence. He affirmed Dundee United’s requirement for additional attacking prowess and enhanced creativity. English praised Jim Goodwin as an effective manager who is extracting strong performances from his players, observing that while the team does not score frequently, they also concede sparingly. He highlighted the team’s current statistics of “Eighteen goals scored, 13 conceded,” characterizing this as “a very, very good start to the season for them.” English advised that if the club possesses funds for investment, they should likely prioritize strengthening their offensive capabilities, concluding by reiterating his uncertainty that Tony Watt represents the solution.