Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin insists he is back to full health and “raring to go”, but will return to hospital in the next six weeks to undergo a minor operation.
The 44-year-old had a health scare last month but, following a series of tests, is back in the dugout for the visit to former club St Mirren.
“It’s been a really strange time because I’ve never missed a day’s training in my career. It was a worrying time for my family and my children,” he said.
“Thankfully, through the tests they’ve done over the last few weeks they’ve got to the bottom of it and know what’s caused the issue.
“I’m pleased to say it can be fixed and it will be in the next four to six weeks. It’s an in-and-out job, not a major procedure or anything like that.
“I know there have been lots of rumours flying around about this, that and the other. It’s a non-stress related issue.
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“People will put two and two together, knowing the game we’re in and the stress levels, but it’s nothing to do with that. It’s a basic procedure and it’ll all be tidied up in due course.”
Goodwin was forced to watch the matches against Kilmarnock and Motherwell on television, but was in the stands at Tannadice to watch the 1-1 draw with Falkirk two weeks ago.
He has been involved in training all week, and said: “Pleased to say I am back to full health and raring to go.
“Apologies for the concern I brought on my family. I’ve had so many messages from all over the world.
“Inundated with WhatsApps, phone calls and everything – even from people I’ve not had contact with for a number of years. It’s been a bit overwhelming, to be honest.
“It’s been lovely and I’m grateful to everyone for their support.”
