Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has emphatically stated that his players will not be entering 'holiday mode' despite securing their Premiership safety. Following a dominant derby victory, Goodwin is determined to maintain high standards as the Terrors prepare to face Kilmarnock this Saturday, aiming to finish the season strongly and uphold professional pride.

Despite finding themselves in a comfortable 'no man's land' at the top end of the bottom six, with little left to play for in terms of league position, Goodwin insists the motivation remains high. The squad is focused on personal pride, securing valuable win bonuses, and solidifying their seventh-place standing in the Scottish Premiership table.

Jim Goodwin firmly believes his Dundee United squad will not ease off, citing their recent derby demolition win as clear evidence that the players are far from complacent. He expects this unwavering commitment to continue, particularly as they head to Rugby Park for a challenging encounter against Kilmarnock.

Goodwin elaborated on his expectations, stating, 'I think they showed to everyone at the weekend that they're not in holiday mode yet. People telling us we've got nothing to play for, but there's personal pride at stake and my players want to go into the summer feeling good about themselves off the back of some positive results.'

The upcoming match against Kilmarnock presents a different challenge, as Killie are desperately fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table, striving to avoid the relegation play-off position. Adding to the motivation for Dundee United is their historically poor record at Rugby Park, a statistic the team is eager to rectify with a strong performance on this visit.

Goodwin confirmed his thorough preparation for the fixture, noting, 'They're fighting for their lives at the bottom of the table. I watched the Aberdeen game on Saturday,' indicating his focus on understanding Kilmarnock's tactics and current form ahead of the crucial clash.