Dundee United have lost both of their last two home games against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership but haven’t lost three times in a row at home to the Steelmen in the top-flight since May 2000.

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Derry City have brought in Kevin Holt on a two-year deal from Dundee United for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old defender scored four goals in 29 appearance for the Scottish Premiership side this season.

Michael Wimmer's reign as Motherwell manager began with a defeat as Sam Dalby's goal earned Dundee United a first win in four Scottish Premiership games. The Fir Park side have now lost six consecutive matches and now slip down to ninth.

United did not have to be on their best to see off this Motherwell side desperately lacking in resolve or confidence. Wimmer spoke this week on "intensity, energy and passion" but in the opening stages,

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Dundee United keep the pressure on third-placed Aberdeen with a narrow victory over Motherwell and they have one player in my TOTW. Getting a striker who steadily gets you important goals is gold dust.

United deserved to win and should have had more including a second for Sam Dalby that was brilliantly saved. Ross Graham had a fantastic game and it was a case of Kevin Holt who? Still not convinced by the three at the back though.

John Bennett is set to follow Dave King's lead and sell his Ibrox stake as part of the proposed Rangers takeover deal by 49ers Enterprises. (Scottish Sun), external. Dundee United

Ross Graham insists Dundee United "aren't too worried at all" by their recent run of results, stressing "we know we are a good side". Despite sitting fourth in the Scottish Premiership, United have just one win from their last six league games,

Michael Wimmer's reign as Motherwell manager begins with a defeat as Dundee United went "back to basics" to secure a first win in four Scottish Premiership games.