Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has been discharged from hospital following a health scare but there is still no timeline for when he will return to his managerial duties at Tannadice.
The 44-year-old was admitted to hospital last Thursday after falling ill, forcing him to miss his side's commanding 4-0 Scottish Premiership victory at Kilmarnock on Saturday. In his absence, assistant manager Lee Sharp stepped in to lead the team at Rugby Park, guiding United to a comfortable win away from home.
Sharp will once again take charge for Dundee United's upcoming midweek Premiership fixture against Motherwell, with Goodwin's recovery timeline still to be determined. Speaking on his manager's condition, Sharp confirmed that Goodwin is now recuperating at home but is awaiting further medical guidance before making any decisions about his return.
"He is out of hospital, he is back home recovering," Sharp said. "He is waiting on direction from the doctors etc to where he goes from there."
When pressed on whether there was any indication of when Goodwin might be back on the touchline, Sharp was candid about the uncertainty surrounding the situation.
"No. He would be back just now if he was allowed," Sharp explained. "We are in constant dialogue so he will let me know as soon as."
The comments suggest Goodwin is eager to return to his post as soon as possible, but the decision ultimately rests with medical professionals monitoring his recovery. Sharp's remarks indicate an ongoing line of communication between the two men, even as Goodwin remains sidelined from first-team affairs.
Despite the uncertainty over their manager's health, Dundee United have continued to operate normally on the football side of things. The club is reportedly closing in on a loan deal to bring midfielder Lyall Cameron to Tannadice from Rangers. Cameron, who previously played for city rivals Dundee, would add further depth to United's squad as they continue their Premiership campaign.
The timing of the potential signing underlines the club's determination to press ahead with squad business regardless of the uncertainty surrounding Goodwin's health situation. With Sharp having already overseen one league victory in his manager's absence, the coaching staff appear well-equipped to maintain results in the interim.
United's next test comes against Motherwell, a fixture that will again be overseen by Sharp as Goodwin continues his recovery away from the club. The Irishman's absence has clearly not disrupted the squad's momentum, with the emphatic win over Kilmarnock providing a timely boost heading into a busy period of fixtures.
Fans and club officials alike will be hoping for positive updates on Goodwin's health in the coming days, though for now the focus remains on ensuring stability on the pitch while their manager awaits medical clearance to resume his role.
No further details have been provided regarding the nature of Goodwin's illness, and the club has not offered a specific timeframe for his return. As it stands, Sharp will continue to lead the team until further notice, with regular communication between the assistant and his manager ensuring a smooth transition whenever Goodwin is cleared to return.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport Football.