Tam Courts reveals why he benched Tony Watt on Dundee United debut night

Tony Watt came off the bench to replace Ilmari Niskanen

Tam Courts explains why he benched new boy Tony Watt as Dundee United boss remains ‘calm and focused’

Dundee United boss Tam Courts has revealed why he chose not to hand a first start to Tony Watt in the defeat to St Mirren.

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