According to the Daily Record, Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin has recalled striker Owen Stirton from his loan at Airdrie. Goodwin confirmed the recall, which was part of a cooperation agreement, was due to his dissatisfaction with the player's game time. The loan was also ended because the Tannadice side is experiencing several injuries to first-team players. Goodwin stated that he would prefer Stirton to be on Dundee United's bench as a good option to come on, rather than on Airdrie's bench in the Championship. The manager explained the situation to Airdrie and conveyed his feelings, expressing his belief in the Scotland youth cap's ability, while also noting that United would never dictate playing time to another club.