Summary

  • Accies lose in first game since Alex Neil exit

  • United move into third in the table

  • Sean Dillon scores United's winner

  • Accies drop to fifth under Martin Canning

  1. Postpublished at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Thanks very much for your company this evening. There may have only been one game, but there was enough excitement in that second half to keep my wee fingers going full pelt on the keyboard. Join us again on Saturday for a full programme of six Scottish Premiership matches.

  2. Postpublished at 22:02 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Sean Dillon celebrates after scoring the winner for Dundee UnitedImage source, SNS
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    Sean Dillon scored the winner for Dundee United at New Douglas Park

  3. Postpublished at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Martin Canning seemed to have been to swept up in the week's events, with Alex Neil joining Norwich City, to consider his future as a possible permanent manager of Hamilton. Next up are Celtic, who have been sunning themselves in Gran Canaria, at the weekend.

  4. Get involved #bbcscotfootballpublished at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Andrew Priestley: "Hamilton will be devastated to lose that game after rallying to comeback from 0-2. A killer punch."

  5. Hamilton interim player-coach Martin Canning on BBC Radio Scotlandpublished at 21:57 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    "In the first half, we didn't really turn up. The week maybe affected their performance and they looked a bit nervous.

    "But I couldn't be more proud of them the way they came back into the game and I am devastated for them.

    "I thought that, if any team was going to win it, it was us and we have lost a set-piece goal, which was disappointing.

    "I felt that I wasn't 100% to play the game and I think the two boys who came into defence did well."

  6. Postpublished at 21:54 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    So Hamilton have not only lost their manager but also now an unbeaten home run of 10 games. However, BBC Radio Scotland pundits Allan Preston and Craig Paterson are united in suggesting that the way they came back from 2-0 to level suggests Martin Canning has what it takes to inspire as manager on a permanent basis.

  7. Get involved #bbcscotfootballpublished at 21:51 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Ash Barkworth: "Gary Mackay-Steven would be an excellent signing for us and I don't think out of our reach." A hopeful Sheffield United fan there!

  8. Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara on BBC Radio Scotlandpublished at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    "It's three points and I suppose that's all that matters, but we make things hard for ourselves.

    "We are exciting to watch and we were comfortable and had chances to make it 3-0, but we make it hard for our fans at times.

    "I am pleased at the way we came back and got the winner, which I thought we deserved.

    "We are the top scorers in the league, scored three and could have scored more."

  9. Postpublished at 21:46 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    United's win takes Jackie McNamara's team into third spot, leapfrogging Hamilton and Inverness Caledonian Thistle. They are a point behind Celtic, although the reigning champions have two games in hand. Accies slip a place to fifth.

  10. BBC Radio Scotland pundit Allan Prestonpublished at 21:43 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    "Accies were terrific in that second half and that typifies Hamilton for me the way they rolled their sleeves up, but overall United deserved to win it for me as McGovern had two or three excellent saves."

  11. BBC Radio Scotland pundit Craig Patersonpublished at 21:41 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    "Martin Canning will be livid. Having worked so hard to get back into the game at 2-2, it is a nothing corner and a central defender gets a free header, which is absolutely criminal. It is a huge three points for Dundee United."

  12. FULL-TIMEpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

  13. Postpublished at 21:37 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Ali Crawford blasts wastefully well over the crossbar as the ball drops kindly to the Accies midfielder as United struggle to clear their lines.

  14. Postpublished at 21:36 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    United are defending desperately here. Will Hamilton create one last chance and save their unbeaten home run, which is presently at 10 in all competitions?

  15. Postpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    We've had one minute out of four of stoppage time...

  16. Get involved #bbcscotfootballpublished at 21:34 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Kevin @Kevi1967: "What a great game for a Monday night. Can Hamilton get a point they deserve good game guys?" It certainly has been breathtaking stuff in the second half after a disappointing first 45.

  17. Postpublished at 21:33 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Player-coach Martin Canning sends himself on as a late sub and it almost signals another equaliser as Ali Crawford's inswinging free-kick evades the big defender's head and Radosław Cierzniak claws it over the crossbar. From the corner, Tony Andreu's powerful header is clasped by the goalkeeper.

  18. GREAT SAVE!published at 21:30 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Nadir Ciftci smashes in a superb but ambitious drive from the edge of the Accies penalty box and goalkeeper Michael McGovern turns the ball over the crossbar at full stretch. From the corner, Calum Butcher heads just wide.

  19. GREAT SAVE!published at 21:27 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Fine double save on his goal-line from goalkeeper Michael McGovern prevents shots from Stuart Armstrong and sub Chris Erskine extending United's lead.

  20. Postpublished at 21:26 Greenwich Mean Time 12 January 2015

    Ali Crawford celebrates scoring for HamiltonImage source, SNS
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    Ali Crawford drew Accies level at 2-2 but missed a chance to make it 3-3