Liam Morgan: "I think he's having a look at Gary Mackay-Stevens, if you believe the papers." Only when they're right Liam! Mystery solved? Would the winger be a good signing for the watching Nigel Clough's League One club? Give us your thoughts?

United just about deserve their half-time lead having had more of the pressure in a disappointing start to life as interim player-coach for Accies' Martin Canning.

Dougie Imrie looks for an immediate reply as he steals in behind the United defence, but he is flagged offside as he batters a 12-yard drive off the legs of the goalkeeper. TV replays suggest the forward was just onside.

Accies give Stuart Armstrong too much time and the midfielder takes full advantage with a precise, powerful strike from 22 yards. Goalkeeper Michael McGovern's reactions might also have been a bit suspect there.

"The conditions are not bad, but neither team in possession looks anywhere near their best."

It is Charlie Telfer's turn to squander a half chance as the United midfielder skews his first-time shot wide from just inside the penalty box.

A fine through ball from Charlie Telfer presents Aidan Connolly with room behind the Accies defence, but the wee forward's chipped cross-come-shot evades the crossbar by a few inches when a ball across the face of goal might have found Nadir Ciftci unmarked.

Simon Boendermaker: "I imagine he's taking a look at Andreu, which would be annoying as I'd have him at Pittodrie in a heartbeat." An Aberdeen fan there responding to our poser about who Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough is scouting tonight. The French midfielder has certainly been in scoring form this season. Any other suggestions?

According to BBC Radio Scotland statsman John Barnes, these two sides have only ever fought out one 0-0 draw in 72 meetings. Hopefully, we are not heading for a second as we are nearly at the half-hour mark and neither side have seriously threatened a goal.

Hamilton Accies FC: "Nigel Clough an interested spectator."

One wonders who the Sheffield United manager is watching tonight. The 48-year-old has successfully raided the Scottish market previously - with some success - of course for the likes of Marc McNulty and Stefan Scougall most recently. Any thoughts who he might be interested in? Tweet me!

United defender Sean Dillons fires the ball into his own face as he tries to clear under pressure near the corner flag and somehow gets a free-kick out of it. Maybe a wee shove from Mickael Antoine-Curier?

A cross driven low into the Accies six-yard box by Stuart Amstrong and a low drive from Gary Mackay-Steven are cleared from in front of goal in quick succession as United exert some pressure.

Accies fans have unfurled banners proclaiming departed manager Alex Neil as a legend and renaming him "Sir Alex". A little premature for honours from Her Majesty perhaps!

Dundee United goalkeeper Radoslaw Cierzniak is left clutching his head after a challenge from Tony Andreu. Looks like a bit of an over-reaction there, but the Pole wins the free-kick.

Nadir Ciftci has United's first sight at goal, but the normally clever Turkish striker is not so smart there as he rushes his effort and hooks it well over from just inside the penalty area.

Accies goalkeeper Michael McGovern flaps a bit at United's first corner, but the home side get it clear.

There will be a few interested parties up in Inverness tonight. Should there be a winner at New Douglas Park, the team taking the three points will overtake Caley Thistle and move into third spot in the Premiership. Accies will overtake them on goal difference even if they draw.

An early chance for Accies and defender Jesus Garcia Tena rises above the United defence to meet an inswinging corner and ought to do better than head a couple of feet over from about eight yards out.

Dundee United kick-off with fourth place and already a flare has gone off in front of the visiting stand. Hopefully it doesn't burn the pitch!