Reaction as Shankland goal moves Dundee Utd 21 points clear

Summary

Utd now 21 points clear having played two games more
Shankland nets stunning winner after White cancels out Appere opener

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Nick McPheat

Tired legs approaching final stagespublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
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Both sets of players are giving a lot to the game, the finishes have been brilliant, the passing has been good, and the effort has been excellent - but a lot of the players are starting to look a little tired out there now, and rightly so
Postpublished at 20:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
We've seen some fantastic defending tonight as Kevin McHattie adds the latest with a crunching tackle on Ian Harkes as he closes down on goal.
It is perfect conditions for it.
Postpublished at 77 mins
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
Less than a quarter of the game to play here and United are on course to go 21 points clear at the top of the Scottish Championship, having played two games more.
Could this be the night the title is effectively won? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.
'Inverness frustrated'published at 20:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
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John Robertson's team had done well, but Shankland's goal against the run of play has set them back. They look frustrated
YELLOW CARDpublished at 20:36 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Kevin McHattie (Inverness CT)
Fair playpublished at 20:34 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
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Meanwhile in the SWPL...published at 20:32 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
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Super Shankspublished at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
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Lawrence Shankland celebrates his 29th goal of the season
CLOSE!published at 20:31 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
What a block.
James Keatings looks certain to score from close range but for a superb block from Mark Connolly.
Double changes for both sidespublished at 20:30 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
I was in the process of telling you all about two substitutions for both sides when Shankland scored that goal.
So for the record, for United Peter Pawlett and Dillon Powers are off for Paul McMullan and Ian Harkes, and for Thistle Miles Storey and David Carson are off for Charlie Trafford and Aaron Doran.
Cheers, Lawrence...
CLOSE!published at 20:25 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
The home side have their zip back. Lawrence Shankland looks up for it as he sets up Louis Appere at the edge of the box who should probably score his second of the game, but his curling effort is all wrong.
Postpublished at 20:23 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CT
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
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Shankland sold both centre-halves, but he still has to finish - and to slam it home like that is excellent. He's had a quiet couple of matches but against the run of play sticks United in front
GOAL Dundee Utd 2-1 Inverness CTpublished at 59 mins
Lawrence Shankland
Who else?
Against the run of play the Scotland cap bags his 29th goal of the season after he sells two Inverness defenders a dummy and drills a fantastic finish into the bottom corner.
Image source, BBC Sport
Postpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
Billy Dodds
Former Scotland striker on Sportsound
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Paul Watson has to clean him out there - he's got the cover from Liam Smith so not a red. Cynical, but a good one to take for the team
YELLOW CARDpublished at 20:17 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
Paul Watson takes one for the team as the United defender seethes down James Vincent who looked like he was driving into a promising position.
The resulting free-kick by James Keatings is drilled into the wall.
Postpublished at 50 mins
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
The away side have started the second half the same way they finished first as they remain on top.
Tom Walsh's effort is gathered easily by Benji Siegrist, but after a poor clearance James Keatings has the Swiss keeper scrambling across his goal to parry the ball away.
Postpublished at 20:11 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
The more the game goes on, the more the conditions seem to be playing a part as the rain continues to lash down at Tannadice.
It really is grim out there.
'Thistle need to stay switched on'published at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
John Hughes
Former Hibernian manager on Sportsound
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I've been impressed with Dundee United - they've had good energy. Inverness have stood up to it though and worked their way back into the game. Although they will need to be switched on to keep a tab on Lawrence Shankland - he's stepped up a level from last year and I wouldn't be surprised if he got a goal
KICK-OFFpublished at 20:07 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
Dundee Utd 1-1 Inverness CT
The second half is off and running.
Which way will this one go?
A new season dawnspublished at 20:05 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2020
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