League · SPL
Dundee Utd2–1Motherwell
Andy Tod 5′
Charlie Miller 68′
Derek Adams (pen.) 20′
Lineups
Dundee Utd
Motherwell
Dundee Utd · Starting XI
Motherwell · Starting XI
- Stevie Woods
- Willie Kinniburgh
- Martyn Corrigan
- David Partridge
- Tony Vaughan
- Derek Adams
- Scott Leitch
- Stephen Pearson
- Steven Hammell
- David Clarkson
- Steven Craig
Dundee Utd · Substitutes
Motherwell · Substitutes
- Jamie Ewings
- Richard Offiong
- David Cowan
- Keith Lasley
- Shaun Fagan
Dundee Utd · Substitutions
- Paul Gallacher for Allan Smart19′
- Mark Wilson for David McCracken45′
- Derek Lilley for Andy Tod53′
Motherwell · Substitutions
- Richard Offiong for Steven Craig67′
- Shaun Fagan for Derek Adams73′
- Keith Lasley for Scott Leitch83′
Dundee Utd · Manager
Motherwell · Manager
- Terry Butcher
Dundee Utd · Cautions
- Billy Dodds24′
- Gary Bollan35′
- Charlie Miller43′
Motherwell · Cautions
- Scott Leitch26′
- David Partridge34′
- Steven Craig37′
Dundee Utd · Red cards
- Alan Combe18′
Motherwell · Red cards
- Not recorded
Match report
An attendance of almost seven thousand comprising only a few hundred visiting supporters provided Tannadice with an excellent atmosphere for Ian McCall’s first game in charge, the crucial bottom of the table clash with Motherwell. McCall rang the changes with his first team selection and none more so than with the goalkeeping position as in came Alan Combe to replace the well established Paul Gallacher. United got off to the best possible start with an Andy Tod goal on his home debut in just five minutes. A dramatic beginning however much more was to follow when Adams equalised from the…Read moreRead less
An attendance of almost seven thousand comprising only a few hundred visiting supporters provided Tannadice with an excellent atmosphere for Ian McCall’s first game in charge, the crucial bottom of the table clash with Motherwell.
McCall rang the changes with his first team selection and none more so than with the goalkeeping position as in came Alan Combe to replace the well established Paul Gallacher.
United got off to the best possible start with an Andy Tod goal on his home debut in just five minutes. A dramatic beginning however much more was to follow when Adams equalised from the penalty spot in the twentieth minute as Alan Combe was red carded for bringing down Clarkson who had intercepted a Tod pass back.
Gallacher was brought on to replace Combe with Smart replaced. There was no further scoring in the first half. With just over twenty minutes remaining, Man of the Match Charlie Miller put the Tangerines back in front and despite some tense moments before the final whistle, ten man United held on to secure their first home league win of the season and move ahead of their opponents in the SPL table.
McCall rang the changes with his first team selection and none more so than with the goalkeeping position as in came Alan Combe to replace the well established Paul Gallacher.
United got off to the best possible start with an Andy Tod goal on his home debut in just five minutes. A dramatic beginning however much more was to follow when Adams equalised from the penalty spot in the twentieth minute as Alan Combe was red carded for bringing down Clarkson who had intercepted a Tod pass back.
Gallacher was brought on to replace Combe with Smart replaced. There was no further scoring in the first half. With just over twenty minutes remaining, Man of the Match Charlie Miller put the Tangerines back in front and despite some tense moments before the final whistle, ten man United held on to secure their first home league win of the season and move ahead of their opponents in the SPL table.