:01:00. > :01:05.Good evening. It's all getting very real indeed in the premiership.
:01:06. > :01:10.Squeaky bum time all over the place but some are squeaky than others.
:01:11. > :01:16.Great action and plenty of drama. He had to cast their professional eyes
:01:17. > :01:18.Great action and plenty of drama. He over the games, Pat Nevin and
:01:19. > :01:21.Michael Stewart. Let's get straight to the drama in the bottom six. Just
:01:22. > :01:26.one match this afternoon, Kilmarnock started the day in the dreaded
:01:27. > :01:29.play-off place but they faced Hearts. It had been a happy hunting
:01:30. > :01:54.ground in recent seasons. Kilmarnock make four changes to the
:01:55. > :02:21.team that lost last weekend. Pre-match, a minutes silence.
:02:22. > :02:24.It has been an impressive start from the home team. They have roared out
:02:25. > :03:06.of the Ryan Stevenson scores! It took a
:03:07. > :03:08.deflection on its way through. It flashed past Craig Samson. Hearts
:03:09. > :03:21.are ahead after 11 And that is Kris Boyd with the
:03:22. > :03:27.overhead kick. Kilmarnock have been under the cosh in their opening
:03:28. > :03:48.exchanges and are happy to be creating anything in front of
:03:49. > :03:57.The makes him pay for his mistake and it is a double for Ryan
:03:58. > :04:01.Stevenson. That was really poor defending. It went through the legs
:04:02. > :04:16.of the Latvian defender. Kris Boyd with a shot at goal.
:04:17. > :04:45.Looking for a gap year. Kilmarnock are furious about this.
:04:46. > :04:54.Paterson made the challenge and didn't get the ball but no penalty.
:04:55. > :05:04.Kilmarnock are again in disarray. Stevenson has scored twice already
:05:05. > :05:23.but was not going to score again this time.
:05:24. > :05:33.And who was there but Ryan Stevenson to complete a glorious hat-trick?
:05:34. > :05:37.Right on half-time. Just when Kilmarnock thought things couldn't
:05:38. > :05:40.get any worse. What a goal that is. Stevenson marched into the middle
:05:41. > :06:19.and applied the finishing touch. King is in for number four. It is
:06:20. > :06:30.chaotic Kilmarnock who are being shredded here by Hearts. They are in
:06:31. > :06:38.all sorts of trouble and find themselves now four to zero down.
:06:39. > :06:52.They are charging into the middle. It is Paterson who gets the
:06:53. > :06:56.important touch and makes it 5-0 at Tynecastle. It is becoming ever more
:06:57. > :07:08.humiliating for Kilmarnock. And inside an hour, they are 5-0 down.
:07:09. > :07:16.That was a poor performance. A great performance. Delighted with the way
:07:17. > :07:22.we started the game. We passed the ball well. We had five goals so
:07:23. > :07:28.delighted. For me, they showed no desire. That is not good enough.
:07:29. > :07:31.Almost unbelievably, the Manukau had won their previous six matches at
:07:32. > :07:39.Tynecastle but they were thumped today. -- Kilmarnock had one. Ryan
:07:40. > :07:45.Stevenson had a hat-trick. How impressed we do with him? Hugely
:07:46. > :07:47.impressed. As bad as Kilmarnock were today, there was huge credit to be
:07:48. > :08:00.given to Hearts as well. This is poor defending. Good
:08:01. > :08:07.finishes from Ryan Stevenson. That was him that played the ball from
:08:08. > :08:12.deep inside his own half. He was there to finish it would Ryan
:08:13. > :08:18.Stevenson? That is the dyes I dashed desire that Stevenson shows. Right
:08:19. > :08:21.from the off, couple Hart Scott have them in from the kick-off, they
:08:22. > :08:25.turned Kilmarnock and put them under real pressure. They got an early
:08:26. > :08:29.goal and it is amazing. Goals change games and gave them the impetus to
:08:30. > :08:35.keep that going. Kilmarnock never offered any fight at all. Kilmarnock
:08:36. > :08:39.are second bottom in the premiership. How much pressure is
:08:40. > :08:44.manager Allan Johnston and? Everybody in the club is under
:08:45. > :08:48.pressure. If you are at the bottom, that's it, that's the deal. You have
:08:49. > :08:53.to accept it. To lose in such a whimpering sort of way today, when
:08:54. > :08:58.you know... He said himself he was supposed to be chasing everything.
:08:59. > :09:01.Toulouse by that margin. Apart from the massive effect it has on your
:09:02. > :09:10.goal difference which might become important... Big, big worries but
:09:11. > :09:15.the biggest worry is the one I've said all along. They are dependent
:09:16. > :09:20.on Kris Boyd. If Kris Boyd can get them out of it, but he is going to
:09:21. > :09:24.have to score six. It's so tough and worrying time.
:09:25. > :09:35.Not long, St Mirren were being tapped. If you wings have seen the
:09:36. > :09:40.side to soar. They are looking at their best top-flight finish in 25
:09:41. > :09:41.years. Work was still to be done. Ross County saw so desperately in
:09:42. > :09:49.need of three points. St Mirren have found some good form
:09:50. > :09:56.just St Mirren have found some good form
:09:57. > :09:58.unchanged side for the visit of Ross County, who themselves make one
:09:59. > :10:20.change from the win over Kilmarnock. This is a promising position. Well
:10:21. > :10:29.tipped round the post by Mark Brown. Just killing it around the
:10:30. > :10:50.tipped round the post by Mark Brown. of the wall there. -- curling.
:10:51. > :10:58.Saint Marin just couldn't convert. Starting the second half, much as
:10:59. > :11:07.they played in the first, on the front foot. Steven Thompson here
:11:08. > :11:11.getting closest to it. Travelling County fans are desperately hoping
:11:12. > :11:16.for a win to steer them clear of that relegation play-off spot. This
:11:17. > :11:31.could be a chance. Richie Brittain, their captain. That's a beauty.
:11:32. > :11:42.County have come more into the match as it has progressed. There is a
:11:43. > :11:51.chance for Cooper. Straight down the goalkeeper's.
:11:52. > :12:52.Cooper does well. He makes an opportunity for himself.
:12:53. > :13:06.Danny Lennon's side have played well. They haven't quite managed to
:13:07. > :13:11.make the breakthrough though. What a strike from Gregg Wylde! Well, that
:13:12. > :13:20.is a goal worthy of winning any match. What a precious when it could
:13:21. > :13:22.be for St Mirren. Full credit to Gregg Wylde, who absolutely lashes
:13:23. > :14:05.that past Mark Brown. Oh, that is a wonderful strike from
:14:06. > :14:10.Maclean. So unlucky to see that comeback off the inside of the post.
:14:11. > :14:21.It was almost Cristiano Ronaldo like, the way dipped.
:14:22. > :14:31.He has done everything but score today, Maclean.
:14:32. > :14:40.Time running out for Ross County, so unlucky, that substitute! He took
:14:41. > :14:45.that so well. But he just could not quite keep the line.
:14:46. > :14:53.Another three valuable points together today to once again get
:14:54. > :15:00.another sprint finish and they are very much welcome and then I thought
:15:01. > :15:05.it was thoroughly served. -- desert. We got into good as Asians in the
:15:06. > :15:11.second half and we were better then but credit to St Mirren, the goal
:15:12. > :15:17.that goes in, that was an outstanding strike from sexy Craig
:15:18. > :15:21.Samson. St Mirren and victory for Hearts means that St Mirren are
:15:22. > :15:27.safe, they cannot finish second bottom of the Premiership. Fantastic
:15:28. > :15:32.for a side that not long ago, plenty of people thought might finish
:15:33. > :15:40.second bottom. Congratulations to St Mirren and what a goal to seal that
:15:41. > :15:42.victory? You may as well celebrate well and this is a good fit. Clean
:15:43. > :15:56.as a whistle. Well done. As you say, written many
:15:57. > :16:02.times and Danny Lennon was written off as well. There was a period when
:16:03. > :16:08.the radio programmes saying, who is the next manager? It is finished. He
:16:09. > :16:12.was very dignified all the way through so I am absolutely delighted
:16:13. > :16:16.for him. Could have been different in this match, St Mirren could have
:16:17. > :16:22.scored more and Ross County might have got something? If you look at
:16:23. > :16:27.these clips, it shows you just how tight it is at the bottom, so
:16:28. > :16:32.unpredictable but what a fantastic strike from Kenny McLean. It was
:16:33. > :16:39.like Ronaldo. Spot on, that technique. Quinn, hitting the top of
:16:40. > :16:45.that crossbar. That shows just how tight it is. And you predicted that
:16:46. > :16:55.St Mirren would finish second bottom! Say that again! In terms of
:16:56. > :17:03.St Mirren, they can finish as high up the table as others? There is not
:17:04. > :17:08.much of the season left but they can relax and sometimes when you relax,
:17:09. > :17:11.you play better. But I think they have had their best period this
:17:12. > :17:19.season, they have timed things very well. I will be intrigued at their
:17:20. > :17:25.next game. Who would be a Hibernian fan at this moment? So much talk but
:17:26. > :17:30.the mental and straight defeats pointed to Hibernian finishing
:17:31. > :17:37.second from the bottom. The side are floundering although they did manage
:17:38. > :17:41.one goal in the Edinburgh derby. Partick Thistle the visitors at
:17:42. > :17:50.Easter Road. Kris Doolan leading the way. Taylor on the bench. Brian
:17:51. > :17:55.McLaughlin has the match. This'll first to strike in this battle to
:17:56. > :18:00.avoid relegation play-off spot. Kris Doolan knocking the ball from --
:18:01. > :18:02.knocking the ball from Williams, the rebound coming off his chest and
:18:03. > :18:11.into the back of the net. Kris Doolan flirting with offside.
:18:12. > :18:22.Despite the efforts from Stevenson, it ended up in the goal. Liam Craig,
:18:23. > :18:29.their top goal-scorer, with nine, was unable to find his way past an
:18:30. > :18:35.inspired Paul Gallacher. Much for Butcher to think about as Paul
:18:36. > :18:39.Gallacher was one brilliant form. This effort from Michael Nelson
:18:40. > :18:47.product this wonderful one-handed stop. The rebound from Jason
:18:48. > :18:54.Cummings was knocked onto the post. Alex Harris hand across, Nelson once
:18:55. > :19:00.again. Paul Gallacher, his right hand, onto the post before the
:19:01. > :19:07.danger was cleared. Just before half-time, this terrific chance for
:19:08. > :19:12.a second goal. Lyle Taylor on for the injured goal-scorer, feeding
:19:13. > :19:18.Chris Erskine, his effort lacking penetration. The second half and a
:19:19. > :19:23.booking for Michael Nelson would prove crucial. This challenge on
:19:24. > :19:30.Taylor merited a yellow card from the referee. With ten minutes left,
:19:31. > :19:34.Nelson again against Taylor, the striker fell to the ground and a
:19:35. > :19:43.second yellow card for the defender... And a red card from the
:19:44. > :19:48.referee. Few complaints from the Hibernian players. Craig tried his
:19:49. > :19:55.luck again from the dead all situation.
:19:56. > :19:57.luck again from the dead all spot on. Hibernian was ordered to
:19:58. > :20:05.Richard number one, forcing Gallaher into action. Again, the former
:20:06. > :20:10.Scotland player came out on top. Then the dramatic equaliser towards
:20:11. > :20:15.90 minutes. Ryan McGivern given space before launching high into the
:20:16. > :20:25.box, Collins having the better of Balotelli. Not known for his heading
:20:26. > :20:36.ability, but this was a crucial goal for the youngster. He is a fantastic
:20:37. > :20:39.ability, but this was a crucial goal when I see him because
:20:40. > :20:41.ability, but this was a crucial goal Man of the Match when he plays us!
:20:42. > :20:44.ability, but this was a crucial goal This is a valuable point
:20:45. > :20:46.ability, but this was a crucial goal feels like defeat but we
:20:47. > :20:54.ability, but this was a crucial goal the boys up and it is in their
:20:55. > :20:57.ability, but this was a crucial goal Their efforts rewarded.
:20:58. > :21:05.ability, but this was a crucial goal like they might be frustrated with
:21:06. > :21:05.ability, but this was a crucial goal a string of fantastic saves. He is a
:21:06. > :21:13.top goalkeeper. -- Partick Thistle. a string of fantastic saves. He is a
:21:14. > :21:20.This isn't good career he has, great shot stopper, you can see this, ten
:21:21. > :21:22.This isn't good career he has, great yards, maximum. You can get his
:21:23. > :21:29.hands up quickly. And this is the best one, so quick to react. This
:21:30. > :21:36.one from the free kick, classic. Great save. If he misses out, you
:21:37. > :21:45.will say, what are you doing? All-round great performance from a
:21:46. > :21:52.number of top class saves. Sam Stanton eventually getting the goal?
:21:53. > :21:58.Deserved? Look at this first of all. All of that space that he has two
:21:59. > :22:03.run into. With two minutes, they have done would every team does,
:22:04. > :22:07.they go too far back. They go deep and they don't need to do that but
:22:08. > :22:13.it is only human nature. They are holding on, desperate to get those
:22:14. > :22:17.three points and their full-back. That is why the manager is saying,
:22:18. > :22:22.get up there! They know that is a danger. And they punished for that
:22:23. > :22:28.extra five yards, Gallaher would have got that. Bad news for Partick
:22:29. > :22:37.Thistle but for Hibs, you can see the signs. Very good in this game.
:22:38. > :22:42.They deserved one point at least. Let us look at the bottom half of
:22:43. > :22:53.the Premiership table. St Mirren are safe. 14 is in the mix. -- teams.
:22:54. > :23:00.Kilmarnock second from the bottom on 36 points. Let us look at the
:23:01. > :23:06.fixtures midweek. This is a massive game on Tuesday night. Ross County
:23:07. > :23:10.at home to Hibernian. If Hibernian win that one, they are safe. Huge
:23:11. > :23:16.incentive for them. They have already won twice at Dingwall this
:23:17. > :23:21.season. Huge incentive to get three points, something they have Naughton
:23:22. > :23:28.urged too many times this year but this is a massive game. If they can
:23:29. > :23:35.get that victory, they can get the beach towels and! Chance for Colmar
:23:36. > :23:40.Nick Milligan. Have they got a better chance against the Saints? If
:23:41. > :23:45.you had a choice, you would choose St Mirren because they are safe, you
:23:46. > :23:49.don't want to fight teams that will rattle and fight all the way.
:23:50. > :23:55.Sometimes it does not work that way, sometimes that relaxes them and they
:23:56. > :24:02.play brilliant football. Should be interesting and we will have all of
:24:03. > :24:07.the midweek action on the website. Hearts will be Kate the Premiership
:24:08. > :24:10.but who will replace them? Dundee could have sealed the fate of
:24:11. > :24:16.yesterday with victory over could have sealed the fate of
:24:17. > :24:20.Dumbarton. The park was packed to the rafters and the home crowd on
:24:21. > :24:26.their feet when Dundee were headed in front. And it gets even better
:24:27. > :24:32.for the dark blues when Peter in front. And it gets even better
:24:33. > :24:46.McDonald put them into the two that 0/2-time lead. 2-0. The Matt - on
:24:47. > :24:50.the sidelines from Paul Hartley. And this massive invasion of the pitch.
:24:51. > :24:59.Celebration time for Dundee football club, the champagne flowing. Dundee
:25:00. > :25:03.back in the big time. It is all about us today, the City and the
:25:04. > :25:08.club, the people who have invested in the club and I am absolutely
:25:09. > :25:14.delighted for them. We have given them a great day, it has been too
:25:15. > :25:22.long. Onwards and upwards. Huge congratulations, champions of the
:25:23. > :25:28.Championship on 69 points. Hamilton on 67, despite that astonishing
:25:29. > :25:37.victory over Morton yesterday. How good an addition will be -- will
:25:38. > :25:42.they be to the Premiership? The manager at the start of his career,
:25:43. > :25:48.this could be an exciting time. They are exciting, they may do quite
:25:49. > :25:56.well. Motherwell needed eight goals in that astonishing victory. The
:25:57. > :26:00.drama of the day, to get that swing and put pressure on Dundee. You
:26:01. > :26:03.could sense that it was seeping through from the crowd, if they
:26:04. > :26:08.conceded that goal, and the only have the draw, they would have
:26:09. > :26:15.fallen into the play-off spot. It just adds to the home drama. On any
:26:16. > :26:19.other weekend, first against second in the Premiership would be top link
:26:20. > :26:24.for the spotlight is elsewhere. Celtic against Aberdeen turned out
:26:25. > :26:32.to be something of a blog Oster. Commentary from Paul Mitchell. --
:26:33. > :26:39.blockbuster. The same side was named that hit Inverness for six last
:26:40. > :26:43.weekend. Aberdeen make one change from the side that drew with St
:26:44. > :26:51.Johnstone last time. Barry Robson is in. Clark Robinson onto the bench.
:26:52. > :27:04.That is a very long ball, not well dealt with. Kris Commons nipping in.
:27:05. > :27:10.That was long from Mulberry. Antony Stokes could not get there. Kris
:27:11. > :27:16.Commons did. Anti-dash-macro Adam Matthews. Back inside, that is a
:27:17. > :27:22.very good turn. Great finish from Scott Brown! His first League goal
:27:23. > :27:28.since January 2013. And he celebrates in style. Matthews with
:27:29. > :27:40.the ball inside, dragged past Barry Robson, and the left foot shot
:27:41. > :27:50.finding the corner. That was a little short, Niall McGinn! 1-1!
:27:51. > :27:56.That was such a gifted goal. The ball came off Rooney. Played to
:27:57. > :28:03.Matthews but this gift, the goalkeeper perhaps went to ground
:28:04. > :28:14.too early. That little shimmy in the open goal. This
:28:15. > :28:23.too early. That little shimmy in the Celtic. Wide to Adam Matthews. He is
:28:24. > :28:33.advancing away from Niall McGinn. Scott Ryan! With the touch, into the
:28:34. > :28:38.corner. He scored against Hearts in the Scottish Cup and he
:28:39. > :28:41.corner. He scored against Hearts in goals today. The lead for Celtic is
:28:42. > :28:47.restored one minute from the break. Scott Brown, cracking it into the
:28:48. > :28:54.corner. Credit to Adam Matthews, that one, too. Scott Brown
:28:55. > :29:02.corner. Credit to Adam Matthews, rest. Good passing play
:29:03. > :29:17.Anthony Stokes. Drags the ball back, back to Antony Stokes. 3-1, Celtic!
:29:18. > :29:28.Is 20th goal of the season. -- haze. -- his.
:29:29. > :29:31.Is 20th goal of the season. -- haze. that more. Shaleum Logan. Still
:29:32. > :29:36.inside, could be a chance for Shaleum Logan. That was a stunning
:29:37. > :29:45.goal! And a stunning celebration also. His 16th appearance for
:29:46. > :29:48.Aberdeen, this is one to treasure. Fraser Forster had no chance. Into
:29:49. > :30:02.the bottom corner! Good game. Fraser Forster had no chance. Into
:30:03. > :30:06.chap. Beautifully done. And what a good save from Jamie Langfield
:30:07. > :30:14.chap. Beautifully done. And what a well. That chip was precise.
:30:15. > :30:18.Continues running. He is making a great run. Here is
:30:19. > :30:25.Continues running. He is making a against Efe Ambrose. Penalty? Not
:30:26. > :30:32.given! He is beside himself! The referee says no. Well... Did the
:30:33. > :30:49.A gentle little past to Collins. He looks like a penalty from here.
:30:50. > :30:56.A gentle little past to Collins. He made a great run. Two touches and
:30:57. > :31:07.the ball is in the back of the net. Celtic lead again by two goals.
:31:08. > :31:23.It is off the post. It wasn't the hardest hit shot in the world that
:31:24. > :31:27.it had all the accuracy needed. Celtic are unbeaten since their lead
:31:28. > :31:40.to launch against Aberdeen. Good passing. Into the box it goes.
:31:41. > :31:52.Collins celebrates in swinging style.
:31:53. > :32:00.I am thrilled with the way we are playing. It is three, 65 we've
:32:01. > :32:04.scored in the last few games. People had said we had taken our foot off
:32:05. > :32:08.the pedal. It shows the professionalism of the players at
:32:09. > :32:15.the minute. The penalty was a pivotal moment in the game. It was
:32:16. > :32:22.an opportunity for us to equalise and from -- take full advantage. It
:32:23. > :32:26.was a great match and Celtic are now 30 points clear of Aberdeen at the
:32:27. > :32:30.top of the table. Michael, it could have been different at 3-2. Should
:32:31. > :32:42.it have been a penalty? Ambrose gets himself far too flat.
:32:43. > :32:50.He is too square on. That is a penalty.
:32:51. > :32:57.I think there is a chance the defending... Doesn't get the ball in
:32:58. > :33:05.time. It is one of those ones, he might have got there, he might not.
:33:06. > :33:11.If it is maybe, the referee... It's definitely a penalty. Running out of
:33:12. > :33:19.things to say about Chris Collins but he has 30 goals for the season.
:33:20. > :33:22.He's been phenomenal. Wait for the space develop. There he is. That
:33:23. > :33:27.He's been phenomenal. Wait for the where he loves picking the ball. He
:33:28. > :33:32.doesn't need a lot of space. To me, a football field, everyone is trying
:33:33. > :33:41.to stop the space developing. He is asking for it. Most guys will wait
:33:42. > :33:45.for the ball but he is not. He is looking whether spaces again. For
:33:46. > :33:51.me, he's got lots of talent. Look at that. That could have been in the
:33:52. > :34:00.middle of any park in Scotland, he's got so much time. Usually cover. He
:34:01. > :34:07.has had a great season. He's a great player. I think he's getting better
:34:08. > :34:18.all the time. People think playing in that position is easy. It's not.
:34:19. > :34:26.He has banged in 30 goals. He's an intelligent player. There's no
:34:27. > :34:30.question who is player of the year. The place for second place is very
:34:31. > :34:31.much alive. Motherwell is in the mix. Could they pick up three points
:34:32. > :34:39.against St Johnstone? There have been for Motherwell
:34:40. > :35:05.changes. -- four. Here is McFadden. No real power in
:35:06. > :36:12.the end from James McFadden. It deceives everyone, including the
:36:13. > :36:22.goalkeeper. Motherwell has the lead. We will give him the benefit of the
:36:23. > :36:37.doubt. It is aimed is worth's 11th goal of the season.
:36:38. > :36:48.St Johnstone are back level. The St Johnstone skipper and marks there.
:36:49. > :36:55.That ball was floated in. The court between the Motherwell defenders.
:36:56. > :37:24.Away from Sutton and beyond McManus. across the line. Motherwell in
:37:25. > :37:30.front. The referee seems to be delaying somewhat. It was Anderson
:37:31. > :37:35.who was on the line, trying to palm it away. The ball was definitely
:37:36. > :37:38.over the line by that stage. His assistant referee is back towards
:37:39. > :37:51.the halfway line. He believes it to be
:37:52. > :38:03.Here is David Weatherspoon. He wasn't too far away with that
:38:04. > :38:10.effort. A patient build-up from them. Weatherspoon curling it wide.
:38:11. > :38:20.Gary Miller chipping that winning. This is Chris Miller. Gary Miller!
:38:21. > :38:28.The Motherwell goalkeeper did well to get down to that one. A confident
:38:29. > :38:33.save in the end. No way through for St Johnstone.
:38:34. > :38:39.In the first half, we were excellent. We deserved to come in
:38:40. > :38:47.ahead. In the second half, they put us under pressure. In the first
:38:48. > :38:51.half, we probably didn't play as well as we could. We
:38:52. > :38:54.half, we probably didn't play as back in the game.
:38:55. > :38:57.half, we probably didn't play as well as we could first half. Second
:38:58. > :39:08.half, we were probably the better team. Motherwell close the gap with
:39:09. > :39:11.one point to... Are you convinced that did cross the line? Convinced
:39:12. > :39:26.is a strong word. Not a bad save, it has to be said,
:39:27. > :39:30.by Anderson. The best we can do, and I'm going to try and freeze it here
:39:31. > :39:37.for you, look at Anderson's feed. Look how Bach -- how far back he is.
:39:38. > :39:43.Almost certainly, the ball is in the net. At suspected official has got
:39:44. > :39:50.it right. He certainly got that right. It should have been given as
:39:51. > :39:54.a goal. And yet the referee books Steven Anderson after awarding the
:39:55. > :40:00.goal. He doesn't get that part right. I don't understand that at
:40:01. > :40:05.all. I can't for the life of me fathom out how you could book. The
:40:06. > :40:08.ball is in the back of the net over the line of that is it. End of
:40:09. > :40:23.story. Crazy. Aberdeen will finish second. They
:40:24. > :40:25.are stumbling over that line. I think Motherwell... There's only one
:40:26. > :40:38.point there but I think Aberdeen will on. Inverness Cali Thistle...
:40:39. > :40:42.Cali Thistle are hoping to bounce back after a campaign last week at
:40:43. > :40:51.Celtic Park. They made three changes. As for Dundee United, a bit
:40:52. > :40:53.hot and cold of late but last weekend, they've been outstanding in
:40:54. > :41:12.a five to one Rand... After recovering from flu, Watkins
:41:13. > :41:22.waited no time in making United feel six. -- sick. This was headed home
:41:23. > :41:29.by Ryan Christie. The former... The goal came on the seventh minute.
:41:30. > :41:35.This player had scored twice last weekend to take his tally to 17 for
:41:36. > :41:47.the season. But he was denied here by Dean. United will soon on their
:41:48. > :41:51.way once again. This time, this player had the chance. Dean Brill to
:41:52. > :41:59.the rescue. In the second-half, more the same. Quick, passing football
:42:00. > :42:05.from Dundee United. Dean Brill this time denying his opponent.
:42:06. > :42:08.Sometimes, when you are a striker, it's just not your day. Brian Graham
:42:09. > :42:20.this time failing to hit the target. But United's persistence would pay
:42:21. > :42:21.off, albeit in controversial circumstances.
:42:22. > :42:33.off, albeit in controversial ball into the net. Cali Thistle
:42:34. > :42:35.keeper, Dean Brill, appealed in vain that he had been impeded by the
:42:36. > :42:47.striker in the build-up. We are quite happy we got a draw but
:42:48. > :42:53.saying that, I still feel their equaliser was a free kick on Dean
:42:54. > :42:59.Brill. He jumped into him to put him off. That's a free kick. We have
:43:00. > :43:03.five or six with a good chances in the game. I don't think we played
:43:04. > :43:11.anything like we can. We started the game quite flat. We had a good
:43:12. > :43:16.response in the second half. Even goalkeepers... Dean Brill thought he
:43:17. > :43:22.should have been given leave free kick. What did you think? They are
:43:23. > :43:30.normally a protected species. When you see the replay is here, he jumps
:43:31. > :43:33.into him. That's not what I'm seeing. The Inverness defender is
:43:34. > :43:37.the guy who makes more contact with the goalkeeper. There is an argument
:43:38. > :43:44.to be had that when we pause it just here, we see this player's hand
:43:45. > :43:49.tickles his face. You want your goalkeeper to be stronger in the box
:43:50. > :43:52.there. I don't think it was a serious challenge but there is an
:43:53. > :44:00.argument, you could get if free kick for the hand in the face. I would
:44:01. > :44:07.actually say I would have given no penalty at all. I voted three or
:44:08. > :44:12.four times. The keeper has got to be stronger. The last time we watched
:44:13. > :44:17.it, we slowed it down and he has got his hand in his face. The referee
:44:18. > :44:26.has got it right. I'm confused. In the end, well done, referee. You can
:44:27. > :44:29.see that the Inverness defender is the guy who makes the most contact
:44:30. > :44:34.with the goalkeeper so I can totally understand why the goal was given.
:44:35. > :44:37.Midweek fixtures in the top six. Let's look at them. They make for
:44:38. > :44:49.pretty tasty viewing. Especially Tuesday night.
:44:50. > :44:55.It should be a good game. It should be a cracking game. Dundee United
:44:56. > :44:59.are a fantastic team to watch. Aberdeen have a lot to play for.
:45:00. > :45:02.They need to get over that finishing line. At the moment, they are
:45:03. > :45:10.stumbling there. It's a massive game for both teams. The Motherwell match
:45:11. > :45:18.will be important as well. I must admit, if they both go and play
:45:19. > :45:21.their best and put their best sides out there... They have bigger fish
:45:22. > :45:26.to fry but I would like to see both teams going for this. This would be
:45:27. > :45:30.the game of the season I would enjoy most. They've got different styles
:45:31. > :45:35.but I love watching Dundee United. I'm not sure they will put best
:45:36. > :45:40.August side out but in the end, Aberdeen could be the best team. The
:45:41. > :46:00.premiership table tonight looks like this:
:46:01. > :46:08.so much left to play for, especially at the bottom end of the table. If
:46:09. > :46:13.final weekend lies in wait. For us, for now, good night.