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SCOTTISH PREMIER LEAGUE FINAL SCORE

Dundee United 1-1 Celtic

GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST)

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By Andy Campbell

1602: Phew, what a match! Tremendous excitement and much debate generated from the game's major incidents. Thanks for all your contributions!

1559: Who was your star man today? Cast your vote here:

1554: "Well, Celtic's lack of quality is as apparent as ever. Another new signing left benched while Celtic struggle. Dundee United outplayed them most of the second half and I have to say Aiden McGeady is the most overated player I've seen!malkyvich on My Sport

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1553: "Not good enough Celtic...by a long way.joecbhoy71 on My Sport

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1552: FULL-TIME Dundee United 1-1 Celtic Both sides have to settle for a point after a thoroughly entertaining game with lots of talking points.

1549: Boruc saves at his near post after an angled drive from United's Sandaza and from the resultant corner, Wilkie heads over.

1548: The match enters injury time, of which there will be four minutes.

1545: McDonald misses with a header at the back post before being replaced by Georgios Samaras.

1543: United's Morgaro Gomis runs at the Celtic defence before unleashing a powerful shot which goes narrowly over.

1539: "Well done Dundee United. They deserved that.CelticBhoy1888 on My Sport

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1536: GOAL: Dundee United 1-1 Celtic Francisco Sandaza scores his first goal for United after getting on the end of Conway's low cross.

1535: Flood is replaced by Craig Conway for Dundee United.

1534: Two more penalty appeals in quick succession with United twice claiming handball against Gary Caldwell.

1533: McDonald's 18-yard drive sails over the United crossbar.

1532: "It's a relentless tempo with 15 minutes to go."
BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1525: Vennegoor of Hesselink sets up Scott McDonald for a volley, which goes over the bar before Nakamura is replaced by former Dundee United midfielder Barry Robson.

1524: "We've got such an open game now. United are going to throw caution to the wind."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Murdo MacLeod

1523: "It's getting to the stage now where a simple statistical test could actually prove beyond reasonable doubt that there is an inherent bias towards the Old Firm in the SPL. The laws of probability only account for so much variance!davemim2 on My Sport

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1522: "How was that not a penalty? Celtic are getting away with a lot and nobody seems to be catching on.Knolte on My Sport

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1522: Celtic's quick counter-attack ends with Vennegoor of Hesselink's shot being diverted away from goal by Zaluska.

1521: Double substitution for United, Prince Buaben and Francisco Sandaza replace David Robertson and Feeney respectively.

1520: Feeney's left-foot drive on the edge of the box flies straight into the arms of Celtic keeper Boruc.

1517: Nakamura's well-struck volley is saved and held at the second attempt by United keeper Zaluska.

1513: Nakamura collides with referee Richmond who falls to the ground. The whistler receives treatment on the park before being replaced by fourth official Iain Brines.

1512: "Charlie Richmond's lost his notebook!"
BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1511: O'Donovan goes down under the challenge of Celtic defender Gary Caldwell but the referee ignores the United players' and fans' claims for a penalty.

1508: GOAL: Dundee United 0-1 Celtic Nakamura lays the ball back to Paul Hartley on the edge of the box and his shot takes a deflection on its way into the net. It's Hartley's first ever league goal for Celtic.

1505: Celtic claim for handball in the box but the referee Charlie Richmond awards a free-kick to Dundee United for pushing.

1502: The second half kicks off.

1459: "For me, United across the back four have been strong and that's the reason it is still zero-zero. Celtic have passed the ball well and have been fairly comfortable at the back, while United have huffed and puffed more."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Murdo MacLeod

1458: "Charlie Richmond has been first class. In a hectic game, the referee could be hectic in his decisions, but has slowed it down and I have thoroughly enjoyed the game."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

1457: "I think teams like Dundee United are realising there is not too much between themselves and the Old Firm and are having a go. The title is a marathon and the other teams don't have the depth of squad, but in a one-off they have a chance."
BBC Radio Scotland's Chick Young

1452: "I'm going to need a beer during this second half to make it bearable.Jamie Stewart on My Sport

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1449: "Don't worry Celtic fans, it's only a matter of time before the ref chokes and gives you a dodgy penalty.KillieJimbo on My Sport

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1445: Half-time: Dundee United 0-0 Celtic

Hardly no injury time as a frantic and entertaining first half draws to a close.

1443: "The football's been very good. Under pressure, the players have knocked the ball about."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Murdo MacLeod

1440: McGeady's left-foot drive is beaten away for a corner by United goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska.

1436: Celtic are awarded a foul around 30 yards from the United goal and Shunsuke Nakamura's first free-kick attempt of the season is blocked by the home defence.

1435: "We are so one paced. No inspiration. McGeady yet again losing his discipline.joecbhoy71 on My Sport

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1434: Aiden McGeady's cross is headed over the bar by Celtic's Vennegoor of Hesselink.

1433: United's Warren Feeney escapes a yellow card after a late challenge on Mark Wilson.

1431: "It's been relentless here, high octane action without a goal."
BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1429: "It's not just four against four in midfield, they're moving around all over the place."
BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

1427: A mazy run by Dundee United's Willo Flood is eventually halted by Celtic's Paul Hartley.

1425: "Another 20 minutes of SPL football passes Scott Brown by without so much of a, 'Hello'.Jamie Stewart on My Sport

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1420: Dundee United fans claim for a penalty as Celtic's Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink and United's Lee Wilkie jostle for position at a corner and when the ball breaks back to Danny Grainger, the United midfielder fires a fierce shot over the bar.

1417: Dundee United striker Roy O'Donovan is booked after clattering into Celtic keeper Boruc after the ball had run out of play.

1415: Celtic winger Aiden McGeady's shot is blocked by the Dundee United defence.

1411: "Hopefully we will struggle then surely we will bring in another couple of players that are desperately needed! How long will Peter Lawwell wait before splashing some cash??andybhoy79 on My Sport

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1411: David Robertson's header is tipped over the bar by Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc.

1410: "C'mon Celtic - keep the Tangerines on the bottom of the table so us Dons can gloat that they're bottom of the league.quigglesworth on My Sport

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1406: No real efforts at goal yet but there's a frantic pace to the match.

1401: "Long game to start with, will that be the tactic from Dundee United?"
BBC Radio Scotland commentator David Begg

1358: The teams run out onto the park as BBC Radio Scotland pundit Murdo MacLeod predicts a 2-1 win for Celtic.

1354: "I'm in no way confident, we weren't that good last week and managed to scrape the win. What's going to happen without Robson's driving runs and play?Jamie Stewart on My Sport

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1348: "Robson failed a fitness test. No other reason. If he were fit, Naka would be on the bench.imbetterthanboruc on My Sport

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1347: "Dundee United will have a point to prove after Hamilton taught them a lesson or two in their previous game!blue7860 on My Sport

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1342: "Can't believe Brown is playing instead of Robson. I think Robson was the best player from January onwards last year.safc_king on My Sport

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1340: "Come on Dundee United! Upset is on the cards!Albertz11WATP on My Sport

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1334: Still no comments on My Sport. Come on folks, give us your thoughts!

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1328: "McDonald won't be a one season wonder at Celtic. He wasn't a one season wonder at Motherwell."
BBC Pundit Murdo MacLeod on Scott McDonald

1325: "Maloney would be a good signing for Celtic, but would he get a game?"
BBC Pundit Billy Dodds on Shaun Maloney

1321: "It's a big laugh. The wages these guys get, it's not even on the radar for us."
Manager Gordon Strachan reacts to speculation linking Celtic with a move for Manchester United's Mikael Silvestre.

1310: "I've brought Kovacevic and Kenneth in as we were abysmal at the back against Hamilton. Prince has not been at his best and I thought we needed more of a goal threat in midfield. David Robertson will give us that"
Dundee United manager Craig Levein.

1306: "I understand that Mikael Silvestre would be wanting around �60,000 per week, so the suggestion that he might join Celtic on loan from Man United is not a goer. There's more truth in the Shaun Maloney story as the possibility of bringing him back from Aston Villa is being discussed by Celtic."
BBC Scotland's Chick Young.

1305: TEAM NEWS: Dundee United v Celtic

Dundee United: Zaluska, Kovacevic, Grainger, Wilkie, Kenneth, Scott Robertson, David Robertson, Flood, Gomis, Feeney, O'Donovan. Subs: McGovern, Dillon, Daly, Sandaza, Conway, Buaben, McCord.

Celtic: Boruc, Hinkel, Wilson, Caldwell, McManus, Nakamura, Brown, Hartley, McGeady, McDonald, Vennegoor of Hesselink. Subs: M Brown, Caddis, O'Dea, Crosas, Samaras, Robson, Donati.

1301: Join in with your thoughts as the day's action unfolds.

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1300: Afternoon all!


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