Dundee United gaining ground on rivals

Dundee United are just three points off the top of the Championship thanks to Nicky Clark’s late winner against Dunfermline.

The Tannadice side, watched by new American owner Mark Ogren, took full advantage after promotion rivals Ross County and Ayr United lost at Queen of the South and Caley Thistle respectively.

Clark headed home the only goal against the Pars with nine minutes remaining.

Partick Thistle manager Gary Caldwell branded referee Andrew Dallas “arrogant” after his side’s 1-1 draw with Falkirk.

Blair Spittal had put the Maryhill Jags in front before new signing Gary Harkins saw red for a second bookable offence in the 74th minute.

Zak Rudden earned

“There are bad decisions in every game we play”

a point for the Bairns by netting two minutes later.

Caldwell said: “We should have won the game but for another crazy decision.

“There are bad decisions in every game we play.

“I’m not saying they can be perfect but the way they go about it after the arrogance they show isn’t great.”

Elsewhere, Alloa came from a goal behind to defeat Morton 2-1.

Chris Millar fired Ton ahead after 12 minutes before Alan Trouten restored parity from the penalty spot.

The Wasps netted the winner after 78 minutes when a Dario Zanatta cross was knocked into his own goal by Kerr Waddell.