TOMMY THE HERO

As Dunfermline were edged out 1-0 last night, United fan Tommy McKay scored the goal of the game at Tannadice. Tannadice roared its approval and clips from the McEwan Fraser Legal #Homeadvantage challenge have gone viral.  Click here for the video footage by Dundee United Media and here for an animated gif from our stills. But it wasn't during the 90 minutes that the life-long Arab netted the stunner - it came during a remarkable half-time challenge. Tommy - who has only one leg and walks with the aid of crutches - took on the McEwan Fraser Legal #HomeAdvantage Challenge, one of four United fans facing their Dunfermline counterparts in a shoot-out for slap-up VIP hospitality. Not only did Tommy not need the full ten seconds to score, but his stunning chip completely outfoxed United keeper Brett Long who was between the sticks. Tommy declared: "I thought it was going to be something I'd remember for the rest of my life! I can't believe the reception it got; I was just happy that I didn't fall flat on my face. I've finally achieved my dream and scored for United at Tannadice, unbelievable." A spokesperson for McEwan Fraser Legal said, "When Tommy informed us he had one leg he said he was confident in his ability to take part in the McEwan Fraser Legal #HomeAdvantage Challenge, however none of us expected the sizzling skill he showed. "The fact that United's substitutes stopped their warm up and cheered with the near 6,000 crowd made it all the more special. Since then it has been retweeted thousands of times. "Tommy had a great night, as did all our competitors, once again enjoying a unique experience that McEwan Fraser Legal has put together this season for supporters." McEwan Fraser has already had United Manager Ray McKinnon personally deliver the new home kit for 2016-17 to fans across the city of Dundee, provided an opportunity for supporters to design the front cover of the Matchday Programme, and has given away dozens of match tickets.