McIntyre's late header lifts Dundee United from bottom

Jim McIntyre's 69th-minute header gave Dundee United a point in a 1-1 draw at Hibernian yesterday and lifted the spirited Tannadice men off the bottom of the Scottish Premier League table.

The Edinburgh side had led for most of the match after the striker Thomas McManus sent them off to a dream start after only two minutes with a fine drive from the edge of the box. The home side's lead seemed secure until McIntyre headed home from close range but the Hibees held on for their first point in six league games.

However, it had started so well for the Edinburgh men. Their manager, Bobby Williamson, reshuffled his pack following the midweek defeat against Dunfermline and his side got off to a flyer with the early goal. Mixu Paatelainen hit a ball down to McManus on the edge of the United box and the Scotland Under-21 international slammed home a right-footed drive. The visitors drew level when Jim Paterson outpaced the Hibs defender Mathias Doumbe and crossed to the back post, where McIntyre headed in from the line.

Dunfermline's poor run of form continued after they were held to a goalless draw at home to Partick Thistle. Neither side could claim they deserved to win a match that started poorly and got progressively worse.