COLIN McMenamin's late goal ensured that Hamilton did not win at Dens Park but their celebrations were unbridled nonetheless. It seemed Andy Waterworth's goal would send Billy Reid's side away with full points until Dundee struck with their final foray.
It was a bizarre day at Dens Park, with home manager Alex Rae falling out with the departing Paul Dixon and substituting him before the break, then Derek Lyle, who has a pre-contract with Accies, publicly leaving the home dug-out and indulging in so
me celebration with the Accies fans.
Hamilton demonstrated why they will be playing in the SPL next season, despite having five first-team players missing. Billy Reid's side's crispness of passing and physicality put them ahead of anything Dundee had to offer.
Accies' goal came when Dundee allowed Grant Gillespie, 16 years of age, to cross into the box, and Waterworth swept his shot home.
The visitors' celebrations were somewhat soured on the 60th minute, however, when goalkeeper Tomas Cerny was carried from the field after receiving a serious head knock following an accidental collision.
Dundee lost Scott Robertson to injury, with Patrick Noubissie called into action as Rae's third sub. This then led to a bizarre moment, as Derek Lyle, a Dundee substitute but who is bound for Accies in the summer, realised his Dens Park career was over and strode down the track, prompting the home fans to jeer and the small band of visiting fans to chant his name.
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