Midfielder Danny Swanson became unconscious during the incident and the club's Barry Douglas was also injured.

BBC: Footballer assault charge dropped

Dixon had returned to United's starting line-up, taking the place of Barry Douglas at left-back.

BBC: Sport - Football - Hamilton 1-3 Dundee United

One of the program's ambassadors is pianist Barry Douglas, the founder and director of the Camerata Ireland Orchestra.

NPR: Orchestrating Goodwill for Northern Ireland

They appeared in court on petition on November 4, facing charges alleging assaults on United players Danny Swanson and Barry Douglas and another man.

BBC: Footballer assault charge dropped

Long-range efforts by Goodwillie, Barry Douglas and Danny Swanson were off target as United looked to put their midweek Scottish Cup exit behind them.

BBC: Steven Davis and Scott Robertson

Barry Douglas made a fine United debut following his summer switch from Queen's Park, while Danny Swanson, Jon Daly and David Goodwillie were also recalled after Thursday's Europa League exit.

BBC: Morgaro Gomis (centre) celebrates his equaliser

Daly came on for Conway and immediately made an impact, although he probably should have found the target as he met a Barry Douglas corner and sent the header over the crossbar from 14 yards.

BBC: Sport - Football - Dundee United 2-2 Motherwell

Ismael Bouzid, who had been booked in the first half, avoided a second yellow card after tripping Barry Douglas early in the second half and the defender was soon withdrawn to be replaced by Andrew Driver.

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