Rangers were one up by that time, but, with United dominating the play, both teams were left frustrated by the abandonment, though they agreed it was the right decision.

And, today, Craig felt much of his team’s superiority was down to the play of returning full-back Paul Dixon and wingers Craig Conway and Jennison Myrie-Williams.

“Getting Dicker back definitely helped the balance of the team and seeing as he’d hardly kicked a ball since he got injured last month, I was pleased with his performance,” said Craig.

“He also linked well with Craig Conway down the left. That was something they did well last season, but it hasn’t been happening this year.

“Yesterday, we saw the real Conway — I would never question his effort, but there were no lapses in concentration and the result was a winger who was taking people on and putting dangerous crosses into the box.”

Likewise, the gaffer was pleased with the work — in both directions — of Myrie-Williams up and down the right flank.

“He’s a player who has a lot to offer and that’s why I brought him here. Over the last six weeks or so, I have been happy with his work and, as well as his obvious ability when he is on the ball, he is doing the hard work and tracking back now.

“They are both traditional wingers and, as such, you have to accept dips from time to time, but, if we get what they were giving yesterday, we will give teams a lot of problems.”

Talks, meanwhile, were ongoing today between United, Rangers and the SPL over when yesterday’s game will be replayed.

A fortnight tomorrow was a possibility, though that’s a designated international week, but December 1 or 15 seems more likely.

And United have decided against naming and shaming the player who asked if the new date would see only the second half played!

He should be able to start his rehabilitation in a matter of days and could even be back in action before the end of the month, though boss Jocky Scott was remaining cautious.

“I’ve still to get the detailed report from the surgeon, but I’ve spoken to Maros and he says everything went fine,” said Jocky.

“The problem was with a couple of floating bodies in his knee and they’ve been cleaned out. That means it should be four weeks at the most that he’s out for and that’s good to hear.”

Going into hospital today was defender Dave Cowan and the Dark Blues already know his groin surgery will mean it’s into 2010 before he is back fit.

“There’s a muscle that’s come away from the bone, so we are looking at 12 weeks before he will be back with us,” confirmed Jocky.

Cowan’s absence means the only central defensive cover for Gary MacKenzie and Jim Lauchlan right now are youngsters Kyle Benedictus and Chris Casement.

While there is nothing imminent, that leaves the possibility of the manager using one of his emergency loans to plug the gap between now and the January transfer window.

This morning, several players missed training because of a bug that’s hit Dens over the past few days.

With a Scottish grandfather, from Springboig, near Glasgow, Jody is eligible to play for Scotland. He has played for England at every level up to U/21, but never for the senior team. He admitted that playing for the Scotland senior team is “something I would think about”.

Jody added, “My Scottish grandfather is on my mum’s side of the family and I love life in Scotland. I’ve never thought of playing for Scotland before.”

Meanwhile, Jonatan Johansson should be fit for Saints’ trip to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Saturday, although he may have to wear a protective bandage on his head after 12 stitches were inserted in a deep cut against Falkirk.