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Andy McGilvray

Raging Hamilton Accies boss queries linesman over controversial Queen's Park opener

Hamilton boss John Rankin tore a strip off his mis-firing side as they couldn't find a way to goal against Queen's Park but says officials got it wrong when awarding the Spiders' first goal.

Owen Coyle's side ran out 2-0 winners at New Douglas Park this afternoon, but scored a controversial opener in 42 minutes when Grant Savoury's free kick hit the bar, struck goalkeeper Ryan Fulton and was apparently forced in by Simon Murray.

The goal appears to have been given on the recommendation of stand-side linesman Kevin McElhinney, who convinced referee Graham Grainger that it crossed the line.

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