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Dundee United defender Paul Dixon has revealed the players contributed some of their fine money to help pay for overnight accommodation in Inverness on Friday. The United squad made the gesture ahead of their Scottish Premiership match with Ross County at the Global Energy Stadium on Saturday.Dixon, in his second spell with the Tannadice club, believes the deed is proof the players are committed to winning their fight against relegation. The 29-year-old said: We have a fine system at the club and we offered the chairman to pay a chunk of the cost of the hotel out of our kitty to get us up here the night before the game.By doing that along with the club it shows our desire and will to get out of this situation.The full-back was also delighted with the application United produced on the pitch as their 3-0 victory helped close the gap on Kilmarnock to eight points with a game in hand.Paul Paton, Billy McKay and substitute Ryan Dow all scored in Dingwall to give United a fighting chance of survival. Dundee United striker Billy McKay scores his teams second goal against Ross County Dixon said: It was a great fighting performance from the guys today. Exactly what the manager was looking for before the match and the boys produced.It is very pleasing to come up to a place like Dingwall and come away with a 3-0 win because Ive been here plenty of times in my career and it is not an easy place to come.Weve just been taking each game as it comes, the old cliche, which is all we can do. We need to fully focus on the next match and get what we can out of it. We did that today and got the three points. Also See: Scottish Premiership video Fixtures Table Live on Sky Get Sky Sports Scarpe Nmd Outlet . Here are his mid-season NBA awards. MVP: (KEVIN DURANT-Thunder) - Has been sensational this season and more importantly, the most consistent player in the league. Considering that his team has been without star guard Russell Westbrook and with the free agent departure of sharpshooter Kevin Martin, hes had to carry the majority of the load to not only keep his team afloat but more importantly, at an elite level. Scarpe Adidas Springblade Scontate . The 17-year-old native of Marystown, N.L., pulled out of Skate Canada International last month in Saint John, N.B., with the same problem. http://www.scarpenmdscontate.it/scarpe-springblade-outlet.html . -- Matt Ryan needed one of the best games of his career to lead the Falcons and their depleted offence out of their three-game losing streak last week. Scarpe Yeezy 350 Bianche Scontate . Thousands of fans at Mosaic Stadium will be cozying up to each other in an effort to stay warm in chilly temperatures and block the Prairie wind that locals say can knock your socks off. Yeezy Boost 350 Italia . There are some early surprises in the race for the Hart Trophy, but two of the contenders are the leagues biggest stars over the past decade. There are many more players in contention for the awards than just the three that Ive named, and a good or bad week can easily alter the landscape, but through the first 20 or so games of the NHL season, this is how the awards races look to me. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (7-9)OPEN CAMP: July 20 (rookies), July 27 (veterans), White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.LAST YEAR: With defense languishing near bottom of NFL, Saints labored through second straight non-playoff season. Defensive deficiencies ultimately led coach Sean Payton to fire coordinator Rob Ryan during season and transfer duties to senior defensive assistant Dennis Allen, who remains coordinator. Offense ranked near top of NFL, with QB Drew Brees leading league in yards passing.IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: TE Coby Fleener, LB James Laurinaitis, rookie WR Michael Thomas, rookie DT Sheldon Rankins, S Roman Harper, DT Nick Fairley.IMPORTANT LOSSES: WR Marques Colston, TE Benjamin Watson, RG Jahri Evans, RB Khiry Robinson, S Rafael Bush.CAMP NEEDS: Saints want to see if promising rookie Thomas or lanky third-year pro Brandon Coleman is best replacement for Colston. Also need to figure out if 2015 top piick Andrus Peat, drafted as offensive tackle, fits at guard without clear-cut successor to Evans.ddddddddddddInterior defensive line rotation remains uncertain as top pick Rankins aims to contribute immediately and Fairley aims to salvage career. Questions also abound at safety with Jairus Byrd once again recovering from knee injury.EXPECTATIONS: Saints appeared headed in right direction at end of last season, winning three of four. Efforts have been made to shore up defense with combination of young talent and veteran leaders. Must cut down on mental errors that were prevalent in recent seasons. If those moves work and injuries dont expose relative lack of depth, Saints could re-emerge in hunt for NFC playoff spot.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '