Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson is meeting with Raith Rovers manager Ray McKinnon on Monday. Hideki Matsui Jersey . United agreed a compensation package with the Championship club on Sunday evening, and Sky Sports News HQ understands talks will take place on Monday.Thompson is searching for a replacement for Mixu Paatelainen, who was sacked as boss last week following Uniteds relegation from the Scottish Premiership. Initial contact was made between the clubs on Saturday evening shortly after Raiths 2-1 aggregate defeat to Scottish Cup finalists Hibernian in the promotion play-offs.Despite United having an initial offer rejected, Raith chief executive Eric Drysdale has confirmed McKinnon has been given permission to discuss a move to Tannadice. Ray McKinnon in action for Dundee United during his first season at the club The 45-year-old former midfielder made almost 100 appearances for United during two spells between 1990 and 1998.Drysdale said on Sunday night: Ray wants to listen to what Dundee United have to say and we have agreed to allow this, having reached agreement on a compensation figure should United offer him the post and Ray accepts.The board met pre-match at Easter Road yesterday and Raith Rovers supporters should also be aware that chairman Alan Young and I have met with Ray on Thursday, post-match yesterday, and again this afternoon, and we are doing all we feasibly can to retain the services of our manager.Meanwhile, United caretaker boss Gordon Young believes the chance for a return to Tannadice has come at the right time for McKinnon. Former Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen (l) with Gordon Young Young said: Obviously our paths have crossed in football as happens but I dont know Ray personally. But hes done a terrific job at Raith, absolutely fantastic.I dont know what the situation is for people wanting a job like this but it would be a tremendous opportunity for somebody to start at the bottom and carve a new future.I think there is an opportunity to develop a new philosophy and a new pathway for the club.Its a big challenge to get the club back up at the first attempt but life is about big challenges. But it is a great opportunity to be successful here. Also See: Scottish Championship video Fixtures Table Live on Sky Get Sky Sports Jackie Robinson Jersey . -- Terrelle Pryor took the opening snap of the game, put the ball in Darren McFaddens belly and saw LaMarr Woodley crash down. Luis Cessa Jersey . -- The Minnesota Vikings released reserve cornerback A.CALGARY -- Jaedon Descheneau scored two goals -- including the eventual winner -- and added an assist as the Kootenay Ice edged the Calgary Hitmen 6-5 to extend their lead on the best-of-seven playoff series. Sam Reinhart scored a goal and assisted on four more, and Luke Philp, Matt Alfaro and Levi Cable also scored for the Ice, who lead the series 3-2. Wyatt Hoflin stopped 26 shots for the win. Calgary scored twice in the third period -- off shots from Greg Chase and Adam Tambellini, his second of the game -- to pull within one with less than two minutes to go. Elliott Peterson and Kenton Helgeson also scored, and Chase aadded two assists for a three-point night. Paul ONeill Jersey. Chris Driedger started in net for the Hitmen, giving up four goals on 14 shots. Mack Shields stopped 8-of-10 shots in relief. --- ROYALS 4 CHIEFS 2 SPOKANE, Wash. -- Patrik Polivka made 32 saves as the Royals ended Spokanes playoff run in four straight games. Jordan Fransoo, Logan Nelson, and Austin Carroll had a goal and an assist apiece, and Ben Walker also scored for Victoria. Tyson Helgesen had a goal and an assist for the Chiefs, and Connor Chartier rounded the Spokane offence. Eric Williams shouldered the loss after stopping 17-of-21 shots. ' ' '
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