More than two million people have watched lifelong Dundee United fan Tommy McKay's stunning goal at Tannadice last week.

And although it was the stuff of dreams the goal has given the Monifieth man and his football teammates the opportunity of a lifetime.

Tommy lost his right leg after an accident when he was playing football as an eight-year-old but has not let his disability hold him back.

Now aged 32, he is a midfield maestro for Scotland's only amputee team, with the Amputee Football Association Scotland (AFAS) launched earlier this year through the charity Finding Your Feet and Partick Thistle FC.

The squad of ten were planning to take part in the England Amputee Football Association (EAFA) Championships in Limerick, Ireland, in March but the funding for the team coming from their own pockets it looked highly doubtful they would manage the trip.

Law firm McEwan Fraser Legal offered to pay for transport and accommodation after seeing Tommy's goal, however, and the team's trip is now back on.

Tommy said: "The reaction has been unbelievable, it's hard to believe. I scored a goal at Tannadice and it's something I will cherish for the rest of my life.

"McEwan Fraser Legal were brilliant when I explained I had one leg and were totally supportive of me participating.

"Now with their support to help us get to the tournament in Limerick I'm blown away. It's an amazing opportunity for us."

Tommy travels from Dundee to Glasgow every fortnight to take part in games with others who travel from across the country including Edinburgh and the north east.

They cast their differences aside to play against each other and encourage one another through their love of football. But as the only team in Scotland the chance to play against fresh opposition is rare.

That is what makes the tournament in Limerick ideal for the squad to meet like-minded players facing similar conditions and raise awareness of the amputee game.

Teams competing in the tournament will also include Everton Amputees FC, Manchester City Amputees FC and UL Sport (University of Limerick) Amputees.

Ashley Reid, development officer at AFAS, said: "Tommy's phenomenal goal has helped put amputee football in the spotlight and I hope it will encourage others to give it a try.

"For McEwan Fraser Legal to step in and ensure that the team will get to Ireland to compete in March is a dream come true for the players and we're enormously grateful."

Ken McEwan, McEwan Fraser Legal chief executive, added: "Tommy's goal has become the stuff of legends and we are so thrilled for him.

"We are proud to be able to support the AFAS in their mission to take a team to a major tournament outside the UK for the first time.

"Tommy showed the world that a so-called disability needn't mean any less ability, and so we wish the team every success."

It is hoped that more funding will be made available in future to allow the expansion of more teams across Scotland and the chance to take part in more tournaments like this.

After Tommy's goal Dundee United have also been encouraged to help raise funds for the amputee team with hospitality packages for games at Tannadice on offer for fans.

The Terrors' first team manager Ray McKinnon said: "I've since seen the goal scored by Tommy and it is incredible.

"Sometimes you need a moment of magic in a game and that was certainly it.

"We were delighted to welcome Tommy to the training ground and even more so at the news McEwan Fraser Legal are able to support his team in making it to this prestigious tournament."