01/10/2016 Sportscene

Yes, good afternoon and welcome the great Scottish results show. No

chance of this being poached by Chalifour! OK, a couple of weeks

late with the intro but it just came to me! We have a generous topping of

schools, reports, results, action and a sprinkling of expert analysis

from a trio of quality guests. Let's meet them. They are the BBC's

Richard Wilson, Scotland international captain Gemma Fay and

the Motherwell captain Keith Lasley. Welcome one and all. More from the

guys shortly but the games are afoot so let's find out what is happening

and we will start at Ibrox where Rangers are at home to Partick

Thistle this afternoon and the score is Rangers 2-0 Partick. As you can

see, goals for Kranjcar and Andy Halliday. Yellow cards for Senderos

of Rangers and for Chris Erskine of Partick Thistle. Let's bounce around

the grounds. We start at Rugby Park were killed Marnoch are playing

Aberdeen and our man is Jonathan. Good afternoon, it is not like the

referee could not be at the centre of controversy but he is once again,

you awarded a penalty to Aberdeen and video replays suggested it

should perhaps have been a foul to commander but nevertheless, Rooney

stepped up and have given Aberdeen the lead in this match at Rugby Park

in glorious sunshine. It is currently 1-0 to Aberdeen. Next,

Ross County and St Johnstone from Scott Davie.

Jay McEveley was supposed to be on the Ross County bench this afternoon

but Andrew Davies got injured in the Warnock -- warm up and he got into

the starting line-up and with three minutes to the interval,

inextricably pushed over Chris Kane inside the penalty area, Polanc

Danny Swanson to score his six of the season and fifth of the season

from the spot which is why St Johnstone league Ross County 1-0.

Alistair Lambert is watching Hamilton against Inverness.

Inverness have won here at each of the last six visits but they are

trailing this afternoon, just at the beginning of the second half.

Gillespie Crossing in the 19th minute, and Crawford got the

slightest glance on it, saved by the feet of owing for Williams at the

rebound was pounced on by Alexandre D'Acol, for his first goal for

Hamilton which is the difference between the side at the moment.

Let's go to the Championship encounter between Dumbarton and

Queen of the South. Good afternoon from an insanely

sallied -- Son Dumbarton. Both sets of defenders doing the job so far

but another thing they have in common is a serious lack of

creativity and really, just a handful of chances to speak of. No

goals so far and a serious lack of thrills into the bargain. We are in

the second half and it is goalless. Plenty of thrills in the studio,

guide, watching the matches coming in and most of them, apart from

Rangers, so Rangers are 2-0 up but Partick Thistle have not won at

Ibrox since 1983. Perhaps not a big surprise scoreline. No, it was

always going to be a big ask for Partick Thistle, I have seen them

two or three times recently and they have been playing very well, back to

middle the front, they are doing fine but not finishing the chances.

I saw them against Motherwell last weekend, lots of the ball and they

created two or three chances in the second half and did not take them

and dropped points. Rangers have been doing something similar so it

is a battle between two teams playing the same weight and I

suspect Mark Warburton will be relieved that they are 2-0 up

already. Mark Warburton will be relieved and he will be fairly happy

with your car, St Johnstone, beating Ross County away. It's been an

interesting game, if I was County fan or the manager I would be livid

with a penalty they have given away. Kane has got through and is going

nowhere and it is a foul. But it is good for us. We had a blip against

Aberdeen in the League Cup. A draw last week against Hamilton so to get

back to winning ways would be good for us. Hamilton going well against

Inverness. Going for a win on the predictor, I did, I think I'm the

only one. It certainly seems to be going your way in that regard. It is

always a difficult place to go. Obviously, they have the artificial

surface and they tend to do well at home. Especially getting in front,

they will be looking to finish the job. At the moment of controversy

has come as Jonathan said at Rugby Park, killed Marnoch against

Aberdeen. I think you were unanimous in the studio that it was not a

penalty. It should not have been a penalty. I don't think so, we all

three thought the decision should have gone the other way. To us, it

looked like a foul on the goalkeeper first. It is hard to tell from the

angle but whether Jamie McDonald has gone to second airily grabbed the

Aberdeen player, I'm not sure but that first impressions are it is a

very harsh award. Onto the early match today because a few days after

the epic Champions League match with megarich Manchester City, Celtic had

a date at Dens Park this lunchtime gone from Pep Guardiola's megastars

to Paul Hartley's dandy and now we can find out how it went. This was a

routine victory for the champions, who did not really need to get out

of third gear against an out of form Dundee. In fairness, a pretty good

excuse for not getting out of third gear after the energy sapping

Champions League draw with the multimillionaires of Manchester City

in midweek. Scott Sinclair was denied by Scott Bain a couple of

times in the first half and his late substitution ensured his goal per

game run in the Premiership would come to an end. It was a frustrating

game up to that point for Celtic but Captain Scott Brown stepped up to

smash home the winner just after the break and turn their dominance into

something a lot more tangible. Brown was the best player today. A first

clean sheet in the league for Brendan Rodgers and another three

points. Dundee didn't really threaten and still haven't won since

the opening day of the campaign and will need to get going after the

international break. It was only 1-0 but the scoreline flattered the

hosts. Celtic were the winners again today. We will return to that much

later to talk more about it but right now, back to Rugby Park

weather has been a goal between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen. Aberdeen

have won their last ten matches against Kilmarnock and they looked

like making it 11 this afternoon at Rugby Park. Controversy over the

first goal but nothing wrong with the second at all. Fantastic strike

in fact from Andrew Considine after O'Connor, Considine with a left foot

swinger, firing the ball into the top corner to give Aberdeen 2-0 lead

at Rugby Park. It is looking grim for Kilmarnock. As promised, back to

the action at Dens Park and after that match which Celtic won 1-0 this

afternoon, we spoke to managers. We were in the game all the time. I

felt the players were terrific today, we changed the shape and

worked really hard all week and try to stop Celtic but we were brave

today. We went really high against them, a lot of teams have been

sitting off, dropping off, letting them have a lot of possession. They

had a lot of possession but they never really got us open. These

other types of games you need to see through and I thought naturally

there was a bit of sharpness missing from the game today with so much,

you know, over the last few weeks, and particularly the game in the

week. It is a great game to win, that, as a professional, when you

have good possession of the ball, we had to rest when we had the football

today. We still created chances. But we only needed one goal and I

thought after that, we defended very well. A great victory for us. The

bottom line is you need points but we know we were up against a quality

team to gain -- today. I'm pleased with the reaction from last week. If

we keep on performing like that of the season, we will be OK but they

have to keep working hard. Keith, bizarre as it may sound, a 1-0

defeat at home to Celtic is not a bizarre as it may sound, a 1-0

bad result. Not the way Celtic have been going of late but I watched the

game and thought Celtic were comfortable throughout, to be

game and thought Celtic were honest. I thought they deserved the

victory. It looked as though they had a bit of edge taken off them

from the efforts during the week against Manchester City. Brendan

Rodgers will be delighted to get another win under his belt and move

into the break where they have got a chance to recharge. Paul Hartley

said they pressed and played an aggressive, pressing game. Is that

the only way to play against the Celtic team? It was a tough one for

Dundee because even though Celtic played in midweek, they did not

change their team, I found that strange, I thought Brendan Rodgers

would have started Leigh Griffiths but he didn't. As Keith said, Celtic

were comfortable. I worry a bit for Dundee because yes, you can be

compact defensively but if we look at Dundee's two top scorers, they

are not at the club any more and I did think they have won since

Hemmings and Stuart left. It might be all very well being good

defensively but attacking wise, they need to start scoring goals. Dundee

only won one match on the opening day of the

season, 3-1 at Ross County and they have got won at home and as Genesis,

where are the goals coming from? That is the big problem for Dundee,

they have good players, solid at the back with a good midfield, but they

don't have the cutting edge at the moment. I think Paul approached it

in the right way today because the only other way to play against

Celtic is to pull everyone back, leave one up front and back to the

defence budget were not giving yourself a chance of getting

anything in those circumstances. I think Paul Hartley needs a win,

needs Dundee to get over the line with a victory and maybe turn the

momentum round a wee bit because at the moment they are stagnating a

bit. How to play against Celtic is the key question for you Keith

because that is your next match at Celtic Park. Not made a good job of

it recently, especially at Celtic Park. I think Dundee went with three

at the back today and teams are trying to come up with different

ways of stopping them. We have got a couple of weeks now to come up with

a plan of action. We will look to carry that out when we get to

Parkhead. OK, we are going to have another bounce around the grounds to

find out what is happening in matches that are ongoing, starting

at Ibrox, where Rangers are at home to Partick Thistle. Let's look at

the developments and as we can see, Rangers are still leading Partick

2-0. The goals for the home side coming from Kranjcar and Andy

Halliday, Kranjcar in the 33rd minute and Halliday seven minutes

later. A couple of yellow cards in that one, one for Senderos of

Rangers and one or Chris Erskine of that one, one for Senderos of

Partick Thistle. Gemma, you were worried for Dundee but are you

worried for Partick Thistle? Tough place for them to go, as you have

said, they have not won there in 34 place for them to go, as you have

years but they are playing good football and creating chances but

they need to take them. Rangers a bit short on goals as well, Richard,

and as you can see, a couple of midfielders on target again. It was

interesting, when they went to Pittodrie last week, it was

essentially last season's team and Clint Hill at centre-back and Joe

Garner upfront so just two additions. I don't think the

recruitment strategy has worked particularly well for Rangers and it

has halted their progress this season of it. They needed to win to

date just to get a bit of confidence back into the team. They have not

won get! Know but they have got big games coming up, away to Hearts and

at the beginning of the defender, Hearts and Aberdeen come to Ibrox

and another Old Firm game coming up. I think Mark Warburton just had to

find a way to win today. They are on track for that at the moment and I

don't think he will be too bothered who is scoring as long as somebody

is. On track for a win after this afternoon, away to Kilmarnock,

Aberdeen leading 2-0. More details from Jonathan. The controversy

before the match started centred on the pitch at Rugby Park. Kilmarnock

had decided not to water it, a ploy undoubtedly to try to slow the game,

Lee Clark told me before the match started that there was a water

shortage in command but I'm pretty sure he did not believe what he was

saying. But Aberdeen raised out of the blocks, Niall McGinn with a

couple of efforts stinging the palms of Jamie McDonald but the real

controversy would come in the shape of a penalty and around a decision

from the referee, Willie column. The ball into the box looks like James

Madison perhaps fouled Jamie McDonald comedy, Nicky Butt, who

spilled the ball and it looks like James Madison kicked the goalkeeper.

Nevertheless, the referee decided to award a penalty to Adam -- Aberdeen

and Adam Rooney stepped up and as is often the case, he put the ball away

and as is often the case in the Scottish permission matches, the

first goal is vital. The referee went off at half-time with the rest

of the players to cries of, "You don't know what you're doing", from

the home fans. In the second half, Aberdeen kept up the dominance,

Considine firing into the top corner five minutes after the restart to

make it 2-0. It looks like at the moment, Aberdeen are on course to go

back into second place in the Premiership. I don't really know

what I'm doing on this show either! Let's pilau way through it and go to

Ross County get St Johnstone and get an update from Scott. Jonathan

Sutherland and his guests tomorrow in the programme won't see too much

of the first type when they come to edit this together. It was a pretty

disappointing first 45 between Ross County and St Johnstone. Plenty of

drive, plenty of determination from the players, plenty of driving

challenges and tackles but very little in the way of composure in

and around the penalty area. St Johnstone certainly the more

dangerous side. When they got into the final third, bodies were thrown

in the way, blocking a few efforts from the likes of Chris Kane and

Danny Swanson. But the breakthrough coming courtesy of Jay McEveley, a

surprise to him to be starting today because he was supposed to be on the

bench. Andrew Davies adding to the long injury list that Ross County

manager Jim McIntyre is having to deal with at the moment. James

McEveley, and experienced players only will have to expect the manager

what he pushed over Chris Kane very near the byline when he was going

nowhere. Swanson stepped up and swept in a penalty. Is this penalty

conversion of the season so far and is eighth goal in total for St

Johnstone side who still better bet to see this came out in the second

half, which has at least been a bit more even and exciting in the

penalty areas. At the moment, it is Ross County 0- one St Johnstone. I

wonder if Alistair Lambert is enjoying a fair being served out at

out at Hamilton at home to Inverness this afternoon? Decent fair, it has

to be said. Hamilton are three games without a win and Caley Thistle four

unbeaten so somewhat surprising perhaps that it is the home side who

lead this match 1-0. The goals scored, his first-ever league goal

for Hamilton, by D'Acol, after 90 minutes, pouncing on the rebound

after Crawford had got a nick on a header midway through the first.

Hamilton pretty much good value for the lead, had another chance, really

good move, what alt and are essentially all about, a five-man

move which ended with Crawford chipping the ball and a good save by

Owen from Williams. Caley Thistle started brightly and had a Brad

McKay header off the line by Louis Longridge early on and another

couple of decent efforts, Gary Warren with both of them, one an

overhead kick which was also cleared away. Inverness Caley Thistle by no

means out of this match but not looking as impressive as they have

means out of this match but not been of late. Accies, as I say, good

value for their lead. Championship leaders Queen of the

South away to Dumbarton this afternoon, being watched for as by

Connie McLaughlin. Yes, and I think this scoreline is just about right,

with not a host of chances. Queen of the South know that if they win

today, they can go four points clear at the top of the table, head of

Hibernian. Midway through the first half, there was an effort from just

outside the penalty area, but the shot was off target. Then, just

after the half-hour mark, Robert Thompson, head, should have done

better, went past the post on the left-hand side. Still goalless in

this one, not a lot to write home about so far in the second half,

either. We are hoping for more in the sunshine at Dumbarton. I wonder

what weather is like at Somerset park, Ayr United at home to

Dunfermline in another Championship encounter. Kenny Crawford is soaking

up the sunshine. I sure am. My first time at Somerset park, and I am

pleased to be here. Not much separating the sides in the

Championship, and not much separating them in the score here,,

as you can tell. Brian Gilmore, Alan forest and Jamie Adams all had good

chances for the hosts, but none of them hit the back of the net. Plenty

of people inside the ground, with the reduced ?5 entry price. I am

glad to be here, as are a couple of thousand fans. I think he got in for

free as well! Arena de Sao Paulo going well, the only team unbeaten

in the division - 0-0 a way to Dumbarton, but Dumbarton have proven

tough opposition in that league? Yes, I think so. There is no gimmes

in that league, that's for sure. Dundee United fans will be watching

that game closely as well. They play tomorrow. It's two team is looking

for points for very different reasons. The Queen of the South, I'm

sure they will be delighted with their start regardless of the

outcome. It's sixth versus seventh at Somerset park. Ayr United have

won two out of their last three? Absolutely. It is turning into an

interesting league, as we said. I ink if I am the manager of Dundee

United, I need to start picking up some points, because if him speak

them tomorrow, that will be them eight points behind Hibs in the

league with Queen of the South in there as well. It is really tough to

pick up the moment. There's still a couple of Championship matches to be

played this weekend. As Jim mentioned, Hibs play Dundee United

tomorrow. Tonight, it's the Buddies against the bounce. Our reporter

Charlie Mann is there already. Good evening, good afternoon - St Mirren,

still without a manager, but do you have any news of any developments on

that front for us today? Well, it's going to be an game here this

evening. I have been speaking to senior people here at this stadium.

The word is that St Mirren will be in a position, or they hope, at

least, to appoint a manager for the club by the middle of the week.

Obviously, that would be ahead of the game against Hibernian in the

Challenge Cup. So hopefully the club will get that sorted. Certainly it

will not be Billy Davies or John Hughes. And I think there is an

element of disappointment about that, because both of them, big

managers, big personality, that's the kind of manager that they would

like here at the club to get them away from the bottom. At the moment

they have three points - that's not good enough for St Mirren, not good

enough for the fans, and they really need to sort it. 50 people applied

for the job, and the latest I've heard is that Jean Tigana, the

French international, former Fulham manager, was seen in the area. That

happens a lot, when you haven't got a manager, lots of speculation! Gus

McPherson, the manager of Queen's Park, is high on the list as well. .

Ross, obviously, Ferguson, Kenny Shiels, all names which have been

mentioned. Lots of names mentioned, no decisions made yet. But certainly

they were hope to get it sorted out by the middle of next week. Jonty

going to in McIlroy, what do you make of that?! I did not see him

appearing in any of the betting lists? I would be very, very

surprised if it was somebody like Jean Tigana. Much more likely I

think would be. Ross witch McPherson. I think they should take

their time to make sure it is right because where they are in the

league, I don't think they can afford to get it wrong. You've been

speaking to senior people at St Mirren today, but have you been

speaking to the supporters as well only yes, I think the fans are a bit

frustrated by it all. They know that the team that they have here should

be ensuring that they are in a much higher position than they are. They

really should be playing and challenging in the play-off places

at the top of the table. I don't think if there will be any people --

many people here this evening. That's the problem, when you're in a

situation like this one, and Falkirk are a good side to watch, there

could be goals in the game, it's a Saturday night, a lovely night here

in McIlroy, but I think there's a lot of frustration and I'm not sure

that the fans are happy at all at the moment and I'm not sure if they

will turn out in their numbers at all. Aberdeen supporters will be

happy with their side this afternoon happy with their side this afternoon

- they have scored another goal. Now, 3-0 up a way to Kilmarnock.

Details from Jonathan. All three points will be heading up to the

granite city this afternoon. Again, it was from a corner. This time, Ash

Taylor bulleting his header into the net. The Kilmarnock goalkeeper, sat

in his goalmouth, he knows it will not be Kilmarnock's day today. It

all started with that controversial penalty in the first half, and since

then, the momentum has all been with Aberdeen. There will be second in

the table by the close of play this afternoon. Now, Friday night was

football night at Fir Park. Keith was playing for Motherwell against

Hearts. Both teams had the opportunity to go second in the

Premiership. Alas, for Keith and company, Hearts were the winners?

Yes, unfortunately! And we have the evidence here. You played a part in

the first goal? Yes, I think somebody should have cleared their

lines, unfortunately. It was an unfortunate deflection. We felt as

if we had acquitted ourselves well for long periods. We were unlucky to

if we had acquitted ourselves well go in 1-0 down at the break. This

one, you know, it's pick it out time. On his left foot, his weaker

side, and he's put it in the top corner! There's not much you can do.

As a goalkeeper, Craig Samson had no chance with that one? Absolutely no

chance whatsoever. Or indeed this one? That was an absolute cracker as

well. No chance for the goalkeeper, Keith? No. Again, shots coming from

long range? Yes, it's disappointing. The biggest frustration for us was,

in the game overall, we felt as if 3-1 was a bit harsh on us. We felt

we performed fairly well throughout. If anything, there are still some

positives for us. One of them being James McFadden, he can still do it?!

He's still got the quality, no doubt, and I think he will have a

part to play for us on the park. We can hear what both managers had to

say after the match last night. I think it was a ridiculously bad

goal. The first goal, the half-time whistle is about to go, we've got to

clear our lines. That's disappointing. For 20 minutes in the

clear our lines. That's second half, we were bombarding

them. They defended very, very well, we couldn't break them down. But I

think we put enough into the game to deserve something out of it. I think

the scoreline does not reflect the balance of the game. Those two teams

tonight, it shows the level of the league. They have had a great start

to the season, with lots of experience. Credit to them. We have

two work hard. The first goal was a stroke of luck, really. We have. To

thank for keeping us in the game at 0-0 with a fantastic save. After

that I felt we felt a bit more relaxed and played better. Gemma,

Robbie Neilson admitting that is an excellent three points for Hearts,

and may be on the balance, Motherwell should have got something

from it? Yes, he mentioned the saved by. Hamilton, and that was an

outstanding save. And it was a really important point in the match,

because Motherwell had chances. If you look at the chances, I don't

think you could understand how it finished 3-1. But that's what

happens when you're fighting for second in the Premiership. I'm

sorry, Keith! Is a goalkeeper, you would have been shouting at poor

Keith? The first one... But what happens after that, the double

deflection, there's nothing you can do about that. If you score two

goals of that quality, even with McFadden's freak it, there not a lot

you can do with it. A really, really good three points for Hearts. The

goals from Hearts so far this season have not been coming in abundance

from their strikers, either? No, but that is one of the strong things

about Hearts, they're capable of doing that to anybody. They can step

it up at any moment to find a way to win the match. It could be a

forward, a wide player, they've got that ability around the team, and

that's why they've got the possibility to finish in the top

three. They're a strong side physically and mentally. Robbie made

a big decision with. Hamilton in the summer. They were looking at

experienced goalkeepers. So I think he's getting the reward for sticking

to his principles. And there's a lot of young Scottish players in the

line-up as well? Absolutely and when they got relegated, they came in and

they have a philosophy that they were going to develop the team - and

they've stuck with that. They came out last year having had a fantastic

season and they're acting it up. It's not always about bringing in

players from outside. There were some excellent long-range shots in

the match at Fir Park last night. You had one yourself at one point, I

don't know if you remember this! Unfortunately you did not trouble.

Hamilton in the Hearts goal with it. I think I troubled somebody in the

stand! You did! What about that technique?! You have to admire the

ingenuity! There's two spectators they're not lifting a finger to help

him! Anyway, while you are musing over one of the highlights from Fir

Park last night, we can go back to Rugby Park, where there's been

another goal between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen. Jonathan can tell us about

it. Aberdeen are rampant now in the Ayrshire sunshine. It was Jonny

Hayes who cropped up in the final third causing trouble for the

Kilmarnock defence, put it through to Adam Rooney, who have lots of

time and space. His effort look like it might have been saved but the

ball trickled over the line. The Aberdeen fans, who have travelled in

their numbers from the Granite City, will be travelling home happy this

evening. Now we can dwell on one of the matches in the English Premier

League this afternoon. Swansea against Liverpool. What our producer

likes to call the Brendan Rodgers derby. Not mine! Let's find out what

happened in that one, from Simon Brotherton. Liverpool turn this game

around in the second half but needed a late penalty from James Milner to

secure all three points after Angel Rangel was penalised for a push on

Roberto Firmino. It was for me know who headed Liverpool level nine

minutes after half-time in a much improved second-half showing. Until

then, Swansea had had the better of it. They went ahead from the first

corner of the game, Leroy Fer have the final touch. The Spanish striker

making his first start in the Premier League have two

opportunities in the first half but headed over and wide. They created

nothing in the second period until deep into added time, when they

spurned the chance that the far post. The pressure mounts on

Francesco Guidolin but it is five wins from seven games for Liverpool.

Quite impressive that, for Jurgen Klopp, whether in your mind at the

beginning, are they starting to look like title contenders? Yes, I think

they are. Having no European football as well, that will give

them an edge. And they seem to have that energy and togetherness about

the team, which comes from the manager. I think they will go close.

Swansea now six games without a win? It's looking bad for Guidolin. It

can't help with all the talk about Ryan Giggs coming etc. But they

played well in the first half, I saw this game. But Liverpool have got

that something extra, whereas last season they might have capitulated

or lost, they're finding a way to come back. 84th minute penalty,

getting the win. You fancy them for the title? No. I think they are a

bit short of the quality which Manchester City have got. Which

department, all departments? All departments. But also I think

Chelsea and Arsenal have got more strength in depth than Liverpool do.

But I think they have got a good chance to finish top four, which

they will see as progress. But Jurgen Klopp is an interesting

manager, he has got an interesting way of doing things, and it seems to

be working, because he's getting more than the sum of the parts from

bad Liverpool team. Time to look at the matches in the

Scottish Premier League, starting with Rangers against Partick

Thistle. The latest score is Rangers 2-0 Partick Thistle, no change from

Thistle. The latest score is Rangers the last time we looked, Kranjcar

and Andy Halliday for Rangers, and Senderos for Rangers with the yellow

card and Chris Erskine and another one for Partick Thistle now, Gordon

with a yellow card as well. Off we go to Rugby Park, last time we

with a yellow card as well. Off we heard, Aberdeen were cruising to

victory, 4-0 up and still 4-0 now? Indeed, David, and as we approach 75

minutes, this match is only about damage limitation for Kilmarnock

now. There is no way back for them in this match at all. They decided

against watering the pitch in an attempt to try to slow Aberdeen down

but in the end, that didn't happen. The first goal in these matches is

usually so important and a huge dose of controversy over this goal, we

will pore over it on Sportscene tomorrow night undoubtedly, did

referee Willie column get it right? tomorrow night undoubtedly, did

Video replays suggest he didn't and it perhaps should have been about

the Kilmarnock when James Madison went in Jamie McDonald but a penalty

was awarded to Aberdeen which Adam Rooney stucco wait to make it 1-0.

Since then, Aberdeen have been tampered with Andrew Considine

making it 2-0 and after that, just a case of how many Aberdeen would get,

Taylor made it three, and Rooney has made it four now and also hit the

bar in this match. Aberdeen playing some nice stuff, full of confidence,

have turned their season around after a slow start, a win last

weekend against Rangers giving them real momentum which they have

carried through to today and Kilmarnock looked like a sorry sight

at the moment. It is Kilmarnock 0- four Aberdeen. Another goal between

Ross County and St Johnstone so without any further ado, let's go to

Scott. St Johnstone have scored to add to the penalty scored by Danny

Swanson in the first half, on 72 minutes, Kane with a lovely

counterattacking move, sweeping from one into the other and it was Kane

who got away from the rather flat-footed Ross County backline to

knock the ball into the net. St Johnstone have been second best at

times in this half but they have always looked dangerous on the

counterattack. Definitely been a lack of cutting edge about Ross

County's play. They started with 18-year-old Greg Morrison upfront

today, his first start for the club because of the injury problems that

Ross County have at the moment, their most prolific goal-scorer out

and Craig Curran as well absence and you can tell there is a lack of

cutting edge about a lot of their play. It was James McEveley who gave

away the penalty with a needless push on Kane after 42 minutes,

Swanson sweeping home is eighth of the season. They looked a bit more

enthusiastic and threatening in the second period, Ross County. But you

would imagine it is too much for them to redeem with just about 17

minutes to go and in Dingle, it remains Ross County 0- two St

Johnstone. Not going too well for one of the Highland clubs, but let's

find out what is happening to the other one, Inverness away to

Hamilton this afternoon. Not brilliant for them either, they have

not threatened the Hamilton Accies goal as they need to do, trailing as

they do 1-0. Very little to report at either end in the second half. It

has been pretty much a midfield battle. Nothing in terms of

goalmouth incident since the 46th minute, the first minute of the

second half, Gary Warren with a header touched over by Rennie

Matthews, who is currently on the ground receiving treatment after a

collision inside his own penalty area. But Accies will be pleased.

They have only kept a clean sheet once this season and they are on

course for another and if they can do that, they will get a precious

three points which would take them above Caley Thistle. Now enter the

Championship, Dumbarton at home to Queen of the South, the leaders this

afternoon, time to hear from Connie again. More urgency from Queen of

the South and a great effort from Steven Rigg, how he missed, I have

no idea but decent pressure from the goalkeeper. They know a win this

afternoon would put daylight between them and Hibs at the top of the

table. They are trying to put the pressure on, seeming to be pushing

up more but with that, they are becoming more vulnerable at the

back. We saw the result of that, decent chance for Dumbarton, Robert

Thomson, able from the left, strong header but a great save from Robin

Singh in goal. Goalless at the moment, between Dumbarton and Queen

of the South. The only goal in the Championship so far today is Morton,

1-0 up on Raith Rovers, one of the's old playing pals, Ross Forbes with

the goal. Now to Somerset part, the other match this afternoon in the

Championship between Ayr and Dunfermline and it is being watched

by Kenny. Lots of goals in East Ayrshire between Kilmarnock and

Aberdeen but none in South Ayrshire at Somerset bar, where it is

goalless between Ayr and Dunfermline. Play stopped for a

moment for a head knock being treated. Earlier, that was in

acrobatics is a kick well saved by Greg Fleming in the Ayr goal.

Dunfermline have got the better of Ayr in the last four meetings, Ayr

has struggled against other men of late and it will be interesting to

see if they can get the better of them this time. One thing that was

fascinating was trying to work out what one Ayr player's nickname was,

lots of fans were calling someone the Disruptor and I was trying to

work it out and it is Jamie Adams, and when I asked why, they said he

goes about the whole pitch breaking things bridge is why they call him

the Disruptor. For one disruptor to another, back to you, David. I don't

know what to make of that! No goals there but plenty as we were

mentioning earlier, in the match between Kilmarnock and Aberdeen,

Aberdeen cruising to victory. It seems a wee bit of what Lee Clark

was doing, a bit desperate, no water on the pitch to slow things down. It

has not worked anyway! They have not gained anything. It looks as though

Aberdeen are comfortable, from earlier in the match, Kilmarnock

started pretty well but that penalty decision has obviously given

Aberdeen the momentum in the game. In the end, they have taken the bull

by the horns and gone on to cement their place. They will go back into

second place with another good start to the season. Looks like another

heavy defeat for Kilmarnock, two on the spin against two of the heavy

hitters in the Premiership. Yes, but if Kilmarnock lose this game, and it

looks like they will, that will be 27 games and they have won four at

home. Four wins out of 27 at home is not just against the big hitters,

that is against the majority of the league and it is not good enough.

He's brought in a lot of players. It looks like the board have given him

time to gel it together. Yes, he's getting a couple of draws here and

there but performances like this, not just on the pitch, he's brought

it in and shortened it, they have not just on the pitch, he's brought

tried every thing but it could have been six. Rooney had two fantastic

opportunities to get his hat-trick. They have to do something. It is not

going too well for Kilmarnock but Aberdeen seem to be getting into

their stride. They are, they had a sticky start to the season which was

almost in stark contrast to the way they started the last campaign, when

they were very strong. It might have been the European football that

caused that. But they had a last-minute winner gets St Johnstone

in the cup and against Rangers last week, another last-minute win. And

they have taken care of this game. It looks as though

they are beginning to fire on all cylinders but going back to

Kilmarnock for a minute, we saw a shot, the fourth goal, the fans

leaving their seats relatively early in the game. We know there were

planning a protest against Michael Johnson in this game. This club is

not only having difficulties on the pitch, there's an awful lot going on

off it as well and that is a situation everyone has to manage

before it affects what is already a difficult position for Lee Clark on

the field. There's a lot going on at Kilmarnock at the moment and you

would suggest that because of that, they are going to find is a very

difficult campaign all the way through. Gemma said he brought in a

number of players, 17 signings in the summer and in the transfer

window, Keith. I was beginning to think they had gelled fairly well,

as Gemma mentioned, a run of draws and a good win. But now it looks as

though God to use the phrase, the wheels are coming off a bit. A bit,

it is always difficult when you wheels are coming off a bit. A bit,

bring that many players in to find a formula, to get a team spirit

together. You know, this result today will not do them any favours,

going into the international break. It gives them a couple of weeks to

regroup and get back together and try to get a bit of momentum going

into the next part of the season. Let's go back to Rugby Park and hear

more from Jonathan Sutherland about Kilmarnock against Aberdeen.

Jonathan, anything to tell us? I would agree with everything that has

been said in the studio, although Kilmarnock had a chance in terms of

Miles Addison with a header over the bar. That would have been a crumb of

comfort for the home support. In terms of the protests about Michael

Johnston, they were meant to be held on the 18th and 69th minute but such

is the acrimony towards the former Kilmarnock chairman, there was a

protest as early as the sixth minute. As for the other times, it

did not really transpire as Kilmarnock fans suddenly had more to

worry about on the pitch as Aberdeen took control well and truly of this

match, with a bit of help from the referee. To be fair to Willie

column, it happened that pace and he only gets one look at it and so

often he is the man that gets labelled with controversy but it was

a tricky one and it will be one to look at in the video replays again

and again but it has given Aberdeen the impetus in this

match. I should say as well that Adam Rooney, Jonny Hayes and Niall

McGinn are all off, Derek McInnes is resting them because their job is

done and Aberdeen's job is almost done with five minutes to go. 0-

four. Scott's labours, watching Ross County gets St Johnstone, continue.

St Johnstone still leading 2-0 but Ross County manager Jim McIntyre

might want to go out and buy some Lucky Whitehead because he's already

without a number of injured players and at the moment, Liam Boyce, his

main striker, his main fit striker is down in the six yard box getting

some treatment. He looks to have twisted his knee after a collision

with the goalkeeper. They will be hoping that is not too serious and

Liam Boyce will be hoping that as well because he is due to go away

with Northern Ireland to play against San Marino and in Germany

against the defending world champions. Let's just hope it is not

too serious for him at the moment. They are already without great Karen

and Alex Sharp, the strikers, and had to give a first start to

18-year-old Greg Morrison. On the plus side for Ross County, they have

managed to give a view minutes on the park to Chris Burke, the former

Rangers and Scotland international, who signed earlier this week and

Ryan Dow, who they signed in September under freedom of contract,

who used to play the Dundee United. He's just coming back from injury.

They have common appealed and Chris Burke with a shot that has been

punched away by Zander Clark, the Burke with a shot that has been

only serious effort on goal from Ross County so far this afternoon

but it is looking bad for Liam Boyce as he is being helped off at the

moment. It remains Ross County 0- two St Johnstone. Not heard a lot

from Alistair this afternoon, so let's put it right, he's watching

Hamilton against Inverness, still 1-0 to the home side? Yes but last

time you spoke to me, Remi Matthews, the Hamilton goalkeeper was on the

ground and he has since had to be replaced by Robbie Thomson, who was

no sooner up on the part that he pulled off a magnificent save from

Ross Draper header. A really good reflex save, one I am sure Gemma

will appreciate, you might have seen it in the studio, terrific from the

young man to keep his side in front. Caley Thistle beginning to pile on

some pressure in the closing view minutes. They have got a free kick

just outside the box, Accies hoping to hold on for the three points.

Let's have a look at the scoreline from Ibrox where Rangers are at home

to Partick Thistle this afternoon. No change there, Rangers still

leading the jags 2-0, Kranjcar and Andy Halliday, Kranjcar in the 33rd

minute and Andy Halliday in the 40th. But some disturbing news

involving Rangers supporters, 18 of them have been hospitalised taken to

hospital after fan's coach crashed. hospital after fan's coach crashed.

-- fans' coach. I'll give you the details, 18 people taken to hospital

after a coach carrying Rangers supporters over dead in East

after a coach carrying Rangers Ayrshire and Police Scotland said

three of the injured seriously hurt. Our thoughts are with everyone

involved that of course and their families. Right, then -- after a

coach overturned. But we are pressing on with the rest of the

action. Aberdeen cruising, 4-0? All looking good for them. Yes, Derek

McInnes would have felt they needed a performance like this, having

scraped victory in the last couple of games, this is a strong

performance, a strong scoreline and really it is beginning to look a bit

hapless for the Kilmarnock defence, shipping so many goals against

Celtic, same again this week. I know they are laying the best team in the

league and Celtic and one of the better teams in the league in

Aberdeen and they have to be more compact and competitive. They have

to be able to put up a better challenge, particularly at home and

again, I reiterate, against this backdrop of a club in turmoil, banz

not happy with the board, it looks as though Kilmarnock are heading for

a really difficult season. They could get sucked into a relegation

battle very easily. Gemma Collies scoffed at me when I told you I had

put Hamilton down to win in the predictor this afternoon but it

looks like my knowledge, or rather my guesswork or bear fruit. That

would be a really important win for them. It would be and I scoffed

because Hamilton have not taken anything from Inverness, have not

beaten them at New Douglas Park on the last six occasions they have

played them but you are right, the slave from the substitute keeper who

has just come on, a free kick from the wide right came in and a

point-blank reaction save, absolutely fantastic. Caley Thistle,

we were watching last week's game and defensively, they were

fantastic. But at times defensively, they have looked a bit shaky here.

Hamilton have had opportunities on the counterattack. This would be a

huge three points for them. St Johnstone 2-0 away to Ross County

and nice to see Chris Kane, a young player on the scoresheet for St

Johnstone, one of a number of young players who have come through there.

Yes, and they keep rolling on, St Johnstone, from week to week. I've

ain't that keeps them well up there in the top four once again, and it's

a fantastic job done by Tommy Wright and his staff. We move on to the

Championship, to find out what is happening in our featured matches

Championship, to find out what is there this afternoon. First up,

Kenny Crawford is at Ayr United-Dunfermline, any goals yet?

Not yet. This game is a bit behind the rest, the kick-off was delayed

by five minutes because so many people were trying to take advantage

of the ?5 entry fee. The attendance is 2883, so that is pretty

impressive. The game has really opened up, with big gaps, and I

would not be surprised if there was a late winner. ?5 to get in in the

Ayrshire sunshine - who would not want to go to watch that? You cannot

argue with that. This was a League One game of course last season. But

I think both teams have shown that they are able to cope with the step

up. Alan Johnson went to Dunfermline and might have felt that he had a

point to prove. I think both of those managers are showing their

experience, because that is a very competitive league that they have

gone up into, and they're showing they can hold their own in it. It's

great to see so many people turning up for that game as well. Rookie

manager Gavin Skelton's queen of the South, away to Dumbarton this

afternoon - let's see if Connie can bring us a goal? It is still

goalless, I thought they were trying to silence me here, because the

power went down! We just had a free kick saved from about 25 yards out.

Dumbarton, however, coming back into this one. I have been really

impressed by Ryan Stevenson, whose linkup play with Smith has been

decent. It has been an interesting afternoon, with some decent

football, but still no goals. The only goal in the Championship so far

is fors. -- is for Morton. They would move up to sixth, if they run

that one? Yes, that would be fantastic. Coming off the back of a

fantastic performance in the League Cup as well. Just trying to bring

some consistency in the league alongside that I'm sure will be the

aim of Jim Duffy. And Ross Forbes, an old team-mate of mine, it's no

surprise it is him that has managed to get himself on the scoresheet.

And as managers, they do not come much more experienced in that

division then Jim Duffy? No, he's a very experienced campaigner at every

level that he's worked at. I saw them winning last week and it was

richly deserve. Arab Spring king of young players. A couple on loan from

Celtic and a couple of others. And a bit of experience mixed in as well.

And Jim is managing to steer them, and I think they will be made table

the cup semifinal to look forward to the cup semifinal to look forward to

. I think it was under pressure earlier in the season, but he's

shown that it was nonsense, he's the man for that job. The full-time

reports are beginning to come in, the first of which will be common

against Aberdeen. Here we can see the full-time scenes at Rugby Park.

A good win for Aberdeen, 4-0 winners against Kilmarnock. Jonathan can

give us the full-time report. The debate will surround the decision by

the referee to award Aberdeen a first half penalty. Video replays

suggested that perhaps it should have been a free kick awarded to

Kilmarnock after James Madison went in and was either taken down or

fouled, depending on your point of view. But it was a penalty to

Aberdeen, which Adam Goody duly dispatched. That gave Aberdeen the

momentum in this match, as they took a 1-0 lead into half-time. Very soon

after that, it was 2-0, and the Costa and thumping in an effort into

the top corner. Adam Rooney then got his second of the match to make it

4-0. In truth, he could have had a hat-trick. For the Aberdeen fans,

the job was well and truly done. They go back to second in the table.

It will be fascinating to see what Kilmarnock manager Lee Clark has to

say about that decision to award Aberdeen a penalty. We will find out

very shortly. I should not have been crowing about my predictive prowess

earlier, because there has been a goal between Hamilton and Inverness.

And it has gone to Caley Thistle? And what a goal it was as well. Six

minutes of injury time are being played. Anne Dudley Polworth took

full advantage of that, with a low drive into the corner. It was a

sickener for the Accies, looking for their first win in four games. But

Caley Thistle had been pressing. It now looks like they have got their

reward. I was too busy talking to see that goal, but when I look

around, it was a cutaway shot of Martin Canning on the touchline

shaking his head? Yes, he will be so disappointed. I think Hamilton have

been the better team. To concede a goal so late is gutting for him. It

would have taken them up to meet table. And now, they're just looking

would have taken them up to meet at the point. However, given the

scores elsewhere, it takes them away from Partick Thistle and from

Kilmarnock. Yes, it's still so tight. But just getting those three

points, especially when you've been the better side, it must be so

frustrating for them. Richard, can you add anything to that? I'm just

watching that... I thought you'd passed out! Just watching a bust up

in the Ross County game. But yes, I've spoken to Martin Canning a few

times this season, and he I've spoken to Martin Canning a few

saying his team is playing well, but they're not getting the rewards.

They're not getting any goals, either? They're not, but also,

they're conceding. It's almost like they have to score two to have any

chance. So I can understand why he was standing on the touchline

shaking his head, because his team did everything except win today. I

think they will be happy with a point today, should they get it? And

I think this game is just over. There were chances within the last

couple of minutes at either end. But yes, I think they will happy with a

point in the end. As we mentioned, the match is indeed over at New

Douglas Park. 1-1 was the full-time score. We can get the details now

from Alan. Iestyn Hamilton at the players, some of them are sitting on

the artificial turf here, they just cannot believe they have put so much

into that match and only emerged with a point. It was a point that

was snatched late on as Liam Polworth drove in from distance past

substitute goalkeeper Robbie Thompson to earn Thistle a draw and

extend their run to five matches unbeaten, having started the season

with three straight defeats. Richie Foran is clearly doing something

right, but they were second best for much of this match. They had gone

behind to Alex dark holes first league goal. That was after Owain

Fon Williams has kept out a glancing header. Accies were on top for much

of the game, but Caley Thistle had a couple of efforts saved on the line

so they were never out of it. And so they proved, as we went into six

minutes of injury time, with Polworth snatching that late

equaliser. And I believe it is Polworth snatching that late

full-time now in Dingwall, between Ross County and St Johnstone. Scott

Davies there for us - Tommy Wright, the victorious manager this

afternoon? Yes. A 2-0 win for his side. It was an incident-packed

game, not especially brilliant in terms of quality. But more bad luck

for Ross County and injuries. We will come to that in a minute. The

moment which matter for St Johnstone was a penalty on 42 minutes, and the

Swanson converting his eighth Goal of the Season. Jay McEveley, called

into the starting line-up because of an injury in the warm up, gave away

the penalty with a needless push. He nearly equalised himself in the

second half, as did Chris Burke, the former Rangers and Scotland player,

who came off the bench late on. But by that time, Ross County were 2-0

down. The slickest move of the afternoon, the finish applied by

Chris Kane for his second of the season. But on the injury front,

already without a couple of main strikers, including Alex Schalk,

Liam Boyce in an accidental collision in the penalty box, after

Chris Burke had forced Clarke into a safe, seemed to twist his knee and

he was carried from the field. I think it's a fair bet to say he will

miss Northern Ireland's double-header against San Marino and

Germany in the qualifiers. Lots of headaches for Jim McIntyre to try

and sort out before Ross County comeback after the international

break and tried to pull themselves together after encouraging

performances at Ibrox and Tynecastle. It was not really one

this afternoon, however. Full-time at Ibrox. And these are the vital

statistics. Rangers, 2-0 winners. Rangers's first win in the

Premiership since the 20th of August. For Partick Thistle, it

extends their winless run to six games. Let's go down to the

Championship now, and Connie McLaughlin is watching Dumbarton

against Queen of the South. Full-time? Yes, and it has finished

0-0. Queen of the South, is till unbeaten. First half was tight

without a tonne of opportunities. The best chance came for Kyle Jacobs

in the 23rd minute. His effort from 20 yards just went over the

in the 23rd minute. His effort from crossbar, much to the delight of the

home supporters. Dumbarton stood their ground. The second half was

just as open, with Dumbarton finding their rhythm. Ryan Stevenson linking

up well with Smith. At the other end, Queen of the South looked the

more urgent. But as they pushed forward, they look too vulnerable

and the back. However Dumbarton did not have enough in their locker to

take full advantage. Probably a fair result in the end. Let's hop across

the Clyde to Greenock, where Morton are at home to Raith Rovers. Let's

say good evening to young. Good evening to you. Another vital

victory for Morton. It was a stunning goal, Ross Forbes, with a

fabulous free kick after just 18 minutes. It was around 25 yards out,

and the opportunity was created by his team-mates. Forbes took free

kick left-footed and curled it around the wall, to the left of

Kevin Cuthbert. It was a great game, enjoyed it, good, physical

challenges all around, although there was a reshaped for Morton

after 38 minutes, with one player being stretchered off to be replaced

by Andy Murdoch. And near the end, Andie McNeil GTAM Morton goalkeeper

had to go off with a knock to the head as well. Morton have won three

points in the glorious sunshine in Clyde this afternoon. Sounds like

you had a ball! So did Quinney Crawford, who was watching Ayr

United against Dunfermline. Goalless at the end? Yes, the last time Ayr

United beat Dunfermline at home was in 2009. If they have done it today,

that would have been them being successful in their tenth attempt.

But Ayr United did have plenty of chances to get that win. Brian

Gilmore's long-range volley, was one of those chances. There were several

others, as the first 45 minutes was dominated by Ayr. Alternately, no

goals in front of a crowd of 2883. And Kenny's thoughts take as nicely

onto today's classified results round-up.

Hibs can go top if they beat Dundee tomorrow.

A lot of the big guns yet to play this weekend in the English Premier

League. Let's here from a couple of

managers, first, Tommy Wright who was speaking after today's match

between Ross County and his St Johnstone. Your reflections on that

2-0 win? Really satisfied with the performance. I thought the first

half was as good as what we have been this year. We were excellent,

fully deserve to be 1-0 up, and in the second half, probably did not

start as well as we should have. Careless clearances put us under

pressure. Only one clear-cut chance to Ross County the end. Even in that

spell, we had chances on the to Ross County the end. Even in that

counterattack and finish the game off with a great goal and took total

control. It's not easy to come here. You know, it is a great start for

us, away from home as well, we went to Partick and won and Motherwell

and won and Hamilton and now we have peering got three points. That is a

good return from the away games. -- and now we have come here. He does

not sound very happy! That is Tommy, but it has obviously been a

satisfying gave them. It's difficult to go there and they will be pleased

to come away with that and pick things up again after losing in the

League Cup. Tommy just does what he does at St Johnstone, keep them in

the top half, fighting to the top four, bringing through young

players, signing shrewdly and he's doing a very good job. Gemma, USA

traditionally they have -- you were saying traditionally St Johnstone

have a slow start but that seems not to be the case. I'm hoping the

wobble was the draw against Aberdeen in the cup but he does a very good

job with not a lot of resources and to have us consistently in the top

half of the table and I'm hoping that continues this season, is

fantastic for a club like ours. County, five games without a win?

Yes, surprising really. Jim McIntyre and Billy Dodds, you know, they have

been consistent themselves, to be honest, so to go that far without a

win is surprising. But I think the team they have got, they will bounce

back pretty soon and I expect them to be challenging for the top six

again. I omitted Rangers, their first win since August 26. Ridgers

just have to start finding the net, more regular basis. They will will

be looking to get more people contributing with goals, from Ghana.

The difference between the likes of them and even Aberdeen and Celtic is

having that firepower at the top end of the pitch. I think Rangers need

to find that as well. If they are to get themselves challenging at the

to find that as well. If they are to top end. Looking at the table,

jabber, Celtic and Aberdeen, Hearts, St Johnstone, Rangers and Motherwell

as the top six and I would be surprised if that is now the top six

finish. -- not be surprised if they were the top six, maybe not those

places. Yes, but you have got Inverness and Ross County although

it looks like Liam Boyce is out potentially for we while and Curran

is already out, they have scored eight goals in the league and those

to have scored seven so where will the goals come from now? They

started the season ready well, Liam Boyce was Player of the Month in

August and they need to find a form again. Looking at the bottom six,

Richard, Partick Thistle, Kilmarnock and Dundee in the bottom three.

Worrying signs for them. A little, but I think most of the managers

have been relatively happy with the way their teams have been performing

but results have not come. There's not a lot of points between the

teams at the bottom, they are bunched up. I think it will probably

be that way for most of the season. I don't see anyone being cut adrift.

I think everyone is capable of taking points off each other and

obviously, Celtic will have a gap at the top and there will be another

couple in the top three but I think it is going to be very tight right

to the end of the season for both clubs. I'm afraid it's time for us

to leave you in peace, and leave you indeed with a look ahead at what is

to come. Jonathan and company are here at tea-time with a highlights

show at 6pm on BBC Two Scotland and if you missed it or want to watch

again, it is repeated after Match of the Day in high definition on BBC

One. Keith is off to join Stuart and Tam on Saturday Supplement on the

wireless, which starts online and on digital. Tomorrow morning, I am

working at the great Scottish run and our coverage starts at 11am on

BBC Two Scotland. Good luck if you are taking part and if you see me,

come and say hello but it is goodbye for now and from us, thanks to

Gemma, Keith and Richard for their wit and wisdom and thanks to you for

watching. See you soon.