16/10/2011 Sportscene

After the latest Scotland roller- coaster ride came to an end, it is

back to the latest chapter in the And we're back after the break with

the best of a sensational Saturday in the SPL. 17 goals coming up. And

we'll hear from St Mirren skipper Jim Goodwin. First, the best of the

action from Rugby Park. And there was plenty of it with Celtic

bidding to bounce back from the Celtic. Celtic - four different as

well. Commons was suspended. In came up Cha, led Lee, and Stokes.

Celtic have lost their last couple of away games at Rangers and at

Hearts. They are looking to bounce back here. Cha, Stokes's! What a

chance that was. That is what has caused the problem for Stokes. They

looked ambitious to start with. Paul Heffernan, Shiels, 1 - 00.

Kilmarnock in front. A speculative long ball as well. Rolled into the

path of Shields. Kilmarnock again. Liam Kelly. Forster to the rescue.

Celtic began the match brightly, but now they are rocking. Shields.

Paul Heffernan is on side. And it is two! This is stunning. That is

debatable. Paul Heffernan played to the whistle. Suddenly, Kilmarnock

double up and Celtic are staring down the barrel again. It's Mulgrew.

It is a terrible back-pass. And this is Fila making it 3-nothing.

Mulgrew made a complete hash of that. James Fowler, but his debut

in 1999, scores just his fifth goal. Fit it is a good ball for Harkins.

Celtic really toiling. Paul Heffernan. Did not know much about

it. Paul Heffernan's goal was his ninth of the season. He has been a

good signing. His suspicion of offside. Forest. Taking the ball

for a walk. He has won the free kick. He will going to the book for

that. Celtic really need to start taking their opportunities. Mulgrew

or Stokes. It Stokes. It is brilliant. It is a stunner. Celtic

have something to graft onto with 70 minutes to go. Hammered in by

Anthony Stokes. Celtic have reduced their arrears. Kilmarnock looking

to get that three-goal cushion again. That was Paul Heffernan. He

knows whether goal is. He has taken on the mantle that salmon had last

season at Rugby Park. Matthews. No challenge coming from the comic

flair. That is Stokes. That is unbelievable from Anthony Stokes.

No right to score from there. Yakir lack could not get near it.

Suddenly, Celtic could not see --, then one goal of Kilmarnock. Neil

Lennon is roaring on from the sidelines. Forest. He has been

fantastic in the second half. He has won another free-kick. Liam

Kelly, the offender. Mulgrew! They have done at! Against all the odds,

3-nothing down at half-time, Celtic are level. -- three 2-0. Kilmarnock

will be absolutely devastated. Parkins. That is Paul Heffernan.

That should have been four to three. How often have canonic been 3-0 up

on Celtic. Not very often. -- Kilmarnock. Celtic have pulled at

right-back and are searching for an unlikely three points. This could

be their last chance. That is the last chance. Celtic are back from

the dead. What a big moment, potentially, in a Neil Lennon's

career as Celtic manager. So often he has dropped by, but you may well

have just saved his job, Anthony have just saved his job, Anthony

Stokes. I am used to winning games. As a player. We lost plenty last

season. I do not like this feeling at the minute. I am expecting more

from some of by better players than they have given me. Was that the

half-time team talk that may be saved Neil Lennon's job? Whatever

he said at half-time definitely did the business. Forest came into a

more central role and caused Kilmarnock a lot of problems.

grew up as a Celtic player. You know the expectations around the

club. Yes. I had five years there. I really enjoyed it. But like you

say, the expectations from the fans, they have to be up there winning

trophies season after season. Celtic fans will not be too happy

with the gap between them and Rangers. It was amazing how the

game developed. It could have been a lot different if Anthony Stokes

Stokes was very unfortunate. If it does not bobble up there, I am

pretty sure he would have scored. That would have had a different

outlook on the game. Paul Heffernan and Dean Shiels are two players who

know pretty well. They were instrumental in giving, Nick that

3-0 half-time lead. Yes. The two boys have done great since they

have been put together. I know Paul Heffernan from the Irish days. The

under 20 ones. He has a terrific eye for goal. Dean Shiels, I played

against him Dunsire the couple of times. Technically, very good. The

two of them together are her great. Hint of offside? For I think he is

probably just on. He is just levels. Kilmarnock would have been very

disappointed if that had gone against them. An incredible run

from James Fowler and a terrific finish. A great finish. Mulgrew

knows that Harkins is there, but he was unaware of phyla. He let them

back pass a bit short. Celtic did get the sort of response in the

second half they were looking for. Three goals in seven minutes.

Incredible. A terrific free-kick from Anthony Stokes. He has that in

the end. This was a terrific strike. There are not many players that

would take that on. Obviously, here, Charlie Mulgrew makes up for his

error in the first half. When it goes to 3-3, you expect Celtic to

get the winner. In actual fact, it was Kilmarnock could probably had

the best chance to win it and it was Paul Heffernan, who is so good

in these situations, who missed. Yes. He will be disappointed with

himself. He has been very clinical this year. That is one he will not

want to see again. Yes. A big chance. There is no respite for

Celtic. A big European tie coming up for them. They're in a bit of

form. It is a tough task for Celtic. It will be Live and Radio Scotland

on Thursday night. It is a tough task, but as a player sometimes, if

they're not doing too well on the league, it is good to get away and

have a cup game. Neil Lennon will be looking for Delap. Good luck to

Celtic in Europe. A trawl for them in the early kick-off meant Rangers

could go 12 points ahead of their title rivals if myth that a home

Naismith back after suspension. Illness have ruled out Sasser Pat

Archer and Julie Wallace took over at left-back. Just one cinch that

might change for some Mirren. Steven Thompson is back at Ibrox

where he played for three and-a- half years. Rangers looking to pick

up where they left off before the international break. Kyle Lafferty

chasing false bomb Mark McCausland uncertain in defence. That led to a

diving save from Craig Samson. St Mirren playing themselves into a

difficulties. It is Gregg Wylde's corner. It is Kyle Lafferty and it

is a smart save from Samson. Back in again and deflected behind. Kyle

Lafferty managing to escape his marker for the first chance on goal.

In from Steven Davis. Almost unnoticed! It hit just wide. Paul

McGann. St Mirren slowly starting to find themselves. Lovely pass. In

for Thomson. Punched away by a Allan McGregor. A really good build

up. A decent ball in from hustle back. Here comes St Mirren again.

The curling cross from Thomson is a big disappointment. That says

Rangers on the move. Up goes the volume inside Ibrox. Gregg Wylde on

the ball. A shot at goal by Davies. He has headed wide. Snatched at

this, did the Rangers captain. It was an inviting positions. Nikica

Jelavic is skilful and strong. Maurice Edu. Kyle Lafferty kept out.

Kyle Lafferty intending to get his own back, which she does. A real

chance for Rangers. That is Marc McAusland. That is Nikica Jelavic!

That is one to nothing. 2 1/2 minutes after the restart. The

Croatian's seventh goal of the season. It was all about the

persistence and the tenacity of Kyle Lafferty on the byline. Marc

McAusland's free runs went straight to Nikica Jelavic and it was

rattled in for the opening goal. Gary Teale on as a substitute at

half-time. That game of Maurice Edu. That is Steven Thompson. He is in

on goal. It is a great saving challenge by Stephen Whittaker. But

surely Thomson had to pull the himself, the defender, that he

could not hit the target. Whittaker's pass. Rangers looking

for the second goal. Naismith. At Jelavic. It was slightly behind

Jelavic but still it was great stuff. Great my challenge. And now

Rangers with the chance to seal things. Here is Davies. Options are

round the Captain there. He chose to go it alone. Of putting pressure

on his goalkeeper. Lovely play under pressure. Deep into stoppage

time, can they carve out one last chance. It is Steven Thomson. It is

one to one! Equalisers do not come much later. Simmering salvaging a

draw at Ibrox. -- St Mirren. The there will only be time to get the

match started again before the final whistle. A dramatic draw at

Jim Goodwin is with us. Describe the feeling after that. We were

delighted. We put a lot into the game and I think we deserved the

point. 55 % possession, that is remarkable. It does not happen very

often that the away team has that much of the ball at Ibrox. We

controlled the game for long spells. The goalkeeper has made a couple of

key saves to keep us in the game but I think we got our just

deserves. -- just deserts. Were you disappointed to go a goal down

after the interval. Yes, we were. We could have dealt with it better

when the ball came into the box. I was disappointed by the clearance.

There is you turning around and having a right good rant! I thought

he was tripped, but it has gone a long way since then. The response

to the goal from Simon Mirren was to the goal from Simon Mirren was

The Naismith went into a more central area and it caused us some

problems. But after that we got our composure back. The goal but one

you a point was amazing, not only because it was in the very last

minute, but also because it begins in your very own goal line. Yes, he

showed real composure there. It was a terrific ball from Poole there. -

- from Paul. It was a great moment to score because we would have been

very disappointed to have come away with nothing. There was never any

sign of giving up. Absolutely. We kept going to the end and playing

our way, passing the ball, and we are delighted with the result.

is St Mirren play in your way, lots of examples. Is the worry for you

but a lot of really good play in midfield does not happen -- does

not often enough bring an end result? We do control possession

quite a lot. We lacked a bit of a cutting edge at times yesterday.

This chance was very unlucky. Whittaker does brilliant to get

from where he was initially. there is the centre-back with the

pass, which is very impressive! if we had had a better break with

the ball, he could have had a go. It could be a great season for St

Mirren. You won against St Johnstone with one of your special

goals. It was great to score on that night and an important game

for us office the. It is nice to go on a good cup run. We have a very

tough game next week but we are delighted to still be in the Cup.

What impact has Tommy Craig had? A very experienced man coming along.

Does he share your footballing philosophy? Absolutely. He has been

-- terrific, full of enthusiasm and his training sessions are be --

brilliant. Motherwell have been enjoying their exalted position in

the SPL in between Rangers and Celtic. Will they still be

inviolate. It was want to zero after eight minutes. The goal

celebrations referred to the stick he had been getting from his

manager. Second in the SPL, Motherwell were dominant. Graham

Stack had to bat this shot away. What to make off -- of these

clearances? Again the keeper had to make a real fist of it. I have had

a fine season so far. -- they have had. In the second half of the

lacklustre lilac line was breached far too easily far too many times.

Graham Stack again to the rescue. It is easy to forget they have had

a five-game unbeaten run. This shot was pulled wide of the target. The

striker was looking for his 7th goal of the season but this would

not be his day. Graham Stack was one of the few Hibernian players to

be having a decent day of it. The imbalance between the sides showed

no sign of letting up. Motherwell were totally bossing the game.

Finally a chance for Hibernian worth showing came along, when

Danny Galbraith sliced wide of the target and Hibernian fans voiced

their displeasure all afternoon. Why have Hibernian relapsed? That

is the question a manager must find an answer to, and quickly. They

almost snatched a point but this would be a deserved defeat for

Hibernian. At Motherwell extend their lead over Celtic in the SPL

And they are playing with increased belief. They have won seven out of

11. I think they have surprised a few with their position in the

table. He has brought in some real quality players. It looked to be

going towards three off four. But looking at the way the match

developed it could have been a lot worse for Hibernian. Yes, the

centre halves seemed to be ball- watching. I think Graham Stack was

the man of the match and I think that says a lot about the game. I

know him from the Irish set-up. A great player. It was just as well

he was on form because otherwise it would have been a pretty hefty

defeat. Yes, he had to be on his game. That double save there was

outstanding. You have a fair bit of interest in that game obviously

because St Mirren play Hibernian next weekend. Yes, it will be a

difficult game. We have to carry on like we did yesterday and hopefully

take some momentum from the big performance yesterday. Dunfermline

started well on their return to the SPL but recently they have

He usually strikes the ball pretty well, Rudi Skacel. Andy Webster!

Hearts take the lead. The clearance went straight to Andy Webster and

he had the simple task to headed home. -- head home. Dunfermline,

just three points from five home games. A decent ball across. In

with the head of. He scored a great goal against Celtic last time using

the head. And nice past, Graham. That is a lovely little shimmy. He

cut the ball back to the byline. And straight into the arms of the

keeper. But this is better from the home side. Graham showing some good

skill. The Dunfermline coming forward. That is Paul Barnes. He

knew the mistake he made. Move too much -- too much height on the ball.

That is nice play from Rudi Skacel. On to Templeton. He is on the right

food. Rudi Skacel went it back inside but it opened up perfectly

for David Templeton. -- schedule wanted it. -- Rudi Skacel. He has

the ability to make something happen. It went straight that time.

Dunfermline trying to come forward. That is a poor pass a. Picked up by

temple turned far Hearts. On to temple turned, and it is Rudi

Skacel! It looks like he will secure Hearts' first away win. It

came back to Rudi Skacel, Templeton, Dunfermline were sitting pretty for

the first few weeks of the season, but you get the feeling they're

coming into a testing spell. Yes, they have been finding it tough for

the last Formica five games. They have any picked up one point in the

last five. They will be very disappointed. They conceded too

many goals and not scored. It is important they do not become

detached at the bottom. It is all very tight down there. The league

itself is very tight. There are a few wins a way of getting out of it.

He will be looking to turn things around quickly. What disappoints

Dunfermline is that they made a big contribution to their own downfall

yesterday. Both goals stemmed from mistakes, firstly Andy Kirk at the

near post. Yes, he will be disappointed. He will be

disappointed he did not do better. This pass got cut out. It did not

help matters. A good one two there. Paul Gallacher makes a great save

initially. He is hoping one of his defenders will help a mite, but

when it drops the Rudi Skacel that close out, you don't expect much

else. Hearts beat Celtic a fortnight ago, but there has been

inconsistency from them. Maybe not surprising when you change a

manager in the first few weeks. manager comes in with new ideas and

it takes time for him to get his ideas across to his players. Rudi

Skacel back in the side, he is a very influential player for hearts

and has done great. 12th February, or when Hearts last one away from

home. It has been an incredibly long wait. It was at Hamilton 2-0

that day. Stephen Elliott got both the goals. It has been 15 matches

to live one away game. It is hard to believe that it has stretched on

for that length of time. They seem to be getting things right now and

the new manager seems to be getting his ideas across to the players and

they're taking it on board. Would you expect them to be competing at

the top end of the lead towards the end of the season? Yes. They have a

big squad. He would expect Celtic and Rangers to battle it out. I do

not think anybody expected Motherwell to be this high up in

the table. We were all expecting hearts, Neddy, to challenge them.

But I do expect Hearts then -- had to be up at the end of the season.

The Aberdeen have an -- Aberdeen have an Old Firm double

bill coming up in the next couple of weeks and were looking for the

encouragement of six points out of six when they played Dundee United

2000 a bit. That's Russell! And Gonzalo is tipped it over. -- 2008.

After David could Willie's departure. Kari Arnason touches are

then! Be brilliant save from Fallon. But Gary Anderson puts it into the

roof of his net. Aberdeen are in front. - Mike Kari Arnason.

Aberdeen go ahead. Rob Milsom. Robertson. No penalty. Rob Milsom

has gone down. He does not look as if people did the Aberdeen

midfielder. -- book. Strange decision. Aberdeen free-kick, taken

by Foster. Mawhinney. And the Dons have a second. Their management

team is delighted. Aberdeen, who beat Dunfermline here a couple of

weeks ago, it looked as though they're going to continue this

recent revival. Nilsen and. More height and distance and the

clearance. It is awkward for Dundee United. Fallon. Considine. 3-0. Be

keeper made a hash of it at his right-hand post. He looks on in

bewilderment as Aberdeen get their third. It is a goal which will

surely seal the points. The Dons have only scored four times in the

league. They have now got seven in their last two games. Rankin. Rank

and's effort. It is awkward for Gonzalez. We have seen John Rankin

score from that kind of range with that kind of shot before. It just

drops just before it gets to the keeper. Armstrong back to Scott

Robertson. Armstrong. That is a good run. Dalla Valle was in the

back post. It is 3-1. The clock is against Dundee United, without

question. They have given themselves something to hold on to

here. Armstrong did so well, the The Aberdeen fans would have been

worrying about two straight games are good - like against the Old

Firm. They must be in a better place now. They seem to be on a bit

of a run, yes. Things are coming together for Craig Brown. He has

brought some players up from down south and things are clicking into

place. Three set-pieces, three goals, which then United will not

be happy about. Aberdeen are a big side. They are very tough in the

box. Dundee United's keeper is very good, but he will not be best

pleased with his contribution. was even worse. Juggling at him

from Andy Considine. He has been a very solid presence. He is a key

player. He will be disappointed with his day yesterday. It has been

a dramatic change around for Aberdeen. They scored four goals in

their last game at home to Dunfermline. They created loads of

chances. This was a Friday night game. They seem to have an

increased presence about them. Mehdi Rory Fallon has made a bed of

the difference tick alongside Scott Vernon. Rory Fallon will cause most

centre has problems. He has a big, strong striker. And there are good

players in around them. Things seem to be coming together for Craig

Brown. It is funny how the complexion can suddenly change. It

is all doom and gloom one minutes, then optimistic. Absolutely.

Optimists - a confidence has ever been. Aberdeen have the confidence

back. Aberdeen lost a lot of players over

the summer and he did think those are a lot of influential players

going out at the same time. Maybe they're hurting? I think you

mentioned four of the best players last year. Peter Houston, obviously,

is not able to go into the transfer market and replace these players.

He has to persist with bringing players through the youth team.

They have some good young players coming through, but it will take

some time to get things right. Derek McInnes does become the new

manager of Bristol City this week, he leaves in jobs and in good shape.

The Perth team were planning to prolong a great run of recent

results with yesterday's home game against bottom of the table

McInnes's last game in charge, they were determined to be sent off and

decent style. The strike force combined to great effect in the

12th minute. Despite slipping when he struck it, it was a great goal.

12 Austen Johnson's 18 goals soared by either send us a or Sheridan.

They made a massive difference. Inverness were disjointed to say

the least. Their manager would describe their season so far as

Jekyll and Hyde. This was most certainly hide territories. Since

Johnson dominated. -- St Johnstone. A second St Johnstone goal always

looked more likely than a Caley Thistle equaliser. Marcus Tabor,

who replaced the injured Sheraton, hit the post. Liam Craig denied at

the back post by Thomas pier. General approval for her Derek

McInnes. Lilian Craig was then teed up for a cross and the second half.

Once in their blue moon you see a Kevin in gold. We should have seen

one here. Terry Butcher would say afterwards his side played like 11

strangers he picked up on the motorways. As for St Johnstone,

they were the epitome of teamwork. This cross was only partially

cleared and Dave Mackay pounced on the scraps to make it to do nothing.

-- to to nothing. The former Dundee player but his second goal of the

season. The first had been the 1-0 winner at Celtic Park back in a

list. Since Johnson here with their fourth SPL win in five games. For -

There fantastic form of this leak coincided with their new strike

force. They are a very good team. Derek McInnes has done very well

organised. The two strikers up front are on fire just now. This

seemed to be linking really well together. There is a great

understanding. This is not great defending, but it is a great finish.

Terry Butcher will be quite disappointed there. It is a

striker's instinct. It helps when you have a defender who can do this.

Obviously he scored as one of Celtic Park as well. It was a great

finish. He is a key figure for St Johnstone. He is an integral part

of their defence. This is what it is all about. It is a bad mistake

for Motherwell and everything got punished. This is Sheridan. The two

strikers seem to be playing with a lot of confidence. There are

linking up really well. They have a greater understanding. Everything

they touch seems to be going in the back of the net. A lot of credit

goes to Derek McInnes. Yesterday's game might well be his last in

charge and you might be on his way to Bristol City. Yes. We're still

waiting to hear what is happening with that one. If Derek McInnes

does go, the St Johnstone team and supporters will be disappointed. He

has done terrific in his time. have played a lot of your football

down south. Bristol City, bottom of the championship. What sort of job

would that be? If he gets the job, he has a tough task. There bottom

of the league. He has to turn things around quickly. Bristol City

are in big club and have got two big clubs in that city. When he

goes down there, his aim will be to maintain championship status this

season and keep on next season. Let's have a look at the placings.

Motherwell have trimmed Rangers's lead at the top. Celtic are 10 off

And next weekend looks like this. We'll have all that action for you