Boyle says Hibs trio best in Scotland

Martin Boyle believes Hibernian boast the best midfield trio in Scotland when they are in top form after they swept aside Aberdeen.

The Hibees engine room of Dylan McGeouch, John McGinn and Scott Allan were in sparkling form as the hosts claimed a richly-deserved 2-0 win courtesy of goals from Boyle and Florian Kamberi.

The Dons missed the influence of suspended skipper Graeme Shinnie as Neil Lennon’s men dominated the centre of the pitch.

Boyle insists it is a pleasure to play in front of a creative threesome as good as anything on show in the Ladbrokes Premiership.

Meanwhile, Aberdeen stalwart Andrew Considine insists the Dons must prove their mettle by bouncing back against champions Celtic next weekend.

The 30-year-old made no excuses for a dismal display in Edinburgh, but is hopeful it was merely a blip which can be rectified against the Hoops.

Considine said: “It was a hugely disappointing performance. I felt all game we struggled to create anything.”

Kilmarnock recorded a third consecutive victory as they leapfrogged Motherwell into sixth place with a 1-0 win at Fir Park.

Stephen O’Donnell scored the decisive goal in the 34th minute after seizing on a loose pass and driving home.

Jason Naismith rescued a point for bottom side Ross County as they drew 1-1 at home to Hearts in the lunchtime kick-off.

Kyle Lafferty had given the Edinburgh side a 53rd-minute lead with a free-kick, but Naismith equalised for County with 14 minutes to go.

County cut the gap to second-bottom Hamilton to two points with this result.

Picture: SNS. Martin Boyle opened the scoring for Hibs in their win over Aberdeen.