Docherty relishes return to action after Hibees switch

New Hibernian midfielder Greg Docherty was delighted to end his long wait for first-team action after making his debut in Saturday’s 2-2 draw with St Mirren.

Docherty joined on loan from Rangers on Friday as one of three deadline day signings by head coach Jack Ross.

The 23-year-old replaced Joe Newell in the 52nd minute and featured in his first game since last August’s Betfred Cup victory over East Fife for his parent club.

Hibs striker Flo Kamberi headed in the opposite direction as part of the deal, while Ross also handed debuts to Marc McNulty and Paul McGinn at the weekend as the hosts came back from two goals down to rescue a point.

Former Scotland under-21 international Docherty, who spent last season on loan at Shrewsbury, was just relieved to be back involved on a Saturday afternoon.

He said: “I missed that. That’s my first first-team game since August. I can’t believe it has been that long but I felt good.”

Docherty watched on the from the bench as all goals from the draw were shared in an absorbing first half. Conor McCarthy and Tony Andreu had the visitors in a commanding lead after 18 minutes.

Scott Allan and Christian Doidge, netting his 15th of the campaign, ensured the spoils were shared.

Alex Dyer meanwhile claimed his first win as Kilmarnock manager as his team came from behind to defeat Ross County 3-1.

Iain Vigurs gave the Staggies a first-half lead but a double from Eamonn Brophy and a late header from Nicke Kabamba earned the Rugby Park side the spoils.

Livingston racked up a fifth consecutive victory in all competitions thanks to a second-half strike from Aaron Taylor-Sinclair.

The defender’s second-half header secured the Lions, who were dominant from start to finish, a 1-0 victory over thirdplaced Motherwell.

Greg Docherty: Delighted to see firstteam action at Hibs.