St Mirren Great start by Kearney

Chris Sutton accused the SFA’S judicial panel of playing the “old pals act” — which is quite the claim from someone doing exactly the same.

He described St Mirren as “shameful” following the early sacking of his old BT Sports pal and former Celtic team-mate, Alan Stubbs. On Friday night, he continued to stick up for his buddy.

Oran Kearney has already done more in five days than his predecessor had over three dismal months. Saints looked their Championshipwinning selves in an outstanding draw against the champions. But the most satisfying part of Friday night was that the togetherness the players showed last season had made a triumphant return – a stark contrast to a side utterly bereft of morale under Stubbs.