FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED FROM THE SPFL THIS WEEKEND

ATTACKING MOVE PAYS OFF FOR HIBS

A GOAL down to Ross County after 50 minutes, Hibs boss Jack Ross brought on Kevin Nisbet for Chris Cadden in an attacking change. With Christian Doidge, Martin Boyle and Nisbet all on the pitch, two goals swiftly turned the game on its head. Hibs won 2-1 and their depth in the forward areas is why they lead Aberdeen in the race for third.

GRITTY LIVI DESERVE ALL OF THE PLAUDITS

DEFEAT in the League Cup final left Livingston licking their wounds — but a first win in seven matches clinched a top-six spot. The 2-1 victory over Hamilton may not have been pretty, however David Martindale’s Lions showed plenty of determination against a team fighting for survival. Jay EmmanuelThomas stepped up to lead the line really well.

HALLIDAY IS NOW THE HEARTBEAT OF GORGIE

HEARTS had to be patient but eventually ground Ayr United down to win 2-0 at Tynecastle. The experience of Andy Halliday in games where the opposition sit deep has been important. The midfielder (right) has been a vital figure for Robbie Neilson’s side.

DARK BLUES STAKE CLAIM FOR PROMOTION

VICTORY over Arbroath might be the result that sparks Dundee’s promotion play-off bid into life. James McPake’s side now host Ayr United tomorrow night and then take on bottom-of-the-table Alloa. The Dens Park men will hope Saturday’s 2-0 home victory is the start of a positive string of results at a crucial point in the Championship season as the race for the play-offs hot up.

DON’T WRITE OFF WASPS JUST YET

JUST when Alloa Atheltic threatened to be cut adrift at the bottom of the Championship, the Wasps gained a crucial 3-2 victory at in-form Queen of the South. Peter Grant’s part-timers have defied the odds consistently to stay in the second tier and it would be foolish to dismiss their survival hopes this season.