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Motherwell manager Stuart Kettlewell tells BBC Scotland: "Big thing for us today was to get a reaction from the players. I'm delighted with the reaction I got from some of the guys that came in that maybe haven't played as much recently. They added plenty.

We could play better in the second half. We can handle the ball better, we can pass it better, we can be far more creative and make the game easier. But, there's another team there.

"Today, we get the added bonus of the clean sheet.

"Really nice to see Ewan Wilson get his goal. The quality off the finish and composure's fantastic. [Tawanda] Maswanhise, he's that breath of fresh air out there - another you player that contributes for us today."

On the possibility of new signings this month, Kettlewell said: "It's a possibility. I never envisaged wholesale changes but if you can pick off the correct one or two just to help the group...it's to give us more strength in depth. It's going to be gruelling, it's going to be tough. We have to ensure we have as much quality as we can get in that dressing room."

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Kilmarnock manager Derek McInnes tells BBC Scotland: "We looked a bit blunt in terms of our attacking threat today.

"At the very least we should be getting a 0-0 and bemoaning the fact that we need to do better in attack. We didn't have any real control of the game at any point, Ross County looked a bit brighter than us early on.

"They were more alive and more alert to certain situations. That said, second half we played more in their half but we were a wee bit unconvincing. We huffed and puffed.

"We missed [Kyle] Vassell leading the line for us. There's reasons for why we weren't at our best but it was certainly a disappointing afternoon for us.

"We knew we had an opportunity to move into the top six with a win. Any opportunities to win a home game, you've got to try and do that but we weren't good enough."

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Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin tells BBC Scotland: "It was a scrappy game, which didn't surprise me really, it was difficult for both sets of players with the quick turnaround from Thursday evening.

"We just weren't at the races today, unfortunately. In possession we caused ourselves a lot of problems early on through sloppiness.

"In the second half we were better and had a bit more control without creating anything clear cut. We tried to make changes throughout the game and just before Hearts score but then we find ourselves behind.

"We've been very good at defending our box but we don't do well enough in a one-versus-one and it's a fantastic finish from [James] Penrice. It was the type of game when one goal was going to be enough but unfortunately Hearts were the ones who got it.

"Every squad is in the same boat but we struggle because of the size of the squad, we lack real strength in depth and some of the guys are running on fumes at the moment.

"We've got another difficult week next week with a trip to Parkhead midweek and only two days to recover before a massive game in Paisley on Saturday.

"I've got to take it on the chin that the changes I made didn't quite work. In recent games I've been positive with changes and we've got the results.

"But today is on me, not the players, the effort was there for everybody to see we just lacked quality."

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Ross County's Don Cowie tells BBC Scotland: "Incredible, really. We were in a really poor run away from home, it's been well documented. It was about us as a team coming together, the staff and the players, to correct that.

"We've done it very well. Three away performances, three victories, the first time in the club's history in the Premiership. Really proud of the group.

"Going into the game, and at half-time as well, we told the group to do the difficult things, stand up to Kilmarnock. We did that throughout the game. We could have been tidier in the final third but we got one moment of quality.

"It gives us belief and confidence. We know what we've got in the group. We're at the bare bones today - we've got seven players out injured - but we've rallied together in an intense period of time."

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St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari tells BBC Scotland: "Nightmare start to be 3-0 down. It was just too much to give away those three pretty soft goals. It cost us the whole match.

"Our level goes up and down too much. We can't put it all together for 90 minutes. That's why we are where we are now.

"We only have the players we have now. We don't know what the future holds. We just need to be better in key moments.

"We have known if we don't perform or get results, relegation is a big possibility. Yes, it looks very, very bad, but if we don't believe in ourselves, no-one will believe in us."

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St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson tells BBC Scotland: "We went 1-0 down to a very good finish, I never felt like we were under any threat.

"I've been to Celtic many times and it's like you're defending constantly, they're creating chances, your goalkeeper has to make 10-15 saves in the game and none of that really happened today. We got in behind a couple of times as well.

"The second goal, comes from a set play and the third goal was a bit of a mix-up.

"Zach [Hemming] didn't have loads to do today but ultimately Celtic wear you down and if you make those mistakes you don't win here."

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Dundee manager Tony Docherty tells BBC Scotland: "I'm full of admiration for my players, that was challenging after [the derby defeat by Dundee United].

"Against the ball you need to be organised against St Johnstone but carry that threat forward.

"The third goal typified the way I wanted my team to play. You saw the speed of our attack, speed of our running... it was just outstanding.

"It was a real, real good display of professionalism."

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Hearts head coach Neil Critchley tells BBC Scotland: "I thought we were excellent, we edged the game and deserved to win. I would have liked to have taken more control.

"In the first half we got into good areas without producing the final bit. In the second half I would've liked to see us pass the ball a bit better and control the game with possession. But it's a moment of quality from Penners (James Penrice) - a fantastic volley and great strike.

"We have to try to improve the quality all over the pitch. In the last little bit, the final third, in the last couple of games, with more composure and quality 1-0 becomes 2-0.

"It's the first time we've had back-to-back league wins, which gives us a lift and keeps us moving in the direction we want to. It's very tight in the league and we have to keep performing the way we did today."

On Kye Rowles potentially leaving this month, Critchley said: "We've been approached by another club and negotiations are taking place. Nothing's agreed at this moment in time so he is still our player and will remain our player until the valuation is met."

Critchley added he hope to have new forward signing Elton Kabangu available for the Aberdeen game at Pittodrie on 12 January.

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers tells BBC Scotland: "It's a very good afternoon for us.

"The effort of the players, the movement of the players, the quality that they showed in the game was a really, really good level.

"[Nicolas Kuhn] still has more to go. We play with fast wingers who have the possibility to create goals and score goals because of how we play. For him and his numbers this season, it's really impressive."

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Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin tells BBC Scotland: "It's not a good run, of course, and we have some problems we have to solve but I also have a strong belief that we're going to get out of it and be stronger again and win football games. Right now, we're having a difficult time.

"They score two goals a little bit too easy. Second half, the character of the team was there.

"I haven't seen [the Slobodan Rubezic red card] yet but it's always important to have this emotional control when you're out on the pitch.

"I know it's a good team spirit. They're trying but right now a lot of thing are going wrong in the wrong moments inside the games."

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And here's your latest Scottish Premiership table.

Motherwell, Dundee and Ross County all move up the division while St Mirren and Kilmarnock slip down the way.

Rarely dull, the Scottish Premiership flexed its entertainment muscles once again with 15 goals.

A dramatic draw at Easter Road and a late winner for Ross County at Kilmarnock bookended the day with Hearts also picking up an important three points on the road.

A straightforward win for Celtic while Motherwell inflicted more woe on Aberdeen and St Johnstone endured another difficult day at home to Dundee.

James Penrice's goal gives Hearts back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Neil Critchley's side also move eight points clear of bottom side St Johnstone.

Jim Goodwin's Dundee United, who are third, miss the chance to move clear of Aberdeen and remain on the same amount of points as the Dons.

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Dundee United have a corner. Last chance. They can't do it again, can they?!

Dundee's stunning first half secures victory over bottom side St Johnstone, who are now eight points adrift at the bottom.

Simon Murray, Seb Houlden-Palmer and Lyall Cameron with the visitors' goals, Josh McPake with Saints' second-half reply.

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Centre-back Jamie McCart is on for his Hearts debut as the visitors aim to see this game out. Teenage striker James Wilson makes way.

George Harmon's late goal secures all three points for Ross County and makes it three away wins in a row for the Staggies.

County also move a point above opponents Kilmarnock into ninth and are level with Dundee, a point below Hibernian and two points off the top six.

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Ryan McGowan
Former St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound

The decision-making from St Johnstone players today has been shocking.