As we say that, what a chance for Motherwell. Good hold up play at the edge of the Hearts box from Danny Johnson results in a perfect lay off for Curtis Main and the big striker's volley is palmed away from 20 yards by Hearts goalkeeper Zdenek Zlamal.

We're off and running...

While the goals fly in at Ibrox and Livingston, it's far from pretty stuff at Fir Park on a lush surface. I say on, but the poor thing has spent half its time in the air.

Craig Levein has been true to his word and sits up the back of the Phil O'Donnell Stand. The Hearts manager perhaps trying to make sure he remains at a higher altitude than the ball.

Decent effort from Killie winger Chris Burke, who cuts in off the right flank and curls a left-footed effort just wide of the far post.

We're off around the country.

Remember you can listen to Rob Maclean's live commentary from Fir Park on BBC Radio Scotland FM, while the rest of the games are on Open All Mics on 810MW.

The action is about to start around the country....stay with us for the hoped-for goals rush.

St Mirren secured a point last night against Celtic. Can Dundee get their first points on the board this afternoon in their match away to Rangers at Ibrox?

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Here's a reminder of the top six in the Scottish Premiership ahead of this afternoon's, games with Hearts looking to extend their lead at the top.

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Hibs were the only Premiership side Kilmarnock didn’t beat last season under the management of Steve Clarke.

While Hibs are looking to extend their impressive home form, they have gone 16 games unbeaten at Easter Road, Killie have been doing not too badly themselves away from home as they’ve lost only two of their last 13 games on the road.

St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright has spoken about how his fresh-faced squad has taken shape.

"There is no doubt the squad was ageing and we were bringing young players through," he said.

"My budget has increased, but by having a younger squad, it has not had to go massively up and we have been able to bring in quality.

"We wanted pace and quality at the top end of the pitch. To do that at a club our size you have to go with a lot more younger players because they are cheaper."

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Hibs head coach Neil Lennon is "looking for a reaction" from his side after their surprise 2-1 defeat at Livingston in their last Premiership game before the international break.

"It was the only poor performance we have had this season - and for a while," he told BBC Radio Scotland. "The last half-hour at Livingston wasn't us.

"It is important to get back to winning ways because we have not won since the opening game of the season.

"We have not lost here this year and we are trying to make it a difficult place for teams to come."

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Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes told BBC Sportsound: "Referees can’t get everything right on the day, but I feel the process has let clubs down of late. We’ve been baffled by some decisions recently.

"We got punished wrongly for the Mikey Devlin incident, we played for 87 minutes with 10 men, but we’re now punished again.

"We’ve had a full week’s training with Scott McKenna. We’re hoping he can pick up where he left off because, since he came into the team, he’s been different class.

"It feels like we’re getting one of our most influential players back and the timing couldn’t be more perfect, with eight players out through injury and suspension."

Fir Park has been a quieter place over the last few weeks. Gael Bigirimana, Liam Kelly, Trevor Carson, Allan Campbell and Chris Cadden have all been away with their respective countries, with the latter two on international duty with the Scotland Under-21s, who secured a landmark 2-1 win away in Netherlands.

Cadden, who played for the first team during the tour of Peru and Mexico in the summer, said: "Anytime you put on a Scotland jersey, it's a special moment for me and my family, so I'll put my heart and soul into it.

"It was great to get first-team football. It was the best moment of my life pulling on that Scotland jersey. It was unbelievable.

"These are top players and I know I'm going to have to be at my best to get in there."

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Arbroath, who lead League One on goal difference, host Forfar Athletic, while second-top Raith Rovers, still without a manager after Barry Smith's surprise resignation, travel to face Brechin City.

Edinburgh City are the surprise pacesetters in League Two and are seeking a sixth straight win as they host third-top Annan Athletic.

The capital side beat both Clyde and Peterhead, the two pre-season favourites, away from home before knocking Lowland League side East Kilbride out of the Challenge Cup.

Second-top Peterhead are away to Cowdenbeath, while Clyde host an Albion Rovers side still seeking their first points since being relegated from League Two and looking to avoid an 12th consecutive loss.

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Lord Willie Haughey was on Off The Ball this afternoon just days after gifting the Scottish FA £1.25m to help the governing body buy Hampden Park from Queen's Park.

He told BBC Scotland he believes Hampden should be cutting edge - and perhaps even with a standing section.

"I don't know the numbers, but it certainly needs improved," he said.

"The negativity about Hampden, I would definitely agree with. It's got to be a better experience for the fans.

"We should look at ticket prices. We should maybe look at standing areas."

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From Dingwall to Dumfries - top-of-the-table Ross County have travelled the length of Scotland to face third-placed Queen of the South.

Second-top Inverness Caledonian Thistle must end a run of three home games without a win as they host Partick Thistle if they are to have a chance of taking advantage of any slip up by their Highland neighbours.

Jonatan Johansson takes charge of his first game as Greenock Morton manager away to Dundee United.

The man who walked out of Cappielow to hand him his opportunity, Ray McKinnon, is still waiting to lead his Falkirk side to their first points of the season as the Bairns visit Ayr United.

Having knocked Dundee United out of the Challenge Cup, part-time Alloa Athletic will be looking to create another surprise as they visit neighbours Dunfermline Athletic.

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