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  • Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen - Porteous heads only goal in Maloney's first game

  • St Johnstone 1-2 Ross County - Butterfield cancels out Charles-Cook opener; Callachan misses from spot but scores after break

  • St Mirren 0-0 Celtic - League Cup winners six adrift after being held

  1. That'll do us for tonightpublished at 22:32 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    Thanks for joining everyone. Tune in to Sportscene right now to catch the best of the action.

    We'll be back on Boxing Day with domestic coverage of all the action.

    Until then, have a fantastic Christmas and stay safe.

  2. 'St Johnstone in real trouble'published at 22:30 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Johnstone 1-2 Ross County

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  3. 'We need to sort it, I take responsibility' - Davidsonpublished at 22:29 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Johnstone 1-2 Ross County

    St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson tells BBC Scotland that his side's defensive errors are his biggest concern right now.

    "People say we're not scoring enough goals," he says. "But my thoughts are we're not doing enough on the defensive side to keep teams out.

    "The boys tried, they gave everything, but unfortunately it wasn't good enough. There are a lot of key players out of the team, a lot of big characters like Wotherspoon and Kane, it's not an excuse for me though.

    "I'm really disappointed with how many chances we've conceded on the flip-side of the chances we're creating. There's an issue there, we need to sort it, I take responsibility for it."

  4. Aberdeen's energy levels 'didn't look great'published at 22:24 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen

    Aberdeen manager Stephen Glass tells BBC Scotland: "We didn't produce as much as we have recently. We lose a goal from a set-piece and didn't do enough to win it at the other end, so you get what you take at the end of that.

    "Ryan Porteous gets a free header from six yards. But we need to do more at the other end of the pitch and play with more energy.

    Stephen GlassImage source, SNS
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    The defeat in Leith sees Glass' side drop to seventh

    "I think the game overall there wasn't a lot created, so it wasn't just from our side. We didn't threaten them enough.

    "In general the energy level of the team didn't look great and there's no reason for it. It's the last game they're going to play in front of fans for a while so you would expect a better energy level about the group.

    "But they're a hungry group and they'll be ready to bounce back."

  5. 'Celtic making title challenge difficult for themselves'published at 22:21 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    Celtic weren't good enough to break St Mirren down. If they want to win this league, they're making it very difficult for themselves.

  6. 'We'll pick ourselves up' - Postecogloupublished at 22:20 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou tells BBC Sportsound: "It’s a game we should have won and we created enough opportunities to do that, we dominated the game.

    “We just lacked a little bit of composure and quality in the front third to score the goal we needed. The whole game we created good opportunities and we needed to be stronger in those areas to take them.

    “The expectations of this club are that you go in every game to win and the players are disappointed - as they should be. We’ll pick ourselves up, get into training tomorrow and get on with it."

    Ange PostecoglouImage source, SNS
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    Postecoglou's side are now six points behind Rangers

    On returning players and resting players: “We’ll see, it’s unlikely that anyone will definitely come back in, there are a couple who are close but we’ll see.

    "No one was rested tonight, I don't know where that came from, I don't rest players. If they want a rest they can have a rest when they are 45. Everyone who wasn't playing tonight was unavailable as they were either suspended or injured."

  7. 'Hibs had massive heart' - Maloneypublished at 22:18 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen

    Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney tells BBC Scotland: "I'm really proud of the performance. I loved what they tried to do in the first half despite just two sessions we've had with them.

    "There are lots of positives. In the second half my team had massive heart.

    "Aberdeen were very good in the second half but my team defended so well. It's a first step and we'll hopefully try and build on it."

    Hibernian Shaun Maloney won his first game as managerImage source, SNS
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    Hibernian Shaun Maloney won his first game as manager

  8. Sportscene highlights incoming...published at 22:14 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    You can catch the best of tonight's three Premiership clashes at 22:30 GMT on the BBC Scotland channel, iPlayer and online.

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  10. Postpublished at 22:08 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    Celtic fans, with a six-point gap to make up now, how confident are you that your side can turn it around?

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  11. 'You cannot underestimate that performance'published at 22:07 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    You cannot underestimate what Jim Goodwin got out of that side today. It really is a fantastic result for them. This one will go down in history, to be honest.

    Jim Goodwin named an inexperienced side tonightImage source, SNS
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    Jim Goodwin named an inexperienced side tonight

  12. 'Best point we've had for hell of a long time' - Goodwinpublished at 22:04 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin is understandably absolutely delighted with his players.

    "It was an incredible performance from the team," he tells BBC Sportsound. "Sometimes managers get credit and take credit, but today I can't take a great deal of credit for that.

    "They gave everything for the jersey. They came out fighting when it seemed the whole world was against us before the game.

    "Dean Lyness had very little to do in the second half. The kids deserve a special mention. Some of them hadn't even met some of the senior players.

    "This is the best point this club have had for a hell of a long time."

    Goodwin adds that he is hopeful keeper Jak Alwnick may be able to return for Boxing Day if his Covid test is negative, but he is the only player that has a chance coming back for the next game.

  13. 'Goodwin got 100% from his players'published at 22:01 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    Pat Bonner
    Former Celtic goalkeeper on BBC Sportsound

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    What a performance from Jim Goodwin's team. He got 100% out of every single player on that pitch tonight. They had to keep their concentration. They headed balls away, got blocks in.

  14. 'Celtic too reliant on Kyogo'published at 21:58 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

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  15. Full-time in League 1 & 2...published at 21:56 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    • Montrose 2-0 Peterhead
    • Cowdenbeath 1-2 Edinburgh City
  16. 'St Johnstone really struggling'published at 21:55 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Johnstone 1-2 Ross County

    Allan Preston
    Ex-St Johnstone defender on BBC Sportsound

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    County were magnificent, but St Johnstone are really struggling. Callum [Davidson] has six loans and I don't imagine many will be here. I imagine at least half a dozen players will have to come in.

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  18. 'Hibs managed game well'published at 21:50 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen

    Willie Miller
    Former Aberdeen defender on BBC Sportsound

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    Both teams had their moments of domination, but Hibs managed the game well after their goal. There wasn't many opportunities created in attack for Aberdeen.

  19. 'Hibs just about shaded it'published at 21:47 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen

    Michael Stewart
    Former Hibernian midfielder on BBC Sportsound

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    Over the 90 minutes, Hibs probably just about shaded it. It was a great delivery from Martin Boyle for Ryan Porteous' goal. Stephen Glass will be disappointed his side couldn't be more dominant in the second half.

  20. Postpublished at 21:42 Greenwich Mean Time 22 December 2021

    FT: St Mirren 0-0 Celtic

    Six points the gap between leaders Rangers and second-placed Celtic.

    Sunday's League Cup euphoria will be swapped with disappointment this evening.

    With half of the season to play, six points can be made up, but Rangers look relentless.