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Wednesday 6th December 2023

Team of the Week

Craig Fowler from A View from the Terrace names his cinch SPFL XI after the weekend's games...

GK - David Marshall (Hibs)

Hibernian made it three cinch Premiership wins in a row thanks to a 2-0 home victory over Aberdeen, with the visitors leaving Easter Road wondering how they failed to find the back of the net. The main answer was the brilliant performance of Marshall, who made several top saves, including repelling Bojan Miovski's late penalty. He is this week's Star Man.

DEF - Gregor Buchanan (Stenhousemuir)

A monumental effort from Stenhousemuir ensured their weekend clash with Bonnyrigg Rose went ahead and the Warriors made the most of it as a 1-0 win helped them extend their advantage in cinch League 2. Both teams were reduced to 10 men but it was Buchanan alongside centre-back partner Nicky Jamieson who halted Bonnyrigg's attacking threats.

DEF - Frankie Kent (Hearts)

Hearts earned their fourth away league win of the season with a resolute performance in a 1-0 triumph over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Frankie Kent was imperious for the visitors and ensured that home captain Kyle Vassell barely got a sniff at goal with some rock solid defending.

DEF - Bevis Mugabi (Motherwell)

Mugabi was inspirational in Motherwell's late comeback to earn a 3-3 draw with Dundee at Fir Park. The Uganda international headed home his side's second goal and showed a never-say-die attitutde while chasing an equaliser at the death. He stood out above his team-mates and earns his spot in this week's team.

MID - Mikey Johnston (Celtic)

Johnston's introduction from the bench for the second half of Celtic's 3-1 win over St. Johnstone sparked Brendan Rodgers' side into life in Perth as they claimed all three points. Johnston brought the energy and urgency his manager had asked for as the Hoops recovered from 1-0 down to return home with a precious win.

MID - Leighton Clarkson (Aberdeen)

While Aberdeen may have left the capital without points, the performance of Clarkson will have given fans some cause for optimism. The playmaker sprayed a series of lovely passes to Aberdeen's attackers including a lovely long-range ball for Miovski which was a piece of excellence.

MID - Todd Cantwell (Rangers)

Abdallah Sima grabbed the headlines with a brace in Rangers' 2-0 win over St Mirren but it was the creator, Cantwell who earned praise from his manager. His second assist for Sima courtesy of a lovely slide-rule pass was a highlight.

MID - Lewis Vaughan

Raith Rovers are back within a point of leaders Dundee United in the cinch Championship table after a dramatic turnaround in the Highlands. Trailing 1-0 with four minutes left, Vaughan - who was excellent in the second half - brought his side level before a 94th-minute Jamie Gullan penalty won Ian Murray's side all three points against Inverness CT.

FW - Diallang Jaiyesimi (St Johnstone)

The Charlton loanee is typically viewed as a winger, but Saints boss Craig Levein trusted him to play up front for the visit of Celtic. Jaiyseimi not only impressed in the lone forward role, he gave his side a first-half lead by showing great determination to force the ball over the line.

FW - Ricco Diack (Partick Thistle)

The 18-year-old got the first start of his Jags career at the weekend and it won't be his last after playing a key role in helping Kris Doolan's men defeat Airdrieonians 2-1 at Firhill, including scoring the opening goal after just seven minutes.

FW - Kevin O’Hara (Hamilton Accies)

There was only one game to survive the elements in cinch League 1 and Hamilton will be glad it did as they went top of the pile with a thumping 5-0 victory over Queen of the South. O'Hara netted twice and was a real menace for the visiting defence.

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