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Tuesday 19th 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 - Zach Hemming (St Mirren)

The Buddies goalkeeper makes Team of the Week for the second successive week after pulling off a string of saves, particularly in the second half as St Mirren drew 0-0 with Motherwell. It was a good day for goalkeepers in Paisley as Liam Kelly saved a penalty.

DEF - Jess Norey (Arbroath)

Another strong running performance from the full-back as Arbroath secured their first win of the Jim McIntyre era with a 2-1 away victory at Inverness CT to move off the bottom of the cinch Championship.

DEF - Jordan McGhee (Dundee)

Able to operate as a centre-back or a right wing-back, McGhee impressed during Dundee's last-gasp 1-0 victory away to Ross County in the cinch Premiership. The former Hearts youngster has become a big player for Tony Docherty's men and his display in the Highlands merits his inclusion in this side.

DEF - Leon Balogun (Rangers)

Rangers have the first silverware of the 2023/24 Scottish football season after defeating Aberdeen 1-0 in the Viaplay Cup Final. The centre-back, in his second spell at the club, won just about everything in the air and helped the Light Blues put on a strong defensive performance at Hampden.

DEF - Alex Cochrane (Hearts)

Speaking of excellent defending, Hearts won for the first time in 14 years at Celtic Park thanks to two early goals from Lawrence Shankland and Stephen Kingsley. Keeping a clean sheet against the league leaders isn't easy and while many of Hearts' defenders could have earned a spot, we've gone for Cochrane, who shut down the threat of both Mikey Johnston and Daizen Maeda.

MID - Fran Franczak (St Johnstone)

The 16-year-old Saints youth product was handed his first start by Craig Levein and boy did he take his opportunity, working excellently and driving down the flank. The youngster, of Polish descent, was terrific in the 1-0 win over Hibs at McDiarmid Park.

MID - Shaun Byrne (Raith Rovers)

Raith Rovers extended their lead in the cinch Championship title race thanks to a 1-0 win over second place Dundee United at Tannadice. Dylan Easton's goal was sublime but for inclusion in this team, we're opting for Byrne, who was imperious in the centre of the field and helped give Ian Murray's men control and grit in midfield.

MID - Mikey Anderson (Stenhousemuir)

Stenhousemuir set a club record of seven successive wins with a 2-1 triumph over East Fife in cinch League 2 and lead the division by five points. Mikey Anderson earns his place in this XI for his all-action display and ability to break up the play for the Warriors.

MID - Calvin Miller (Falkirk)

Falkirk were 3-1 victors over closest rivals Hamilton Academical on Saturday to return to the top of cinch League 1 with one game in hand. Callumn Morrison scored twice but Miller was the stand out attacker for John McGlynn's men, providing an assist for Morrison before netting himself.

FWD - James Hilton (Dumbarton)

A goal and two assists from the attacking midfielder helped Dumbarton to bounce back from defeat to Stenny last weekend, as they won 4-2 at Forfar Athletic.

FWD - Blair Henderson (Spartans)

This week's Star Man comes from cinch League 2 as Spartans returned home from Moray with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Elgin City, Henderson grabbed a hat-trick in the game as the SPFL new boys solidified their spot in the promotion play-off places.