Welly Machine

Pretty poor overall. Thought we defended well for most of the game but didn't quite have enough once we crossed the halfway line. Moved the ball too slow and guy on the ball had a lack of options too often. Hibs seemed to be playing not to lose first and foremost and maybe hope something broke their way.

Went for O'Donnell. Energy levels unbelievable. Made so many runs forward without taking away from his defensive responsibilities. Slattery, Said and Maswanhise also impressive. Bjørgolfsson also looked a handful when he came on.

We can be better but comfortable win all the same. How many 2 nils is that now? Should really be putting a fiver on that every home game.

Went for Just. What a find. Clever, makes great runs, vision and a finish with the right foot. Priestman also a find. O'Donnell immense at the back and going forward. Great to see Bjørgolfsson get off the mark. Wouldn't be surprised to see him going on a we run now. No failures, subs all made a contribution.

Not to mention playing football with a purpose.

That is a hiding anybody's book. Thought we should have been further in front at half time but credit to the team for keeping it going from start to finish. Great boost to the goal difference.

I think we should get 4 points for this win!

Need to move on, full focus on the league now. Would not be surprised if Aberdeen go out at East End BTW.

Didn't see that one but I would guess he views things differently when he's on the pitch on live TV with a chance to be centre of attention.....and doesn't disadvantage Rangers in any way.

Premier Sports saying denying a goal scoring opportunity, even with a slip, is a red. Beaton loves that rule.

Should have been two or three up at half time. Still, will take 2-0 and a good feeling putting a team like Aberdeen away while knowing we can play better.

Longelo defended well and good going forward all game but went for McGinn. Absolutely commanding performance. Just and Priestman also very good games.

Came into my head as well. Get the feeling he is getting more up to speed and settling in to the team. Only seen him against Kilmarnock and Rangers the other night but even in that small sample I think you can see he adds something different and a physical aspect for opposition defences to think about.

Went for Welsh but O'Donnell close. Both solid defensively but Welsh's goal and GIRFUY celebration swung it.

Thought we looked a bit rusty right at the start and we're a goal down before we took control. Team's got guts and draw the least we deserved. If we can get more ruthless with finishing I still think this could be a real special season. I think Rangers are a bit like St Mirren but with more money.

Pitch inspection 2:30

Have to be fairly pleased how the window has worked out for us. Glad to have Welsh back. Would have been, or probably was, very difficult to find an other option that would fit in as well. Hope the fact he is cup tied doesn't harm us too much.

Wondered that as well. Don't know if he was just explaining the reason for the delay?

Good to have difficulty choosing yet again. Went for Priestman but, Fadinger, Just, Slattery and Said stood out as well. Priestman just looks so balanced and assured. All the more impressive given how limited his opportunities have been. Thought O'Donnell strolled it at the back, Dackers is a big awkward unit. Longelo caused a lot of problems for them going forward, especially in the second half.

Have to agree. Didn't look great but seemed to play OK.

Not sure Kilmarnock were by far the better team in the first 20 but surprised how well they done to begin with. Didn't see any of our players claiming offside for their goal and very sweet it was disallowed especially given who scored. Good to see us being a bit relentless and run up a score. Encouraged Björgólfs­son got an assist and looks he might offer something a bit different. Thought the laddie McColm looked quite assured in the short time he was on.

Wonder what the thinking was playing him in the cup? Just to fill a shirt because they wanted to rest others higher up the pecking order? I know they won't care about how potentially impacts on us but if they are thinking there is a chance he will be loaned back surely they know it makes it a slightly less attractive option from our point of view.

Went for Priestman. Looked comfortable all game and has never let us down when he has come into the team.

We can play much better but still controlled the game,, kept our patience and the goal eventually came. Would have took a 1-0 with no injuries before the game. Great to see a 5K plus crowd.

Happy Birthday Grizzly 🎂, glad the good guys delivered for you.