Saints set up re-run with Celts

Robbo hails players as goals from Nlundulu and Young sink Thistle

- COLIN PATERSON

Stephen Robinson last night saluted his brilliant Buddies and insists they have defied the odds to reach Hampden again.

St Mirren set up a repeat of their League Cup final showdown with Celtic after goals from Dan Nlundulu and Jake Young sank Partick Thistle at the SMISA Stadium.

Ben Stanway struck to give Jags hope but Saints held firm to advance to the last four. Falkirk will face Dunfermline Athletic in the other semifinal.