Robinson rues poor defending as Saints slip-up

Stephen Robinson admits there was no case for the defence last night as St Mirren lost a seven-goal thriller.

- COLIN PATERSON

All-action affair Freckleton and Kiltie tussle for the ball but it was John Jules who made all the difference (inset) with a hat-trick

The Buddies took an early lead in East Ayrshire but Tyreece John-Jules' hat-trick earned Kilmarnock a 4-3 win.

Saints are now only three points clear of Neil McCann's men in the Premiership table after their latest Rugby Park meltdown.

And Paisley boss Robbo admitted his side contributed to their own downfall as a five-game unbeaten run came crashing to a halt.