BUDDIES REFUSE TO GIVE UP ON EURO BID

St Mirren remain in contention for Europe after a stunning comeback against Hibernian last night.

- Colin Paterson

Goals from Martin Boyle and Mykola Kukharevych had the Edinburgh giants 2-0 up and cruising in the first 10 minutes.

But Richard Taylor and Conor McMenamin rescued a point for Saints who had enough possession, territory and near things to go on and claim all three.

Stephen Robinson's men are now just a point behind fifth-placed Dundee United going into the last game of the season at champions Celtic after the Tangerines lost 3-1 to Rangers.

Saints stuck with the same side which started the 2-0 win at United on Saturday.

The line-up included midfielder Killian Phillips who was yesterday named in Republic of Ireland's squad for the first time.

Hibs made two changes to the team that lost 3-1 to Celtic with Lewis Miller and Junior Hoilett replacing Warren O’Hora and Josh Campbell.

Ahead of kick-off, there was the annual minute's applause in memory of the Buddies who have passed away throughout the season.