GOGIC: I WILL STEP BACK FOR BUDDIES

ALEX GOGIC hopes his makeshift midfield mission has run its course - because St Mirren need him at the back to bail them out of bother.

- BY FRASER MACKIE

Saints leaked four goals in a midweek shocker at Kilmarnock to get dragged right into the relegation mix.

And boss Stephen Robinson immediately admitted he needs Gogic's strength back at centre-half.

The Cypriot couldn't agree more, even though he's a willing utility man.

Mark O'Hara could return to the squad after two months out for today's trip to Hibs.

And fellow midfield ace Keanu Baccus has a shot at joining him next Saturday at home to Motherwell.

The cavalry can't arrive quickly enough for Robinson to restore Gogic to his best berth for the Buddies.

Gogic said: "When he first pulled me, he said it'll be one game unless you play a good game.

"Obviously it's more than one game now! I really don't mind wherever the gaffer plays me - I'll do my best.