Celtic ‘dig out’ cup win & Rangers ‘on right track’ – your thoughts on weekend

Hibernian climbed off the bottom of the Scottish Premiership table with a 3-1 home win against Ross County.

Matt: We were terrible for 40 minutes and pretty good for 50, which summarises the ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ nature of this team. A deserved and very big three points which rightfully lifts us off the foot of the table.

Stephen: We need to kick on from this, but we must be on it from kick-off. A better team would have put the game out of sight in the first half.

Kenny: This was a must-win game and it wasn’t pretty at times but we got the result. There are still some players not working hard enough when we don’t have the ball. We need to get points now in the next two games and hopefully we can strengthen the team in January. Pleased for David Gray.

Craig: A much-needed win but the scoreline flattered us massively. Too many times we were robbed of possession, too slow to play the pass and too greedy on the ball. That being said, it’s just great to get those three points on the board and I pray that the team take comfort in not being bottom and continue to push on. Now is the time to string some wins together!

Andy: First 20 minutes were concerning, it’s easy to turn up to Celtic Park with the pressure off but at home against Ross County, the pressure was on. Dwight Gayle used all his experience putting his body in the right position, he could prove a very good signing. We’re in a relegation battle, so a great three points.

Allan: Terrible game of football for both sets of fans but we’ve played better and not taken any points so it’s a welcome three points! The goal before half-time was needed and allowed us to kick on. Substitutions made an impact on the game for the right reasons. Ugly win but I’ll take that for the points and moving up the table.

Jordan: Very shaky start from Hibs but grew into the game and were comfortably the better side for the majority of the match. Elie Youan in particular looked much improved from recent weeks and took his penalty well under pressure.

John: Lack of courage and belief contributed to a bad start. Fortunate to be level at half-time but in the second 45, Hibs played much better and deserved the win.

Martin: Bit cagey at times and sometimes you have to win ugly. Three points are three points. The effort and camaraderie is the there to see. Look forward to what we add in January.

George: Got the win, but one to forget. Looked like nerves got the better of us, which is a shame given our last three performances. But, we turned it around second half, after a cheeky equaliser from two old pros, which is what we needed. Back to the drawing board again for Sir David in preparation for Pittodrie. At least Aberdeen won’t know which Hibs they are playing.

Motherwell overcame Dundee United in a seven-goal thriller at Fir Park.

Fraser: Lennon Miller bossed that game. It was frenetic at times with loose touches and loose balls but he made the difference. Great battling result for the Well and in the end deserved. Onto Killie and let’s have the same again. Good to see Stephen O’Donnell return.

Col: Stuart Kettlewell has certainly tweaked the formation towards a more attacking style in recent games and together with some players returning from injury our future looks a lot brighter.

Charlie: Yet again the manager answers his critics but it won’t silence them. There are fellow Well fans who still want a manager who is overachieving gone. It’s amazing.

William: Fantastic. Everyone played their part, they worked their socks off. Great win. Dundee United are a good team, we were better.

James: A decent performance. Four goals doesn’t happen too often. But to be harsh, win the ball, give it away. Have the ball, give it away. Still, a lot of encouraging signs. Some of Miller’s passing was tremendous. Hope Paul McGinn is back soon.

Ryan: Great win. I thought Apostolos Stamatelopoulos was excellent and could’ve scored a hat-trick if he had a bit more luck.

St Mirren got the better of St Johnstone in a topsy-turvy game in Perth.

Alistair: That sums up what it’s like supporting the Saints, ups and downs and never a dull moment. Congratulations to Evan Mooney for scoring the first of many, hopefully, in black and white.

Kilmarnock defied the odds to beat Hearts, despite playing for 90 minutes with 10 players.

James: I thought Joe Wright had his best performance for Killie – player of the match for me, although everyone else upped their game after sending off. A better result than the win against Rangers.

Wolfgang: I’m both angry and proud, it’s a weird feeling! On the one hand, another deserved red card which is pretty unforgivable, but on the other hand, we were the better side and the defence was spot on. Derek McInnes’ tactics were spot on for sure.

Anon: Tremendous effort from the players and manager, nobody wanted to take Bobby Wales off but unfortunately, that’s what had to be done.

Derek: Phenomenal team performance and a great result given the circumstances – but again, a completely reckless red card that could so easily have cost us points against better opposition. The contrast between yet another moment of individual madness, and the discipline and composure shown by the rest of the team is maddening. How do we get consistency?

Anon: Great performance from the lads but once again we are left to play the game with 10 men. Don’t know the record for most red cards in a season but I think we are trying to beat it.