Mixu warns Hibees against repeat

11 April 2009 10:06
In arguably their best 45 minutes of the SPL campaign, Hibs stormed into a two-goal lead over Dundee United at Tannadice courtesy of a Colin Nish brace and their margin at the break could have been greater had they taken their chances. However, the hosts produced a spirited fightback after the interval as they rallied to earn a share of the spoils. United striker David Goodwillie's equaliser arrived in stoppage time despite desperate attempts to clear the ball. Hibs will attempt to cement sixth place in Monday's Scottish Premier League clash at St Mirren and Paatelainen is hoping his team have recovered from the disappointment of failing to win at United. He said: "I was pleased with the way we played the first half against Dundee United, there was good movement, good passing and we scored two goals. "It should have been more. In the second half, I can't be pleased at all and we want to learn from that. We must do better. "Our opponents made it difficult as well and you have to give them credit. Dundee United are a good, powerful side and they used their strengths well." Meanwhile, Buddies boss Gus MacPherson believes the return of Hugh Murray after suspension will be key for St Mirren in their battle to beat the drop. Saints midfielder Murray has been forced to sit out their last three games after going through the disciplinary points threshold. But he is now free from suspension and set to return for the encounter with Hibs at the new St Mirren Park. And MacPherson believes his experience will be crucial during the final seven games of the season as Saints look to pull away from the drop zone. He said: "We have got Hugh back from suspension and that is great for us. "Hugh has been excellent for us in the middle of the park but the type of player that he is means that he picks up bookings. "He actually went a few games without being booked but we knew that he was one booking away from a suspension and it was inevitable that he would get one. "We have missed him for the three games that he has been out for, we have missed his composure in the middle of the park. "I think he is as fit as he has ever been and we are certainly pleased to have him back." Hibernian 6/4, St Mirren 7/4, Draw 12/5  

Source: Team_Talk