Hibs are not that used to being so close to the top of the table but manager Pat Fenlon is enjoying the heady heights. The 1-0 win in Perth over St Johnstone took the Easter Road side to within one point of league leaders Celtic, albeit Hibs have played a game more. The win came as welcome relief following successive losses to Dundee and Aberdeen. Fenlon admitted they needed a boost ahead of the Scottish Cup fourth round tie on Sunday against Hearts. 'Keeper Ben Williams kept Hibs in the game as he pulled of a double save after the home side were awarded a penalty, with the score at 0-0. Substitute Nigel Hasselbaink had his spot-kick and Williams was ready for Liam Craig pouncing on the rebound. Fenlon felt that incident turned the game. He said: "It's a big three points for us. We were under the cosh a bit, they had a fair few corners which we defended quite well. Ben saving the penalty gave our players a lift and maybe deflates them a little bit. It happens a lot in football, you save a penalty go up the pitch and the other team score. I was delighted it was us tonight. The penalty save was a good save, but I think the follow up was a better one. He's been a really good signing and he's made some terrific stops."
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