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Live - Scottish Premier League



SPL RESULTS (all kick-offs 1945 BST):

Hamilton 0-1 Falkirk

Hibernian 1-1 Rangers

Kilmarnock 2-1 St Mirren

Motherwell 2-2 Inverness CT

GOALFLASHES AND MAJOR INCIDENTS (all times BST)

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By Keir Murray

2156: The highlights of the 1-1 draw at Easter Road will be online in two hours' time. The editing of the games at New Douglas Park, Rugby Park and Fir Park takes place tomorrow and highlights will be posted on the BBC Sport website throughout the afternoon.

2152: Thanks for taking the time to join us online this evening. The next 11 days are going to be incredibly tense for fans of almost every team in the SPL.

2148: Who is your money on now for the title and for the drop? If Falkirk beat St Mirren on Saturday and Inverness Caley take anything in their game against Kilmarnock, the Buddies will be relegated.

Rangers take on Aberdeen at Ibrox, needing points and goals to put the pressure on Celtic ahead of their visit to Easter Road.

2141: Full-time: Hibernian 1-1 Rangers

Celtic stay top of the league with a goal difference that is two better than Rangers'. What incredible drama!

2140: Novo blasts a shot across the face of the goal. No-one is on hand to tap the ball in for Rangers. Hibs are under intense pressure.

2139: There are two minutes left of the four minutes of injury time at Easter Road.

2137: Full-time: Kilmarnock 2-1 St Mirren

St Mirren are now bottom of the SPL.

2137: Full-time: Motherwell 2-2 Inverness CT

2136: Full-time: Hamilton 0-1 Falkirk

2135: Nacho Novo's diving header flies straight into the arms of Yves Ma-Kalambay with 90 seconds to play.

2134: Three minutes of stoppage time at New Douglas Park. Accies have gone 4-2-4 in search of an equaliser. But Falkirk look to be heading off the bottom of the table.

2133: Goal: Kilmarnock 2-1 St Mirren Dennis Wyness gives the Buddies a lifeline.

2132: Another mazy run by former Hibee Steven Whittaker causes panic in the home defence.

2130: If the score stays the same at Easter Road, Celtic and Rangers will be level on points, though Gordon Strachan's men would be ahead on goal difference, two better than the Ibrox side's.

2128: "St Mirren need an injection of energy...since the semi-final against Rangers we have been very poor. Come on Gus, motivation!"An email from Scott Allison in Belgium

2126: Goal: Hibernian 1-1 Rangers Nine minutes to go and Christian Dailly wins a header at the back post, the ball falls to Nacho Novo and the Spaniard pokes the ball beyond Ma-Kalambay.

2124: David van Zanten heads a Nacho Novo whipped cross out for a corner.

2123: "Hibs have been resolute at the back."BBC Radio Scotland commentator Paul Mitchell

Rangers are about to bring on John Fleck.

2122: Rangers almost commit defensive suicide with Dailly and Bougherra gifting Riordan the chance to put Hibs two ahead.

2120: Goal: Motherwell 2-2 Inverness CT John Sutton levels for Mark McGhee's side at Fir Park. David Clakson turns at the bye-line, sends the ball to Sutton who hammers the ball into the roof of the net.

2119: "It looks as though Kilmarnock want this victory more than St Mirren."BBC Radio Scotland commentator Liam McLeod

2118: Motherwell striker David Clarkson volleys a shot from the edge of the box, but it flies just past the post.

2116: Incredible drama at Easter Road. Boyd is convinced Kyle Lafferty's stabbed shot crossed the line. The Rangers players are furious.

2115: "Amazing that if it stays like this and we win on Saturday we are safe! Keep it up lads."Bairns fan Andy in Watford by text to 80295

2114: "Gibson and Taouil are retaining possession well and St Mirren need to make something happen."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Steve Cowan

2113: Derek Riordan rifles in a left-foot shot low to the right-hand corner of Neil Alexander's goal, but the Rangers number one saves comfortably.

2111: As it stands, St Mirren will drop to the bottom of the SPL.

"John Potter's inability to challenge for the ball has given Kyle the easiest game of his life. I fear it's now over for us." A very disappointed Buddie by text to 80295

2109: "Saints are gone. The fact they aren't bottom is a miracle and I can't see a win till next season." flyingscotno1 on My Sport

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2108: Yves Ma-Kalambay dives to his left to parry a deflected Steven Davis shot. Rangers are cranking up the pressure. Fabulous save by the Belgian.

2107: "St Mirren need something to happen in front of goal soon." BBC Radio Scotland commentator Liam McLeod

2105: Half-hearted claims for a Hibs penalty as Steven Fletcher hits the turf inside the Rangers box, sandwiched between Christian Dailly and Madjid Bougherra.

2104: The introduction of Nacho Novo and Kyle Lafferty has certainly given Rangers fresh impetus in attack but they are still struggling to hit the target.

2103: Goal: Hamilton 0-1 Falkirk Bairns midfielder Scott Arfield breaks the deadlock with a terrific left-footed curling effort in off the post. His tenth goal of the season.

2102: Claims for a penalty at New Douglas Park - Neil McCann is grounded by Accies keeper Tomas Cerny. Waved away by Mike McCurry - controversial!

"It was a great shout for a penalty denied by the referee."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

2100: Don't forget you can see highlights of the Hibernian v Rangers game on the BBC Sport website at midnight tonight. Highlights of the three other games will be published on the site on Thursday afternoon.

2059: A brilliant run by Steven Whittaker as he dribbles into the Hibs box and passes to Nacho Novo, standing 10 yards out, who skews his shot wide of the post. Novo has the Rangers fans singing again.

2059: "Much the same of the first half - chances few and far between, lots of good battles, but not much quality when they get near the goals."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

2058: Goal: Motherwell 1-2 Inverness CT Dougie Imrie stands free at the back post and smashes the ball into the net off the frame of the goal.

2057: "I'm begging for Inverness to get another goal and for Falkirk to drop one! I'm really excited, Butcher can do this!" Mark Thompson a giddy Inverness fan by text to 80295

2054: "Rangers are simply toothless - they lack the spark needed to win the important games that win the title. And Walter Smith has never been one to inspire a comeback, has he?"Neil Corbett by email to [email protected]

2053: Rangers substitute Nacho Novo makes an immediate impact as he forces a corner in front of the visiting fans.

2052: After a long interval, Walter Smith sends his men out to do battle at Easter Road.

2051: Goal: Kilmarnock 2-0 St Mirren Kevin Kyle scores his second, three minutes into the second half. Willie Gibson takes advantage of poor defending by John Potter and his low cross is converted by the big Killie hitman. Gus MacPherson must be reeling after more poor defending by his side. Saints 2-0 down and with a mountain to climb.

2049: Hibernian v Rangers is the only second half not yet under way.

2047: "Nobody understands why McBride is getting a game for Falkirk ahead of Riera and Cregg. He has been hopeless all season and was slagging off the fans in the papers at the weekend."An unhappy Bairn has been in touch by text to 80295

2046: "I want to cry. Andrew, sitting in the Saints end at Rugby Park."A desperately sad text to 80295

2044: Big Elvis is coming in for some stick for his cynical challenge on James McCarthy as he raced towards the Falkirk goal.

"As for Pressley not getting a straight red - don't be surprised, the same thing happened on Saturday, should have walked but ended up getting a yellow and then yelling at the ref and giving him a ticking off. The guy gets away with murder - not a great example for someone in his SFA position to set." Al by email to [email protected]

2042: Steven Smith and Andrius Velicka are being replaced by Kyle Lafferty and Nacho Novo, saysBBC Radio Scotland's Chick Young.

2040: I'm just watching some re-runs of the Riordan goal. What a cool customer. With hardly any backlift on his right foot, he just clipped the ball into the top right-hand corner of Neil Alexander's goal.

2039: Celtic fans will be delighted at the score at Easter Road. Oh, the irony of the reigning champions being unable to score against Rangers on Saturday, yet Riordan, who could not get a game for Gordon Strachan's side, could have helped his old team to the title.

2037: Sounds like those pesky Hamilton sprinklers are at it again. Some dignitaries and young mascots have just been soaked as they took to the pitch at half-time.

2036: Which half-time team talk would you most like to hear? Gus MacPherson at Rugby Park? Walter Smith at Easter Road? Big John Hughes at New Douglas Park perhaps?

2034: Half-time: Hamilton 0-0 Falkirk

Motherwell 1-1 Inverness CT

2033: Half-time: Hibernian 1-0 Rangers

Half-time: Kilmarnock 1-0 St Mirren

2033: "It's been a decent first half. St Mirren were the better side in the first 20 minutes, but find themselves behind. There's so much at stake here."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Steve Cowan

2032: "It's just too much for Velicka. He's even worse than the last game."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

2029: Goal: Hibernian 1-0 Rangers Derek Riordan collects the ball on the D and curls it into the top corner. A beauty of a strike. The Rangers fans in the stands look glum.

2027: "Hibs don't want to let Rangers come here and make it easy for them. Rangers are finding it difficult to break Hibs down."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

2026: Young Player of the Year James McCarthy is taken out of the play by wily old defender Steven Pressley.

"That could easily have been red! Billy Reid is incensed."BBC Scotland commentator John Barnes

"Pressley knew exactly what he was doing there."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

2025: Goal: Motherwell 1-1 Inverness CT Filipe Morais scores what could be a vital goal for the Highlanders. Good work by Dougie Imrie wide on the right and Morais slammed the ball home from six yards.

2024: "Hibs really CAN determine whose cabinet the SPL trophy sits in this season, and they can also end the season with a bang tonight. C'mon Hibs!"Thanks to Richard in Liverpool who emailed [email protected]

2022: "Very scrappy game at Easter Road, neither team showing creativity in final third."memnoch666 on My Sport

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2020: Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher is continuing to put Neil Alexander under pressure when the ball is passed back to the Rangers goalkeeper.

2019: Inverness striker Richie Foran is booked at Fir Park.

2018: Another heavy challenge on Hibernian's Ian Murray, this time from veteran Christian Dailly.

2017: "As things stand, Kilmarnock would leapfrog Inverness and move into ninth place in the table."BBC Radio Scotland commentator Liam McLeod

2017: "Eight times Andrius Velicka's had the ball. Seven times he's given it away."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds is less than impressed with Rangers' Lithuanian striker.

2016: "Terry Butcher would now most definitely settle for a draw!"BBC pundit Stephen Craigan

2015: "It's been scrappy. Both teams know what's at stake. The difference has been McCarthy and Easton down Accies' left side." BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

2014: The greatest bit of drama at New Douglas Park has been a great save by Danni Mallo - Brian Easton's left-footed effort from 20 yards was destined for the top-corner, but the Bairns keeper got a finger-tip to it!

2013: "Gus MacPherson will be raging with his defenders there. A poor goal to concede."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Stevie Cowan

2012: Goal: Motherwell 1-0 Inverness CT Brian McLean scores for the Steelmen.

2010: Goal: Kilmarnock 1-0 St Mirren Kilmarnock striker Kevin Kyle fires the hosts in front against the run of play. Great cross by Mehdi Taouil and Kyle heads the ball home. Calamitous defending by St Mirren!

2009: A Pedro Mendes thunderbolt from out on the left whizzes by Hibs goalkeeper Yves Ma-Kalambay, who was so impressive against Hearts.

2008: "If St Mirren manage to drop down, Gus MacPherson must hold himself accountable. He has never spent his budget allowance to bring in a goalscorer who has a proven track record. Financially not great, but one thing must be said about the First Division: great away days in a competitive league."From Raymie Duffin by text to 80295

2007: Chris Hogg concedes possession deep inside his own half but makes amends with a saving tackle on Kris Boyd.

2007: "I don't know of Christian Dailly's got enough quality to go and hurt Hibs but he's certainly getting into some great areas." BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

2006: No goals in any of the SPL matches so far. Plenty time, though, folks...don't panic.

2004: "I think Falkirk are on the up, I really fancy us to take all three points tonight. I am afraid St Mirren are on a downer just now but that is their problem, at least it will shut WEE CHICK up and give us all a bit peace.

As an after thought I also fancy Rangers to take the points at Easter Road and keep the championship boiling until the next game."brockville1 on My Sport has had enough of listening to my colleague Chico!

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2002: Mark McLaughlin heads over for Hamilton.

"Every time the ball is on the air the Accies look capable of doing something."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

2001: Ooya! Madjid Bougherra has just sent former Rangers player Ian Murray flying as he sprinted down the left wing. The Ibrox centre-half is booked.

2000: It's been a cagey opening period at New Douglas Park with no real goalmouth action to speak of.

1958: "The Accies are starting to play."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

1957: "Best piece of play by far by either team thus far - McCarthy and Easton link up and Easton's ball across the box cleared well by Neil McCann."BBC Scotland pundit Craig Paterson at New Douglas Park

1956: Motherwell are in the curious position of being the best-placed Scottish team to take the Uefa Fair Play slot in the Europa League. So what should they do if Inverness Caley's Richie Foran is running through on goal to score a last-minute winner? Bring him down and risk the European place? Or allow him to score?

1953: Five minutes gone at Rugby Park and neither goalkeeper has been called into action.

1953: At New Douglas Park, Falkirk are desperate for an away win to get them in touch with the pack. They sit two points behind St Mirren with three games to play.

1952: Kris Boyd is fouled around 25 yards from goal by John Rankin, affording Rangers an early striking opportunity but Steven Davis curves the ball wide.

1950: "Rangers do need a win and they're certainly going forward in these early stages."BBC Radio Scotland pundit Billy Dodds

1948: "There's a huge Falkirk support stuck outside the ground waiting to get in."BBC Scotland commentator John Barnes at New Douglas Park

1945: The matches have kicked off around the country. In summary, Hibernian have to beat Rangers to keep alive their slim hopes of gaining a Europa League spot, while the Ibrox side need three points to leapfrog Celtic at the top.

1942: So, are you fans of the SPL split or not? It's not without its faults, of course, with some teams playing others three times away from home, but it certainly generates plenty of excitement.

1940: Have you got your scores in for The Predictor yet? All four SPL ties are so hard to guess.

The Predictor

1938: The match at New Douglas Park sees Hamilton take on Falkirk, with the visitors six points behind the Accies with three games to go. Team news:

Hamilton: Cerny, Gibson, Canning, McLaughlin, Easton, Neil, Mensing, McCarthy, McClenahan, Offiong, McGowan. Subs: Murdoch, Deuchar, Thomas, Swailes, Lyle, Taylor, Asamoah.

Falkirk: Dani Mallo, Bullen, Pressley, Barr, Scobbie, Finnigan, Arfield, McBride, McCann, Lovell, Higdon. Subs: Olejnik, Holden, Cregg, Riera, Aafjes, Mitchell, O'Brien.

1935: And at Rugby Park, where Kilmarnock play St Mirren, the team lines are as follows...

Kilmarnock: Combe, Clancy, Hay, Lilley, Ford, Skelton, Bryson, Gibson, Hamill, Taouil, Kyle. Subs: Rascle, Fowler, Wright, Fernandez, Flannigan, McInnes, Nolan.

St Mirren: Howard, Barron, Cuthbert, Haining, Potter, Murray, Dorman, Thomson, Mason, Mehmet, Wyness. Subs: Mathers, Dargo, O'Donnell, Brady, McAusland, McGinn, Camara.

1932: The team news is in from Easter Road.

There are three changes for Hibernian - Chris Hogg, Rob Jones and Sol Bamba are in for Steven Thicot, Alan O'Brien and Paul Hanlon.

Andrius Velicka replaces Kenny Miller in Rangers' only change.

1930: Welcome to this evening's live text commentary.

Things could scarcely be tighter at the top and bottom of the Scottish Premier League.

Tonight Rangers, one point behind Celtic, travel to Easter Road to play Hibs as they attempt to leapfrog Gordon Strachan's side at the summit, while Falkirk, Kilmarnock, St Mirren and Inverness CT scramble for points at the bottom.

Even Hamilton, who host the Bairns, cannot relax just yet, with three games to go.

As always, we want your views as the action unfolds, so add your thoughts on My Sport send us a text on 80295 or email [email protected] and we'll include a selection of your splendid observations.



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Clydesdale Bank Premier League Table
30 January 2010 17:38
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1Rangers234054
2Celtic222144

3Hibernian221642
4Dundee Utd23439

5Motherwell22030
6Hearts23-528
7Aberdeen21-527
8St Johnstone20-823
9St Mirren22-1120
10Hamilton21-1817
11Kilmarnock22-1516

12Falkirk21-1914
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