In only his second match since rejoining Hibs, the forward demonstrated exactly why manager Mixu Paatelainen was so determined to end his unhappy spell at Celtic and bring him back to Easter Road.

He replaced the injured Steven Fletcher late in the first half and had an immediate impact on the match by helping himself to the only goal of the game at New Douglas Park against a team who had enjoyed a decent start to life in the top flight.

The victory moved Hearts up to second in the SPL table, with the top three at the start of play on Saturday all in action on Sunday.

A solitary Saulius Mikoliunas strike after seven minutes was enough to give Hearts victory over Inverness at Tynecastle.

The Gorgie side were rewarded for their early dominance when the Lithuania international latched on to a clever pass from Audrius Ksanavicius to slot past Caley goalkeeper Michael Fraser.

The visitors fought back and enjoyed their fair share of possession in an intriguing rather than exciting tussle, but could not find a way past a resolute Jambos' rearguard which had keeper Marian Kello in fine form.

St Mirren and Falkirk shared the points in an SPL stalemate that was only briefly interrupted in the early stages of the second half.

Each goalkeeper had one save to make in the first half but they were both beaten within four minutes of the restart as the game ended 1-1.

Graham Barrett headed Falkirk ahead but Billy Mehmet's penalty soon levelled after Kevin McBride handled.

A moment of madness from Aberdeen'sTommy Wright gave Dundee United their first league win in 13 attempts.

The former Darlington striker inexplicably handled Craig Conway's corner at the start of the second half and Francisco Sandaza scored expertly from the penalty spot to seal a 1-0 success at Pittodrie.

Aberdeen enjoyed the better of the chances but were once again booed off the park by their frustrated fans who have yet to see the Dons win at home this season.