Weary Hearts held firm at the end of a gruelling week to close out an unconvincing 2-1 home win over St Johnstone and climb to second in the William Hill Premiership table.
The Jambos – buoyed by their midweek Conference League play-off triumph away to Rapid Vienna – were good value for their two-goal lead after James Wilson’s early strike was followed by a second that went down as an own goal from Saints debutant Enes Alic.
