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Ben Banks

Three things we learned as Hibs falter at St Mirren with star suffering long term injury blow

Hibs succumbed to a second defeat in their latest Premiership match away against St Mirren, losing 1-0 at the SMISA Stadium.

The Hibees have made a knack of scoring late goals this season but they've also made a habit of starting slowly. That hit them again as Keanus Baccus netted early doors for the home side who dominated the first half, despite Christian Doidge passing up a very good chance to level for Hibs.

Only Trevor Carson's strong hand stopped Joe Newell from doing so but not much later was Eamonn Brophy up the park for St Mirren, his effort hitting the inside post and trickling across David Marshall's line before being cleared. He really should have netted moments layer but blasted over after Ryan Porteous was caught in possession. Away fans made their feelings clear after their side were left with one win from five games so far this term. Here are three things we learned.

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