Matt Millar: Last News

By Kyle Gunn

Stephen Robinson has taken his first steps in his summer rebuild after St Mirren confirmed the departure of eight first team players.

Hibs substitute Scott Allan made a massive difference as he inspired his side to a comeback, picking out former St Mirren defender Paul McGinn to slam home an equaliser at the back post shortly after the restart. Martin Boyle made no mistake from the spot just four minutes later after Matt Millar hauled Ryan Porteous to the ground, with the in-form Hibs side looking likely to claim all three points despite St Mirren's attempts to create an equaliser.Skipper Shaughnessy came up trumps yet again for his side, powering home a late low header to grab the Saints a deserved point on the road.Jim Goodwin kept faith with 16-year-old Dylan Reid at the heart of his midfield, with the teenager starting his second game in a row for the Buddies.

Hibs defender Ryan Porteous conned referee Kevin Clancy and bought a penalty for his side. The St Mirren gaffer was delighted with his team's display at Easter Road after they earned a deserved draw against the Premiership leaders.

St Mirren recruit Matt Millar is hoping he can make an immediate impact for his new side this weekend.The 25-year-old has joined the Buddies on a one-year deal after he left Australian A-League side Newcastle Jets.The attacking Australian right back arrived in Paisley on Monday and is hoping to prove himself worthy of a debut showing against Dundee United at the SMiSA Stadium on Saturday.He also revealed his Scottish roots which helped sway his decision to move to the country.Speaking to stmirren.com, Millar said: "I know Scotland pretty well because my grandparents were born in Glasgow and my parents lived in Glasgow."I was really excited when St Mirren came in for me and I just want to hit the ground running."I’ve got a lot of pace and I