St Mirren leap to fourth in Premiership table as Curtis Main and Declan Gallagher return to haunt Aberdeen
dailyrecord.co.ukCurtis Main and Declan Gallagher returned to haunt their former club as the Saints leapt up to fourth in the Premiership table.The ex-Dons duo were both on the scoresheet in what could turn out to be a crucial win for the Paisley side's top six hopes.St Mirren were handed an early boost at Pittodrie when Ross McCrorie saw red after elbowing Charles Dunne, with Main's powerful header breaking the deadlock early in the second half.Aberdeen were gifted a route back into the feisty match when Marcus Fraser brought down Duk Lopes, with Bojan Miovski netting from the penalty spot.But Main quickly restored Saints' lead, producing a wonderful touch and finish to put the visitors back in front.And substitute Gallagher made certain of all three points with a late header, sending his side soaring above Livingston and Hibs and into fourth.Stephen Robinson resisted the temptation to throw deadline day signing duo Thierry Small and Tony Watt straight into the starting line-up, with the pair both starting the game on the bench.Alex Greive replaced the injured Jonah Ayunga up front, with Greg Kiltie slotting into the midfield berth vacated by Ethan Erhahon after he joined Lincoln City.
Alex Gogic continued in defence in the absence of Joe Shaughnessy.The Buddies were gifted the perfect start to the evening when Ross McCrorie was sent for an early bath just six minutes into proceedings after elbowing Charles Dunne in the head.The home fans were furious that the St Mirren centre back wasn't pulled up for initially stepping across McCrorie, but the Saints weren't complaining when referee Grant Irvine flashed the red card after a lengthy VAR review.Angus MacDonald swiftly picked up a yellow card for scything down Greive on the left wing as
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