Stephen Robinson learned just how important team spirit is when he helped Michael O’Neill guide Northern Ireland all the way to Euro 2016.
And the experienced manager insists the St Mirren players supporting from the bench this season have been just as important as those shining on the pitch.
Much like that Northern Ireland team, the Buddies have been upsetting the odds and punching above their weight. They sit fifth in the Premiership table, on the cusp of a top-six spot and a potential European football tilt.
With a trip to Tynecastle this afternoon to face stuttering Hearts, Robinson believes the unity inside his dressing room is the key factor behind the Paisley club soaring above expectations already this campaign.
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