Searching for a league victory since late September and frustrated at every turn, Stephen Robinson called on (and prepared) his side to do the ugly bit and get back to what has served them so well in recent years. For what feels like the first time since Ryan Strain's searching back-post cross met the boot of Scott Tanser on the volley at Fir Park more than a season ago, wing-backs combined to get the Buddies on the scoresheet. Declan John stood an inviting ball high towards the far side of the away box, and Conor McMenamin rose to bury a header with the confidence level of someone not striving for their first goal of the season in early December.
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