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Attempt saved. Chris Elliott header from the centre of the box is saved. Assisted by Gavin Griffin with a cross.

Ross County attacker Steven Craig wants to remembered for his contribution on the field this season rather than the lengthy suspension which kept him off it.

LIVINGSTON captain Liam Fox insists that the Livi players are desperate to get out and play football this weekend despite the sacking of manager Gary Bollan last Sunday.

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James McPAKE is set to remain captain of Hibs despite being sent off on his debut for the Easter Road outfit, boss Pat Fenlon has revealed.

His first on 28 minutes followed a corner on the right. Michael Gardyne sent it back in, it was miscued by Rocco Quinn, with Scott Boyd's follow-up deflected wide - but from an acute angle on the left McMenamin netted.

Although delighted to have a squad packed with promising youngsters, Fenlon has also been keenly aware of the need for more experienced figures to lend them a guiding hand.

HIBS newboy James McPake claims he's baffled by the club's league position as he prepares to make his debut against Rangers.

Livingston captain Liam Fox set a club record for most club appearances in last Saturday's entertaining 2-2 draw with Queen of the South.

As the holder of Livingston's No.9 shirt, young Marc McNulty still remains as grounded as the January frost at the Braidwood Motor Company Stadium.

Easter Road was where James McPake laid the foundations for a successful career, and now the home of Hibs will once again provide the backdrop as the centre-back aims to rebuild his reputation in football.

Michael Hart today handed his Easter Road team-mates a stark warning as he admitted the battle to avoid the drop is now between Hibs and Dunfermline.

Struggling Scottish Premier League side Hibernian moved to strengthen their defence on Monday by signing defender James McPake on loan for the rest of the season from English Championship side Coventry.

LIVINGSTON midfielder Stefan Scougall was delighted to bury two months of injury frustration on Saturday after scoring to put the home side 2-1 up on visitors Queen of the South, but was left disappointed as the Lions failed to hold out for their first three points of 2012.

CELTIC have made contact with Real Betis over striker Jorge Molina, 29, above, who could be available for 2.5m as he struggles to break into the La Liga side's first team.

LEADERS Ross County were idle at the weekend as their match with Morton was postponed due to Victoria Park being waterlogged and, with no team picking up a win in the four games that were played, this coming Saturday could be a significant day in the pursuit of the title.

HIBERNIAN were last night reported to be on the verge of finalising a loan deal for Coventry City defender James McPake, after another weekend of defensive woes dragged them back within a point of bottom spot in the SPL.

Livingston arrested a run of three straight defeats with a draw at home to Queen of the South - but could have taken all three points had they not shot themselves in the foot.

Dundee were the only winners in the First Division on Saturday as they saw off Livingston 3-0 at Dens Park with the Dark Blues' game outscoring the three other encounters that took place.