St. Johnstone 3 - 2 Hearts: Old boys haunt Jambos

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Aug 2016, 21:37 GMT

Updated 25th Aug 2016, 19:17 GMT

A DOUBLE from Danny Swanson and another from Brad McKay saw the home side through at McDiarmid park.

St Johnstone took the lead but found themselves 2-1 down after a Callum Paterson goal and a Jamie Walker penalty.

Former Hearts midfielder Danny Swanson celebrates his first of two goals on the night. Picture: SNS

placeholder image — Former Hearts midfielder Danny Swanson celebrates his first of two goals on the night. Picture: SNS

Tommy Wright’s men then scored through a penalty of their own before substitute McKay, formerly of Hearts, netted the winner.

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Callum Paterson