MYLES HIPPOLYTE was the target of the St Mirren supporters’ derision as their side failed to win in the league for the fourth time this season but their abuse was misplaced in more ways than one.
The home fans turned on the Londoner after he won the penalty in 22 minutes which ultimately ensured a draw for Mark Burchill’s \Livingston side.
However, other than the fact that it was a clear penalty when Jack Baird took Hippolyte down, they should be more concerned about the deficiencies within their own team.
It has been a tough rebuilding job for Ian Murray and as yet his side has not functioned the way he wants it to – both defensively and up front.
However, the addition of former Scotland defender Andy Webster will undoubtedly help with the former and if Paul McMullan can build on his bright start to the season there will be a rosier future for the latter.
The young forward, on loan from Celtic, scored a terrific goal in four minutes displaying great composure as he out-paced Craig Sives to shoot past Darren Jamieson.
Webster said: “Paul’s got ability and he’s got pace. He works hard and he is definitely an outlet for us.
“He took his goal so well because he showed great composure and waited for the right moment to hit the shot.
“That’s probably the hardest thing for a young player to do because they can get a little bit anxious in front of goal.
“He was also excellent at tracking back which is something that others might not pick up on.
“I hope I can bring on the younger players and I feel that responsibility. If I can pass on a bit of knowledge or know-how and help them out then great.
“These boys are footballers within their own rights and I’m just there to help them along.”
It was Liam Buchanan who converted Livingston’s penalty to ensure their first point of the season and Hippolyte was bemused by the ire from the Paisley stands.
He said: “It’s something that’s new to me because I have never had the crowd getting on my back like that before.
“It was a new experience for me but I think it just makes you want to play better and silence them as much as you can.
“It was good to get a point but there is a lot more to come from us.”
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