ST MIRREN manager Jim Goodwin will seek an explanation from the SPFL today after being forced to fulfil Saturday’s fixture against Hibs despite scrambling for a goalkeeper.

With first-choice goalkeeper Jak Alnwick out after a positive Covid test and Dean Lyness positive but asymptomatic, third choice stopper Peter Urminsky was also prevented from playing on a precautionary basis.

Goodwin worked his way through a 27-man shortlist as he attempted to get a keeper in for Saturday’s game before eventually getting clearance for an emergency loan for Hearts’ Bobby Zlamal just hours before kick-off.

The Irishman was furious at the SPFL’s refusal to give any leeway and he will demand answers today.  

"There was no explanation,” he said. “Me and Tony Fitzpatrick are in constant dialogue. 

"He's getting messages back with the SPFL but there's no explanation. 

"I'm hoping to speak to the SPFL today and find out why they thought this was OK. 

"If this had been caused by our players doing something stupid we wouldn't have had any sympathy from anybody. 

"The fact we as a club have done everything to the letter and unfortunately the lads have picked it up. 

"Compassion is the word I'm looking for and that's gone amiss. There was no common sense shown whatsoever.”