On the 25th anniversary of their famous 3-3 home Scottish Cup draw against Rangers, some St Johnstone fans on their way to Saturday’s away First Division game against Hamilton called in to see a Saints great, John Brogan, the club’s record goalscorer (writes James Masson).

John played, and scored in that Rangers meeting and is now boss of East Kilbride Thistle juniors.

The Saints contingent stopped off at Thistle’s social club en route to Hamilton and their afternoon was complete when Saints won 2-1.

They’re the only team to win in the league at Hamilton this season and now they’ve done it twice.

Skipper Kevin James set them on their way and a wonderful move ended with Jason Scotland netting No. 2 in a style reminiscent of Brogan, before Scott Tunbridge pulled one back.

Saints still trail St Mirren and Ross County in the race for the one promotion place, but manager Owen Coyle remains convinced his side can claw back the deficit.

“Even if we go to Paisley on the last day of the league season three points behind, we can still win the league if we beat them as, at the moment, our goal difference is better than theirs,” Owen said.

His words are echoed by all his players with newest signing Martin Hardie proclaiming, “We are not giving up the chase.”

Saints accomplished this latest success without flu-hit influential midfielder Darren Sheridan, but will also be without suspended defender Simon Mensing for the next three games — Airdrie United at home and Ross County and Dundee away.