Scottish Division One news

St Johnstone are expected to welcome back both Michael Duberry and Stevie Milne for Saturday's clash at Kilmarnock.

Falkirk will be without both Carl Finnigan and Danijel Marceta for Saturday's SPL home clash with St Mirren.

Former striker Steve Lovell is demanding £63,000 in compensation after accusing the club of failing to extend his contract.

Midfielder Martin Hardie hopes he will be offered a new deal by St Johnstone as he steps up his recovery from major knee surgery.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes was delighted to give three key players some game time before the end of the season.

St Johnstone will be without suspended defender Michael Duberry for Saturday's home clash with Aberdeen.

Falkirk will be without striker Carl Finnigan for Saturday's clash with Hamilton but Vitor Lima could return to the squad.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes has called for a more aggressive approach from his players when they take on Aberdeen on Saturday.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes has let his players know they cannot rest on their laurels just because they are safe from relegation.

Falkirk starlet Kieran Duffie can see the light at the end of the tunnel and believes the Bairns will escape relegation this season.

St Johnstone will give a late fitness test to calf injury-victim Dave Mackay ahead of Saturday's clash with St Mirren.

Falkirk will give a late fitness test to winger Ryan Flynn ahead of Saturday's trip to Pittodrie to face Aberdeen.

Derek McInnes insists St Johnstone will not rest on their laurels despite making certain of their place in the SPL for next season.

Falkirk welcome back Brian McLean into their squad after suspension for the home game against St Mirren.

St Johnstone defender Danny Grainger is suspended for Sunday's trip to Aberdeen but Murray Davidson returns after a ban.

Saints boss Derek McInnes admitted Dundee United's late winner felt 'cruel' after a close and hard-fought Tayside derby.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes is hopeful that a few days extra rest can help his side upset third-placed Dundee United.

Falkirk boss Steven Pressley has slated debt-ridden SPL clubs and believes the better-run outfits are being punished.

St Johnstone boss Derek McInnes paid tribute to his players but was surprised they managed a 4-1 win over Rangers on Wednesday.

Falkirk coach Lee Bullen looks set to contest his two-match touchline ban, given for his red card against St Johnstone.

Derek McInnes believes St Johnstone can still finish in the top six if they rediscover their early season energy.

Steven Pressley says Falkirk need to be more "ruthless" at "both ends of the pitch" but admits he can't fault the squad's work rate.

Derek McInnes has called on his St Johnstone players not to let their season "peter out" and make certain of their place in the SPL.

St Johnstone defenders Steven Anderson and Graham Gartland are set to return for Saturday's trip to Hamilton.

Falkirk manager Steven Pressley has singled out Ryan Flynn for special praise after the midfielder's goal against St Johnstone.