Most reserve games are pretty entertaining affairs with plenty of goalmouth action - this was pants. Nish was down in the starting 11 but never showed, pre-match injury we reckon. Killie fielded trialist Simon Ford at centre back and the ex-Charlton and Grimsby man got pass marks from Baz and me - but we would want to see him again before offering a contract.

Hearts scored the only goal on the stroke of half time when Elliot nodded in from close range after a Murtagh shot rebounded from the bar. A rumour doing the rounds is that Samson has been fired as a goalie but has been appointed Manager of the Park Hotel - its the best publicity they've ever had!! Rather than a match report I'll give a rundown on the players as there was nothing much to report.

G. Smith - Played okay but the game could have been played without keepers and it wouldn't have made much difference. The big man looks confident and I'd have no worries about him in the 1st team if Combe is away on international duty!

N. McGregor - Played right back and will need a little time to settle into that role. Strong lad who should be pushing first team when he gains more experience.

P. Leven - Played left back and didn't look natural in that position. Was a little more prominent when pushed into midfield during 2nd half but quiet overall. Seems a wee bit lacking in pace.

G. Greer - Played okay but still not as commanding as he should be. Was booked in second half for gabbing to ref although one wag thought he was booked for being a f*d.

A. Trialist - Played beside Greer, won fair share of headers, read game well but didn't look too strong in the tackle. Comfortable with ball at feet and used it well enough - would like to see again.

R. Dodds - Played wide right and tried his best but it was "one of those nights" both for him and the team in general.

M. Canning - Not his best night's work - gave the ball away far too much and failed to support the front men when required.

E. Joly - Not his best night's work - gave the ball away far too much and failed to support the front men when required (I love copy and paste). Subbed with two minutes left due to injury.

R. Campbell - Probably our best player, certainly in the first half. Made some positive runs and put in a few dangerous crosses. Subbed in 2nd half, perhaps a shade unfortunately.

S. Naismith - worked hard as ever and had two decent efforts in the first half. Took a couple of knocks and was subbed midway through 2nd half.

C. Dargo - Tried like he always does but again it wasn't his night. Found it hard to get much change from a strong, physical back line.

Subs - Hamill, Sloan and Loy all came on but never really made much impact.

Hearts were well organised, physical and very boring. Scored with a rare attack but to be fair never really looked like losing a goal. They had Jamie McAllister sent off in the dying minutes for a second booking. The referee was a total walloper. Killie were unable to field Ford as an amateur as it would cause problems if we wanted to sign him permanently. Our mole tells us he is currently employed as a "gardener", this allows us to sign him should we wish. Let the gags commence...

Kilmarnock: Smith, McGregor, Leven, Greer, Trialist, Canning, Dodds, Joly (Sloan 88), Naismith (Hamill 67), Dargo, Campbell (Loy 66)
Sub (not used): Bell

Hearts: Moilanen, Thomson, McAllister, Sives, Berra, Janczyk, McGeown, Murtagh, Weir, Elliot, Sloan
Subs (not used): Macdonald, Kennedy, Gay, Armstrong, McLaughlin.