Steve Lomas wary of Leigh Griffiths ahead of clash

Published on 11/02/2013 03:27

ST JOHNSTONE manager Steve Lomas is wary of Hibernian striker Leigh Griffiths for tonight’s meeting between the sides at Easter Road.

Lomas has lamented a lack of cutting edge in his own side this season but is aware that Griffiths, 22, knows his way to goal with 15 for the season so far.

Lomas said: “Hibs have shown a big improvement from last season, when defensively they were poor, especially from free kicks and corners.

“They have some decent players and Griffiths up front. He is a goalscorer, a dogged and determined attacker and when a player like him is playing for you, you always have a chance.”

Saints loan signings Mehdi Abeid, 20, and 19-year-old Gwion Edwards, from Newcastle and Swansea respectively, both came off the bench last week and Lomas added: “We got them in to increase competition and to compete for places in the team and a move to the SPL is good for them as well.”