Manager’s praise for right-back Reo after Man of the Match performance

With Anthony Ralston ruled out through injury, Josip Juranovic still to return after World Cup duty and Alistair Johnston unavailable until January, Ange Postecoglou called on Reo Hatate to slot into the right-back role for the Christmas Eve clash against St Johstone. And the Japanese midfielder produced a Man of the Match performance in the 4-1 home win, scoring two of the goals and looking assured in what was an unfamiliar position for him...