3 talking points as Hibs shrug off Aiden McGeady penalty howler to see off Bonnyrigg Rose

It was a return to winning ways for Hibs as they beat SPFL new boys Bonnyrigg Rose 4-1 at New Dundas Park.

After a shock defeat to Falkirk in midweek, Lee Johnson 's team now need the Bairns to drop points if they are to win their Premier Sports Cup group. They made the ten-mile trip to Midlothian knowing they couldn't afford any more slip ups in the group stage.

Any hopes of a giant killing appeared to be over after just 90 seconds. Bonnyrigg failed to clear their lines properly and Joe Newell punished the part-timers, sending a crisp, low volley past Mark Weir into the far corner.

The Hibees were afforded a chance to double their advantage before ten minutes were up. Christian Doidge's feet were too quick for former Hearts youngster Johnny Stewart, who tripped him in the box. Aiden McGeady stepped up, but sent an awful spot-kick well wide of Weir's left-hand post.

The hosts had a penalty shout of their own after Scott Gray went down at the back post under McGeady's challenge. The shout went up, but referee Steven McLean wasn't interested and waved play on.

Weir kept the score at 0-1 with two saves in quick succession. First he denied Doidge from a corner, then again after the Welshman rolled Dean Brett and fired towards the near post. He did well once more to prevent a Ewan Henderson effort sneaking in.

The former Celtic man wasn't to be denied however. After a break in play to allow a supporter to receive medical treatment. Newell played a ball into Elias Melkersen and his blocked shot fell for Henderson, who placed the ball into the corner, despite Weir getting a hand to it.

It looked like game over, but Bonnyrigg responded immediately. Ryan Porteous was caught under the ball, allowing Kevin Smith in and the