Saints trio picked in TOTW
St Johnstone gave their Premiership survival hopes an enormous boost with a shock win over league-leaders Celtic at McDiarmid Park on Sunday.They have three players in my team of the week as a result.Goalkeeper Andy Fisher exuded confidence and capability at the heart of a resolute performance. A number of vital interventions to keep Celtic out.Daniels Balodis gets the nod over Zach Mitchell - who was also superb - due to his match-winning goal. Mr Versatility Drey Wright also makes it. He played as part of an impressive back three against Celtic and was superb. Sticking him in as a wing-back here.
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