How did Baccus fare on return to St Mirren?
Manager Stephen Robinson said the Buddies have "arguably one of the best midfields in the league now",
So, how did the Australian international fare on his return to Scottish football, as his side drew 0-0 with Motherwell?
Well, two shots on target, a couple of attacking actions in the box, and a team-high nine passes in the final third could well be the start of him trending towards the dynamic midfielder many Paisley punters will remember.
Five out of his eight long passes found a team-mate, with 23 of his 31 passes being accurate as he completed 90 minutes in the goalless draw.
It was a relatively cagey game, with the visitors dominating the ball, but Baccus and co stood firm and denied them any real sights at goal.
A controlled and promising return for Baccus.
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