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Robinson on injury crisis, Tynecastle trip & Gillespie exit

January 13, 2026

Story byDavid Currie - BBC Sport Scotland Senior ReporterTue, January 13, 2026 at 11:58 AM UTC·3 min readStephen Robinson has been speaking to the media before St Mirren visit Premiership leaders Hearts on Wednesday night. Here are the key lines from the Buddies boss:Robinson says St Mirren's injury situation is the worst he's experienced but it is easing "a little bit". However, in addition to long-term injuries for Keanu Baccus, Mark O'Hara and Jonah Ayunga he has other concerns. Midfielder Killian Phillips has a tear in his shoulder and will see a specialist on Wednesday to determine whether he needs an operation."It's extremes," said Robinson. "If Killian needs an operation he'll probably be out three months, if he doesn't he could probably start [against Hearts].

Robinson on injury crisis, Tynecastle trip & Gillespie exit

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So we're sort of waiting on that judgement call."Goalkeeper Shamal George and midfielder Liam Donnelly - who both came off injured in the defeat by Falkirk - plus striker Dan Nlundalu are all doubts for the trip to Tynecastle.
Robinson adds that Donnelly's injury isn't as bad as first feared. The Northern Irishman says Premier Sports Cup success has "certainly taken its toll" on his team.
He adds: "We're trying to play catch-up games now, you're playing midweek games.
The squad isn't equipped for seven or eight injuries.
It's a difficult period, a difficult moment for us.

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