St Johnstone close in on promotion with thumping win over Airdrieonians

Ruari Paton scored twice as William Hill Scottish Championship leaders St Johnstone maintained their five-point advantage over Partick Thistle with a 4-0 demolition of Airdrieonians. Paton’s first-half double either side of a Morgan Boyes header had the hosts 3-0 up before the break as the visitors