Hibs manager John Hughes had some sympathy for opposite number Mark McGhee after his side moved to second in the table with a 2-0 win over Aberdeen.

Late goals from Colin Nish and Liam Miller won it for the home side, but Aberdeen ended with nine men after having Maurice Ross and Chris Maguire sent off.

Hughes said: "Sendings-off spoil the game. I think one of them was justified, but I can sympathise with Mark.

"I keep saying this - we are getting into the realms of football being non-contact.

"I think Scottish supporters like a wee bit of physical contact. Maybe one or two early bookings and the ref brought pressure on himself."