Jon Obika hopes to see another St Mirren player hammer Hearts as former striker lifts lid on Stephen Robinson

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Jon Obika knows a thing or two about scoring important goals against Hearts.And the powerful striker also has first hand experience of the manager looking to guide St Mirren past the Tynecastle side this evening and into the Scottish Cup semi-finals.Obika wrote himself into Paisley folklore with his crucial winner against the Jambos exactly two years ago yesterday.That finish earned a hugely important 1-0 win which helped ensure the Saints stayed in the Premiership, with that campaign ending early and called on a points-per-game basis due to the coronavirus pandemic.Earlier this season Obika was working alongside new Saints boss Stephen Robinson at English League One side Morecambe.And the affable striker believes Robinson’s demanding work ethic can help drive the Buddies on to another memorable victory against Hearts tonight.Speaking exclusively to Renfrewshire Live Sport, Obika said: “I’ll never forget that goal against Hearts.“Mainly because the tweets start lighting up the morning of that game!“That was a huge game and this is another big game for the club.“I was very fortunate to be involved in some great cup ties with St Mirren during my time there.“I would love to see another St Mirren player get a big winner against them, because it feels like there is a rivalry that’s built up between the two clubs.“It’s time for another player to get that winning goal and then they’ll hopefully be remembered for a long time like me.“Robinson will be great for Saints.

I know it’s early doors for him but he’s very clear on his tactics.“He also gives you the freedom to go out and play and express yourself.“He definitely pushes you to your limit in every game and even every training session.“But that drives the standards of the