The origins of 1986 & the 'St Liedown' myth actually started 21 years beforehand on this day back in 1965 when Hearts met Kilmarnock in the final match of the 1964/65 season at Tynecastle.

In a twist of fate, Hearts were top of the table by only 2 points from Kilmarnock....

With home advantage, Hearts only needed a draw to confirm the title. Goal difference wasn't yet a factor, but goal average would separate the clubs should Kilmarnock win, therefore the Ayrshire side needed to win at least 2-0 at Tynecastle to win the league. 1-0 wouldn't suffice.

Within half an hour of play, amazingly Killie were 2-0 ahead courtesy of goals from Sneddon and McIlroy, and on course for the title courtesy of 0.042 of a goal.

Despite having a full hour to play and 4 mins injury time, Hearts couldn't score and the title went to Ayrshire.

Interestingly though, like 1986, both Dundee and St Mirren played a part in Hearts outcome. In late February 1965, Dundee thrashed Hearts 7-1 to batter their goal average and Saints were only one of two clubs the Jambos never beat that season, with Rangers the other.

In January 1965, Saints beat Hearts 2-1 despite the Jambos taking the lead after 50 minutes. Henry Quinn quickly equalised and Bobby Carroll scored after 88 minutes to win the match. Had Dundee won 6-1 or Carroll never scored that late winner, Hearts would have won the league.

In an even crueller twist of fate, goal average was abandoned and goal difference introduced shortly afterwards. Had 1965 been decided on goal difference, Hearts would have won the league. In 1986, if it was still goal average, Hearts would have won the league.

These 2 relatively close last day defeats is bound to have a huge impact on the supporters. On 2 occasions, 1 goal in either match would have won them the title and twice they blew it. Rather than take responsibility, it was easier to blame us, and the St Liedown myth was born.