Jefferies was tipped off about Jarvis' availability by former Dundee and Hibernian manager Jim Duffy, now assistant at Carrow Road.

BBC: Killie sign Norwich loan striker

The real domestic test may be around the summer corner should Rangers, Hearts or even Aberdeen, Dundee United or Hibernian provide a more capable challenge.

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Barcelona play friendlies with Hibernian and Dundee United this week and Henry expects to see more evidence of blossoming talent.

BBC: Barca star impressed by Scotland

Paul Hanlon's late equaliser for Hibernian made Dundee United pay for Swanson's ordering off after United had taken the lead after only two minutes when David Goodwillie broke clear to score.

BBC: Dundee United boss Peter Houston "disgusted" at Swanson

Dundee United host Hearts, St Mirren visit Hibernian and Hamilton Academical are at Kilmarnock's Rugby Park.

BBC: Rangers to open against Falkirk

Dundee United host bottom club Hamilton Accies, while Motherwell entertain Hibernian.

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In Saturday's other matches, Aberdeen beat visiting St Mirren 1-0, Motherwell won by the same score at Dundee United, Hamilton were held 0-0 at home by bottom club Falkirk and Hibernian crushed St Johnstone 3-0.

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