Having contributed to 24 Dundee goals since the start of last season, there would have been natural concern within the Dundee fanbase when they saw pictures of their talisman Luke McCowan holding a Celtic scarf above his head late on Friday.
But in Lyall Cameron, they have another diamond. The 21-year-old’s delightful assist – one of two chances he created – showed how key he is to this exciting group.
Debutant Sammy Braybrooke, on loan from Leicester, can also be satisfied with his showing, looking composed on the ball while managing 15 final-third passes.
The big issue, however, is at the other end. Losing cheap goals was Dundee’s Achilles heel last season, conceding 68 all in, and already this term they have shipped seven in four league games.
If Tony Docherty can sort that, there is serious potential to be unlocked in this team.
Similar could be said of St Mirren, who are capable of causing any side problems, especially with Toyosi Olusanya and Mikael Mandron in the form they showed first half.
Stephen Robinson’s forward options look a bit light, though. Former Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen will help address that if he can get himself match fit and show the form that earned him a move to Groningen.
It is now no wins in six for the Paisley side, but back-to-back home games against Kilmarnock and Hearts after the international break gives them the chance to get points on the board.
Judging by their first-half display – and the way they ended the game at Dens – there is no need for any doom and gloom.