However, they held on for just their second SPL away win under manager Mixu Paatelainen.
"Abdel gives us experience for the defence, especially on the left-hand side, " said manager Mixu Paatelainen.
Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen was able to book the complex, near Hampden, for his players on Tuesday.
"He says he is happy at Kilmarnock and feels there is more development to come, " said manager Mixu Paatelainen.
Mixu is held in the highest regard by everyone connected with the club and we wish him well for the future.
As a result Thomson also sent Smith to the stand after a clash between the Gers boss and his counterpart Mixu Paatelainen.
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Meanwhile, defender Torben Joneleit has returned to Monaco after Hibs boss Mixu Paatelainen decided to cut short the German's season-long loan deal.
The Bradford lad has been on loan with Scottish Premier League side Kilmarnock since the summer, making 21 appearances for Mixu Paatelainen's men.
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"It looked like Gus was going to get the job, but Mixu has obviously had something different from the other candidates, " said Russell.
Hibs' Mixu Paatelainen had become fed-up answering questions about reported dressing-room unrest and his own position as manager ahead of kick-off at Easter Road.
Veteran former Rangers striker Jonatan Johansson, who completed his move from Malmo on Thursday, was handed his debut wide on the right as manager Mixu Paatelainen signalled his intention to attack.
The home side gave a first start since November to Garry O'Connor, who had suffered a broken foot in a 2-1 defeat at Ibrox, and the Scotland striker replaced veteran Mixu Paatelainen.
Tempers boiled over on the touchline as the game hit injury time, with five yellow cards issued and Conroy issuing a warning to Kilmarnock manager Mixu Paatelainen, clearly frustrated at how his side had lost the match.
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