Although he felt that a haul of four points from the away games against both Saints was good he was not impressed with latest performance and he took responsibility for that. He explained to the players that he should take the blame for sending them out to play a 3-5-2 formation without adequate preparation.
Lasley, O’Brien and Murphy were left out in an attempt “to save their legs” for Saturday’s vital game against Hearts.
"Here's a cunning plan...."
There’s no doubt that this was the worst showing under the Brown/Knox leadership. There was an acknowledgement that it says something about a team if it can play poorly and not lose.
St Mirren were disappointed that they hadn’t taken advantage of the late chances that fell to Dorman. The first, within seconds of his substitute appearance, was a high slice and the second was a snatched effort high and wide when a calmer head might have had more success. However, those chances apart, the hosts pretty well matched us for misplaced passes and kick and rush football.
The point keeps our hope of a Europa place alive and a win on Saturday will now guarantee a top six finish. For St Mirren, currently in tenth position, every point is precious. They will have to raise their game if they are to have a hope in the CiS final.
We have to hope that the trio who were missing from the starting line up together with the rested Jutkiewicz are raring to go come 3pm on Saturday. A big game awaits and we’ll have to play with more flair to take the points.