"We showed a lot of bravery in the conditions, and the attitude. We showed a lot of bravery in the performance, it was just the choices about asking them to defend on certain occasions.

"I was pleased with aspects of the second half, the bravery in the first half, we just didn't ask enough questions of St Mirren defensively.

"It's difficult being a football manager, I'm sure Craig will enjoy this, he's a talented young manager with a big career in the game, we didn't want to lose, but credit to them

"I didn't see the scenes, when the final whistle goes I make my way up the tunnel so I don't actually know what went on.

"We need to respond [on Wednesday] in the only way and manner we know how, so I have great confidence in them to respond."