Neilson forces his men to sit through Ayr video

BY EUAN McARTHUR it was a disappointing performance and result.

“But you have to take it in context. We’ve had a very good period since I came in. This is a blip.

“We can do all the video work we want, we can talk all we want – but ultimately it will be what we do at Cappielow on Saturday that matters.

“That’s the sole focus for us now. You have to be prepared to lose. It was the manner of how we lost that was the most disappointing thing.

“We didn’t perform anywhere near the level we should have and the scoreline reflected that.

“It has hurt us a bit in terms of the rapport and togetherness we had built with the fans. Hopefully we can stick together and put it down as a one-off.

“Things were said after the game and today but I wanted today to be the final day of it. There’s no point sweeping it under the rug. It’s important to be honest with each other.”

Neilson admitted he’d be “surprised” if striker Nicky Clark is available to face Ton given an issue with his ankle and shin that saw him sit out Ayr.

The gaffer said: “It’s more likely to be a few weeks. He’s a big miss but it gives somebody else a chance and Craig Curran has done well.

“I actually thought he gave us a bit of life and energy after half-time against Ayr.”