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of wins on the bounce would be nice especially going into the play-offs now where confidence is key.

“We’ve got three more difficult games coming up, they’re not going to be easy but we’ve got to tackle them head on and try to get the three points in each of them.”

After damaging ankle ligaments against Falkirk back in early February and missing almost two months of action, Spittal was thrust back into the starting line-up for all three of last week’s matches.

Taking on the Bairns, Dunfermline and then Ayr all in the space of seven days was a real examination for his recovery but Spittal feels the ankle stood up well to the test.

He said: “Obviously, I’ve come back in and played a lot of games, especially after being out for two months.

“That was my first real injury in football and it was difficult.

“I played three games in a week which was hard but I’d rather play than not, if I’m being honest.

“However, it was really difficult coming back.

“The physio said it wasn’t an injury where it’s going to heal just like that.

“It’s going to take time, I’ll feel niggles in it but it’s about feeling more reassured with it.

“I feel now I am confident, when I do get knocks on the ankle, I can take them.”

to go second as they were held by Ayr United to a goalless draw at Somerset Park at the weekend.