Ross hails Buddies’ performance
St Mirren manager Jack Ross insists Saints must take heart from their cup final appearance at the weekend.
The Buddies’ gaffer conceded he was disappointed to have become the beaten finalist against Dundee United but praised his side for their efforts.
His team ran United close in the Irn- Bru Cup final showpiece at Fir Park, where Thomas Mikkelson headed home a second-half winner.
Ross said: “We’d be happy to take that level of performance into our remaining games.
“If we can maintain that level, we’ll win enough of our matches.
“We are making steps in the right direction. Winning would have been a big step, but producing that level of performance was a small step forward and we still have a long way to go.
“I’d like to congratulate Dundee United.
“In terms of the game, we were the team on the front foot for large parts of it and I thought we created the clearer opportunities.
“I have absolutely no complaints about my team’s display. They produced a performance worthy of a cup final but they never got their rewards on the day.
“The supporters in Paisley quickly tell you what they think of our performances and their reaction at the end of the game was reflective of how they felt their team performed.”