I feared it wasn’t our day
Jim Goodwin feared it wasn’t going to be St Mirren’s day until Danny Rogers’ late lapse.
The Buddies boss is adamant his team were worthy of their Rugby Park point after an improved second-half show.
Saints needed the error from Rogers to secure the draw but the gaffer reckons his side were deserving.
Goodwin said: “On the balance, Killie were better in the first half, we were better in the second.
“Neither keeper had a lot to do and a point was probably fair. This is a difficult venue so we’re delighted with that.
“I’ve seen it back and Danny has carried it over the line. There’s no doubt about it. I thought someone had pushed him but no one is near him.
“He’s just unfortunate he lost his balance and carried it over the line.
“It didn’t look like the goal was going to come and I thought it wasn’t going to be our day. It’s a good point in the end as we were nowhere near our best.
“Kilmarnock deserved to get the lead. In the second half we moved it quicker. I have to credit the players as it’s been a busy three weeks with seven games in it.
“We didn’t have a great deal of joy in the wide areas despite having someone like Dylan Connolly. We didn’t use his pace enough.
“The surface was difficult so both teams deserve great credit.”
Goodwin gave an update on defender Richard Tait, who went off after a head knock sustained in the first period in an accidental clash with Rogers.
He said: “Richard took a sore one and he will have a sl ight concussion I’d imagine. We will manage that over the next few days and follow the correct protocol. He’s okay and he’s nice and bright.”