Talking point

Whether it is inspired by their manager’s withering post-St Mirren assessment, or not, a big Raith Rovers improvement is expected this afternoon. A win might not be enough, though, given the Buddies’ recent form. disappointed to miss the two games but it is what it is.

“I don’t even want to think about that (relegation) but obviously it would be a sore one.

“With the greatest of respect, you do not want to go back down to play in League 1.

“We have had the derby back this year and Dunfermline will be in the Championship again while Dundee United might also stay.

“It is the second-best league in Scotland, there are bigger and better teams and larger attendances.

“So it would not be ideal for the town at all.”

Raith have slashed admission prices to a fiver for this afternoon’s game in the hope that a bumper crowd will turn out in their side’s hour of need.

Davidson insists he and his teammates just have to focus on their job against Ayr and not worry about what is going on elsewhere.

He said: “Hopefully it is a big incentive for the punters to come out.

“It would be good if they can stay patient and get right behind us as we need them on Saturday. We have to stick together.

“Hopefully we can take care of ourselves. Fingers crossed we can get the three points but we need Hibs to do us a turn.

“That is what I have been saying to the boys all week – we have to take care of ourselves first and foremost.

“Hopefully come 10 to five on Saturday, the job will be done for us.”