We’ve shown survival instinct, says Gordon

ST JOHNSTONE skipper Liam Gordon admits this season has been one to file away and forget for the Perth men.

However, following the 1-0 midweek win over Aberdeen which consigned Tayside rivals Dundee to relegation, the lifelong Saints supporter is determined to grasp a Premiership survival lifeline via the play-offs.

With so many of Callum Davidson’s current personnel having coped with the pressure to claim two trophies last term, Gordon is confident his side will have the nerve to withstand back-to-back games against Inverness Caledonian Thistle and extend their 13-year stay in the top flight.

‘We are definitely looking to keep the momentum going,’ said the 26-year-old ahead of today’s final league game of the season at Hibs.

‘We got the result and performance needed against Aberdeen to take us through to the play-offs.

‘We were up against a team that can knock the ball about well — but we sat in our shape, didn’t get frustrated and picked them off.

‘It was good to get that result in and now we can focus on the play-offs.

‘I think we answered our critics and showed the character in the team.’

While Davidson might be tempted to rest key personnel ahead of the bigger test to come, Gordon is eager to get game time at Easter Road.

Contemplating what it would mean to ensure survival, the one-time

Hearts youngster said: ‘It might mean a little bit extra for myself as a local boy. But it’s not just me. There are guys with close ties to the club, others who have been here a few years and some just a matter of months.

‘But they all see the spirit and soul of the club. They get that from the fans.

‘Everyone is pulling in the same direction. They all want to keep the club in this league. It is where we deserve to be.’