Thatwasthe week that was for the Saints
St Johnstone capped an excellent week by coming from two goals behind to claim three points and move above Kilmarnock and into eighth place.
Last weekend they beat Hibs to reach the Betfred Cup Final and, on yesterday’s form, they’ll fancy their chances in the Final against Livingston next month.
It was a performance – and a display of mental toughness – which delighted manager Callum Davidson.
“The first half was funny because that was probably the best we’ve played recently,” he said.
“So I was disappointed to be two goals down at half-time.
“We used the ball well and my only criticism was how we defended both goals.
“I asked the players at half-time to keep showing that belief and I believed the next goal would be crucial.
“Fortunately, we got it and that gave us the chance to come back at them and I thought the players were brilliant, second-half.
“Their attitude, the way they got on the ball and into spaces, and when the chances came we took them.
“Some of them were scrappy goals but it was also a fine finish from Ali Mccann to win it.
“I’d told them to keep playing forward and retain that positive mindset and that’s what they did.”
“But Kilmarnock are very good on the counter-attack and we couldn’t afford to let them score that third goal.
“It’s been a good week, winning the Betfred Cup semi-final and then drawing a tough game against Aberdeen and now this.
“Hopefully this will give the lads confidence for the matches to come.
“I think we can make the top six if we can carry on our form of this month.
“I’m still more concerned with getting the points to ensure we stay in this league and then we can move forward from there.”