Lee Bullen admits his gradual beginning Ayr gamers should snap their behavior on the massive stage at Dunfermline tomorrow.
United have misplaced the primary aim in a staggering 28 video games in all competitions this season.
Head coach Bullen is fed up together with his staff having to show themselves comeback kings, as they did in opposition to Inverness final week.
And he is aware of a quick begin can be important within the relegation crunch at East Finish Park.
He stated: "Our boys have proven plenty of resilience these days and that can stand us in good stead.
"And I'd moderately be in our place than Dunfermline's.
"What angers me is we are able to produce the kind of efficiency we did within the second half [against Inverness] and if we did that persistently we would be pushing in direction of the highest finish of the league.
"We would not be going into the ultimate three video games worrying about dropping out of the league.
"It is an entire completely different animal of a staff throughout these comebacks and you may hold patting folks on the again for that earlier than you ultimately must take a stand.
"The gamers know what they will produce on their day as nicely."
Ayr head for Fife with a 3 level benefit over the Pars and know their season is on a knife-edge.
Bullen added: "It is an thrilling fixture for each units of gamers and followers.
"We're not going up there to play for a draw.
"These are the type of video games you wish to be concerned in as gamers - and you must embrace it.
"Massive video games with large crowds carry a particular kind of stress and you must deal with it.
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"It is essential we play with a calmness and strategy it in the fitting method.
"I watched Dunfermline in opposition to Raith and it was a powerful environment.
"We all know will probably be the identical on Saturday and our followers, particularly away from residence, have been nice.
"Each considered one of them will rely on Saturday they usually could make the distinction.
"As gamers and training workers, we recognize them a lot.
"It is as much as us to provide them one thing to cheer about at East Finish."
Andy Murdoch is again in coaching with United hopeful he'll win his health race to return to midfield.
Jordan Houston can also be anticipated to make it after coming off early as a precaution in opposition to Caley.
Tomi Adeloye and Daire O'Connor are amongst these pushing for begins after large performances from the bench within the comeback in opposition to the Highlanders.
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