Liam Gordon apologised for St Johnstone’s weekend 7-0 defeat at Celtic - as consideration now turns to “5 cup finals”.
Saints’ objective distinction took a battering towards the league leaders however the Perth skipper says there isn't a time to dwell on such a disappointing consequence.
And as an alternative all power might be turned within the path of the Premiership post-split fixtures which is able to quickly start after a weekend off.
Additionally within the backside half of the desk are present basement boys Dundee, Tenth-placed St Mirren, ninth-placed Aberdeen, eighth-placed Livingston and seventh-placed Hibs.
“The lads have been clearly bitterly disillusioned with getting overwhelmed by that scoreline on Saturday,” Gordon mentioned.
“It's a troublesome place to go and we knew that earlier than the sport.
“However the requirements we set ourselves and ranges we’ve been taking part in at not too long ago weren’t reached. Nowhere close to it.
“We are able to’t sit again and dwell on it. We have to put it behind us.
“We now must stay up for 5 cup finals which might be quick approaching.
“Whoever we get in that first recreation, we’ll be up for the battle and the boys might be prepared for it."
One factor Gordon is definite of is that Saints can’t afford among the primary errors on present towards Celtic to stay of their recreation by to the conclusion of the season.
“Celtic are an excellent facet and so they placed on a show,” he famous.
“However you'll be able to’t make errors towards them otherwise you’ll get punished. That was proven on Saturday.
“The errors put us able and so they then get the power and enhance from the gang. It made it very troublesome.”
A vocal travelling help - essentially the most vocal this reporter can bear in mind for a league recreation at Celtic Park - had backed the crew regardless of the scoreline on the weekend.
Gordon is encouraging the Perth public down for the post-split fixtures to cheer the crew on of their bid for survival.
He mentioned: “We’re disillusioned we didn’t give the followers a consequence worthy of their help on Saturday.
“For the reason that flip of the yr our followers have been completely magnificent. We are able to’t thank them sufficient.
“They're like a twelfth man to us and, submit break up, we hopefully have three video games at McDiarmid Park.
“We want the followers there filling it out, which they've been doing. They've been completely excellent.”