Callum Davidson admits classes should be realized rapidly after St Johnstone stumbled to a 2-2 draw at Palmerston.
The Perth aspect wanted to scrap again from behind on two events earlier than shedding the penalty shootout bonus to Queen of the South. All of it however alerts Saints’ exit from the competitors.
Davidson, who thought the primary half efficiency was the poorest throughout his time in cost, stated: “From the primary minute I requested them to compete, you must try this if you come right here.
“You must do the nasty aspect of the sport. We gave them a very poor first objective they usually get a foothold within the recreation. At that time we weren't adequate.
“I requested them to play ahead, be constructive, and go and take folks on and attempt to create and rating objectives.
“For me we didn’t try this. The primary half was in all probability the poorest since I've been right here.”
Davidson, in addition to wanting extra from his gamers - some who had been “miles off it” - stated there was a necessity for some private reflection.
He continued: “It wasn’t adequate. They want to try themselves and I would like to try myself.
“I must see what I'm doing and ensure it's proper. We have now had two attracts and finally misplaced on penalties.
“We have now misplaced a few factors that will have given us the chance to undergo.
“Classes need to be realized in a short time as a result of once we transfer up ranges we are able to’t give groups alternatives like that.”
Jamie Murphy netted each of Saints’ objectives and his contribution was one of many solely positives.
“Jamie got here on and he was truly the one one that I can provide cross marks to,” Davidson stated.
“I believed he was glorious and epitomised what I need when he obtained on the ball.
“He drove ahead and tried to create issues. If it wasn’t for him we might not have gotten again within the recreation.”
Ali Crawford picked up a hamstring downside and “can be out for some time”.