Source: Team_Talk
Cautious approach from Buddies
Chris Innes snatched a late winner against Kilmarnock on Satruday to move three points clear of the Rugby Park side - and five ahead of bottom side Falkirk - with a game in hand over both.[LNB]The match had looked set to end in a drab goalless draw, with chances few and far between from both sides, but assistant boss Millen was only interested in taking another step towards securing their survival in the Scottish Premier League.[LNB]He said: "I thought it was going to be 0-0, it had that written all over it, and it looked as though it was going to be a set-piece or mistake that would be the difference.[LNB]"It was a big three points for us. We have played a lot better and got nothing in games so to not play very well and grind out the win was very pleasing.[LNB]"It was two teams at the bottom and who are struggling to pick up wins so it was only natural the game would be like it was, with the demands of the supporters and club.[LNB]"But you've got to try to be brave, get on the ball and make things happen. It's only one win, and we are grateful for it, but football can change quickly.[LNB]"But, if we can turn the draws into more wins at home, it will make a big difference for us. After losing to St Johnstone, we knew the importance of getting the three points.[LNB]"It makes a big difference to the atmosphere and things should be more lively in training next week."[LNB]Innes came off the bench to replace John Potter late in the first half and grabbed the winner before hooking a Mehdi Taouil effort off the line in injury time to deny his former club a share of the points.[LNB]Millen said: "That's just the way things happen sometimes. John Potter came off with a hamstring strain and it ended up being a good day for Chris Innes and a good day for St Mirren."[LNB]Saints' last two matches had fallen victim to the weather and, despite this match being one of only two SPL clashes to go ahead today, Millen had sympathy for the fans who made the effort to brave freezing conditions.[LNB]He said: "It's ridiculous asking fans to watch football in these conditions and paying 20-odd pounds; people just can't afford it at this time of year."[LNB]Kilmarnock boss Jim Jefferies admitted: "It was not the best of games and there wasn't much in it.[LNB]"There were not a lot of efforts on goal or a lot of great play to create chances and both teams cancelled each other out.[LNB]"But, if you don't concentrate at the end and if you switch off for a second, it will cost you. That's how simple it can be when it's as tight as this.[LNB]"Both teams needed a spark to win the game and it didn't come. What came was a corner that wasn't defended well and that's what has cost us."[LNB][LNB]
