Hugh out to restore St Mirren's pride

Published on Tuesday 3 March 2009 09:06

ST MIRREN midfielder Hugh Murray is determined to use tonight's visit of Aberdeen as an opportunity to restore pride following their crushing defeat at Celtic Park.

Saints lost 7-0 to the Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions after Jack Ross was sent off in the 28th minute. And Murray is keen to show the St Mirren fans the match was a blip in an otherwise encouraging run for the club, which has seen them go unbeaten in six matches in Paisley.

Murray said: "Sometimes after a defeat it can be a long week and you mope about. But it's a good thing that we have this chance to show our fans it was a one-off."

Murray revealed manager Gus MacPherson had worked hard to tell his players to put the loss behind them.

"From a player's point of view you are hurting on Saturday night," the 30-year-old said.

"We were in training on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, it was quiet and obviously people are still hurting.

"But the manager had a wee chat with us, along with the assistant manager, and told us it has happened to them before and not to get too down."