Pressley tells his Bairns to be fearless

FALKIRK manager Steven Pressley will urge his players to banish their fears ahead of tomorrow's relegation decider against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park. Falkirk need to win to secure a second successive last-day escape from relegation out of the SPL.

Falkirk have been bottom for all but a week since early September, but Pressley claims he and his players will relish the challenge.

"I would much rather have been in a situation where we are safe and planning for next season," Pressley said. "But we find ourselves in this situation and we are definitely excited by it, we're looking forward to the game.

"I have spoken all along about positive attitudes but one of the biggest things that will decide the outcome of tomorrow's game is who can handle the fear aspect of it better. Sometimes fear can be your biggest enemy. I think if you can handle that and play with no fear, you will go on and win the game."

Killie ensured they would go into the game just needing a draw when they came from behind at Aberdeen on Wednesday to secure only their second victory in 13 games.

Match-winner Kevin Kyle said: "The win over Aberdeen gives everyone confidence that we can win as it had been a while since our last victory."

At the other end of the bottom six, Hamilton travel to Perth looking to leapfrog St Johnstone into seventh place and midfielder James McArthur believes that would be an ideal send-off ahead of his likely summer move.

The 22-year-old, who has attracted interest from Wigan, said: "That would be the perfect way. Even eighth place is a remarkable achievement."

Elsewhere tomorrow, Aberdeen will close a disappointing season against St Mirren in Paisley.