“Saturday was one of those days where their keeper had a birthday and we missed a lot of chances,” said Craig.

“In terms of how we actually played, though, that was as good as we’ve been for a while and the only complaint I could have was that we didn’t score.

“I am a believer that if your performances are good, over time you will win games, and I’m sure that’ll be the case if we keep playing like we did on Saturday.”

As a rule, Craig is also one who believes it is wrong to look further than the next game, but he did make a brief exception today to eye a top-half-of-the-table finish.

“I’d say six more points would guarantee us a place in the top six.

“If we get them, what happens after that I’m not going to talk about,” he added, quickly dismissing talk of a European slot.

Focusing on the next game, Wednesday’s visit of St Mirren, he revealed Prince Buaben as the only fresh injury doubt after feeling a tight hamstring at the weekend.

And while he was happy with Danny Swanson’s showing on his first start for the club, he repeated his belief that until the young midfielder bulks up, he is more likely to be used from the bench.

“He did well and made a contribution and if I feel it is right to start him in a game I will. While we work on his physique, though, I think he will have a bigger impact coming on in games.”