The Perth men took over 1000 fans to Falkirk on Saturday and they cheered their team on to a 2-1 win.

And they’re looking for similar backing tonight, as manager Derek McInnes pointed out.

“It’s up to the team to give the fans something to shout about — and up to the fans to get behind the team. Both need each other,” said Derek.

“The players appreciate the support. The part they play should never be under estimated.

“We’re working hard to stay an SPL team and will continue to give everything.

“The win against Falkirk was vital.

“They’re the bottom side and we’re now three points further away from them.

“Now we’re setting out to finish the season in a strong fashion and I would like us to put together a good undefeated run.

“We have games in hand over most sides, now it is a case of winning them.

“We’ve already posted games- in-hand victories over Hibs and Falkirk, so here’s hoping we get another tonight.

“Winning against Falkirk took us above Aberdeen, losing to the Dons tonight would see them leapfrog us.

“However, having reached seventh, we intend to keep going up the way.”

Saints have their usual crop of injuries with Steven Anderson, Martin Hardie, Peter MacDonald, Stuart McCaffrey and Kevin Rutkiewicz still out.

However, Graham Gartland, who missed the Falkirk win due to a virus, is OK and returns to the squad.

Kenny Deuchar, who netted Saints’ winner against Falkirk, is set to keep his place up front.

“His finish on Saturday was very composed. Kenny would like to have scored more goals, but he’s playing his part.

“He works hard, he’s a real nuisance and he can build on his goal from Saturday,” Derek concluded.

Aberdeen have struggled to put a good run together and manager Mark McGhee is not convinced one is on its way.

The Dons have failed to win in nine games but he believes they are not far off one good performance, which could still re-ignite their top-six hopes.

McGhee said, “Our confidence is fragile, but it doesn’t take much to tip it the other way.

“To go to St Johnstone, get the first goal and go on to win could make a huge difference to the rest of our season.

“We have a performance in us, and that’s what we want to produce going into these remaining games.”