Arfield hails tough Bairns

SCOTT ARFIELD believes there has been some benefit from the struggles he and the rest of the Falkirk players have experienced this season.

The Bairns are one win from completing a remarkable escape from relegation, and Arfield said: "Last season we were going for the top six and it was all hunky-dory. But we had been bottom of the league for a few months and you know the experience will make you a better player."

St Mirren could be relegated if they lose at Falkirk tomorrow and manager Gus MacPherson knows he faces one of the biggest games of his career.

He said: "We know that we're going into a game that we have to win and the players know that the club is the most important thing.

"Performances don't matter at this stage – it's all about getting three points."