DANNY INVINCIBILE admits the removed threat of relegation has provided Kilmarnock with the freedom to play attractive football for the remainder of the season.
The loss of key players to both injury and other clubs saw the Rugby Park side plummet into the drop zone after enduring a string of poor results, but Jim Jefferies' men have benefited from the plight of crisis club Gretna in the past few weeks.
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retna's demotion from the SPL was confirmed last week – after they had been docked ten points for going into administration – and eased the burden on the teams above them in the table.
That relief was evident as Kilmarnock dominated Saturday's 0-0 draw with Hearts, and they could count themselves unfortunate to end the match with only a share of the points.
"There is a bit more freedom now," said Invincibile. "When you're battling down at the bottom everyone knows when it comes to relegation it's a bit of a dogfight – you just have to scrap for the points.
"People are frightened to be creative in case they lose a silly ball in the middle of the park and lose 1-0, and it could be really costly for the club.
"Our players are playing with freedom and a smile on their face now – especially the creative players – and it's more enjoyable out on the park."
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