ALAN MAIN laughed off suggestions St Johnstone are in danger of losing their bottle as they chase the title and promotion to the SPL.
The veteran keeper knows all about bottle crashing. He was part of the Gretna squad that almost lost the title to Saints a couple of seasons ago until a last-gasp strike at Ross County saved their skin.
But Main, 41, is determined not to let his dream of one last crack at the SPL slip from his hands now.
Despite seeing Saints' 22-game unbeaten run ended by Livingston, Main insisted the players are well for it and revealed he's desperate to play long into his 40s in the top flight.
He said: "We've lost our unbeaten run and Partick have closed the gap.
We didn't play well in the first half and that's why we were beaten.
"We have to move on and we need to focus on next week against Airdrie.
"After all,we've only lost a game after being unbeaten for 22.It's hardly a case of a club in crisis.
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"I want to play as many games as I can for Saints. Promotion will be extra special for me. The manager has spoken about a new contract for next season. I feel fine and still want to play."
The swirling wind in the first half was a nightmare for defenders. Both sides struggled to string passes together but in 28 minutes Saints' Gavin Swankie forced his way to the byeline and his cutback was hooked wide by Steven Milne. Livi looked dangerous going forward and scored in 33 minutes.
Leigh Griffiths collected Chris Malone's throw-in and a deft flick took him round defender Kevin Rutkiewicz before he unleashed an unstoppable shot high into the net.
Joe Hammill almost increased Livi's lead when he hit a rasping 35-yard strike that flew inches past.
With the wind behind them in the second half, Saints started to assert themselves and sub Derek Holmes looped a header just over.
On the hour, Kevin Moon charged past Livi defender Chris Innes to get his shot away but keeper Roddy McKenzie gathered safely.
At the other end, Griffiths latched on to Armand One's flick-on and hit avolley that forced Main to make a brilliant block at point-blank range.
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Holmes blew a chance to keep the unbeaten run going when he headed wide from Liam Craig's perfect cross.
Saturday marked the fifth anniversary of Livi's CIS Cup Final win over Hibs. Boss Paul Hegarty said: "That was an unbelievable achievement - today we just won a game. This is one of the best groups of players I've worked with. We had a tough run of games but I told the boys results would turn and they have."
Saints manager Derek McInnes said: "People will say the run had to come to an end some time but it's mad to suggest we're relieved it's over.
"We have eight cup finals to go and I feel the players we have are capable of being successful."