St Johnstone 2-1 Motherwell: Analysis

Throughout this testing spell, Simo Valakari has never questioned his side's desire and determination to get out of this hole.

Despite getting off to the worst possible start, never once did they look down and out.

Even after conceding their 23rd first-half goal in 24 league games, they entered the break with belief.

In the second, they were the only side seriously in the hunt. It would have been a tough pill to swallow if they didn't get a point.

Ellery Balcombe twice denied Saints superbly, while Nicky Clark squandered a one-vs-one and Mackenzie Kirk crashed a header off the woodwork.

The roar at both goals, and the full-time whistle, was deafening and delightful for a support who have been through the ringer of late.

They're far from out the mire, but, they have back-to-back wins to build on.