Manager Q&A: Stevie Frail

Q:Was the result a big blow to your hopes of getting in the top six?
A: The result was a major disappointment and while we controlled the game for long spells we never created any chances. We kept picking the wrong option in the final third and while we huffed and puffed we never looked like scoring.

Q: Did you miss Andrius Velicka up front?
A:We might have done but we never created any real chances so I don't think it would have made a difference if he was playing. Andrius has gone and we can't hanker over something that is not there. He's no longer a Hearts player.

Q: Does Velicka's departure leave you short of options in attack?
A:We are short because Christian Nade is out injured. He linked well with Calum Elliot at Inverness but he's out with a pelvic problem.

Q: Elliot appears to be struggling with his confidence. Are the fans who are getting on his back making the situation worse?
A: Calum has a problem with his confidence big time but we still believe he is a good player. When the fans get on your back it doesn't help any player but they pay their money and they are entitled to criticise.

Taken from the Daily Record