Jack Ross says he and the players know how significant tomorrow's match is, but believes that's been the case for every match the side have played over the last few months.
The Saints would close the gap at the bottom to just one point with a win over Ayr United. However, conversely, a loss would see them fall seven points behind with just six games remaining.
It's no exaggeration to say that tomorrow's match could have a huge bearing on who stays in the Ladbrokes Championship next season.
But the manager admits that he has confidence in his side that they can lift themselves off the bottom over the last period of the season. And he praised the squad for the way they have performed over the last month or so.
He said: "Anyone who has spoken to me over the last few months knows that my belief in being able to turn this around has never wavered.
"I have a very strong belief in this group and I think the key thing over the last six to eight weeks is that they now feel that way. It was easy for it to be me that feels it, but I'm not the one that has to go out there and perform. They believe that now, they can feel it within the changing room and on a training day and a match day.
"I have absolute belief that we will continue to win games between now and the end of the season.
"We've been used to having these types of games for the past two or three months where people place huge amounts of significance on them. We know the importance of the game and the importance of winning the game. The group have dealt with that for a while now. In terms of how prepared they are, they're used to it.
"It will be a difficult game because their form is as good as anybody in the league as well. But it's a game as a player that you should be excited about. These games are the ones that, as a player, the hairs stand up on the back of your neck and you want to be involved in. The good thing is that I have a group now that I know want to play in that game and that is a huge comfort for me as a manager.
"They are a good group," he continued. "Their ability is good. Their attitude and determination to get out of this position is terrific and they've had to show strong character to deal with the pressure games we've had.
"This game is hugely important, yes, but so was the game at Somerset not so long ago because of the ramifications of losing that. As I said, we are used to having these types of games and we have dealt, by and large, quite well. It's not been perfect. We've still lost a game or two in that period, but in the main it has been very good. If we continue with that frame of mind we will be fine."
Jack made several changes to the playing squad in the January transfer window, bringing in 10 players. It was a calculated risk from the manager who believes that it has, so far, paid off. And he confessed that he is desperate to keep the side in the Championship so the team can build upon the strong foundations in place.
The feeling around the training ground is very different," he said. "The chemistry within the group is very good, I enjoy working with them. How enthusiastic they are on a day-to-day basis is terrific and I think that has been reflected in how they have played. I think fans have recognised that as well.
"I'm pleased with what we have at the moment. I'm just so determined to keep us in this league so we can try and build on what we have here at the moment."
Lewis Morgan and Stevie Mallan made their debut for the Scotland U21 side in the 0-0 draw with Estonia at the Paisley 2021 Stadium on Tuesday night. Both impressed, with Morgan picking up the man of the match award.
The gaffer was quick to praise the two for what he believes were merited call ups and said it also highlights the good work done by the St Mirren Youth Academy.
It's deserved recognition of their abilities," he said. "I was pleased they gave a performance that reflected their abilities.
"It's a testament to the work this club has continued to do on the academy side that we've continued to produce young players who play in our first team. I'm delighted for them first and foremost and really pleased for the club as well."
