The 2-0 defeat reflected an Ayr United side who were seldom a threat in the matchwith the performance being condemned s one of the worst for a long time.
United had planned to hit the ground running in therir promotion campaign and a point was the worst that was expected. Theteam mus now re-group an ideal opportunity presents itself at Livingston on Tuesday.
The next three or four games are crucial to getting back on track if promotion is to be a reality.