Hughes was not happy with his side's display at Love Street

He said: "Although we probably deserved something, all credit to St Mirren, who worked hard for each other.

"They played like a team fighting for their lives - unlike us. If you don't put the work in and think things will come easy then you will struggle.

"I think three, four, maybe even five players of mine just weren't mentally focussed enough to apply themselves."

Interview: Falkirk manager John Collins