By John Barnes

Jimmy Calderwood has questioned remarks by Falkirk manager Steven Pressley suggesting Killie are under pressure in Saturday's relegation fight.

Killie are two points ahead of bottom club Falkirk going into the last game of the season.

"I find it strange, but good," said the Rugby Park manager. "We're all entitled to say what we want to say.

"As far as I know, we're still two points ahead and we're playing against them at home."

Despite the remarks, Calderwood insists he will not pin Pressley's comments on the dressing room wall to motivate his side ahead of the relegation encounter.

As far as I know, we're still two points ahead and we're playing against them at home Kilmarnock manager Jimmy Calderwood

"They should be geed up enough," said Calderwood.

"It would be sad if you had to get players up for something like this.

"They know how important it is for the club and for themselves. That's what it's all about, it's all about players and not managers.

"Hopefully, with that massive result we got at Aberdeen, we can take it into the game and finish on a high."

Calderwood insists his players will not underestimate Pressley's side, with so much at stake for both clubs and expects the match to be a difficult 90 minutes.

"I think Falkirk are a good team," said Calderwood. "They work very, very hard - they have some good individuals.

"We played there just before Eddie May left and we were fortunate to win. Even in the cup tie at Rugby Park we were a bit fortuitous.

"I've not seen them since, but they've got nothing to lose now.

"They know they've got to win and maybe that's what Steven means, but you can't play for a draw."

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