Ashton Taylor

“Last Sunday was a very good win, especially considering the situation we were in so early on. We just went for it and it paid off.

“At first when Mark got sent off, all I was thinking was about getting ourselves sorted defensively and trying not to concede. That lasted about a minute because the goal went in! So that changed the plan a bit.

“I was still confident we could get a positive result with the ten men because of the players we have. We have done it before. We have a lot of experience in the team and know how to handle things. And going 3-1 up showed just how well we did handle the situation.

“There was still a belief and confidence, especially after the really good start we made. We were well on top for the first 20 minutes or so.

“I felt the red card for Mark was a little bit harsh as I was coming round to cover and I don’t think there was a lot of contact but that is history now and he is unfortunately suspended for the game tomorrow night.” “I did ask Shay what he was doing so far up the park after he scored his second! You are down to ten men and one of our full backs is crossing for the other one in the box. You would think when you are down to ten men that that would not happen and most teams concentrate on having a solid back four. But you know what Shay is like, he thinks he is an attacker at times! He has done well though to get into the position to score and he has been rewarded with two goals. Well one goal, I think the first one was an own goal but he is still trying to claim it!

“We have spoken about the strength of the squad all season and you saw that on Sunday. Andy come on and did a very good job. He just slotted in seamlessly and made sure we were solid.

“Craig Storie also come into the side and did very well. He is a quality player. I know that during my time at the club he has struggled with a few injuries but we all know how good a player he is. He stepped up to the mark and showed what he is all about. It was a very disciplined performance from Craig. In that positioned in the middle of the park you have to do that, especially when you only have ten men. You have to know when to attack the ball, when to sit off it, when to go forward and when to defend. It is very important the team keeps a good shape and Craig ensured we did that.

“When you are playing for this club every game is a big game. It has certainly been the case since I arrived. Losing the cup game was disappointing but we can only put that behind us now and focus on the league run in.

“Dundee games are always entertaining and good games to play in. There is normally a few goals. They are a good side and are an attacking team. They always look to get at you and that makes for a more open and better game.

“We have stayed off the pitch since the Partick Thistle game and I know the ground staff have been working very hard on it. They did extremely well to get the games on for us over Christmas.

“I have spoken to Danny (Ward) a few times. He is a good friend and we will all miss him. I sure he would have been disappointed that his loan spell got cut short because he was really loving his time here but I am also sure he is enjoying being back at Liverpool and is looking to pushing on and hopefully he will get a chance to show what he can do. He has a big future in the game. He is the best young goalkeeper I have seen at that age.

“I have played against Adam Collin a couple of times in England. He has come in and settled very quickly. I have got a nickname for him already – shovel hands! Because his hands are that big! He is a good lad and fitted in no problem. Someone coming in with a bit of experience will do us no harm at all. He has played in some big games in England and has come up here looking to play games.

“Scott Brown did brilliantly on Sunday. He was unbelievable. Some of the saves he was pulling off were real quality. He is a very good professional. He understood that Danny was playing well so he had to bide his time. He is a very good goalkeeper and a very popular person around the club.”

“Scott Brown did brilliantly on Sunday. He was unbelievable. Some of the saves he was pulling off were real quality. He is a very good professional. He understood that Danny was playing well so he had to bide his time. He is a very good goalkeeper and a very popular person around the club.”