Callum Smith says it was “one of those days” as Airdrie fell to a 3-1 defeat at home to Queen of the South, but admits it was always tough to keep focus on the game with the play-offs on the horizon.
The Diamonds are guaranteed a semi-final slot against runners-up Falkirk if they stay in third place in League One, and either Cove Rangers or Hamilton as the second-bottom Championship side, should they land in fourth spot.
If Airdrie beat FC Edinburgh next Saturday and Alloa fail to take more than a point at home to champions Dunfermline, it’s the Bairns that Airdrie will face.
While Smith says Queen of the South was an important game – with Airdrie issuing their player of the season awards after the fixture – it was important to come through without injuries.