Callum Davidson admits lessons need to be learned quickly after St Johnstone stumbled to a 2-2 draw at Palmerston.
The Perth side needed to scrap back from behind on two occasions before losing the penalty shootout bonus to Queen of the South. It all but signals Saints’ exit from the competition.
Davidson, who thought the first half performance was the poorest during his time in charge, said: “From the first minute I asked them to compete, you have to do that when you come here.