“It's other people within this building that help them prepare for games. This has been a team effort and it will continue to be that way.

“What can’t be overlooked is that it was a critical period for us, we almost had to be perfect in this period if we wanted to maintain our progress.

“Our away record prior wasn’t great. We knew we had three tough away games in that period against good opponents, so to win was super pleasing and to see the players cope with that kind of pressure.

'What we do know is that won’t ease up. We’ve got to continue and the players and staff will get a lot of belief knowing we have come through that period so well.'

The month didn’t go by without its hiccups, with injuries sustained to key players. But having the ability to change the squad and continue picking up the points has pleased the Hoops boss, alongside getting new contracts for Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor.

“That’s been our biggest progress in this period,” he said. “Tom Rogic was outstanding for us and he dropped out and we lost Carl Starfelt for the last couple of games.

“Nir Bitton and Stephen Welsh have stepped in and our performances haven’t dropped – that’s been the most pleasing thing.

“Ralston and Taylor have worked hard for their opportunities and have shown the right characteristics and values. That’s important when you’re building a new team.

“I’m pleased for the boys. You want to be able to tie some anchors down, where you know they will be part of what we're doing going forward.”

Ange Postecolgou: Manager of the Month award goes to staff and players