Although he didn’t get on the scoresheet in Sunday’s 2-1 win over Rangers, the striker played a crucial role both offensively and defensively to ensure the three points.

With a six-point lead and just six games remaining, Giakoumakis isn’t getting carried away and knows there are still plenty of points left to play for in the hunt for the title, starting with St Johnstone at home on Saturday.

“We gave everything against Rangers,” he added. “We didn’t play our best game but it was a game that I can say was about passion and fight.

“Eventually, we won the game and it was really important for us to do so.

'The 700 fans there were a great impact on us and helped us a lot and I’m really proud to have them next to us and we play for them in every game.'

“We lead the race by six points but it’s not over yet and we need to protect this lead by winning every game.

“If we win our games then we don’t have to look at other teams so that’s our mentality right now.

“We won the derby but from Monday we focused on St Johnstone. That’s something we do every week and something we will do until the end.

“The last game at home against St Johnstone was my first from the start. I scored a goal but then I got injured and I had to work a lot on my own.

“Since the second part of the season I’m really fit and strong and I’m looking forward.”

Giakoumakis: Individual goals are great, but it's all about the team from now