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A few different strands to points made thus far post-match. Criticism of the display tonight is most certainly warranted. Very very poor stuff. Ironically just when we seemed to have weathered the storm, spent a few minutes at the end of the first half in and around their box and actually looked reasonably lively in the second half - we concede. But no arguments about the result. Fair reflection over the piece. No real surprise to see who and some of what has been posted immediately after full-time. If you don't particularly like or rate Robinson, have any faith in his signings or like the style of play - which several posters quite clearly don't then a night like tonight is very much an open goal for you. So not a surprise to see who's been lining up for the tap in. For me taking a broader perspective the big question is at what point are we at in our evolution under Robinson? If this is as a good as it gets under him then it wouldn't seem unreasonable to question is the style of play going to be effective over a longer term? Is the the form worthy of greater scrutiny and should we be concerned at the way the points appear to have been harvested at the beginning of the season? However to me there is nothing that suggests to me that this is the end of the cycle just yet. Priority one from last season to avoid the drop - acheived. Squad gutted - achieved. Better league position this season - achieved. Cup runs - achieved. We have not as has been suggested been mostly awful and it is ludicrous to suggest we should be considering the manager's position. That's not to say that Robinson doesn't have a big summer ahead of him. I think there is an expectation that the squad should improve in quality and that having found a generally effective and pragmatic style of play that has got us so far that it should evolve further in a style easier on the eye, perhaps in tandem with a nudging up in quality of the squad. There will also be an expectation level that reaching the latter stages of cup competitions and getting back into the six will be a greater priority, I was intrigued and impressed at how he dealt with the caretaker role. I was intrigued and have been impressed at how he handled the rebuild and how for the most part his first season in charge has gone successfully. I remain intrigued to see how he handles the progression of the squad to the next level.

I dare say that the Manager and those in charge of the Club know that there are big improvements required, both in terms of how we play and in our overall league form. However, when you look at it completely rationally, and without the use of statistics (because statistics can be manipulated for whatever argument you want to impose on others), this season can only be described as being a successful one, both on and off the park. The manager has completely overhauled our playing squad, he has brought in a lot of players, not all will be a success when you're bringing so many new bodies in, but we now have a squad that has some very sellable assets. From the disaster that he took over, to where we are just now, I don't know how anyone can say that he hasn't done a good job, and if he continues the improvement into next season then, next season will be a cracker.

See, not for me. I agree that the football is often very short on quality, but the character and commitment on show from the team more than makes up for it for me. We replaced something like 17 players this season (someone can no doubt provide the exact figure), and given the lack of foresight from his predecessor, Robinson’s first full season was always going to be one of transition, and building a core from which to build a team. He’s done incredibly well to lower the average age of the squad, secure key players on longer term deals, and add some quality. Next season we need to see forward progress, no doubt. But to make lasting progress there needs to be a solid base. If a transitional season brings us narrowly missing out on top six, a cup final, and chance at another, I’m really looking forward to seeing what the next season brings, when the manager has more of a chance to build on his foundations.

See how the majority of folk said they would be happy with avoiding the playoff's this season? Were they all expecting some sort of weird anomaly of a season where you finish 10th AND win loads of games?

Ignoring the fact that two January signings started and two summer signings came off the bench? As others have stated five of the summer signings out injured. Also two of the signings were goalkeepers so only one of them can play. People seem obsessed at the moment with numbers, percentages and statistics and what they can show...

Another post of ratios, percentages and general meaningless drivel, my favourite was your explanation that 22 games was 2 x 11, those spreadsheets must help you a lot. Here are a few stats for you, no danger of relegation this season, 1 major cup final already with the chance of another, over £1.5 million generated in transfer fees, fan ownership finally implemented, so in my opinion a successful season.

Get a grip were 7th in League in our 2nd semi of season and already had 1 final with the chance of a 2nd and you want answers about players and manager .FFS what were u expecting this year we had just over 3000 home fans tonight ;who do u expect us to sign with they crowds . Tonight was disappointing but the season overall certainly hasn’t some people just expect too much and are never satisfied .

Ballocks. We have no chance of relegation. Next subject to over analys please.

WTF!!!! Now we’ve got St Brendan rambling on about how the opposition in Scottish football - clubs, players, managers, fans and even the media - are envious of the swaggering Borstal Bhoy’s ability! How deluded can he get?

Im a big fan of Curtis Main, he’s really coming into a game and I think he could go on to do equally as well as Moult did with us? His touch and lob that went just over on Saturday v Rangers after his work for Campbell’s goal had me asking, Louis who? Given the rebuilding job we did pre-season and bearing in mind we started the season with McManus as our only proven Centre half, 7th place, all but safe from the play off (we might be mathematically safe, as for Ross county and Thistle to catch us they’d both need to beat Dundee and Hamilton, so they’d not be able to catch us...) a cup final and a very good shot at another is not a bad season at all.

Give it a rest...

A very public crowd wank... Some people are strange

Far too sensible a post for on here to which I whole heartedly agree

Poor game tonight but hopefully get revenge in the semi. Frear poor again but I did feel sorry for Hendrie. Every mistake got slaughtered especially from the 2 ,guys at back of east stand. Bigi looked bright and should start on Saturday. For semi Keep ball away from big McKenna. Won everything tonight

So what you're saying is that in the 11 league games since the winter break, we have won 3, drawn 4 and lost 4? See you make statistics say anything you want...

The hoofball isn't good for crowds.

We have been terrible. Kipre and Aldred are the only two who have turned up. The only good thing is it's not televised.

To be honest I don't think I can condone that sort of tackle on anyone. What I will say though is that if you are gonna act like a dickhead hardman, the dickhead hardmen in the league are gonna come looking for you.