John Hughes believes patience paid off
for Inverness as they took top spot in the Scottish Premiership with a
2-1 win over St Johnstone
.
The hosts were held at bay
for over an hour before goals from Marley Watkins and Ryan Christie put
them in control, but Brian Graham pulled one back for Saints, setting
up a tense finale at Caledonian Stadium.
Inverness held on
to retake their place at the top, moving two points above previous
leaders Hamilton, who they trailed on goal difference before kick-off.
"It's
all about patience. We're not here to educate you guys but don't come
to Inverness expecting to see gung-ho football," said Caley boss Hughes.
"Our
ball retention was good and we created enough chances. It was a great
first goal from Marley and then the second goal killed the game.
"We then sat back and allowed them back into it in the last 15 minutes and we were hanging on a wee bit.
"That
last 15 minutes will cost us if it keeps happening. We should really be
keeping the ball and that was a little bit disappointing."
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright felt his side did not show enough attacking urgency until they trailed by two goals.
"It was in fits and starts. In the first half they were slightly better without creating a lot of chances," he said.
"In
the second half we started really but were reluctant to get the ball
into the box. We've made mistakes that should be dealt with and they
then went and got the second goal.
"It's disappointing that
we didn't react well, until the second goal went in. At 2-0 we probably
played with a bit more urgency, being braver on the ball and more
people making forward runs.
"Lo and behold, we got a goal out of it."
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