Assistant manager Paul Sheerin addressed the media today in advance of Kilmarnock’s return to Scottish Premiership action against St Mirren on Saturday.

Here are the key points he made:

• He said the club looked to use the international break as a reset now that European adventure is out of the way.

• However, he added they won’t use European qualifiers as an excuse for poor start but break gives them a chance to “get going again”.

• Sheerin said the club will strive for another top-six finish and more European football next season.

• The assistant manager said the run of red cards in the team has been spoken about and he hopes it doesn’t continue in the side.

• He confirmed Liam Donnelly is still carrying a knock and will miss the St Mirren game but could return against Dundee United.