Last Updated: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:16
Rangers' manager Walter Smith has praised his players' ability to grind out results in trying circumstances.
Goals from Steven Davis and Nacho Novo ensured a 2-0 victory away at St Mirren, further extending the Gers lead at the top of the table to 10 points after Celtic lost 2-1 at home to Hibs.
Smith's squad has been stretched to the limit over the last month after a number of key injuries and the boss has been delighted with the attitude of all of his players.
He told the club website: "We always work hard enough in the games. We have always got a good attitude from the boys. They seem to have a winning attitude. Even when they are not at their best they usually grind out a result. This win was a good one."
Despite the positives, Smith is making sure his side will not fall foul of complacency after being in a similar situation 2008.
"We have had a situation, over the last couple of seasons, where a seven-point gap has been overcome so you are never happy and there is a lot football to be played yet," he added.