HUGH MURRAY has warned Aberdeen they will face the full force of a St Mirren backlash tonight after their seven-goal defeat against Celtic.

Murray and his Buddies team-mates were shell-shocked at the weekend when the Scottish champions ran riot in a Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Parkhead.

However, Murray thinks Gus MacPhersons's men can put that defeat behind them when they entertain the Dons this evening. In fact, he revealed his team-mates are itching to play against Jimmy Calderwood's team so they can bounce back from the Hoops defeat.

He said: "All the boys are disappointed with how we played against Celtic. Getting Jack Ross sent off didn't help, but it was a disappointing display. But our boys are right up for the Aberdeen game tonight, and the Homecoming Scottish Cup game with Celtic at the weekend.

I am sure they will both be different games.

"When we won the First Division with St Mirren in season 1999/2000, we beat Clydebank 8-0 at Love Street. Then we played them at Cappielow two weeks later and could only draw 0-0.

"On Saturday, everything went for Celtic and we had a bad day at the office. We are all keen to go out and make amends. In many ways, it is good we have a game so soon after."

Murray feels losing Ross early on against Celtic was a massive setback for St Mirren and he is hopeful they will fare better with a full side. "Jack has done well for us since joining from Falkirk in the summer," he said.

"We badly missed him after he went off. You need all 11 players against a side like Celtic. It is hard enough when you play the Old Firm clubs with 11 men.

"The Celtic defeat will be fresh in the memories of all the boys when they play against Aberdeen. It is a chance for us to regain our self-respect."

Murray added the St Mirren players still have total faith in keeper Chris Smith, despite his nightmare afternoon at Celtic Park. "We win as a team and lose as a team and nobody is pointing the finger of blame at any one person in the side," said Murray. The player, who had a testimonial with St Mirren in 2007, feels the Celtic loss could spur them on to greater things. "I think the Celtic result was a one-off game," he said. "It could also be a blessing in disguise as it will keep everyone on our toes.

"It shows what can happen if you get complacent. I don't think we were, but it certainly ensures that we give our all in every match. You will definitely see a reaction against Aberdeen tonight.

"There are no easy games for St Mirren in this league. Aberdeen will be difficult for us to get a result against."

The 30-year-old reckons playing at home will make a difference for the Saints in their games against Aberdeen this evening and Celtic at the weekend.

He concluded: "We will have our fans right behind us in these matches, and I am sure that will be a help to us. Itwill be a totally different situation to the game at the weekend."