Airdrie took a good point from Thistle, we would've crumbled months ago, says defender

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Mason Hancock reckons Airdrie should have come away with more than a point from Saturday’s clash at Partick Thistle – but it’s a game they would have lost earlier this season.The 22-year-old says the 1-1 Firhill draw shows how far his side have come in recent months as they continue a four-game unbeaten run in the Championship.Surrey-born Hancock, who has endured a stop-start season through injury, reckons Airdrie are turning a corner in their season.The Diamonds are still bottom of the league, 10 points behind Hamilton and Dunfermline, but Hancock sees positives.He said: “You go back a few months, there are times out there I think we would have crumbled, so it shows where we’ve come as a team.“To keep the mentality of ‘a point gained’ is important.

We believe we could have walked away with all three, but we need to keep that momentum.“That’s four unbeaten now, and that’s something that a lot of people wouldn’t have thought we’d get to a few months ago.“You look at our bench, you’ve got all sorts of options in all different positions, and it’s something we’ve lacked.“The starting 11 almost picked itself a couple of months ago, and now there’s competition, which is what you want.“It drives you as a player, it drives you as a team.“On an individual note, there are things out there that I can definitely do better, there’s fitness to be got at, but I’m just enjoying a run of games at the moment.“It’s what I’ve missed this season, I’ve had a tough time with injury, but then again it’s important that I try to keep my shirt.“I’ll be looking to work hard, keep my head down, and try to pick up some form, similar to last season.”Hancock reckons Airdrie have to be content with their point, and says not many teams will emerge from