Daniel Gabbidon and Scott Young were disappointed to know they were signing off with a defeat.
"With Russell's experience and the quality of players we have at the club, we can still be promoted," Gabbidon said.
"I hope he has time to get his points across. There isn't much wrong. There are small things we must improve on.
"Game-management has to be better and we must improve on decision-making. That wasn't good enough at times.
"The new manager is experienced and will be ready for the test ahead."
Jose Riga led his side to victory despite a section of the home crowd walking out in protest before they scored the winning goal.
"I'm happy just because it's a result of good collaboration and we forgot all that's happened around to focus on our job; we deserve it," the Belgian said.
"The fans were even more behind us (after the goal) because that was the message I delivered to the players: keep going and do your job.
"That's all what I ask and just what the fans ask, even those who protest.
"They did well because it's not so easy. Even with a reduced number of fans you feel the sphere and you have the will and the power to go until the end and that's what we do."