Livingston boss David Martindale admits Scottish Cup penalty shoot-out exit to Hearts is 'a sore one'
Livingston boss David Martindale feels his side did enough to progress to the Scottish Cup quarter-finals and admits their exit is a ‘sore one’.
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David Martindale proud of Livingston in defeat
Livingston manager David Martindale praised his players for taking Hearts to penalties after revealing that their preparation for the Scottish Cup last-16 clash was far from ideal.
‘Imposing’ Craig Gordon earns praise after Hearts win through on penalties
Craig Gordon drew the plaudits from both managers after his penalty shoot-out heroics saw Hearts into the Scottish Cup quarter-finals.
Livingston boss David Martindale out to prolong Hearts' losing streak as they bid for Scottish Cup quarter-final berth
Livingston boss David Martindale joked that he hopes Hearts have finally hit a bad run at the perfect time as the Lions aim to book a Scottish Cup quarter-final berth for the first time since 2005 when the two sides meet at Tynecastle this afternoon.
Hearts insist there's no need to hit panic button after Dundee loss and consecutive defeats
For those at the club, that fact is evidence enough there’s no need to hit the panic button. The course will soon be corrected, they’ll get back to confidentally marching toward third place and complete an excellent achievement of getting back into Europe in their first season following promotion back to the cinch Premiership.
Hearts will have to handle more pressure than us, says Livingston boss David Martindale
After beating Ross County in the last round, the Lions take on another cinch Premiership rival in the Jambos, who lost 2-1 to Dundee at home during the week.
Livingston boss David Martindale feels all the pressure is on Hearts in cup tie
Livingston boss David Martindale insists it is Hearts who have to handle the expectation in Saturday’s Scottish Cup tie at Tynecastle.
David Martindale hoping Alan Forrest signs new Livingston deal after winger on target again in Ross County draw
Livingston manager David Martindale reiterated that he hopes to see winger Alan Forrest stay at the club past the end of the season.