We dug deep to take win

Well the season is already in full swing with the Betfred Cup taking centre stage in the first few weeks.

It was always going to be a tough ask to qualify from a group that included Partick Thistle and St Mirren, along with League One sides Airdrie and Stranraer.

Our first game, against a Jags team who finished sixth in the top flight last term, didn’t get off to the best of starts as we were a goal down early doors.

But we upped our game and we were able to get a deserved leveller barely a minute into the second half before our new penalty king Neil Alexander ensured we got the bonus point.

On Tuesday night, a trip to Paisley was going to be just as challenging but a goal inside two minutes was followed by one of the most gutsy performances from a Livi team that I’ve seen in a very long time.

Despite being under the cosh, the team battled to the 1-0 victory thanks to an incredible defensive display.

So after two games we have five points on the board, a tally well beyond our expectations and that puts us in a great position.

Next up is a home tie against Airdrie who are a team we defeated five times last term but one we absolutely can’t take lightly.

However, a victory win would almost ensure our progress and a potential lucrative tie in the last 16. I hope to see you at the Tony Macaroni Arena on Saturday to cheer the Lions.