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lee Makel strike was enough to ensure that the junkies left Almondvale with no points after today’s match. Fernando Pasquinelli was left out of the squad, but David Fernandez made his long awaited league comeback, making sure that the Hiv’s defence never got a minutes peace. Roddy McKenzie was outstanding in goals for the Lions, and to be honest, Livi deserved all three points today. The Lions now move into fifth place in the league after Murderwell’s defeat at Ibrox.

Livingston manager Davie Hay admitted the match had not been much of a spectacle for the fans but described his side's win as a "big, big three points" in their push for a top-six place in the SPL table.

"I'm delighted with the three points, first and foremost," he said. "We've not been doing enough of that at home this season. "It was a hard-fought game and Hibs dominated a lot, territorially, in the second half, without maybe making too many chances. But it was always going to be that type of game.

"Even when Hibs were pushing forward, the effort from the team was first-class and we are delighted to get the three points. "That's the difference between being a top-six team and not, it's a game we might have lost last season. It was a big, big three points for us."

Hay also praised scorer Makel, who is currently in talks with the Almondvale side over an extension to his contract, which runs out in the summer. Hay added: "Anybody watching Lee today would be more than keen on him. Not only this season, but last season as well, he has been our most consistent player and we are still talking to him about a new contract."

This has been taken from a Hibs website, no kidding, 100% true : “Planning a trip to Easter Road in the future? or just suffering from withdrawal symptoms??”

I told you they were all junkies :o)

Livilions Supporters Club travel details

The Livilions Supporters' Club bus pick-up times for Rangers are as follows -

Dovehill 12.25, Cawburn 12.30, Tap Shop 12.35, Local 12.45, Furama 12.55, Pentland Inn 1pm

Times for the bus/buses to the semi final of the CIS cup are as follows.

Pentland Inn 5.45, Furama 5.50, Local 6pm, Tap Shop 6.10, Cawburn 6.15, Dovehill 6.20.

Please book early for this/these busses so I can have a good idea whether I'll need to book two buses or not?

All new travellers are very welcome!

For more information or to book your seat, contact Deasel by email at bookabus@livilions.co.uk or call 01506 431607 or by mobile on 07940 481284.

Remember, all LLSC travel is NO SMOKING and we have pick-ups in and around Livingston. More details can be found by visiting the Livilions SC messageboard.

Official Supporters Club travel details

The Official Livingston FC Supporters Club Bus for the league match versus Rangers at Ibrox Park wll leave the stadium car park at 1pm on the 24th of January. If you wish to travel on the Official Supporters Club bus to this match, telephone Gus (01501) 751281

Keep on checking the fanzine for any last minute changes regarding the times of the LLSC and the OSC busses.

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Last updated : 17 January 2004 By Dov