Livingston manager David Martindale says he was conscious of the impact a delayed kick-off in their match against Ross County would have on the fans more than his players.
The Lions’ coach broke down a few miles north of Inverness, leading to a knock-on impact on their arrival in Dingwall and the starting time for the game.
However, when the match did eventually kick off 15 minutes late Livingston started well, and despite going behind to Simon Murray’s goal they were still able to earn a point after Bruce Anderson found the net.
“It probably had an effect on us, but how big I don’t know,” Martindale explained.
“We struggled to get accommodation. Inverness was fully booked and the closest we could get was Aviemore.
“You are trying to put the fans first as well as having player safety in mind with warming up. We needed an hour, so once we got here we could figure out the kick-off time.
“I don’t think the fans will be overly annoyed that it was a 15-minute delay, but if it had been 45 minutes that could have had a bigger impact, so I was very conscious of trying to get on the park as quickly as possible.
“Coming away with a point from Ross County, I probably would have taken that coming in, although I would have liked a clean sheet.”
For County boss Malky Mackay, there was an element of frustration over taking the lead and not being able to see the match out for all three points.
However, having seen Livingston up close for the first time this season, he suspects it will be a good result for the Staggies in time.
“The initial feeling after the game was that it was two points lost – but I think if I look back on this later in the season it will be a point gained,” Mackay said.
“Livingston will do well this year in this league. Davie knows how to put a team out and how to get points. I was so enthused by my team’s attitude and their willingness to keep striving to get three points.
“I’ve got three centre-backs who were absolutely immense, but all three of them switched off and made the wrong decision and they got their goal.
“I don’t want to be too harsh on them, because as the season goes on they are going to keep clean sheets for us.”
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