We asked you whether Livingston can pull off the great escape as we head into the final stretch of the season.
Here's a taste of what you had to say:
Malky: Livi have punched way above their weight the last few seasons in the Premiership, but time's up. I honestly believe if a new manager had came in with fresh ideas and enthusiasm in December, it might have been different.
We're firmly into the business end of the season.
For Livingston, the last part of the campaign will have to be something special to beat the drop. We want to know how you're feeling as we head into the final stretch.
Do you still have hope that your side can survive? Who will be the key players if a miracle is to happen? And what has been your biggest frustration about David Martindale's side this term?
Motherwell midfielder Blair Spittal and Livingston full-back James Penrice will join Hearts in the summer under freedom of contract. (Daily Record), external
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Image source, BBC SportStuart Barrie
Fan writer
"A painful day in a painful season," said manager David Martindale after Livingston's 3-0 defeat to Hibs on Saturday, and no fan could argue with that statement.
A poor result, another poor performance and our poor season limps on. Our last (and only) away win in the league this season was at Easter Road and we’ve had some decent results against them in the past, so there was some optimism, especially following the performance against Celtic in the cup.
However, any hopes were blown away inside seven minutes as Hibs raced into a two-goal lead, before they added a third not long after.
There was a sickness bug sweeping through the club in the lead-up to this match, which is typical of this season. Just when we think we can turn things around and build on something positive, it all crashes back down.
Mathematically we can still stay in the league; realistically we need a miracle. I do admire Martindale’s belief that we can still do it. We will need that determination if we are to get results in the games coming up.
Next up, Celtic make the trip to West Lothian. I wouldn't be surprised if a few Livi fans stay in bed for Sunday’s lunchtime kick-off.
It’s likely we are playing for pride now but there’s probably a few players that won’t be at this level again so they should go out and show everyone how good they really can be.
Sportscene discuss Livingston's chances of remaining in the top flight after a 3-0 loss against Hibs.
Highlights: Hibernian 3-0 Livingston
We asked for your thoughts after Livingston's 3-0 defeat against Hibs.
Here's what you had to say:
Matt: David Martindale "takes the blame" for yesterday's dismal showing, but in truth if these were genuine sentiments he would have realised it was time to leave several weeks if not months ago. The continued peddling of "we've enough in the building to stay up" no longer holds any weight. The sooner the club act to prepare for the Championship the better.
Del: Players are unwilling to take responsibility. Many of them appear to be uncommitted to the club.
Malky: The manager says "I take the blame". We don't have to hear it Davie ,we already know it.
Image source, SNSMyziane Maolida and Adam le Fondre has scored five goals this season (one in this game), no Hibs player has more in the Scottish Premiership.
Livingston have failed to score in 15 of their 30 games, no team has failed to do so more often in the Scottish Premiership this season.
Elie Youan has assisted seven goals this season (two in this game), more than any other Hibs player in the Scottish Premiership.
Jordan Obita scored after just four minutes and 43 seconds, the fastest goal for Hibs in the Scottish Premiership this season.
Hibs have scored in their last seven games in the Scottish Premiership, their joint longest scoring streak this season.
Were you at Easter Road or following the match from home? Either way, we want your views on the game – have your say here.
Livingston had battled a sickness bug in midweek which limited their training time and player availability. Perhaps the lingering effects of the illness contributed to a meek display, toothless in attack and shambolic in defence.
They have performed well in fits and starts, and spilled points through agonising late goals. But there was almost nothing for David Martindale to hang his hat on here, save the second-half clean sheet.
He has eight games left to preserve the top-flight status so very hard won and so stubbornly clung to.
Image source, SNSLivingston were hammered 3-0 in Easter Road
Hibernian: Marshall, Cadden, Fish, Bushiri, Obita, Triantis, Newell, Marcondes, Youan, Maolida, Le Fondre.
Substitutes: Wollacott, Hanlon, Levitt, Stevenson, Tavares, Mayenda, Moriah-Welsh, J MacIntyre, Whittaker.
Livingston: George, Brandon, Obileye, Sean Kelly, Montano, Carson, Stephen Kelly, Holt, Bradley, Nouble, Yengi.
Substitutes: McGovern, Hamilton, Donnellan, Devlin, Anderson, Sangare, Guthrie, Culbert, Sharp.
David Martindale makes three changes to the Livingston side which ran Celtic close last Sunday, as he looks to reduce a seven-point deficit at the foot of the Scottish Premiership against Hibernian.
Shamal George returns in goal for the visitors, with David Carson and Jason Holt bolstering Martindale's midfield options.
Out go Michael McGovern, Dan MacKay and Michael Nottingham.
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Image source, SNSJamie Brandon says he's disappointed the most stable and consistent period of his playing career has come during Livingston's struggles at the bottom of the Premiership.
The 26-year-old has had his fair share of injury battles throughout his time in football, but has featured for the West Lothian side for most of the campaign.
“This season I’ve played a lot more football, which has been good, but I want the team to do well as well as me playing football,” he said.
“That’s been the disappointing aspect of the season, that we’ve not managed to kick on like we have in previous years.
“I feel I’m as fit as I’ve ever been in my career. I feel like injury problems – touch wood – aren’t an issue at this moment in time, and I just want to continue playing as many games as possible.”
“We just have to focus on ourselves. We need to win games to get ourselves out of this situation.
“Whatever happens elsewhere, regardless of whether it goes our way or not, ultimately we need to pick up points.”
Image source, SNSLivingston must let off the "shackles" of their league position and approach Saturday's trip to Easter Road like they did their narrow cup defeat at Celtic, says Rory Loy.
"A couple of weeks ago I probably would have given Livingston no chance, but having watched them at Celtic Park, they were superb," he told BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
"Tete Yengi was unbelievable last week. That lone striker role at Parkhead can be a lonely, lonely place - trust me, I've been there. You're running between he defenders and you're just getting no joy.
"He held the ball up, he took advantage of every situation that came his way and his finish was top notch.
"Given their performance last week, and the fact Hibs suffered disappointment midweek, I think Livingston can go there and get something. The nature of last week, they looked a real threat.
"No disrespect to Hibs, but they're not playing against the quality of Celtic. I think Livingston need to have that cup attitude. It feels like the shackles are on a bit in the league.
"If they go there with that mindset, I don't think they can get all three points, but they can nick one".
Livingston have suffered some painful setbacks in recent weeks as time runs out in their bid to beat the drop.
Having come back from 2-0 down, David Martindale's side conceded a stoppage-time winner to nearest rivals Ross County. An early lead was tamely squandered at home to Motherwell, then St Johnstone found a late leveller in the ugliest of games in Perth.
You can add County's controversial 98th-minute equaliser against Hibs on Wednesday to that list since it leaves Livi seven points adrift.
They have mustered just one away win in the Premiership - at Hibs in August. Now they return to Easter Road in desperate need of something positive, while victory is imperative for the hosts' hopes of a top-six finish.
With six goals in 10 games, Tete Yengi looks the best bet to spearhead any great escape from relegation.
The 6ft 4in striker is a real handful and cracked home a beautiful finish in a spirited cup loss to Celtic. Now he's up against a fragile Hibs defence that has kept one clean sheet in 12 league outings since beating Livingston in early December.
Image source, SNSAfter a run of four straight league defeats against Livingston between December 2021 and August 2022, Hibernian have since won three of their last four games against the Lions in the Scottish Premiership (L1).
Livingston have already won away at Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership this season, winning 3-2 in August; the Lions have never won back-to-back top-flight games on the road against Hibs.
Hibernian have won both of their last two home league games, and could win three in a row at Easter Road for the first time since October 2022.
Livingston are winless across their last 13 away games in the Scottish Premiership (D3 L10) since beating Hibernian 3-2 in their second away game of the season; the Lions have also conceded in each of their last 24 away games in the competition, the longest such run by any side since Livingston themselves in December 2020 (27 in a row).
Hibernian’s Martin Boyle has only scored more goals against Aberdeen (7) in the Scottish Premiership than against Livingston (5), netting once in each of his last three home outings in the league against the Lions.
Still stuck at the bottom of the Premiership, can David Martindale get his side any closer to safety with a win at Easter Road on Saturday?
They've already won there this season, all the way back in August - but what XI can do the business this time round?
Choose your Livingston XI here.
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BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSLivingston assistant manager Brian Rice spoke to the media before the club's Scottish Premiership trip to Easter Road on Saturday.
Here's what he had to say:
Club told players to stay away from the ground on Tuesday due to sickness bug within the squad.
Manager David Martindale is away in Switzerland on studying for his pro license, which Rice says is "massive" for him.
Rice is enjoying being back in full-time football after his time at Alloa, despite the relegation battle Livingston are in.
Believes Hibs are a different proposition under Nick Montgomery and praised their "attacking strengths".
Spoke about Livingston's strong recent history at Easter Road and challenged the players to replicate the "character" and "spirit" they showed against Celtic last time out.
Also pointed to Liverpool forward Mo Salah, who Rice watched a programme about recently. Says Salah knows what he's going to do in his head, and wants Livingston's players to think about their individual strengths.
Brian McLauchlin
BBC Sport Scotland
Image source, SNSLivingston players were told to stay away from the club's stadium on Tuesday due to a sickness bug that was having a major impact on the squad.
Although training resumed on Wednesday, assistant manager Brian Rice says they have no idea who will be available for Saturday's crucial Premiership match away to Hibernian.
“We have had a bug running through the club," Rice said. "[Jason] Holt missed out last weekend because of the bug and it has spread. We shut the club down for the day yesterday.
“We hope to get two or three of them back but right at this time I couldn’t tell who was going to be available and who is not.
“We have four or five off today so it will just be a head count in the next couple of days to see who is available.”
