KENNY MILLER declared himself “partly satisfied” as his Livingston side got off to a winning start with a narrow Group F win at Airdrie. First-half goals from Scott Pittman and Lee Miller put them ahead but Darryl Duffy pulled one back for the home side after the break. Willie Vass Kenny Miller in action on his managerial debut for Livingston[/caption] Willie Vass Lee Miller celebrates scoring for Livi[/caption] Miller played the 90 minutes – and was booked – in a competitive encounter. He said: “Bits were very good, bits weren’t so good. “We took our foot off the gas, maybe thinking it was going to be a stroll. “The first few minutes were pretty hectic but the two quick goals settled us and we probably should’ve had more. Willie Vass Kenny Miller passes on instructions to Scott Robinson[/caption] Willie Vass Livi captain Craig Halkett reads a note during the game[/caption] “Second-half, if you’re not at it, and you gift a team a goal, it gets their tails up. “But even in the second-half we’d a few good chances on the counter-attack. “Overall, I’m very happy with a win in the first game but there are things we can do better. “If we’re going to be good, we want to be like we were in the first-half.” His side had already threatened with Alan Lithgow’s header off the home bar from Nicky Cadden’s corner before they went in front with a quickfire double. Willie Vass Airdrie boss Stevie Findlay[/caption] Willie Vass Scott Pittman celebrates scoring the opener[/caption] First Lee Miller chested down for Pittman to score from close range then the veteran striker poked home after home ‘keeper Scott Gallacher spilled Ricky Lamie’s header. Ryan Conroy’s free-kick well saved by Livi’s Liam Kelly was as close as the League One side came in a first-half dominated by the Premiership new boys. But soon after the re-start Duffy took advantage of a mix-up in the Livi defence to pull one back and Dale Carrick crashed a drive off the bar as Airdrie tried to get back on level terms. Player-boss Miller sent a curling drive just wide but his new team were able to see the game out to start their competitive season with a win. RELATED STORIES LEVEL HEADED Miller warns Gers fans not to get carried away by Gerrard’s immediate impact IN THE DOOR Livi boss Kenny Miller makes first signing after landing keeper Ross Stewart Lions’ shares Livi looking to raise cash to boost new boss Kenny Miller’s squad budget ROBERT GRIEVE Kenny Miller will continue his all or nothing attitude as a manager LET’S HAVE IT Kenny Miller expecting a colourful reception when he leads Livi out at Celtic LURE OF LIVI Ex-Rangers striker Kenny Miller confirmed as Livingston player-manager Home boss Stevie Findlay said: “We’d a few harsh words at half-time because we didn’t press them in the first-half. WHERE NEXT? Celtic and Rangers transfer target Harry Wilson is close to loan move, confirms Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp “But in the second-half I felt we were the better side. “We need to perform for 90 minutes and not just 45.” Keep up to date with ALL the latest news, transfers and goals from Scottish football plus fixtures, results and live match commentary
Source: Scottish Sun, News
Source: Scottish Sun, News
