Livingston boss David Martindale has vowed to learn from his ‘irresponsible and immature’ actions that saw him sent-off against Hibs.Despite escaping a ban, the 48-year-old was sent to the stands late in their 4-1 loss for an ‘offensive gesture’ aimed at Hibs keeper David Marshall.And while the boss says it was done in jest - and that the keeper offered to help with any disciplinary case brought against Martindale - he admits it was foolish.The gaffer raised his middle finger towards Marshall to indicate there was one minute left but concedes he shouldn’t have done it.He said: “It was irresponsible and foolish of me to do what I did.
I am meant to be the leader of this club and in hindsight I shouldn’t have done it.“I like to have a laugh with the officials and a bit of humour.
I think that is better than shouting at them. Some of them can take it and others can’t.“At the time I thought I was being humorous but, looking back, I shouldn’t have done what I did.“There are kids watching the game and I make the gesture.
They don’t hear what I am saying and see that David Marshall and I are laughing. I shouldn’t have done it.”He added: “I have to educate myself.
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