David Martindale spoke of the huge gulf in spending power as he claimed Celtic's budget is 40 times that of his Livingston side.
But the Lions gaffer has made a habit of getting his men to punch above their weight, often leaving Celtic and Rangers with a bloody nose during his time in charge in west Lothian.
And Martindale won't be thinking of the millions more the Hoops are worth when the sides take to the field at Parkhead on Wednesday.
He'll just be hoping there is nothing between the sides at full time - or if there is, that it's in the visitors' favour.Livingston halted high flying Hearts with a goalless draw at the weekend and now they head to the east end of Glasgow with the daunting task of trying to stop Ange Postecoglou's champions.
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