Livingston skipper insists there's no panic as Lions look to turn season around

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Livingston captain Mick Devlin insists the players owe it to manager David Martindale to turn things around on the park.The Lions head into tonight's home clash with St Johnstone sitting five points adrift at the foot of the table and having picked up just one point from their 10 league matches.

And their gaffer could well have been in the opposite dugout for the clash after Saints had an approach turned down for their vacant managerial position in October.Despite the poor run of form, the ex-Aberdeen defender insists the players are being given everything they need to succeed on the park - but admits they have to start picking up wins quickly if they are to drag themselves out of trouble.They follow the visit of St Johnstone with a trip to Motherwell on Saturday.He said: "The gaffer made the decision to stay here.

He signed every player in that dressing-room and gave us the chance to play in the Premiership.“Personally, he gave me the opportunity to come here and play regular football again.

He trusted me that my injuries were behind me and I’d be able to help the team. So I have the incentive I have, I want to go and repay the faith he’s shown in me.“The other lads will be the same and ultimately when we go on the pitch it’s down to us.