Carlo Pignatiello: Last News

Clydebank just hours later. After the game Carlo, who previously worked under manager Stevie Farrell at Stranraer, said that he was aiming to catch the eye of his parent club during his season with the Sons.

The Daily Record reported last night that the Lions were nearing an agreement with the Gers that would see the 19-year-old move to West Lothian. The West Lothian Courier understands that Livingston manager David Martindale had been keeping tabs on the youngster for some time, including watching him play several times at Championship side Arbroath last season.

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston midfielder Carlo Pignatiello admits his debut for the club was ‘pretty special’ despite missing a late chance to earn his side a draw against Celtic.The 20-year-old, who has had loan spells at BSC Glasgow and Stranraer, was an 88th minute substitute for captain Marvin Bartley at Celtic Park as he made his first appearance for the club.And it could have been a dream debut had he been able to direct his late header beyond Vasilis Barkas.Despite that disappointment, though, the youngster said it was a ‘great experience’.Speaking to the Courier, he said: “It was good to make my debut and obviously I was a wee bit nervous but it was pretty

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston’s hard luck losers theme this season continued at Celtic Park where they came away empty-handed despite giving the champions a real fright.The visitors took the lead through an early Jason Holt spot-kick but were behind just seven minutes later as quick-fire goals from Callum McGregor and Ryan Christie put the hosts in front.Albian Ajeti added to the lead just after the interval but the Lions had Celtic on the ropes in the closing moments after Julien Serrano’s 25-yard screamer on 78 minutes reduced the arrears.They passed up a wonderful chance for a late leveller as youngster Carlo Pignatiello - on his Livi debut - missed a free

Gary Holt feels his Livingston side deserved to take something from Celtic Park. The Lions lost 3-2 at Parkhead, with goals from Callum McGregor, Ryan Christie and Albian Ajeti sealing the points for Neil Lennon ’s men.