Matej Poplatnik: Last News

Kilmarnock's final match of the season merely got in the way of a party in the away end.

Raith Rovers have scooped the SPFL Trust Trophy with a 3-1 final win over Queen of the South in Airdrie.

Kilmarnock shot themselves in the foot as they slipped to defeat against Raith Rovers. The Kirkcaldy side ran out 3-1 winners at Rugby Park this afternoon thanks to a Liam Dick header followed by a Matej Poplatnik brace.New signing Callum Hendry's equaliser wasn't enough to avoid Killie's second home defeat in the Scottish Championship.

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Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Livingston striker Matej Poplatnik admits he's struggled to get going in Scotland but is ready to fire the club into Europe.The 28-year-old Slovenian was signed to a two-year deal in the summer but admits a short season at his previous club, Kerala Blasters of the Indian Super League, and Livi's artificial pitch, saw him struggle to adapt to Scottish football.Now fully fit and up to speed, he played a full 90 minutes for the first time in the Premiership last week against Motherwell and is targeting an impressive end to the campaign, starting today against Hamilton.He said: "It was a big moment for me to get my first 90 minutes in almost two

Sign up to the weekly West Lothian Courier newsletter for the latest West Lothian news and sport.Two goals in the opening eight minutes put Livi on course for a comfortable Betfred Cup victory at Stenhousemuir.Alan Forrest ensured there would be no upset at Ochilview with a quick-fire double as he opened the scoring on just 41 seconds before adding a second after eight minutes.A wonderful finish from Matej Poplatnik before the break was added to by an Aaron Taylor-Sinclair header as the Lions made it three wins from three in Group H.Boss Gary Holt made seven changes to the side that had drawn their Premiership clash away at Ross County on Friday night with 38-year-old Gary Maley making his appearance for the club since April 2018 as he

Livingston have completed the signing of goalkeeper Max Stryjek on a three-year deal.The 24-year-old Pole spent last season at English National League side Eastleigh having previously spent four years with Sunderland where he failed to make an appearance.Stryjek has represented Poland at youth level from under-17 to under-19.The stopper featured as a trialist as the Lions played their first friendly of the pre-season at the weekend, drawing 0-0 with newly promoted Dundee United at Tannadice.

Livingston striker Matej Poplatnik has described his move to Scotland as the ‘biggest moment’ of his career.The 28-year-old Slovenian was prolific in front of goal for many years in his home country before spells in the Indian Super League and Hungary — but says playing for the Lions will be the toughest challenge he’s faced.Speaking to the Courier, the former Kerala Blasters attacker said: “I’m excited. It’s the biggest moment of my career and I can say this is the biggest league that I will have played in, so I’m happy and proud to be a Livingston player.“I grabbed it when the coach offered me the chance to sign and I will do my best for the team.”He added: “There were some options but Livingston was clearly the best.

Robby McCrorie has returned to Livingston after the keeper today signed a season-long loan deal from Rangers.The 22-year-old made eight appearances for the Lions last term before the Covid-19 pandemic brought about an early finish to the campaign.The Ibrox stopper becomes the fourth new arrival of the summer after winger James Forrest, defender Jack Fitzwater and attacker Matej Poplatnik.The Scotland under-21 keeper signed a contract extension with Rangers earlier this summer but the arrival of Jon McLaughlin meant he was always likely to be loaned out once more.

Livingston have announced the signings of defender Jack Fitzwater and striker Matej Poplatnik.Defender Fitzwater, 22, signs from West Bromwich Albion and previously enjoyed a loan spell at Walsall alongside fellow Lions Nicky Devlin and Jon Guthrie.He featured once for the Baggies, in an FA Cup victory over Charlton in January.Striker Poplatnik, 27, hails from Slovenia and most recently featured for Indian Premier League side Kerala Blasters.The former Slovenian under-21 international enjoyed a prolific goalscoring record in his homeland, most notably during two spells at Triglav Kranj.They join former Ayr United winger Alan Forrest as summer arrivals at the Tony Macaroni Arena.The Lions are still hopeful of adding to their squad with