Marvin Bartley claims Livingston's Scottish Premiership survival would rank as his finest career achievement, surpassing his Bournemouth relegation escape from a 17-point deficit. With the club facing immediate relegation, Bartley focuses solely on Friday's fixture against Aberdeen, who have won their past two matches under new manager Stephen Robinson.

Despite the mathematical challenge, Bartley refuses to calculate potential outcomes or project whether four remaining wins would suffice. "No idea if that would be enough," he stated. "All we can do is try to win the next game." The pragmatic approach reflects the reality of a team rooted to the bottom of the table.

Midfielder Macauley Tait highlighted the morale boost from recent victory, describing it as a rare moment of celebration during a "tough" campaign. "It was nice," he said. "We'd almost forgotten that feeling." The result provided fleeting joy for players, staff and supporters enduring a difficult season.

With relegation looming, Bartley's simplified focus on immediate results masks the magnitude of the task ahead for Livingston.