Burton O’Brien recalls League Cup win over Hibs

Burton O'Brien: Special day. Picture: SNS

LIVINGSTON stalwart Burton O’Brien, the only man to play in both of the club’s trophy wins, insists Sunday’s Petrofac Training Cup final triumph brought back memories of their famous League Cup victory 11 years ago.

The 33-year-old is enjoying his second spell at Almondvale and cut a cultured figure at the heart of midfield as goals by Scott Pittman, Callum Fordyce and a Jordan White brace secured a handsome 4-0 win over Alloa.

With 2,869 supporters in attendance – the lowest crowd since the competition’s inception – scenes at McDiarmid Park were more low key than Hampden Park in 2004, when Livi stunned Hibs 2-0 in front of 45,500 spectators in the West Lothian outfit’s finest hour.

Nevertheless, O’Brien was in no mood to downplay the club’s first win in this tournament’s 25-year history. “When you get to a cup final, it doesn’t matter how well you play or what the result is as long as you win . We’ve managed to do that and we’re delighted,” the former Falkirk and Sheffield Wednesday playmaker said. “It brings back memories of the League Cup final.