Livingston boss heaps praise on winger after match-winning display just days after turning down chance to leave club

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Livingston boss David Martindale heaped praise on Alan Forrest after he hit the winner in a thrilling encounter at Easter Road on Saturday - just days after turning down a move to St Johnstone.The 25-year-old cut in from the left and curled home a beautiful strike into the far corner just before the hour mark as the Lions came from behind to defeat Hibs 3-2.But it could have been a different story for the ex-Ayr United man, who looks set to leave the club in the summer after turning down a new deal.Martindale, however, believes the club and the player are a perfect match for each other.He said: "It says a lot about Alan.

He came in during the week and said he didn't want to go after we had all the paperwork ready."I'll be having a conversation with Alan over the next week or so because I think we're the right club for Alan and I think when we've got him in the right headspace, you can see what he brings to the football club."Over the last three of four windows there's always been a wee bit of controversy with Alan - is there maybe the chance of a move here?

But when he's in a good headspace at Livingston, you can see what he can bring to the table."He asked to speak to St Johnstone and the club made an offer that I thought was acceptable and then told me he didn't think it was the right move."He trained really well and I was chatting to Marvin (Bartley) that it looked like a weight lifted off his shoulders, so fair play to him.

It's been a tough time for him and he made a big decision. I think that decision paid off because he was fantastic."The Lions picked up three valuable points on Saturday despite falling behind twice.Demetri Mitchell prodded home from close range on six minutes for the Hibees, with Christian Doidge