Motherwell manager Jens Berthel Askou tells BBC Scotland: "Of course it hurts. We hate losing, love winning and now we have got nothing out of the last two games even though we have put a lot in.

"The tempo was really high at times, some of the quality in the build-up was really good and our pressing was at times extremely good and it made them change their strategies.

"We got a goal from it and our bravery gave them some opportunities to punish us, which they were able to do.

"It could go both ways and I would have hoped it would not be that kind of moment or incident that tipped the game to one of the sides. I think it was a shame that [the penalty and red card] decided the game.

"It’s a penalty, which is a big chance, and a red card which makes it difficult to get back into the game and get a result."

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"Hugely frustrating," Hibernian head coach David Gray tells BBC Scotland. "We had real control, a dominant performance, enough chances to win two games.

"If I was being critical, our composure in the final third was maybe lacking slightly.

"It shows that you have no right to turn up and win any game. Livingston defended for the lives, put bodies on the line. If we'd got the goal, the game would completely change.

"We weren't clinical enough and it feels like an opportunity missed because we want to win our home games.

"The frustration is there, but we have to take the point and move forward."

On the overturned penalty, Gray adds: "I was disappointed not to get a clear corner, but I think because he gives the penalty, he can't then give the corner."

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Livingston manager Marvin Bartley tells BBC Scotland: "The boys gave me everything. That's all I expect, to get 100%, and I'm definitely getting that from the starters and all of the subs.

"The morale within the group is really good. We switched from a back five to a back four and they took it in their stride.

"As long as every player and every staff member continues to give everything, we have a fantastic chance to get out of this situation."

On the late penalty award for Hibs that was overturned, he adds: "I was rubbing my eyes because I think the referee was the only person to see that as a penalty kick. I couldn't believe it, but thankfully we have VAR in this division."

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Aberdeen head coach Stephen Robinson was happy with a point after his debut game in charge.

"We're disappointed in the goal at the end," he tells BBC Scotland. "We looked a lot more structured and organised than we have been.

"We only had one day to work on that. Up against a very good Falkirk team that didn't look like they were going to score.

"We can be much better on the ball. We looked like a team that have lost five out of six games. Confidence is fragile, but they know they have a structure to work on.

"There were positive performances. It was Liam Morrison's best game in an Aberdeen shirt, young Dylan Lobban was full of energy, Dennis Gieger was excellent and Nizzy [Kevin Nisbet] scores."

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Celtic manager Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland: "It’s a big win and to come from behind and play in the matter that we did. Naturally, I’m delighted with the performance.

"Where it comes in the scheme of things, I genuinely don’t know. But today, to play against Motherwell, who are a fine, fine footballing team and fight back with all the things that were mounting up for us, like injuries, the team have found spirit.

"But spirit alone won’t do it for you and they played brilliantly. That’s a delight.

"I think for a neutral, not that I am one, I think it was a great game of football."

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Falkirk manager John McGlynn tells BBC Scotland: "It's a fair result overall. Don't think there was much in it and no one did enough to win it.

"They pressed very well, we expected that. We knew they'd run harder. That's where the mistake came from. It cost us a goal.

"We showed great character and mentality to score the equaliser. A great ball in from Ethan Ross and a great header from Barney, so I'm delighted to go down the road with a point.

"They [Aberdeen] worked harder and ran harder than they have done in a number of weeks. That is credit to them. Maybe we're just in the wrong place at the wrong time."

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Stay with us for manager reaction from those three top-flight games.

It is also getting tighter at the top in the fourth tier, with East Kilbride's lead over Spartans down to two points and the Edinburgh side having a game in hand.

The leaders lost to fourth-top Stranraer and Spartans looked to be heading to defeat at home to Clyde.

However, two second-half goals gave them a 2-1 win that probably ends the third-top visitors' title hopes given they are now 10 points adrift of Spartans.

It's getting tighter at the top of the third tier again thanks to a couple of late goals.

Visitors Cove equalised to deny leaders Caley Thistle victory, while Stenhousemuir struck late to win away to Peterhead.

It means Inverness and Stenny are level on points, with the Highlanders ahead on goal difference and with a game in hand.

Queen of the South have strengthened their grip on fourth after beating Hamilton, while third-top Alloa's visit to Montrose has just kicked-off. Watch that live on BBC Alba and the BBC Sport website.

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In the second tier, St Johnstone have moved eight points clear of Partick Thistle again after their win over Ross County, who return to the bottom after Airdrieonians' draw with Arbroath.

Arbroath find themselves eight behind Thistle in third, with Dunfermline narrowing the gap to five points after their convincing win over derby rivals Raith Rovers.

The Pars are now four clear of Ayr and Queen's Park after their rivals for the final promotion play-off place drew 1-1.

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Our reporter - and St Mirren fan - Chick Young has just been on Sportsound giving an update on the Paisley club's search for a manager after Stephen Robinson's move to Aberdeen.

It is early days, but he says that former Buddies captain and midfielder Stephen McGinn, who is assistant to John McGlynn, is one name being considered by the board.

Chick reckons Aston Villa and Scotland midfielder John's big brother would be a good choice. Are other St Mirren fans of a similar opinion? Thumbs up for yes, thumbs down for no.

Livingston have failed to win in their last 28 games in the Premiership, their longest winless streak in the competition since the division was rebranded in 2013-14.

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Celtic keep coming up with answers at this crucial stage of the campaign.

It's not the champion-esque form of other title-winning campaigns, but in terms of getting over the line, Celtic are producing results at just the right time.

The outcome really heaps pressure on Hearts and Rangers.

Motherwell offered so much as they have all season. They may well argue about the penalty award, but Emmanuel Longelo did switch off at a crucial moment and it undid them.

As did the concession of the equaliser when they were caught out at the back - as they were on their last visit to Celtic Park.

So many positives for them, but in the end, any outside chance of an unlikely title seems to have gone.

Young striker Barney Stewart has scored six goals in the Premiership this season after his equaliser against Aberdeen - more than any other Falkirk player.

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They had to come from behind against Motherwell, but Celtic have moved to within two points of Hearts before the Premiership leaders visit Kilmarnock in the evening kick-off.

For fourth-top Motherwell, their outside hopes of the title have gone despite a dominant first-half performance.

Celtic also move four points clear of Rangers, who play tomorrow.

Falkirk move a point closer to securing that top-six place after denying Stephen Robinson a winning start as Aberdeen head coach.

Meanwhile, Hibs are now six behind Motherwell after being held by Livingston, who are now six adrift of Kilmarnock at the bottom.

• Annan Athletic 3-0 Edinburgh City
• Elgin City 1-1 Dumbarton
• Spartans 2-1 Clyde
• Stirling Albion 0-3 Forfar Athletic
• Stranraer 2-1 East Kilbride

• Hamilton Academical 1-3 Queen of the South
• Inverness Caledonian Thistle 1-1 Cove Rangers
• Kelty Hearts 1-1 East Fife
• Peterhead 0-1 Stenhousemuir
• Montrose v Alloa Athletic (17:30, live on BBC Alba and BBC Sport website)

• Airdrieonians 0-0 Arbroath
• Dunfermline Athletic 3-0 Raith Rovers
• Queen's Park 1-1 Ayr United
• St Johnstone 1-0 Ross County