Ian Campbell insists Arbroath are ready to battling their way to Championship survival after claiming a point at home to Morton.
Arbroath produced a spirited second half display with David Gold’s 47th minute leveller after Lewis McGrattan opened the scoring for the visitors.
Lichties are still seeking wins to pull clear of bottom side Hamilton but assistant boss Campbell is convinced they will come soon.
Campbell underlined his side’s Championship credentials during a fans’ Q&A at last week.
And he was in determined mood again on Saturday.
“We are battling like hell and there’s a lot more to come from us,” said Campbell.
“Can we play a lot better than that? Of course we can.
“We are still a bit away from the team we can be but the foundations of a good side are teamwork, work ethic and you saw that in abundance.
“The Championship is characterised by first class defenders and hard teams to beat.
“It’s a hard league but I think we are up for the challenge.”
Meanwhile, Morton boss Dougie Imrie is adamant his side should have had a penalty.
Jack Baird’s header was blocked by Ricky Little with Imrie adamant it struck the Arbroath defender’s arm.
“We had good chances but how my team don’t get a penalty is baffling,” said Imrie.
“I’ve already seen the referee to ask for his explanation. He said his hands weren’t in an unnatural position.
“For me a natural position is by your side but he said they were out – it’s on the goal line and it’s going in. It’s a poor, poor decision.
“Nothing will be said, it will be move on and that’s just life.”
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