Dick Campbell has backed teenage midfielder Harrison Clark to learn from the mistake that led to Inverness winning at Gayfield.
Clarkâs poor header set up up Shane Sutherland to race clear and chip over Derek Gaston to claim a 1-0 win for Caley.
Harrison apologised for his error after the game but Campbell insists itâs all part of the learning curve for the on-loan Livingston star.
âIt was always going to be a mistake that would win the game,â said Campbell. âI told the players that before the game and again at half-time.
âOur young lad Harrison made a mistake with his pass back. That was the only way I could see Inverness scoring.
âHarrison has just apologised to all of the players. He didnât need to apologise.
âHeâs got to learn – donât mess about in your own half of the park, just clear your lines.
Harrison Clark has shown early promise at Arbroath
âIt fell for him awkwardly. He tried to pass it back but mishit it.
âHeâs only 18, remember. Donât think for a minute that he has got all of the answers.”
Clark netted a wonder goal in a recent friendly defeat to St Johnstone and has shown real potential since making his loan switch from Livingston.
He will learn from this effort but credit must go to Sutherland for his clinical finish, seen below on Arbroath FC TV.
It was Caleyâs first win at Gayfield in nine years and manager Billy Dodds praised the Angus side.
âArbroath have got an unbelievable home record and I can see why,â said the former Dundee and Dundee United star.
âIf they are losing Dick Campbell will throw men on and really go for it.
âHe reminds me of Jimmy Calderwood at Aberdeen team where they used to throw men on and put you under the cosh.
âBut we really hung in there to show a gritty side and thatâs something I want from my team.â
