Swifts striker Greig Spence was "unplayable", says Linlithgow Rose boss Gordon Herd after 21-match victory streak ends in Fife

Swifts striker Greig Spence celebrates with teammates. Picture: Swifts FC

Gordon Herd has tasked his Linlithgow Rose side with going on another winning run to secure the East of Scotland Premier League title after their stunning 21-game victory streak came to an end.

The league leaders came unstuck in Fife as they lost 2-1 away to Inverkeithing Hillfield Swifts.

Striker Greig Spence struck twice either side of an Alan Sneddon goal – with his winning effort coming late on to inflict Rose’s first defeat since their Scottish Cup preliminary round exit to Banks O’Dee in August.

“It was one of those days where we didn’t turn up and Inverkeithing caused us a lot of problems,” said Herd.

Swifts striker Greig Spence fires home on of his two goals to end Linlithgow Rose's 21-match winning streak. Picture: Swifts FC

“Greig Spence was unplayable, he caused us a lot of problems and we just didn’t deal with him.

“To be fair to Inverkeithing they took their chances and we’ve come a cropper.

“That’s what happens in this league; if you aren’t at it you get your bum felt.