Livingston have appointed David Martindale as their new manager on a permanent basis until the end of the season.
Martindale has been with Livi every step of the way during their journey from League One football back to the Premiership. At the start of this season, he worked as assistant manager and head of football operations.
But after former manager Gary Holt’s resignation from the club, Martindale was handed the boss’ role on an interim basis. They have won every game under his stewardship.
Most notably, Livingston are now in the semi-finals of the League Cup after a 2-0 win over Ross County last week. It’s been enough for the club’s board to make Martindale their permanent boss until the end of the season.
Speaking of the announcement, Martindale has been left proud to become Lions manager: “I’m both absolutely delighted and honoured to have been offered and accept the post of first-team manager until the end of the season.
“I want to go on record thanking the players and the back room staff at the club as without them, I don’t think I would be writing these words. I can honestly say I owe a huge gratitude to Livingston FC, the fans, the players, and all the directors over the years.
“They have given me the opportunity to work in professional football and allowed me the chance to progress my own career while changing mine and my family’s life. Without having such open-minded people throughout my time at Livingston, there is no doubt I wouldn’t be in this position today.
“I spent a large part of my life growing up in Livingston and I can honestly say I will do everything in my power to continue to push, pull and cajole Livingston FC to keep on punching above our weight. I owe the fans of this club a massive thank you as they have been magnificent in my time here already and I won’t forget that.”
Livingston chairman Robert Wilson added: “The level of work that David has put in since arriving at the club in 2014 has been phenomenal and he thoroughly deserves this appointment.
“There has been nobody at this football club who has worked harder than he has over the past six years and the club has went from strength to strength since his arrival.”
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