We can today announce that men’s first-team manager David Martindale has taken on a new position as Sporting Director of the club and will move on from his role as the men’s first-team manager, being replaced immediately by Marvin Bartley.

David Martindale: “I have to take accountability for this terrible run we have been on. This season has proven incredibly difficult for a number of reasons, and I fully understand that change was necessary at the Club.

“I believe Marvin, supported by the staff and players at the Club, has the squad and ability to keep us in the league, but I know how big a job that will be. I will be here to offer any support I can going forward, but I am also conscious that there has to be a clear divide between my new role and the 1st team footballing department.

“I hope that we can all get behind the staff and players and help play our part in keeping LFC in the Premiership.

“I will remain forever grateful to Livingston FC past and present for giving me the opportunity to work and manage this football club. I cannot articulate how this has shaped my life and given me opportunities. I will always be grateful for that.

“To stay in this league, it will take every single one of us pushing the team on from whatever role we play, be it coach, staff or fans in the stand. We need to unite and look forward and give the 1st team staff and players every bit of help we can. Now more than ever, it is important we all stick together.

“Football brings unique challenges unlike any other business. For me, it’s during times of adversity that we show the real strength of our character.

“This changing room has more than enough within it to start putting points on the board. I ask that we collectively show immediate and positive support for Marvin and the players for what will be another massive game on Wednesday night.”

Chairman Calvin Ford: “Davie Martindale’s loyalty and passion for Livingston FC is unprecedented – an attitude and mentality that embodies the epitome of what an owner looks for in a 1st Team Manager.  Davie and I align on our vision for what the future of this Club can be and what we can accomplish, which is why I am thrilled to have him remain at the Club as Sporting Director.  With his knowledge of the game, passion for recruitment and understanding of how we want to build the Club, Davie’s participation in the growth of Livingston FC is absolutely vital to our long-term success.

Marvin Bartley is ready for this opportunity.  I have full confidence in his ability to lead this Club on the pitch and in the dressing room.  His experience with Davie and at Queen of the South made the decision as Davie’s successor an easy one.  He has my full support, and I look forward to watching Marvin achieve the very best from our players.

I am excited about this new chapter at Livingston FC.  I believe these changes will help our performance as a Club and organization both on and off the pitch, and ultimately will make us stronger as a community.  I am grateful for the support of our fans and our larger team here at Livingston.”

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