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Martindale Back as Livingston Boss: A Temporary Fix?
10 Sep
Summary
- Martindale returns temporarily as Livingston's interim manager.
- The club seeks a new head coach with broader international experience.
- Livingston aims to win the Championship after a poor top-flight season.
David Martindale has taken the interim manager role at Livingston, alongside Frankie McAvoy, for their upcoming match against Greenock Morton. This decision follows the dismissal of Glenn Whelan after a difficult start to their Championship campaign, with the team losing three of their first five league games.
Martindale, who transitioned to sporting director in January after six years as manager, emphasized that his return to the dugout is strictly temporary. He expressed that while he misses coaching, the club needs to look for a new long-term manager. This interim period aims to provide the club with more time to find a suitable candidate with experience in diverse markets, particularly European football.
The club's ownership has set clear expectations for winning the league in the 2024-25 season. Martindale acknowledged the team's poor performance, especially against part-time teams, despite their previous promotion via play-offs. Livingston aims to bring in expertise from different markets to improve their chances of success.
