The Scottish Premiership’s longest-serving supervisor David Martindale has signed a brand new deal at Livingston till 2027, with the choice for one more yr.
The 51-year-old, who initially joined the membership as a volunteer in 2014, is in his sixth season in command of the West Lothian membership.
Livingston beat Ross County within the play-offs to safe promotion after only one season within the second tier.
The membership is now below new possession, with Calvin Ford taking up as chairman and majority shareholder earlier this yr.
On signing the deal, Martindale stated: “I knew when Calvin and the board made it identified that they want me to stay at Livingston, there was solely going to be one consequence.
“During the previous seasons it had been very hard for us all at the club and I will remain forever grateful to Dave Black, John Ward and John McIlvogue for allowing me the opportunity to try and take the club back to the Premiership.
“I did have it in my head that if we might take the membership again to the Premiership, it will most likely be my final season with Livingston and permit me to depart the membership in the perfect place attainable.
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“However when Calvin and his group got here in, it gave everybody on the membership a large carry and the extra all of us spoke and labored collectively, the extra my urge for food grew to be a part of this – as long as they felt that they wished me to stay at Livingston.
“So when Calvin and the board got in touch and intimated that they would like me to stay at the club it was a very easy decision and a very easy process.
“I really feel a real honour and privilege to be the supervisor of Livingston FC and my want to do all the things I can for this membership has solely bought stronger because the months have handed.
“I would like to thank the chairman and the current board for placing their trust in me and my team. I can confidently say we will do everything in our power to try and take Livingston FC to new heights.”
Calvin Ford is Livingston’s new chairman and majority shareholder
Ford added: “David Martindale has left an indelible mark on the recent chapter of the history of Livingston FC.
“Regardless of a number of challenges over the previous a number of years, Davie’s dedication to the membership – together with promotion again to the Premiership after only a single yr within the Championship – have solely additional cemented his legacy as one of many nice managers in Scottish soccer.
“As we move into this next chapter at Livingston, there is only one man properly suited to lead us forward, and that’s Davie. His unwavering commitment to the club, his partnership with and mentorship to his players, and his love and tireless work ethic of the game make this an easy decision.
“We’re thrilled to have Davie main us on the pitch as we glance to make Livingston a menace in Scotland and past.”
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