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Livingston remain anchored to the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, having accrued a mere nine points from twenty matches this season.
Their solitary league victory dates back nearly five months—a 3-1 home win over Falkirk in August.
Though currently mired in a four-match losing streak, David Martindale’s side produced a resilient display in their last outing, pushing league leaders Hearts to the limit in a narrow defeat at Tynecastle.
Martindale, 51, has served as the club’s manager since December 2020 after holding various roles at Livingston. His position has now been emphatically backed by the club’s majority shareholder and chairman, American businessman Ford, who assumed control in May 2025.
In a public statement, Ford underscored his commitment to the under-fire manager. “When the opportunity to invest in Livingston arose, David Martindale was the first person I met at the club,” Ford said. “Even on our initial call, his passion and loyalty to Livingston FC were beyond anything I have previously encountered in sport.
“Despite the profound challenges of this season, Davie’s attitude—and that of his staff—has remained consistently positive and optimistic. He is a leader, and he will continue to lead this football club with my full support.”
While acknowledging the team’s dismal results, Ford argued that stability, not a change in management, offers the surest route to survival.
“There is no excusing our poor record,” he stated. “I fully recognise the anger, frustration, and disappointment our performances have caused our dedicated supporters, staff, and volunteers. You deserve better, and that responsibility rests with me first.
“I did not invest in this club to hire and fire managers. I have seen the toxicity and chaos that approach can create for a team and its community. My aim is to build something sustainable, which can only be achieved through continuity—not through harsh, impulsive decisions.”
Livingston now turn their attention to Tuesday’s home fixture against St Mirren. A victory would lift them to within a single point of 11th-placed Kilmarnock, offering a crucial lifeline in their battle against relegation.
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