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news.stv.tvHere’s the latest on Marvin Bartley and Livingston.
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Marvin Bartley has resigned as Livingston head coach after the club’s relegation from the Premiership. He stated he and assistant Neil Hastings felt they had no option but to step down after being asked to reapply for their roles [BBC article about Bartley exits as manager after relegation]. This follows Livingston’s season-long stretch without a win and relegation confirmed on the final weekend [BBC article mentions the 33-match winless run and relegation]. The club indicated an interim management setup would take effect for the remaining matches with Scott Arfield leading the bench [BBC article details].
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The club had been exploring clarity on Bartley’s contract and future before the season ended, with contract talks and staff clarity described as crucial as the team prepared for the final fixtures [BBC April 1 report].
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Bartley’s tenure included a notable two-week win over St Mirren but ultimately the relegation bid faltered; his leadership came after David Martindale moved to a sporting director role earlier in his Livingston tenure. The broader context includes Bartley’s recent public discussions about his future and contract status as the season closed [BBC April 9 and April 1 reports].
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For background, Bartley had previously been appointed from within the club for the head coach role after Martindale’s shift to a non-coaching position, and he had prior experience as an assistant and captain at Livingston, including leading the team to cup finals in earlier seasons [West Lothian Sport piece and Livingston FC announcements].
If you’d like, I can pull up the full articles or summarize each source with exact quotes. I can also track any post-season developments, including the club’s next managerial decisions or potential reappointments. Would you like me to do that?
Cited sources:
- BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation[1]
- BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley eyes clarity within days over future[5]
- West Lothian Sport: Marvin Bartley unveiled as Livingston manager[7]