Martindale steps in at Livingston but insists it's temporary

David Martindale is back in the Livingston dugout, but he's already made it clear this is only a short-term fix.

What happened. David Martindale has returned to the Livingston dugout on an interim basis alongside Frankie McAvoy after Glenn Whelan was dismissed. Martindale, who became sporting director in January, says the move is only temporary.

• Whelan was sacked after Livingston lost three of their first five league matches.
• Martindale says he misses coaching but is 'crystal clear' the return is short-term.
• The interim spell begins with Friday's Championship trip to Greenock Morton.

“I will step in as long as needed, but this isn't something I'm looking to do in the long-term.”

— David Martindale

Livingston's ownership want promotion, and Martindale's interim spell buys time to find a permanent manager.

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