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David Martindale sealed promotion back to the Premiership with Livingston last term Livingston manager David Martindale has agreed a new two-year contract with the option for a further year. The 51-year-old has been in charge since 2020 and his team secured promotion to the Scottish Premiership via last season's play-offs. Calvin Ford took ownership of Livi towards the end of last term and helped to convince Martindale his future belonged at the club. "I did have it in my head that if we could take the club back to the Premiership, it would probably be my last season with Livingston and allow me to leave the club in the best position possible, " said Martindale. "But when Calvin and his team came in, it gave everyone at the club a massive lift and the more we all spoke and worked together, the more my appetite grew to be part of this. " Clinical Livingston earn first league win against Falkirk Visit our Livingston page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Livingston news notifications in the BBC Sport app Martindale added that he "can confidently say we will do everything in our power to try and take Livingston FC to new heights". Chairman Ford said it was obvious Martindale deserves to have a longer run in the job. "David Martindale has left an indelible mark on the recent chapter of the history of Livingston FC, " said Ford. "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 are thrilled to have Davie leading us on the pitch as we look to make Livingston a threat in Scotland and beyond. " Why Liverpool's spending spree has piled pressure and scrutiny on Slot Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI Premier League news conferences: Sesko 'ready to play' for Man Utd against Arsenal Jeremy, Richard and James embark on an epic road trip across Vietnam The inside story of the CIA continues Was Lucy Letby rightfully convicted? Are women-only dating advice groups helpful or harmful? 'Aberdeen savour the most perfect game ever played' How Mc Tominay became a Napoli icon after Man Utd exit Scotland men's internationals to be shown live on BBC Commonwealth Games: Why is it so special to be part of Team Scotland? From titles to tinpottery - rank Scotland's top 10 clubs Sutton's opening-weekend predictions v Tom Grennan and AI Why Liverpool's spending spree has piled pressure and scrutiny on Slot Rooney on 'scary' 2010 visit from balaclava-clad men Red Roses partner with Barbie before World Cup Smith scores half-century as Spirit end Rockets perfect start. Video Smith scores half-century as Spirit end Rockets perfect start A bold new era of football on BBC Sport: Your game, your season Premier League predictions 2025-26: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four How will your club fare? Phil Mc Nulty's Premier League predictions Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time. Video Watch: Mic'd up Livingstone captains team in real time What's new in the Premier League this season? Wildcards, breakouts and new faces - 22 Premier League players to watch 'He has made young players dream' - the making of Liverpool icon Salah What is multi-club ownership in football? Video What is multi-club ownership in football? Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.