I thought 'caution' was what came across loud and clear from that interview he did, when asked about McLean/the job. He talked a lot about job security, and I don't think he was just referring to McLean.
He's pretty much the only unsackable manager in the top flight, if not the whole of Scotland. Would he fly closer to the sun at this stage?
The flip side is, perhaps he knows this season isn't going the same as previous. Maybe he's sick of propping up Livingston. Maybe he feels he might finally be sackable at Livi.
FWIW I think you'll get him, and I think he'll keep you up.