Livingston's Next Permanent Manager

[Hendo]

3 hours ago, Szamo's_Ammo said:

It is surely Martindale's job now.

Putting aside his past, on the surface you would say wtf. No playing career, no managerial career, and he looks like some guy that props up the bar. However, he does seem to be getting results. 

If hes appointed though, it would be a bit like when we gave the managers job to our physio, Ricky MacFarlane (who to be fair did ok for us).

[LogieLivi]

There seems to be a reluctance on the clubs part up till now.Possibly understandable. His past discrepinces seem to be holding him back.But hes got the backing of the squad and up till now its a no brainer.In these uncertain times it would make sense financialy to the club to give him the hotseat. Football is a result based buisness as we know full well,and hes done himself no harm at all,regardless of his past.[emoji881]

This is nonsense.
John Ward offered Martindale the job after Hoppy left and then again after the Miller debacle.
He can't be offered the job, or so much he can't take it until some parole hearing or something which is due in the next week or 2. Hence why the club "are in no hurry to make am appointment".
Because Martindale will get the job if everything goes well.

[Troy.1995]

Didnt know about any parole hearing due,so my appologies LogieLivi.Yeh would make sense to wait after this is concluded. Still think hes a shoe in for the job if all goes well and recent results as ive said have done no harm to him taking the reigns.  

[Lothiangamer]

It would be interesting to see if peoples choices a couple of weeks ago have changed now that we have started winning again.

[Mvondo_the_great]

Im quite confident that mardindale can deliver the goods if the demand for points is there from the livi faithful.

[ropy]

On 28/11/2020 at 15:01, ropy said:

This Martindale boy putting himself forward 

 

On 28/11/2020 at 15:27, ATLIS said:

Already ruled himself out of the job 

Ah

[LiviLion]

2 minutes ago, ropy said:

Ah

He's wrong about 99.9% of the time he posts tbf.

Happy enough with Martindale full time, looking forward to some European football next season.

[ropy]

Just now, LiviLion said:

He's wrong about 99.9% of the time he posts tbf.

Happy enough with Martindale full time, looking forward to some European football next season.

Just chuffed I got close to a right answer for once

[ATLIS]

3 hours ago, ropy said:

 

Ah

To be fair, he did the last few times. His reasoning behind it was that he didn’t want his past to harm the club, and with a young family he didn’t want to be put any further into the spotlight.

 

He was offered the job twice before, after Hopkin and Miller and turned it down both times. Came out and said he didn’t have any premiership experience at those times and didn’t feel it was the best fit.

 

Delighted he’s taken it tbh, as he’s a great manager from what I can see 

[Guest]

Good luck to David Martindale.

He served his time and has made the decision to leave his past behind. I’ve known people in my past to have gone down similar paths and they are no longer alive because of the lives they lived. 

I used to have a different opinion about him as I’ve seen first hand the damage that drug dealing can cause both to relatives, friends and local communities. 

I watched his interviews and decided that if he can change his lifestyle and circumstances for the better then I can change my opinion of him now. 

He is a terrific role model for communities struggling with drug problems. As Scotland seems to have a massive issue with drug deaths, our country could do with more David Martindales who can turn away from a life of crime to serving their communities. It would be great to see Scottish drug charities reach out to David and get his story out there. It’s a remarkable turnaround and I wish him success.

ps I still want Livingston to finish below my team in the league and I hope we pump you in the semi final.

[LIVIFOREVER]

On 15/12/2020 at 12:34, Mvondo_the_great said:

Im quite confident that mardindale can deliver the goods if the demand for points is there from the livi faithful.

The cynical side of me is trying to work out if this is a drugs pun or not, nope got me beat if it is.  

[Ludo*1]

On 26/11/2020 at 16:33, Szamo's_Ammo said:

Aye but Richard that Ludo boay on that Pie and Bovril keeps linkin me wi aw these joabs eh and eh dinna even get an interview eh summit isnae right eh

I'd just like to bump this post since I've still not had a message from John Hughes for resurrecting his managerial career.

[andylivi1]

This came good, Sir Davie Martindale 

[Troy.1995]

Wow.Well done Andy.TBF it was a no brainer. Like many Livi fans i shat it,financialy unfortunatly. But enjoy your winnings. And results have shown it was the right decision. Merry Xmas £££Lol P. 

[andylivi1]

Tbf got really lucky, Paddy power so far off the mark with the odds offered. 

At this stage John Ward had said we wanted him to take the job, DM had said he wanted the job, everywhere else offering him at 1/7 or lower but got him with PP at 4/6, crazy price so lumped the Max bet on. 

Edited December 26, 2020 by andylivi1

[Troy.1995]

Absolutely delighted for you mate.As i said,enjoy your winnings. And a Merry Xmas to you and Gaynor.Lol.P.