LIVINGSTON: Manager David Martindale has the ‘full support’ of the owner

Livingston chairman Calvin Ford insists manager David Martindale has his “full support” despite the club’s struggles this season.

West Lothian are bottom of the Scottish Premiership with just nine points from 20 games.

Their only league win came almost five months ago when they beat Falkirk 3-1 at home.

Martindale’s side have lost their last four games, but there was no regret not to take anything from Tynecastle last time out as Hearts pushed the league leaders to the finish.

The 51-year-old has been manager of Livingston since December 2020, having previously worked at the club in various other roles, while Ford became majority shareholder and chairman in May 2025.

The American said in a statement: “When the opportunity to invest in Livingston came to me several months ago, the first person I met at the club was David Martindale.”

“During our first call, I could tell that his passion and loyalty to Team Livingston was beyond anything I had ever seen before in the sport.

“Despite the incredible challenges we have faced this season so far, Davy and his crew’s attitude and behavior have remained positive and upbeat.

“Davy is a leader and will continue to be a leader of this football club. He and his staff have my full support.”

Ford admits results have fallen short of expectations this season, but he believes “continuity” is the best way to escape their predicament.

“There is no excuse for our poor record, and I want to acknowledge the anger, frustration and disappointment that our play has created for our amazing fan base, our dedicated staff and our amazing volunteers,” he said. “You deserve better, and that falls on me first.

“I didn’t come to this club to hire and fire managers. I’ve seen the toxicity and chaos that can happen to a team and a community.

“I am here to build something sustainable that can only be achieved through continuity, and not making harsh, unprepared and rash decisions.”

Livingston host St Mirren on Tuesday, knowing that a much-needed win will put them within a point of 11th-placed Kilmarnock.