Livingston FC is no longer Davie Martindale-led, as the 51-year-old has revealed the club's evolution into a new era. Martindale, who switched from manager to sporting director 16 weeks ago, has been overseeing the renovation of the club's new executive football committee headquarters. The Lions' relegation has prompted a change in approach, with Martindale stating that the club will now be recruiting a head coach to pick and coach the team, rather than a traditional manager. This new approach is part of a broader shift in the club's strategy, with a focus on a club-led approach and the use of data analytics to inform recruitment decisions. Martindale cited examples such as Brighton, Brentford, and Bournemouth, which have all adopted similar models. The club's new fitness recovery centre, featuring state-of-the-art facilities such as warm and cold plunge pools and a hyperbaric chamber, is also nearing completion. Meanwhile, analyst Tom Irving is working on a new purpose-built recruitment analytics programme, which will help the club to identify and sign top talent. Martindale will play a central role in deciding who the new head coach will be, and has already begun the process of recruiting a new team. The club's chairman and majority shareholder, Calvin Ford, is also keen to see the club return to the top flight at the first time of asking. With a new era dawning on Livingston FC, fans will be eager to see how the club's new approach pays off. The appointment of a new head coach is expected to be announced soon, and Martindale has hinted that the club may look to bring in someone with experience of working in a similar model. As the club looks to the future, one thing is certain - Livingston FC will never be the same again. The new approach is a bold move, but one that Martindale believes will pay off in the long run. With the club's new facilities and analytics programme, the Lions are well-placed to make a push for promotion next season. And with Martindale at the helm, fans can be sure that the club will be doing everything in its power to succeed.