Livingston FC has made a significant change in their management structure, with David Martindale stepping down as manager and taking on a sporting director role. His assistant, Marvin Bartley, has been appointed as the new manager of the club. This decision comes after a 24-game winless run, which has left the team at the bottom of the Scottish Premiership, six points behind Kilmarnock. The news was announced just 24 hours after a 2-0 home defeat by Motherwell, which further exacerbated the team's struggles. The club's chairman, Calvin Ford, praised Martindale's 'unprecedented loyalty and passion' and expressed his confidence in Bartley's ability to lead the team. With the new season just around the corner, Livingston FC will be looking to turn their fortunes around and avoid relegation. The team currently sits 12th in the Premiership, with 16 points from 33 games, and a goal difference of -31. They are 54 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian. As the team looks to rebuild and improve, the appointment of Bartley as manager is seen as a positive step forward.