Livingston FC manager David Martindale has received a vote of confidence from owner Calvin Ford, who insists that the 51-year-old has his 'full support' despite the team's struggles this season. The West Lothian outfit are rooted to the bottom of the Scottish Premiership with just nine points from 20 matches. Their only win of the league campaign came almost five months ago when they beat Falkirk 3-1 at home. Martindale's side have lost their past four games, but were unfortunate not to take anything away from Tynecastle last time out as they pushed league-leaders Hearts all the way. The team's current league standing is 12th in Premiership, with 16 points from 33 games, and a recent form of LDLDW. They have scored 35 goals this season, conceding 66. They are 54 points behind leaders Heart of Midlothian in the title race. Ford became majority shareholder and chairman in May 2025 and has been impressed by Martindale's attitude and the demeanour of his staff. 'When the opportunity to invest in Livingston came to me many months ago, the first person I met at the club was David Martindale,' Ford said in a statement. 'During our first call, I could tell that his passion and loyalty for Livingston FC was beyond the scope of anything I had ever seen before in sport.' Ford admits results have fallen below expectations this season, but believes 'continuity' is the best way to escape their predicament. 'There is no excuse for our poor record, and I want to recognise the anger, frustration, and disappointment that our play has created for our incredible fanbase, our dedicated staff, and amazing volunteers,' he said. 'You deserve better, and that falls on my shoulders first.' Livingston host St Mirren on Tuesday, knowing a much-needed win would take them within one point of Kilmarnock in 11th.