Livingston manager cleared off charges in SFA hearing and fit to coach

Martindale confronted an

SFA hearing

on Tuesday morning on account of his criminal records in the past; however, a quick choice has been made to proclaim the 46-year-old a "fit and proper person." 

The Lions' previous assistant coach and head of football activities drove the West Lothian club to the

Betfred Cup

final on Sunday to make it nine victories and two draws since succeeding Gary Holt in late November. 

In any case, he confronted inquiries over his criminal past, having been convicted to six-and-a-half years in prison in 2006 over drugs and money laundering charges.

An announcement from the

side read:

“The club is delighted that a positive outcome has been reached, one that allows us to draw a line under this particular episode and gives David the chance to fully focus on his role as manager of the football club.

“We believe this to be the correct outcome and think it sends a positive message across society.”

The Glasgow born Martindale said:

“I would like to go on record thanking

everybody at the SFA, SPFL and more importantly I’d like to thank every single person on social media – the fans, pundits and media for their support.

“A big thank you also to Hannah Bardell MP, Angela Constance MSP and Professor Phil Scraton and I’m delighted that the SFA has given me a chance to progress my career with Livingston Football Club.”

A statement from the SFA read:

“The Scottish FA can confirm that following a scheduled meeting between a sub-committee of the Professional Game Board, the Livingston manager, David Martindale, and club officials pursuant to Article 10, it has accepted the representations from Livingston FC that Mr Martindale is a fit and proper person to be included in the club’s official return.”

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