We take a look at the contenders to be the next manager of Livingston following the departure of Glenn Whelan.
It has been a difficult start to the new season for Livingston after picking up just six points from their opening five Scottish Championship games.
Whelan has been dismissed following Friday's 1-0 home defeat to Stenhousemuir and supporters will be hoping that the club can appoint a manager who can lead a promotion charge.
Here are our top five contenders to be the next Livingston manager.
Next Livingston Manager Contenders
David Martindale
Former manager David Martindale has been installed as interim manager alongside ex Hearts coach Frankie McAvoy.
Martindale stepped down in February to become the club's new sporting director.
A return to the hotseat was not on his radar but success during his interim spell could just sway the thinking at the Almondvale Stadium.
Scott Brown
Scott Brown is still looking to establish himself as a manager following spells at Fleetwood Town and Ayr United.
The Celtic legend is keen to return to the dugout and the chance to turn things around at Livingston could be a good fit.
Brown left Ayr in March and he will feel as though as he has a point to prove.
James McPake
James McPake has been out of work since leaving Dunfermline Athletic in December 2024.
The 42-year-old has previously led Dundee to promotion to the Scottish Premiership, while he also won promotion to the second-tier with Dunfermline.
McPake made over 100 appearances for Livingston during his playing career and he would be a popular appointment with supporters.
Jack Ross
It has been almost four years away from management for Jack Ross.
He is currently the Head of Football Strategy at Newcastle United, but he has been linked with numerous jobs in recent times.
Ross would provide great experience having previously managed the likes of St Mirren, Sunderland, Hibernian and Dundee United.
David Healy
David Healy has managed Northern Irish side Linfield for over a decade and enjoyed plenty of success.
He has won six NIFL Premiership titles but there is not much left to prove over in Belfast.
A move to Livingston would represent a new challenge for Healy, but it remains to be seen whether he could be prized away.
