"Ultimately, this decision comes following a conversation on Monday where the position that had previously been outlined to us changed considerably. Following the Motherwell game on 31 January, I was asked to take on the role and initially declined given the circumstances at the time. After further conversations, I agreed to do so based on assurances around stability and the opportunity to lead the club into next season should relegation happen."
"For that reason, it came as a major surprise to later be informed that Neil and I would need to reapply for our positions as part of a new process being introduced by the club. We don't feel that the situation we agreed to take on, and the one now being presented, are the same. As a result, we feel stepping away is the right direction for us both."
Marvin Bartley, who became Livingston manager in January after David Martindale moved to sporting director, resigned alongside assistant Neil Hastings after the club was relegated. Bartley accepted the role based on assurances of stability and the opportunity to lead the club into next season if relegation occurred. However, after relegation was confirmed, Livingston introduced a new process requiring both coaches to reapply for their positions. Bartley stated the situation presented differed significantly from what they had agreed to, prompting their departure. Scott Arfield will lead an interim management team for the remaining three top-flight matches. Livingston endured a difficult season, including a 33-game winless run with 31 consecutive league matches without victory, a Scottish top-flight record.
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