Gary Holt takes the reigns at Livingston
Livingston hope to have Gary Holt in their dugout for Saturday's trip to face St Mirren after the former Falkirk boss agreed to become their head coach.
Last updated 23rd Aug 2018
Livi confirmed they were close to finalising a contract for Holt after moving quickly to replace Kenny Miller.
A club statement read: "Livingston Football Club would like to confirm that, following detailed discussions at the Tony Macaroni Arena with chairman Robert Wilson and other members of the board, Gary Holt was offered and has verbally accepted the position of first-team head coach.
"On accepting the role, Gary said he was excited by the opportunity and challenge, and is looking forward to working with the players and the existing backroom staff.
"It is hoped that all contractual formalities will be officially completed by Friday 24 August.''
Holt was in the frame to take over from David Hopkin in the summer after the former Leeds midfielder stepped down weeks after sealing a second consecutive promotion for the club.
Miller was instead appointed in a player/manager role but left on Sunday after both parties agreed to terminate the contract.
Former Scotland international Holt was manager of Falkirk for just over a year before leaving to take on a job as first-team coach with Norwich in the summer of 2014.
The 45-year-old left Carrow Road two years later, citing his desire to pursue a return to management.
Miller's departure after just seven games in charge came as a shock after a solid start to his managerial career.
Both parties insisted the decision was amicable with 38-year-old Miller keen to continue playing, a decision which ultimately cost him the managerial role. The former Scotland striker had earlier stated he was looking for further coaching help but nothing materialised