David Hopkin appointed Livingston boss until the end of the season
David Hopkin has been appointed Livingston head coach on a more permanent basis following three games as caretaker.
The former Leeds and Scotland midfielder has been handed the job until the end of the season after stepping up from his role as assistant when Mark Burchill was removed from his post.
Livi beat St Mirren 4-1 in Hopkin's first game in charge before losing to Falkirk and Queen of the South. They remain in the relegation play-off spot in the Ladbrokes Championship, three points behind St Mirren and Dumbarton.
A club statement read: Livingston Football Club is pleased to announce that David Hopkin has been appointed as head coach for the remainder of the current league campaign.
David's intimate knowledge of the existing playing squad, awareness of the ongoing need to develop the pipeline of youth talent, combined with his desire to succeed, were all viewed as key factors in appointing him to the role.
David understands how important it is for the club and our supporters to retain our championship status, and work within existing budgets to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the football club.''