Latest News About Marvin Bartley Leaves Livingston

Marvin Bartley has stepped down as Livingston head coach, with interim arrangements in place and ongoing discussions about the club’s future plans. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]

Here’s a quick update on the situation and what has been reported:

• Timeframe and context

  • Bartley resigned in early May 2026 after Livingston were relegated from the Premiership, ending his short tenure as manager. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]
  • He cited a new club process that required staff to reapply for their positions, which contributed to his decision to step down along with assistant Neil Hastings. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]

• Immediate aftermath

  • Scott Arfield was named as interim manager for the remaining matches following Bartley’s departure. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]
  • The club confirmed the resignations and thanked Bartley and Hastings for their efforts during a difficult period. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]

• Prior events and background

  • Bartley had taken the role earlier in the season after David Martindale moved into a sporting director role, and he had been working to stabilize the team amid relegation pressures. [BBC: Livingston: Marvin Bartley exits as manager after relegation][3]
  • Reports and local coverage indicated Bartley remained hopeful of guiding Livingston to safety earlier in the campaign, but results did not turn the club’s fortunes around. [West Lothian Sport and local outlets around the time of his appointment and early results][4][9]

Would you like me to pull the latest official club statement or compile a timeline of Bartley’s tenure at Livingston with key matches and results? I can also look up what the club and potential successors have said since the resignation.