{
  "id": 5523134,
  "title": "Bartley & Martindale set for reunion as Livingston host Stenhousemuir - watch on BBC Scotland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/bartley-martindale-set-for-reunion-as-livingston-host-stenhousemuir",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T08:09:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bartley-martindale-set-reunion-livingston-080934585.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Livingston will host Stenhousemuir in a Scottish Championship match on Friday evening, with both teams set to be broadcasted by BBC Scotland. Marvin Bartley, the Stenhousemuir manager, has not spoken with Livingston sporting director David Martindale since resigning from the West Lothian club at the end of last season. Bartley became the Stenhousemuir manager in January, taking over from David Martindale who moved into a new position. Bartley is currently enjoying his stint at Stenhousemuir, which is still unbeaten after nine matches in all competitions this season. Despite initial shock and hurt over his departure from Livingston, Bartley has adjusted to his new role, focusing solely on his part-time position at Stenhousemuir. The club has defied expectations with their strong start to the season, currently sitting at the top of the Championship table after three wins and a draw. Their upcoming match against Livingston presents an opportunity for the part-time side to achieve their goals and potentially achieve a top-flight football experience.",
  "summary": "Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley reveals he has not spoken to Livingston sporting director David Martindale since resigning from the club at the end of last season, with the sides set to meet in Friday's BBC Scotland TV match.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}