Livingston United F.C.

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Livingston United
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Full nameLivingston United Football Club
Founded1970
GroundStation Park, Deans, Livingston
Capacity2,000
ManagerColin Sutherland
League East of Scotland League Third Division
2023–24 East of Scotland League Third Division, 11th of 11

Livingston United Football Club are a Scottish football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club joined the Scottish Junior Football Association in 1970, having existed as a Juvenile side since 1935. Their home ground is Station Park. They now play in the East of Scotland Football League

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The SJFA restructured prior to the 2006–07 season, and United found themselves in the 15-team East Region, South Division. They finished 15th (bottom) in their first season in the division.

The team is managed by Colin Sutherland.

Club staff

Board of directors

RoleName
Club President Flag of Scotland.svg Ann Gregory
Club Secretary Flag of Scotland.svg David Meek
Treasurer Flag of Scotland.svg Ann Dryburgh
Assistant Treasurer Flag of Scotland.svg Graham Nichol
Advertising/Commercial Flag of Scotland.svg Jim Barrie
General Committee Flag of Scotland.svg Brian McCloskey
General Committee Flag of Scotland.svg Stuart Buckle
Catering Flag of Scotland.svg Margaret Barrie
Development Team Secretary Flag of Scotland.svg David Hanratty

Coaching staff

RoleName
Manager Flag of Scotland.svg Colin Sutherland
First Team Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Derek Sutherland
First Team Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Steven Sutherland
Goalkeeping Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Steve Paris
Assistant Coach Flag of Scotland.svg Kenny Lessels

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Current squad

As of 31 November 2023 [1]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
— GK Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Cameron Hanratty
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Zak Avinou
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Lee Kelly
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Callum Williamson
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Ben Stevenson
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Findley Boyes
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Dan Lennie
— DF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Lee McGuigan
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO John McKnight
No.Pos.NationPlayer
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Euan Arthur
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Conlon Burchill
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Nicky Pelc
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Kieran McColgan
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Corey Bryans
— MF Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Nathan Murray
— FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Jack Howe
— FW Flag of Scotland.svg  SCO Liam Hughes

Notable former players

Managerial history

 
NameNationalityYears
Bobby Ramsay Flag of Scotland.svg 1980-1982 [2]
Robin Gibson Flag of Scotland.svg 1982-2006 [3]
Nicky Brookfield Flag of Scotland.svg 2007-2010
Andy Johnstone Flag of Scotland.svg 2010-2013 [4]
Paul McKinlay Flag of Scotland.svg 2013 [5]
Bobby Ramsay c Flag of Scotland.svg 2013 [6]
Graeme Crawford Flag of Scotland.svg 2014-2015 [7]
Andrew Malone Flag of Scotland.svg 2017-2021 [8]
Stuart McInnes Flag of Scotland.svg 2021-2022 [9]
David Kinross Flag of Scotland.svg 2022-2023 [10]
Colin Sutherland Flag of Scotland.svg 2023- [11]

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  2. ↑ "COURIER Friday April 11 1986 47 Courier Sport: Preview Junior Round-Up Darts ATTRACTIVE TIES IN CENTENARY CUP ." West Lothian Courier. 11 April 1986.
  3. ↑ "West Lothian scout who lured star stopper Danny Wilson to Rangers admits pride". Daily Record. 2 September 2010.
  4. ↑ "Andy Johnstone leaves Livingston United after getting them promoted". Daily Record. 6 June 2013.
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  7. ↑ "Livingston United face uphill battle after loss to Montrose Roselea". Daily Record. 27 March 2014.
  8. ↑ "Bathgate Thistle pick up derby win in new manager's debut". Daily Record. 25 April 2022.
  9. ↑ "Livingston United boss Stuart McInnes sees positives despite season-opening defeat to Whitburn". Daily Record. 19 July 2021.
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