Tait and Bartley in The Lions den
Livingston have confirmed that Macaulay Tait has rejoined the club on a season-long loan from Heart of Midlothian.
Tait, who played every game for The Lions from January this year, was a key figure in the midfield as the club secure promotion to the William Hill Premiership via the play-offs.
The 19-year-old has been capped by Scotland at under-19 level and made 14 appearances with Hearts before making the switch to West Lothian.
Tait's performances at the Home of the Set Fare Arena earned him the players, fans and coaches Young Player of the Year awards.
He quickly became a fans favourite and has joined the first team squad as they continue to prepare for the new season. Their first pre-season game is at Alloa on Saturday, June 28.
Meanwhile, Marvin Bartley joins the club's backroom staff as men's first-team coach.
He first came to the West Lothian club in May 2019, from Hibernian, and he made 77 appearances across two seasons.
The man nicknamed Marv was appointed club captain and was in the squad which made the Betfred Cup Final and a secured place in the Premiership's top six.
Bartley retired In the summer of 2021 and was named as assistant manager to David Martindale before joining League One outfit Queen of the South.
They narrowly missed out on a play-off spot before securing a mid-table finish in the following campaign.
Martindale said that the elevation of Brian Rice left a void in the coaching team and it was a no-brainer to speak to Bartley.
He added: 'My relationship with Marv over the years has only grown ever since the day we signed him from Hibs. I have huge respect for him as both a person, and as a coach.
'Bringing Marv back really softens the blow of losing Chipper (Brian Rice) in the dugout, but having both of these guys at the club really is fantastic for everyone at Livingston FC.'
FLASHBACK: Marvin Bartley battles for the ball as a Livingston player at Hibs.
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