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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Thu 1 Jan 12:41
Enzo Maresca has left his role as Chelsea manager with the club sitting fifth in the Premier League. The Italian, 45, departs less than six months after winning the Club World Cup at the end of his first season at Stamford Bridge.
"With key objectives still to play for across four competitions including qualification for Champions League football, Enzo and the Club believe a change gives the team the best chance of getting the season back on track," Chelsea said.
The Blues have won just one of their past seven league matches and took only six points from six games in December to fall 15 points behind leaders Arsenal. But results are only a small part of the story.
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Topic Originator: GG Riva
Date: Thu 1 Jan 13:23
He hasn`t exactly been a failure at Chelsea but the interview he gave recently about having had "the worst 48 hours in my life" was clearly a dig at his bosses, putting his jacket on a shoogly peg......
Not your average Sunday League player.
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Topic Originator: Bertie Paton
Date: Thu 1 Jan 17:46
A spell of poor form and managers are out the door.
Chelsea have a cracking squad and Maresca just needed a bit of time. He will be back in football pretty quick. I rate him as a manager.
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Thu 1 Jan 18:18
Quote:
Bertie Paton, Thu 1 Jan 17:46
A spell of poor form and managers are out the door.
Chelsea have a cracking squad and Maresca just needed a bit of time. He will be back in football pretty quick. I rate him as a manager.
It wasn’t form that lost him his job it was falling out with the sporting director and talking to Man City
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Thu 1 Jan 18:22
He will have no problem getting another job and I don’t suppose he’ll be at the food bank on Monday?
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sun 4 Jan 17:44
Thelin sacked at Aberdeen
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Sun 4 Jan 17:51
Quote:
Connor560, Sun 4 Jan 17:44
Thelin sacked at Aberdeen
Don`t see anything on their socials?
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Sun 4 Jan 17:58
Being reported by the daily ranger
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Hoolie
Date: Sun 4 Jan 19:02
Aberdeen might go for Lennon…he could steady the sinking ship and get them mid table?
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Sun 4 Jan 19:09
Quote:
Hoolie, Sun 4 Jan 19:02
Aberdeen might go for Lennon…he could steady the sinking ship and get them mid table?
They`d need to tap him up first 🙊
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Topic Originator: veteraneastender
Date: Sun 4 Jan 19:28
Thelin would have been history at Aberdeen long since had it not been for the Scottish Cup win v Celtic.
I`m amazed he lasted this long.
Losing twice to the newly promoted club is not a good career move.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Sun 4 Jan 19:46
Derek McInnes must be having a quiet chuckle. Since they parted company with him in March 2021 Aberdeen have had four permanent managers - Stephen Glass, Jim Goodwin, Barry Robson and Jimmy Thelin - and Thelin`s the only one who has lasted more than a year.
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Topic Originator: neilholland999
Date: Sun 4 Jan 20:08
Link to Aberdeen`s statement confirming the news: Click here
Post Edited (Sun 04 Jan 20:08)
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Topic Originator: buffy
Date: Sun 4 Jan 20:20
I’ll give Willie Miller a nudge next time I see him at EEP lol
”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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Topic Originator: Angus_W
Date: Sun 4 Jan 20:46
John McGlynn…….He must be in with a shout.
You’ve seen the Pars now please go home!
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Topic Originator: neils
Date: Sun 4 Jan 21:22
As Kilmarnock are finding out (and Raith, Ross Co before) there`s not a lot out there! Can`t see Aberdeen going for an old school/Sportsound manager as they are already heavily invested in their current structure - another overseas guy?
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Topic Originator: StevenPar77
Date: Sun 4 Jan 21:49
Robbie Neilson may be on the way to Killie.
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Topic Originator: Buster_Brown
Date: Sun 4 Jan 21:57
Could never understand how he has lasted as long as he has.
Agree that McGlynn & Lennon would be the obvious candidates in Scotland….in fact, McGlynn must be in with a serious shout surely, but suspect it’ll be someone outwith Scotland.
Loving You, Is In My DNA 🇾🇪
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man
Date: Sun 4 Jan 22:10
Stephen Robinson possibly? Or the Well manager drawing rave reviews?
I’d say either would be stronger candidates than NL or McGlynn.
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Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend
Date: Sun 4 Jan 22:16
Ruben Amorim might not last long? Moaning about lack of signings. Him and Wilcox at loggerheads
It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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Topic Originator: Stanza
Date: Mon 5 Jan 00:27
Quote:
Buster_Brown, Sun 4 Jan 21:57
Agree that McGlynn & Lennon would be the obvious candidates in Scotland….in fact, McGlynn must be in with a serious shout surely, but suspect it’ll be someone outwith Scotland.
Maybe, but Scott Brown or Simo Valakari could be seen as good fits for Aberdeen. Although I think Simo is personally invested in St Johnstone and it would be hard to shift him.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 5 Jan 08:32
Email Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram LinkedIn Flickr Tiktok
Update | Chairman Statement
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
To the Livingston FC Community:
Let me begin by acknowledging that a 1-6-13 record after 20 games is unacceptable. There is no excuse for our poor record, and I want to recognise the anger, frustration, and disappointment that our play has created for our incredible fanbase, our dedicated staff, and amazing volunteers. You deserve better, and that falls on my shoulders first.
When the opportunity to invest in Livingston came to me many months ago, the first person I met at the Club was David Martindale. During our first call, I could tell that his passion and loyalty for Livingston FC was beyond the scope of anything I had ever seen before in sport. It was contagious, and I knew almost immediately that this was a special place, and that the opportunity to do something great here was palpable.
Despite the incredible challenges we have faced this season thus far, Davie’s attitude, and the demeanour of his staff, have remained both positive and optimistic. Davie is a leader, and will continue to be the leader of this football club. He, and his staff, have my full support.
I did not come into this Club to hire and fire managers. I have seen the toxicity and chaos that can bring to a team and to the community. I am here to build something sustainable that can only be accomplished by continuity, and not making harsh, unprepared, impulsive decisions. I fully recognise the reality of the current situation, and it’s easy (for me as well) to look at it negatively and to want to find blame. But I also know the merit and reward of slogging through the trenches together, battered and bloody, and finding ourselves on the other side more fortified and unified than ever.
Rather than view the situation with a pessimistic outlook, I ask you to join me and unite around this team and this staff. I know this is not the easy path, but for now, I am confident it is the right one. I promise you all that I will do everything in my power to turn this ship and help move it in the right direction. I am frustrated, yes, but I am also incredibly bullish on what 2026 will bring to Livingston FC. The war is far from over. Never give up the fight.
With gratitude,
Calvin Ford
Chairman, Livingston FC
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: DunPar
Date: Mon 5 Jan 09:26
Although I was brought up in Livingston (having been forced, against my will, to move from my Dunfermline birth town at six months old) I have absolutely zero affinity to Livingston FC but really good post from Calvin Ford.
The reality for Livingston is that Martindale has got them into a position way higher than their finances and fan base merit. They’re already punching. Although they might be bottom of the league, I’d suggest that’s about as high as they can go. Yes, they’ve been higher in the SPL in their history but perhaps the league is a bit stronger just now with decent Motherwell and St Mirren sides etc. I really don’t think Livi should be expecting much more. Martindale has done massively well with the budget that he’s got.
I guess this message is also to let Aberdeen and Killie (or any other potential suitors) know that they value him…….i don’t think he’s being considered for either (Dons or Killie) but it’d be interesting to see what he could do with some extra budget.
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Topic Originator: rsmith
Date: Mon 5 Jan 10:04
Quote:
Raymie the Legend, Sun 4 Jan 22:16
Ruben Amorim might not last long? Moaning about lack of signings. Him and Wilcox at loggerheads
Has just been sacked
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Mon 5 Jan 10:50
Quote:
DunPar, Mon 5 Jan 09:26
Although I was brought up in Livingston (having been forced, against my will, to move from my Dunfermline birth town at six months old) I have absolutely zero affinity to Livingston FC but really good post from Calvin Ford.
The reality for Livingston is that Martindale has got them into a position way higher than their finances and fan base merit. They’re already punching. Although they might be bottom of the league, I’d suggest that’s about as high as they can go. Yes, they’ve been higher in the SPL in their history but perhaps the league is a bit stronger just now with decent Motherwell and St Mirren sides etc. I really don’t think Livi should be expecting much more. Martindale has done massively well with the budget that he’s got.
I guess this message is also to let Aberdeen and Killie (or any other potential suitors) know that they value him…….i don’t think he’s being considered for either (Dons or Killie) but it’d be interesting to see what he could do with some extra budget.
As much as I dont disagree, why should people not expect more or why should it be as high as they can go? We`re knocking on the European door just a few seasons ago.
Owner with money, positive things happening etc...
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Rusty Shackleford
Date: Mon 5 Jan 11:15
"Incredible fanbase" and "special place" doing a lot of heavy lifting in that Livingston post.
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Topic Originator: Sacktheref69
Date: Mon 5 Jan 11:31
West Ham are a good case study when it comes to kneejerk sacking managers. Moyes delivers a European trophy, keep them in the Premier League under financial constraints, and within a year he was gone. Now they’re getting turned over by a side who couldn’t buy a league win all season. Life comes at you fast.
This is Andy Tod`s world and we are lucky to live in it.
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Topic Originator: ipswichpar
Date: Mon 5 Jan 12:02
Amorim off now as well.
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 5 Jan 12:56
MU are proposing to appoint a caretaker manager until the end of the season rather than make a permanent appointment just now.
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Topic Originator: Bovril Man
Date: Mon 5 Jan 13:41
Agree with DunPar: that’s a very timely and canny statement from Ford at Livi. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if it wasn’t designed to dissuade Martindale from pursuing any merry-go-round interest that might come his way.
Livi may be struggling at the foot of the table but Martindale’s teams have been over-performing for years. Another club will eventually have a nibble…
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Topic Originator: Connor560
Date: Mon 5 Jan 14:24
There`s been a lot of fan pressure, 1 win in 20.
Believe it to be 12 in 80 Premier league games or something off the top of my head.
It was a statement to provide clarity and backing, nothing further. There`s a genuine belief and financial backing there to help to turn things around.
C'mon Ye Pars!
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 5 Jan 15:21
Nancy gone as well
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Topic Originator: Jeffery
Date: Mon 5 Jan 15:31
The recent flurry of transfers into Livi, some announced before the window opened, certainly suggests the board back David Martindale.
They are only 4 points off Killie, have a game in hand, and will play those around them post split. Still very much in their hands.
To Martindale`s credit I recall they were criticised in the first half of last season for being solid but not creating much. They then did decent business in January and created more while staying solid in the 2nd half of the season.
Hopefully we also have a good January window this time around.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Mon 5 Jan 15:33
Celtic just sacked Nancy bhoy
Post Edited (Mon 05 Jan 15:33)
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Topic Originator: wee eck
Date: Mon 12 Jan 19:01
Real Madrid have fired head coach Xabi Alonso after just six months at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spaniard has been fighting to keep his job in recent weeks following numerous below-par displays in La Liga and the Champions League.
Madrid lost out to bitter rivals Barcelona in an epic Super Cup final on Sunday and that has turned out to be the final straw for president Florentino Perez, who has relieved Alonso of his duties.
Youth coach Alvaro Arbeloa - an ex teammate of Alonso at Liverpool and Madrid - has stepped up to the hotseat until the club plan their next move.
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Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe
Date: Mon 12 Jan 20:06
Will he do the unthinkable and go to Man Utd?
Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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Topic Originator: WarringtonPar
Date: Mon 12 Jan 20:10
Quote:
AdamAntsParsStripe, Mon 12 Jan 20:06
Will he do the unthinkable and go to Man Utd?
He’s more likely to replace Slot at Liverpool.
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