Livingston manager David Martindale is working with a reduced playing budget; he has made four summer signings so far; Livi are planning for the new season with striker Joel Nouble in the squad
By Alison Conroy & Mark Benstead
Wednesday 26 July 2023 17:04, UK
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Livingston manager David Martindale believes every manager struggles with budget constraints no matter how much they have to spend.
He confirmed at the end of last season the club would be forced to cut their costs, but the club has been able to bring in four players during the summer window so far.
The Lions have lost key players in Jack Fitzwater and Stephane Omeonga, with interest expected in Joel Nouble, but have recruited experience in the form of defenders Michael Devlin and Michael Nottingham.
Midfielder Mohammed Sangare and full-back Miles Welch-Hayes have also signed on at the Tony Macaroni Arena but Martindale admits it will always be a struggle to attract players.
«You go through huge spells of frustration during the market, but it's not individuals that make us better it's individuals within that group,» he said.
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«You're trying to recruit good characters that are going to bring their skillset and mentality into the building. Everybody's got a certain level of ability and I feel within the coaching staff we can make players better.
»I think it's the same at every level, every Premiership manager will have the same frustrations with their budget whether it be Celtic, Rangers, or down to Livingston.
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