Livingston Preview - 27th December, 2025
On we roll, the challenges change, the risks remain, but hopefully the cohesion also improves.
The received wisdom about journeys to Livingston is one where trepidation dominates.
Historically, they have been the most “Wimbledon-esque” of opponents. That is, long ball and ultra-pragmatic football. Emphasis on safety first, defensive exits, and chaos-maximising penalty box mayhem. Given their resources, that is entirely rational.
However, whilst they can still mix it with the best of them, manager David Martindale has been fostering a more progressive, passing-based style of play as his side worked their way back to the Premier division, admirably via the play-offs.
Whilst a 12th position, 17 goals in 17 matches, and 32 conceded, suggests less than mixed results, the Speedboat League suggests 10th position, and safety, is how they have been performing.
Has the Variance Monster been feasting?
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