Livingston News

LIVINGSTON look to be teetering on the brink of administration due to unpaid rent.

As Scotland mourns the end of a rare but very welcome heatwave, the sun continues to shine brightly over one corner of Tayside.

Falling into administration once could be considered unlucky. For it to happen twice, however, would seem to suggest there is more than just misfortune at play.

BRIAN Kerr has revealed Dundee manager Jocky Scott was constantly on the phone during his holiday in the US a ' but insists he was delighted by it.

NEW Dundee striker Leigh Griffiths had one of the shortest holidays on record this summer but is delighted he sealed a three-year contract to go with his sunburn.

THE future of Livingston Football Club is today in grave danger as West Lothian council prepare to appoint an interim liquidator.

Veteran midfielder Lee Makel has rejected the offer of a new 12-month contract from East Fife.

LIVINGSTON chairman Angelo Massone has called on potential investors to come together in a bid to save the club.

Peterborough United have switched their focus in the search for a new striker. Chairman Darragh MacAnthony revealed earlier this week that the city club had been unsuccessful in their attempts to land both Livingston hot-shot Leigh Griffiths and raw Stockport talent Oli Johnson despite making sizable bids.

LIVINGSTON'S prize asset Leigh Griffiths looks set to leave the club with several teams declaring an interest in the talented teenager.

JAMIE MOLE probably didn't know it but, in posing for a photograph yesterday to promote Hearts' annual Family Race Day at Musselburgh, he came in contact with a piece of equipment, namely a traditional harness racing trap, known as a Sulky.

LIVINGSTON have paid West Lothian Council A 10,000 to avoid the immediate threat of administration but must pay the local authority around A 280,000 by 30 June or face eviction from Almondvale Stadium, writes NIGEL SOUTHWORTH.

LIVINGSTON are today facing the potential threat of administration for the second time in the club's 14-year history if chairman Angelo Massone fails to pay a A 10,000 rent payment to West Lothian council.

LIVINGSTON'S First Division campaign will begin with a trip to the Highlands where they will face Ross County on Saturday, August 8. But before their league season gets underway the Lions should have shaken off any preseason rustiness having already played in two cup competitions - both away from home.

JAMES McPake has admitted his concern for the club he left in January and also for his former team-mates and friends still at Livingston.

Dundee have agreed personal terms with Livingston striker Leigh Griffiths, although the First Division rivals are still discussing a transfer fee.

McMenamin, 80 RANGERS 1 Mols, 25 LIVINGSTON turned in one of their best displays of the season but still saw their hopes of a top-six finish dashed as they were held 1-1 by Rangers.

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LEIGH Griffiths admits chasing a European Championships spot with Scotland's under 19 squad has kept his mind off where he will be plying his trade after the summer.

Ross County have signed right-back Gary Miller, following his release from First Division rivals Livingston.