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David Martindale

He has worked his way up at Livingston FC, from fixing the roof to leading his club into the cup final. Mark Coles profiles the football manager with a criminal past.

David Martindale joined Livingston FC as a volunteer six years ago, picking up bibs and cones after training sessions. Now he is managing a team that's about to play in the Scottish League Cup Final.

It has been an unconventional and bumpy rise to the top. Martindale went to jail in 2006, doing time for his involvement in organised crime, Mark Coles talks to his family, friends and football colleagues about his past, his leadership style and what the future may hold. Will his chequered history thwart his ambition?

Producer: Beth Sagar-Fenton

Researcher: Maia Lowerson

Editor: Rosamund Jones

Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples

Studio Manager: Rod Farquhar

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14 minutes

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Sun 14 Feb 2021 17:40

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  • Sat 13 Feb 2021 19:00
  • Sun 14 Feb 2021 05:45
  • Sun 14 Feb 2021 17:40

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