Marvin Bartley's short Livingston tenure has come to a messy end.
Appointed on 1 February until the end of the season, Bartley lost only four of his 11 games in charge, with a run of four successive draws – including at home to Rangers – giving fans hope a great escape was possible.
They then kept alive slender survival chances by ending their 33-game run without a victory thanks to a 2-0 victory at St Mirren.
However, the former Hibs and Bournemouth midfielder was unable to pull off a miracle as the side failed to catch Kilmarnock or St Mirren despite coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Aberdeen last Friday evening.
Livi's relegation was confirmed the next day when Killie defeated Dundee United 3-0.
Chairman Calvin Ford says the former midfielder has "done a good job" and "steadied the ship" as manager, adding he was "grateful" for what he has done.
"He did not come into an easy situation, but he's a good leader, and he's a good human being," Ford added.
