David Martindale, manager of Livingston FC, speaks out against the prevalent hire-and-fire culture in Scottish football, which has resulted in an average manager tenure of just 12.7 months. He emphasizes the benefits of continuity, citing his own experience having successfully led Livingston back to the Scottish Premiership after facing a challenging season. Martindale believes that social media and fan pressure exacerbate the demand for immediate results, undermining managerial effectiveness. He asserts that sticking with a manager through tough times can ultimately lead to success, as evidenced by Livingston's recent achievements.
I don't think the way football is going is the way forward. I'm a big believer in continuity, but I think social media and fan pressure play a part in trying to get instant results.
This hire and fire nature, I don't think it is beneficial to the clubs. I don't think it's beneficial to managers trying to do their job.
If you look at Livingston, they stuck by me in tough times and we won a cup [Challenge Cup] last season and got promoted.
I am obviously biased, but I think continuity plays a huge part in the success of a football club.
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