David Hopkin appointed Livingston boss until end of season

Livingston have appointed David Hopkin as their head coach on a permanent basis until the end of the season.

Hopkin took over as caretaker when Mark Burchill was dismissed by the Scottish Championship club last month.

They beat St Mirren 4-1 in his first match in charge, but were then beaten 2-0 by Falkirk and then Queen of the South.

But the club confirmed that he has done enough to keep the job until the end of the season.

In a statement the club said: "David's intimate knowledge of the existing playing squad, awareness of the ongoing need to develop the pipeline of youth talent,  combined with his desire to succeed, were all viewed as key factors in appointing him to the role.

"David understands how important it is for the club and our supporters to retain our Championship status, and work within existing budgets to ensure the ongoing financial stability of the football club.

"We hope you will join us in wishing David every success in his new role."