Author: Luke Wells
David Martindale is the current Sporting Director at Livingston FC in the Scottish Premiership as of February 2026, having stepped down as manager on January 31, 2026, after a remarkable five-year tenure marked by promotions, a Challenge Cup win, and top-six finishes despite a winless 24-game run prompting the change. Born July 13, 1974, in Glasgow, the 51-year-old transitioned from a junior playing career and a four-year prison sentence for drug trafficking and money laundering (2006-2010) to football redemption, earning a construction management degree from Heriot-Watt University while incarcerated, volunteering at Livingston in 2014, rising to assistant under Gary Holt,…
Cyriel Dessers is a dynamic Nigerian international striker currently playing for Panathinaikos FC in the Greek Super League, renowned for his goal-scoring prowess and physical presence on the pitch. Born on December 8, 1994, in Tongeren, Belgium, to a Belgian father and Nigerian mother, he stands at 1.85 meters tall with a right-footed preference, making him a formidable target man. This comprehensive guide explores his journey from Belgian youth ranks to becoming a top scorer in Scotland with Rangers FC, where he netted 29 goals in the 2024/2025 season to claim the Scottish Premiership Golden Boot, before his €5 million…