Livingston have unveiled Hamilton Accies legend Dougie Imrie as their new first-team coach and head of academy professional programmes.
That ends a nine-year association Imrie had with the New Douglas Park club, signing as a player from 2010-12, 2014-19 and then as a development coach after hanging up his boots at the end of the 2018-19 season.
Imrie, who had been assisting boss Brian Rice, departed the club on Sunday, following their relegation to the Championship.
The former midfielder has his UEFA 'A' licence, is an Elite Youth A and B licence holder, and holds a diploma in applied football management.
Livingston boss David Martindale said: "I'm really happy to bring someone with Dougie's experience to Livingston FC.
"Unfortunately, Dougie fell victim to Hamilton's relegation to the Championship, hence why he is available.
"I felt it was too good an opportunity to turn down, as Dougie brings a wealth of coaching and experience within the Club Academy Scotland programme, and has worked with Hamilton as first-team coach since hanging up his boots.
"Dougie is going to perform a similar role here, as we look to reintroduce the academy back into the Livingston FC structure.
"Dougie is going to be vital in this process and will also come into the first-team set-up as a first-team coach."
Martindale added: "I’m really pleased to bring Dougie on board and I'm looking forward to working with him on a daily basis, and seeing the progress he will make with academy football at the club.
"I would like to put on record my thanks to [chief executive] Colin McGowan and [head coach] Brian Rice from Hamilton Academical for their help in us being able to bring Dougie to the club."
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