Livingston rehires Martindale as Rangers manage Shankland injury absence

Livingston returned David Martindale to the dugout this week following the departure of Glenn Whelan. The club intends for the returning manager to revitalize their promotion efforts after an early-season leadership change. Elsewhere, Rangers face a tactical shift as forward Lawrence Shankland is sidelined with an injury. The team must determine who will replace Shankland in the starting lineup, with Kevin Kelsy identified as an option to provide increased scoring output. Meanwhile, attention within the national side shifts to the development of the backroom staff under coach Sebastian Pogignoli. These organizational changes arrive alongside continued success for Stenhousemuir, who maintain a strong start to their current campaign.

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