White knights struggle in battle to rescue a club in crisis Lionheart have much work to do as the future of players and manager remains uncertain, reports Stewart Fisher

From: The Sunday Herald | Date: February 20, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

WHEN the Lionheart consortium first signed the management agreement with administrators Kroll to run Livingston FC, Pearse Flynn offered a bonus for players and staff to finish in the top six. Manager Allan Preston asked instead if one was available simply for staying in the SPL.

Although it still appears likely the protracted negotiations involving the consortium will be concluded by midMarch, thereby sidestepping a 10point penalty, Preston's request appears increasingly prescient.

What sort of club will be left if, and when, Flynn actually assumes permanent control is uncertain. What ...

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