With a crucial trip to Dundee United on the horizon, Livingston manager Marvin Bartley has addressed the media, focusing on his team's mindset amid a challenging season finale. The Lions sit at the foot of the Scottish Premiership table, but Bartley insists there will be no downing of tools from his squad.

Discussing the post-split fixture schedule, Bartley offered a pragmatic view, noting there was "nothing surprising" about the list. However, he couldn't hide a hint of frustration, feeling his side was "probably due four home games and one away and somehow we've ended up with two home and three away" in the final run-in.

Off the pitch, questions surround the manager's own future, with his contract set to expire this summer. Bartley remains "very, very comfortable" with the situation, offering a philosophical outlook: "Football always finds a way of working itself out." He extended that same calm approach to his players who are also out of contract, confirming talks haven't yet happened but praising their continued professional "working away" attitude.

That professionalism is what Bartley is leaning on as Livingston faces a monumental task to avoid relegation. Despite only one league win all season, he highlighted the "top class" attitude within the camp, pointing to the recent fightback in a 2-2 draw with Hearts as proof the spirit remains strong. "It would have been easy for us to chuck it," he admitted, but his team showed resilience.

Bartley was unequivocal about the standards required for these final six games, stating that any player not giving "100 per cent" simply "won't be in the squad." He openly acknowledged the root of their predicament, understanding "the situation the club are in is because we haven't won enough games."

In a boost for the trip to Tannadice, Bartley confirmed a clean bill of health. Brooklyn Kabangolo returns from suspension and Macaulay Tait is also back in contention, offering the manager more options as Livingston looks to start climbing the table.