Celebrating 30 years of Livingston Football Club and their return to the Scottish Premiership
Tabled 1 September 2025 by Gregor Poynton
That this House congratulates Livingston Football Club on marking the 30th anniversary of their identity and home in Livingston, a milestone first recognised in 1995 when the club, having relocated from Edinburgh, was renamed and firmly established at Almondvale Stadium; recognises the club’s storied history since then, including rapid ascent through the divisions, entry into the Scottish Premier League in 2001, a memorable 2004 League Cup triumph, and a resilient return to Scotland’s top flight following their 2025 promotion via a dramatic 5–3 aggregate play-off win over Ross County, culminating in a 4–2 second-leg victory; commends the resilience, skill and determination of the players, and the standout performances of Lewis Smith, Danny Wilson, Robbie Muirhead, whose goal was likened to something Cristiano Ronaldo would applaud, and Tete Yengi; pays tribute to club stalwarts Danny Wilson, a Livingston native and graduate of Murieston United, and Scott Pittman, now in his tenth season, for their embodiment of loyalty and local pride; celebrates the leadership of manager David Martindale, his coaching staff, club employees, and the passionate supporters whose collective effort has brought this success; welcomes the club’s forward-looking commitments, including infrastructure enhancements like a new synthetic playing surface and the unveiling of a refreshed club crest and commemorative 30th-anniversary away kit featuring the original 1995 badge and club motto Fortiter Omnia Vincit; acknowledges the continuing inspiration provided by Wilson and Pittman to young footballers across West Lothian; and wishes Livingston FC every success in this and future seasons.