Livingston aim to have their new artificial playing surface at the Set Far Arena ready in time for the new season which starts in mid-July with the Premier Sports Cup.

The new surface is the latest generation of MX Elite, a high-tech woven system offering what the club call “the very best performance characteristics for professional football”.

It is the same used by a number of other teams at all levels in the Scottish Professional Football League.

A spokesman said: “We’re hopeful that this will be completed and ready ahead of the Premier Sports Cup group stage matches which start in mid-July.”

Livingston have been drawn in Group H alongside Kilmarnock, Kelty Hearts, East Fife and Brora Rangers.

Meanwhile, Livingston FC have what they call “exciting job opportunities” for dedicated candidates to work as part of their boys and girls academies. See their website for details.

PICTURE: the current surface at Livingston. Picture Nigel Duncan