LIVINGSTON defender Ricki Lamie admits he is keeping his fingers crossed that manager Gary Holt is not prised away by Kilmarnock.
Holt, who is a Kilmarnock supporter and was part of the 1997 Scottish Cup-winning team, has emerged as a leading candidate for the dugout vacancy in Ayrshire following Angelo Alessio’s sacking on Tuesday.
The Lions manager took over from Kenny Miller in August 2018 and led the West Lothian side to a ninth-place finish last term in their first season back in the Premiership.
Livingston currently sit eighth, seven points above the relegation zone, and Lamie insists the squad would not welcome any approach from the Rugby Park outfit.
Lamie said: “I’m sure he’s flattered given his connection with the club and I’m sure that’s why he is linked with it.
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“He was obviously linked with the job in the summer as well.
“He’s done brilliantly with us and it’s no surprise given his affiliation with Kilmarnock his name has been bandied about.
“The gaffer and [assistant] Davie Martindale work well together, its a good combination.
“The gaffer’s a laidback character and he loves getting in amongst it with all the banter with the boys.
“I think that’s why we do so well, it’s a really good spirit right throughout the club with the staff and players alike and that’s the recipe for the success we’ve had. Long may it continue.
“We’d be keen to keep it going and it would never be nice to upset that combination.”
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