Livingston have announced the appointment of John Hughes and John Collins as their new management team.

Former Scotland international Collin shas been confirmed as the club’s new director of football, with Hughes named as the club’s new manager.

Both men have previous managerial experience. Collins was manager of Hibernian from October 2006 to December 2007 and also had a short spell in charge of Belgian side Charleroi from 2008 to 2009. he holds a UEFA Pro coaching licence.

Hughes is also a former Hibs manager and was previously manager of Falkirk from 2003 to 2009.

Livingston have been without a manager since the sacking of Gary Bollan on February 5. Bollan was told that his services were no longer required after apparently failing to introduce players from the club’s youth setup.