Marvin Bartley (left) was part of David Martindale's backroom team at Livingston Stenhousemuir manager Marvin Bartley has not spoken to Livingston sporting director David Martindale since resigning from the West Lothian club at the end of last season.
The two sides face each other for the first time in the Scottish Championship on Friday evening in front of the BBC Scotland cameras. Back in May, Bartley and assistant Neil Hastings said they "had no option but to resign" after being asked to reapply for their positions with Livi.
The former Hibernian, Livingston and Bournemouth midfielder took charge at Almondvale in January, stepping up from a backroom role once Martindale moved into a new position.
"No, I've not seen or spoken to Davie since leaving the football club," said Bartley. "Obviously, he's got a busy time over the summer in terms of bringing in players.
He's busy, I'm busy so I've not spoken to Davie since leaving the football club." Since his departure, Bartley has been in touch with Livingston chairman Calvin Ford, who sent him a "lovely message" wishing him well after Stenhousemuir edged past Livi on penalties in the League Cup group stage at Ochilview.
And while the nature of his departure stung at the time, the 40-year-old is relishing life with a part-time Stenny side that are still unbeaten after nine matches in all competitions so far this season.