Jacobs deal could break Lions record
Close to most Livi appearances
Keaghan Jacobs has agreed a new contract at Livingston in a deal that should see him become the club’s all-time record appearance holder.
The hometown hero, 27, returned to the club earlier this year after an injury-hit spell in South Africa.
He has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract with the League One winners with an option for a second year, based on appearances.
If his second stint with the Lions goes beyond the upcoming season the popular midfielder will be granted a testimonial.
Jacobs made his debut for Livi in November 2007 but left for Bidvest Wits in South Africa at the end of the 2014/15 campaign before returning home.
He currently sits on 208 games played for the Lions and needs just a dozen appearances to break former teammate Liam Fox’s club record of 219.
Head coach David Hopkin is happy that the midfielder agreed to extend his spell at the club.
He said: “There won’t be many players in this day and age who actually qualify for a testimonial at their club.
“Keaghan will and I’m delighted for the club and the player as it speaks volumes for both. On the playing front I’m gaining a very good player with Championship experience.
“I’m looking forward to seeing Keaghan get a pre-season under his belt and playing for Livingston FC in the Championship again.”
He added: “Keaghan was very unlucky last season. Just as he was getting back to full fitness he suffered another fracture in his leg.
“We did, however, manage to get him some game time near the end of the season and it was great to see him back in a Livingston FC shirt.
“Keags has signed on for the 2017/18 season with a clause in it that suits both parties with a view to a further year.
“That would take Keaghan into his testimonial year with the club and I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say it would be great to see him receive a testimonial game for everything he has given Livingston FC.”
Jacobs and his younger triplet brothers Kyle, Sheldon and Devon famously featured in the same game for Livingston in a 2-0 league victory over Albion Rovers in April 2010.