Livi boss thrilled by double signing

LIVINGSTON manager David Martindale is excited about the impact his two latest signings can have on the club Australian defender Phillip Cancar, 21, who has also played in Croatian football, has been drafted in from A-League side Western Sydney Wanderers. The West Lothian outfit have also signed defensive midfielder Scott Bitsindou from Belgian side Lierse. The 26-year-old Congo international came through the Anderlecht youth academy, where he played alongside Lions midfielder Stephane Omeonga. Both players have signed two-year contracts with the option of a third year. Martindale, whose team have all but secured seventh place in the Premiership ahead of tomorrow’s visit of relegated Dundee, said: ‘Phillip came highly recommended. I have watched a lot of footage of Phillip and spoken to various personnel in the A-League and the feedback has been extremely positive from everyone. He can play left or right centre-back and is versatile in that sense. ‘Scott is coming from a market that I hope to be more active in during the forthcoming seasons — a market that I feel there is a lot of value in. ‘The calibre of player that we can attract for the finances available at a club our size helps deliver best value for money.’