Former Livingston chairman Bill Hunter believes “chickens are coming home to roost” for the Bank of Scotland Premier League in the ongoing wrangle over entry to the top flight.

Administrators brought in to save Livingston today announced that they had been forced to sack six players.

Former Aberdeen defender Jamie McAllister will complete his move to Livingston at the end of the week.

Celtic are on the verge of signing Livingston star Javier Sanchez Broto as emergency goalkeeping cover.