Hay has been involved as an advisor for Livingston this season

Livingston chairman Angelo Massone has told BBC Scotland that he wants David Hay to manage the club next season.

However, the former Celtic boss is reluctant to commit himself beyond the final two matches of this term that he has agreed to oversee.

"I'm not even thinking about anything other than these two games," Hay, who has had two spells at the helm at Almondvale, told BBC Scotland.

"I've got a lot of other things in my life right now."

Hay has taken temporary charge of the First Division outfit following the suspension of Paul Hegarty and his assistant Graeme Robertson.

The 61-year-old refused to shed any further light on the action taken against Hegarty, who he recommended for the post after Roberto Landi was sacked in December.

His advice was sought by Massone, who led the takeover of the West Lothian club by an Italian consortium in the summer and brought Hay on board in a consultant's capacity.

Also involved in the running of the club is Hay's son-in-law Tommaso Bruno.

"When family gets in trouble, you help out," added Hay.

"They asked me if I'd be interested when they took over and I said no at the time.

"When Roberto Landi left, there was a possibility (of taking over) and I didn't.

I respect him and we want stability for the club to go forward, so we will definitely offer him the job for several years Angelo Massone on David Hay

"The involvement in the background suiting me, despite some of the headaches this season.

"I know how much hard work my son-in-law puts in and I know how much money Angelo Massone has put in, so that's why I'm prepared to help."

Massone, who is currently negotiating the purchase of Almondvale from the council, wants to hold further talks with Hay about staying on in the dugout.

"He was my first option," the chairman explained. "I respect him and we want stability for the club to go forward, so we will definitely offer him the job for several years."

Meanwhile, the GMB union representing Hegarty and Robertson has called on the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Football League to investigate the conduct of Massone.

The pair have were suspended without explanation and denied access to Almondvale when they turned up for work on Monday.

Brian Johnstone, GMB Scotland's sports officer, said: "As a trade union, we feel the SFA and SFL should be investigating the conduct of Livingston.

"I've written to the SFA and the SFL asking them to discuss the situation at their next management committee meetings. The club are licensed by the SFA, so the actions of Livingston should be a concern for the football authorities in this country.

"I received formal letters from Paul and Graeme expressing their displeasure at the conduct shown towards them personally by Livingston.

"I have forwarded copies of these to Gordon Smith and David Longmuir and hopefully the matter will be put on their agendas.

"Paul and Graeme have also met with the union's lawyers regarding the matter."

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