Nottingham happy to exit Livi 'on such a high'
Michael Nottingham is leaving Livingston at the end of his contract, with the defender saying "what a way to go out" after helping the club win promotion back to the Scottish Premiership.The Birmingham-born 36-year-old joined the West Lothian club in 2023 after exiting Accrington Stanley and has made 66 appearances since.Nottingham made 36 of those this season, 27 of them starts, as Livingston finished Championship runners-up before beating Ross County in the play-off final.The former Castle Vale, Redditch United, Gresley, Solihull Moors, Salford City, Blackpool and Crewe Alexandra defender said on X: "What a group of lads.... one of the best! What a great club. "Thank you Livingston for everything. Truly enjoyed my time at the club and so happy to leave on such a high."
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