Livingston striker tipped to get into double figures in Premiership
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However, the Livingston manager is confident that the former, who scored in Premier Sports Cup group games against lower league East Fife and Kelty Hearts last month, will be able to cope with the step up to the top flight and retain his place in the starting line-up in the months ahead.
(Image: SNS Group) 'Robbie's got the No 9 jersey,' he said. 'He's back and it's his to lose. I spoke to Robbie and the other strikers about that. Robbie was unbelievable for us last season (the 29-year-old netted 19 goals in all competitions in the 2024/25 campaign).
'He had two moments in that play-off game against Ross County that got us promoted to the Premiership. He played a massive part in that. His goal in Dingwall was a world class goal, a phenomenal goal. That's what he brings.
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'I think Robbie Muirhead's going to get double figures in the league this year. I'll be honest with you, I'll be very disappointed if he doesn't.'
Martindale added, 'I've got Zac Rudden who's been very, very good in pre-season, and I've got Jeremy Bokila, who's 36-years-old and has a wealth of experience. But I do believe we need the options up front in the Premiership.
'Between the three of them, I feel that we've got 20 plus goals there. But I do think Robbie will be sitting in double figures in the league come the end of the season given the quality that he's got.'
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