Scottish club Livingston bizarrely lets fans vote – via a Twitter poll – whether their goalkeeper should get a new contract or not.
That man is, 37 year old back-up shot stopper Gary Maley, whose contract expires next month.
Gary Maley sees Livingston future decided on social media as club post bizarre Twitter pollhttps://t.co/iSmNGLNEe3 pic.twitter.com/fl6u0iB2NO
— Daily Record Sport (@Record_Sport) May 25, 2020
In a poll with over one hundred thousand votes cast, Livi said: “Quite possibly a football first but we’re giving you the chance to decide on the future of goalkeeper @Maley1Gary.
“With his contract expiring next month, we’re leaving it in the hands of the fans as to whether or not we offer ‘Stretch’ an extension.
“Stay or go – you decide!”
?| Quite possibly a football first but we’re giving you the chance to decide on the future of goalkeeper @Maley1Gary.
With his contract expiring next month, we’re leaving it in the hands of the fans as to whether or not we offer “Stretch” an extension.
Stay or go – you decide!
— Livingston FC (@LiviFCOfficial) May 25, 2020
There was a wide range of responses in the replies section of the tweet too, some gave a cheeky comment and others may have left the player feeling downbeat.
Livingston defender Marvin Bartley dived in with: “He said he wants to leave and dislikes every team and their fans in Scotland! Feel free to vote whatever you want though.”
Assistant manager David Martindale added: “It’s time to hang your gloves up big fella, you had a good run at it. Scott McDonald penalty save at Tannadice a glorious high in your career, the only high tbf. Take care but we have to move on.”
One concerned member of the public tweeting: “Wow!! I would hate it if my employers did this to me. Surely this is a wind up??”
Another startled onlooker added: “I’d phone your lawyer Livi. This is probably illegal in employment law.”
As of 2pm on Tuesday the 26th of May, around 60% want him to stay at the club a little while longer.
Twitter users reacted after the club lets fans vote whether goalkeeper should get a new contract…
I’m not a Livingston supporter (obviously..) but… Have voted out just to see if you’ll actually release a goalie based on a Twitter poll.
Dae it.
— Ibrox Loyal (@_IbroxLoyal) May 25, 2020
Good luck attracting players to your club with this kind of disregard shown to an employee. You deserve better than this Gary
— kenny brown (@kennybrown131) May 25, 2020
Thanks ??
— Gary Maley (@Maley1Gary) May 25, 2020
Best goalkeeper I’ve never seen or heard of! Keep him!!! #onegary
— Thatch ????????? (@WorldThatchplay) May 25, 2020
If he wins the vote make it a 2 year deal, he needs the security at 41 years old, top quality keeper who you are lucky to have ?.
— Liam Kelly (@liamm_kelly) May 25, 2020
This post pic.twitter.com/hJuCLKK217
— Steven Carrie (@steven_carrie) May 25, 2020
I’m not a Livingston fan but I just voted for the guy to keep his job because I’m not a fucking monster.
— Alex H (@LLHallJ) May 25, 2020
He should leave after this post
— Glen nugent ??????☘☘☘ (@Glennugent3) May 25, 2020
Scottish Jens Lehmann
— Than Rühl (@thanruhl) May 25, 2020
I won’t be happy in life until I see him make his premiership debut!
— Cameron McIntosh (@cammymac1998) May 25, 2020
Let @DundeeFC decide his fate.
— CHEESEMEISTER (@AHB1874) May 25, 2020
Regardless of how the vote comes out!
This is 100% unacceptable way to treat any player or staff member!
This will gain publicity for all the wrong reasons!
— Greeney (@Greeney1987) May 26, 2020
This is absolutely disgraceful… get a grip
— Fergus McCann (@BunnetMcCann) May 25, 2020
He’s brilliant
— Gary Maley (@Maley1Gary) May 25, 2020
Genuinely can’t tell if this is a pisstake
— mikey (@mikeymifsud) May 25, 2020
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