Livingston manager Davie Martindale insists he needs to put himself first instead of others when it comes to finding a replacement for Marvin Bartley.
Martindale was more than happy for former assistant Bartley to use the Lions as a platform for a route into management, with the former Hibs midfielder being appointed Queen of the South boss on Sunday.
Martindale has also seen Liam Fox and Dougie Imrie gain experience as part of his backroom staff before becoming the managers of Dundee United and Morton respectively.