Livingston owner Angelo Massone has denied that the club face entering administration.

Livi currently owe West Lothian council around £130,000 in rent arrears and face a demand for £150,000 for their latest rental agreement, due to be paid this month.

One report on Friday claimed that the club could be wound up before June 30, but Massone says he is still in talks with the council to buy the ground. He told www.bbc.co.uk: "It is not true."

He added: "June 30 is the day the option to buy the stadium expires. People are trying to cause problems.

"You are wasting your time on stories of Livingston FC. I have the option to buy the stadium by 30 June.

"It is in the hands of my lawyer and he is speaking to the council lawyers."

Livi for Life Trust is waiting in the wings should the club go into administration.

Trust spokesman Ged Nixon said: "The current downward spiral of the club causes us grave concern.

"We are monitoring the situation and are ready to offer the club a lifeline if required.

"We have spoken to Supporters Direct, who advise supporters trusts and taken advice from them on the matter."