Stubbs Rotherham bound?

***Jones28*** · 27-05-2016 07:19 AM

I just don't see it happening. The scenes from Sunday are something comparatively few managers ever get to experience, and a league title win to secure us promotion would also be one hell of a party.

To go from that to an at best middling championship side when he could stay another year and walk in to a bigger job when his contract is up is surely a more attractive offer?

**high bee** · 27-05-2016 07:25 AM

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I just don't see it happening. The scenes from Sunday are something comparatively few managers ever get to experience, and a league title win to secure us promotion would also be one hell of a party.

To go from that to an at best middling championship side when he could stay another year and walk in to a bigger job when his contract is up is surely a more attractive offer?

Yeah but he has ambitions higher than Hibs and unless he wins the Scottish Cup or does a League and League Cup double next year then he won't better this achievement. To be honest even if he did one of those then it's not going to look any better, his stock is as high as it's going to be for some time ( he would have to get us up then have a good season in the premiership to start attracting better offers IMO).

Obviously Rotherham aren't the biggest club but it's another stepping stone and he will be much more visible.

***Brightside*** · 27-05-2016 07:26 AM

Im very hopeful he will knock back any approaches for at least the next year. He was adamant on Sunday that he had a job to finish and he had no intention of leaving. BUT if that changes and he is away i'd fully expect Hanlon to go with him.

**Topographic Hibby** · 27-05-2016 07:31 AM

Didn't Stubbs play for Derby? I'm sure there is a pic in the Cup Final programme of Stubbs and Kenny Miller playing together in the same Derby side. Surely that's a more attractive prospect for him? And dare I say it, for Derby also, rather than The Missing Man........

Rotherham.....!!!!!

**Onion** · 27-05-2016 07:34 AM

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Yeah, I think he'll go too if he gets the chance.

I don't think it's anything to do with money either, he needs to be realistic, a cup win in Scotland and pretty poor performance in the league is only going to get you so many offers down south, getting the offer of a championship club is a pretty good opportunity for him. He won't need to do a spectacular job down there, keep them up will be seen as a success, if he can do that for a couple of years he'll likely get the chance of working at a club with genuine promotion ambitions.

I think this time next week we'll be looking for a new boss.

It's the punishment Hibs usually have to take when we get close to winning anything. Just grateful we managed to keep one that delivered us something very special before he is whisked off to a so called "bigger club". If Stubbs goes, he goes with our thanks.

***greenginger*** · 27-05-2016 07:41 AM

Stubbs now 11/8 for Rotherham job. Second favorite behind Mowbray at 5/4.

Warbs 50/1 for Arsenal gig

**greenpaper55** · 27-05-2016 07:42 AM

I heard from someone that his family are now living up here with him, sounds like he is staying.

**SeanWilson** · 27-05-2016 07:44 AM

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Stubbs now 11/8 for Rotherham job. Second favorite behind Mowbray at 5/4.

Warbs 50/1 for Arsenal gig

think its a stick on that mogga takes the Rotheram gig and Stubbs stays here. I reckon so long as the club back a similar/better budget for next year, he stays and we win the champ at a canter.

**SeanWilson** · 27-05-2016 07:44 AM

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Stubbs now 11/8 for Rotherham job. Second favorite behind Mowbray at 5/4.

Warbs 50/1 for Arsenal gig

thats just the bookies trying to make a few extra £'s from idiots.

**pacoluna** · 27-05-2016 07:47 AM

As much as I Like Stubbsy and want him to stay i'm surprised he has attracted attention from championship clubs - He has only been in FT management for two years and not met his objectives (Promotion) The SC more than compensates for that obviously from a hibs point of view, however I think there are other managers within Scottish football that have done superb jobs however seem to not be mentioned for any managerial posts - yogi for example.

**~~SJM~~** · 27-05-2016 07:49 AM

How come that tramp Neilson is never linked with anything apart from the missing caveman to ape gene?

**pacoluna** · 27-05-2016 07:50 AM

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How come that tramp Neilson is never linked with anything apart from the missing caveman to ape gene?

Because craig levein pulls the strings

***Arch Stanton*** · 27-05-2016 07:51 AM

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I honestly don't think it is the money that will lure him.

He has ambitions to manage in the EPL ..preferably with Everton and he knows he can't stay in Scotland for much longer, but has to build his managerial profile in England.

While some may scoff at Rotherham, they ARE a championship side, and the second tier league in Scotland is scoffed at much more in England believe me.

I'm pretty sure he'll go if he gets the offer....and he obviously applied for the job last October by all reports..so those scoffers seem to be oblivious to that.

I wonder about that. I think he made some rookie mistakes this season and there is no point in going if he doesn't have all the skills he needs to succeed.

If he goes to Rotherham and they get relegated then his chances of ever being an EPL manager will plummet. Another successful year at Hibs and he will get better job offers. Tough decision for him.

**~~SJM~~** · 27-05-2016 07:56 AM

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Because craig levein pulls the strings

Why doesn't he get approached too then?

**ekhibee** · 27-05-2016 08:50 AM

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Why doesn't he get approached too then?

cos he tried managing a team in England and he was *****.

***CallumLaidlaw*** · 27-05-2016 08:55 AM

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How come that tramp Neilson is never linked with anything apart from the missing caveman to ape gene?

Because, dare I say it, Stubbs has higher ambitions than Neilson, and his agent does a good job of keeping his name out there

**~~SJM~~** · 27-05-2016 08:59 AM

Fair point Callum. Could be also Neilson is at his level and that's it. Stubbs has made no secret of the fact England is where his ambitions lie. I read he had an interview at Rotherham last year? Surely that's Pish as no formal approach was made?

The club have it covered regardless of what happens and trust them more than ever to deliver.

**~~SJM~~** · 27-05-2016 09:00 AM

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cos he tried managing a team in England and he was *****.

Good call.

**Andy74** · 27-05-2016 09:06 AM

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All the bams on here that were wanting him sacked last week will be happy then.....

Best manager we have had in years and now a legend.

Please stay Stubbsy and take us up.

He is a legend for the cup win, of course.

The reality is that he also failed in the league and so when we get back to the bread and butter next year I want us to have the best possible chance to get back up. I'm not so sure that best chance is Alan Stubbs. There is no point in me being inconsistent on that after winning the cup. If anything it illustrated again in that last 20 minutes the way a lot of us think the team should be playing more often.

**~~Super_JMcGinn~~** · 27-05-2016 09:09 AM

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Stubbs now 11/8 for Rotherham job. Second favorite behind Mowbray at 5/4.

Warbs 50/1 for Arsenal gig

Mowbray not even in the betting on this list taken 5 minutes ago

I reckon Mowbray will get it.

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/...manent-manager

***BoomtownHibees*** · 27-05-2016 09:15 AM

Stubbs now back in to even money favourite on Skybet

**fulshie** · 27-05-2016 09:31 AM

Based on the historic win on Sat you would think that Rotherham's interest in Stubbs would have made the sporting news on Reporting Scotland or STV news. I've watched it all week and saw / heard nothing.

***jacomo*** · 27-05-2016 09:38 AM

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He is a legend for the cup win, of course.

The reality is that he also failed in the league and so when we get back to the bread and butter next year I want us to have the best possible chance to get back up. I'm not so sure that best chance is Alan Stubbs. There is no point in me being inconsistent on that after winning the cup. If anything it illustrated again in that last 20 minutes the way a lot of us think the team should be playing more often.

Come on Andy, you can be as inconsistent as you like!

I've agreed with a lot of what you've said on where it went wrong for us in the League campaign. But I do like Stubbs a lot.

I hope he stays. I think he's earned unequivocal backing from us. Let's enjoy the summer, then approach the new campaign united behind our team and what they need to achieve next season.

**CRAZYHIBBY** · 27-05-2016 09:45 AM

Chance of league title, the scottish cup, league cup, and the lucrative petrofac cup ..........or rotherham.

**pacoluna** · 27-05-2016 09:48 AM

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Mowbray not even in the betting on this list taken 5 minutes ago

I reckon Mowbray will get it.

http://www.oddschecker.com/football/...manent-manager

I Would say Coventry are more of an attractive/bigger club than rotherham even giving the fact a division separates them. Would be more surprised if mowbray took it than stubbs.

**ekhibee** · 27-05-2016 09:54 AM

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I Would say Coventry are more of an attractive/bigger club than rotherham even giving the fact a division separates them. Would be more surprised if mowbray took it than stubbs.

Yep, agree with that, but again, why is Mowbray so high in the betting? It looks like it is between the 2 of them.

***The Spaceman*** · 27-05-2016 09:59 AM

Regardless of what happens to Stubbs, the guy is now a legendary Hibernian manager.

He is a winner and for that reason I can see him holding off a big move at least until he gets us promoted at the end of next season. Strikes me as the kind of guy who hates unfinished business (and who has got a real love for the club/team!).

***MrSmith*** · 27-05-2016 10:36 AM

Reading have just sacked their manager.

***scoopyboy*** · 27-05-2016 10:40 AM

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He is a legend for the cup win, of course.

The reality is that he also failed in the league and so when we get back to the bread and butter next year I want us to have the best possible chance to get back up. I'm not so sure that best chance is Alan Stubbs. There is no point in me being inconsistent on that after winning the cup. If anything it illustrated again in that last 20 minutes the way a lot of us think the team should be playing more often.

I agree with what you are saying Andy (yes I do realise that's bizarre

) but I would be inclined to go with Alan Stubbs.

More in the hope that he has gleaned knowledge from the last two seasons and that he will get it right next season.

He is still relatively inexperienced and he isn't a hopeless case at this moment in time.

I get sick and tired of changing a manager every couple of years or so, so I wouldn't be for getting shot of. If he leaves to go for another club then fair enough.