Who’s the next manager then?

[Real Emerald]

Gray will not survive this so who will it be next manager? I’d quite like Michael O’Neil but maybe get Lennon back as interim?? Who knows?

[SteveHFC]

Don’t trust the board to appoint anyone.

[Real Emerald]

Don’t trust the board to appoint anyone.

Nor do I but that’s where we are.

[NC1875]

I honestly don’t think they’ll sack Gray. They’ll keep plodding along hoping he can get the odd win to keep us safe.

[SaulGoodman]

If it’s the same clowns upstairs that are picking the manager then honestly I couldn’t give a **** who it is. We’ll have the same issues.

[bingo70]

Don’t trust the board to appoint anyone.

I’m pretty certain the Black Knights will be more involved for this appointment.

Tim Berzbatchenko or whatever he’s called has been up a few times recently, including the game last week and if rumours are to be believed Mackay and Marshall were down in Bournemouth last week so things are changing, even if it’s not been announced yet.

Looking at their other appointments for L’orient who appointed a Frenchman and Auckland who appointed Corica with knowledge of the Australian league, I think they appear to value local knowledge and not necessarily a given they’ll appoint a random Jonny Foreigner.

I have a feeling Scott Brown could be in the running. I also think Damian Duff would be high up the wanted listed (sure he coached at Celtic previously), whether he’s realistic or not is a different matter though.

[McGruber]

I’m pretty certain the Black Knights will be more involved for this appointment.

Tim Berzbatchenko or whatever he’s called has been up a few times recently, including the game last week and if rumours are to be believed Mackay and Marshall were down in Bournemouth last week so things are changing, even if it’s not been announced yet.

Looking at their other appointments for L’orient who appointed a Frenchman and Auckland who appointed Corica with knowledge of the Australian league, I think they appear to value local knowledge and not necessarily a given they’ll appoint a random Jonny Foreigner.

I have a feeling Scott Brown could be in the running. I also think Damian Duff would be high up the wanted listed (sure he coached at Celtic previously), whether he’s realistic or not is a different matter though.

Agree Gray has to go and Black Knights need to be and will be at the forefront of picking a new manager. Malky should be gone too along with Marshall in the made up role.

Scott Brown won't be considered though

[TrumpIsAPeado]

They'll either pick somebody that they think will keep the fans onside, even if that person is fundamentally useless in the position. Or they'll go full tone deaf and make it Malky Mackay. What they won't do is bring in a manager with a solid proven managerial track record within the Scottish game.

[Silky]

O'Neill or Mark Robbins for me.

[BH Hibs]

Probably Mackay knowing this lot.

[Hibees1973]

Surely they cannot appoint Malky, even temporary.

It got ugly today and poisonous. Was a new low even in the last 2-3 years of farce.

To appoint Malky now would prove The Gordons and Kensell have a total disregard and respect for Hibs.

[Gaffer1875]

John Mcglynn. And I’m not joking.


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[Real Emerald]

Surely they cannot appoint Malky, even temporary.

It got a ugly today and poisonous. Was a new low even in the last 2-3 years of farce.

To appoint Malky now would prove The Gordons and Kensell have a total disregard and respect for Hibs.

I think appointing Malky even as an interim would just pour petrol onto the fire.

[Unseen work]

John Mcglynn. And I’m not joking.


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He would probably do a brilliant job but the hearts past would be a huge issue

[lugz]

Apart from a quick pay day when they're sacked within a year why would anyone want the job? No one can have watched this team this season and thought i could get a lot out of them.

[Allant1981]

Apart from a quick pay day when they're sacked within a year why would anyone want the job? No one can have watched this team this season and thought i could get a lot out of them.

I bet there are hundreds of managers who would take the job

[S4uzee]

I think Gray will be given until the end of November (next 3 games)

[bingo70]

John Mcglynn. And I’m not joking.


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Given the experimental appointments recently, I actually think he would be a surprisingly popular appointment.

[Hibiza]

Don’t trust the board to appoint anyone.

Hope they won't be there to Do it . What a shambles.

[Real Emerald]

I think Gray will be given until the end of November (next 3 games)

I honestly can’t see that, he really had no future as Hibs manager now, the sooner it ends the better and we’ve now got an International break. We have a very busy December. Doesn’t bear thinking about TBH,

[Paul1642]

John Mcglynn. And I’m not joking.


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This is who I want. His from with Falkirk is outrageously good and he’s got the experience we need right now.

[bingo70]

Apart from a quick pay day when they're sacked within a year why would anyone want the job? No one can have watched this team this season and thought i could get a lot out of them.

Would be easy to make this team better, I wouldn’t want any manager who doesn’t think they could improve this team.

It’s a great time to take on this job I think.

[Heisenberg]

I think Gray will be given until the end of November (next 3 games)

Makes no sense to do that given there’s an international break now and we sit bottom of the league. Got to be now I think

[Still Smiling]

Apart from a quick pay day when they're sacked within a year why would anyone want the job? No one can have watched this team this season and thought i could get a lot out of them.

I think there is a team in there somewhere. We played well against most teams this season other than Celtic and today. We need belief, good fortune and confidence. Losing Keiren Bowie a big loss.

[Hibiza]

Fuzzy Bear from the Muppets

[Since90+2]

Given the experimental appointments recently, I actually think he would be a surprisingly popular appointment.

His record last few seasons is absolutely brilliant. If he didn't have the Hearts link he'd probably be one of the names we'd be calling for.

Unfortunately that link does exist though and for that reason I can't see it happening.

[Real Emerald]

Fuzzy Bear from the Muppets

We don’t need anymore Muppets although I’d probably much rather watch them than Hibs. 😂

[S4uzee]

I honestly can’t see that, he really had no future as Hibs manager now, the sooner it ends the better and we’ve now got an International break. We have a very busy December. Doesn’t bear thinking about TBH,

Fearing December too!! Basically 3 games we can definitely say 0 points from

[TrumpIsAPeado]

I think there is a team in there somewhere. We played well against most teams this season other than Celtic and today. We need belief, good fortune and confidence. Losing Keiren Bowie a big loss.

We haven't played well against most teams this season, not even close. The players have tried really hard with ineffective tactics and can barely muster a shot on target from open play. No amount of "good fortune" is going to turn that around. It may give us a win out of nowhere at some point, but we need so much more than that to stave off relegation over the course of the season.

[H18 SFR]

Absolutely anyone but Gray for me. He’s got the level needed to take us down.

Absolutely anyone.

[Chorley Hibee]

I think there is a team in there somewhere. We played well against most teams this season other than Celtic and today. We need belief, good fortune and confidence. Losing Keiren Bowie a big loss.

Stop this utter nonsense.

There isn't a team in there, there's barely a good player in there.

We're now on a run of 6 wins in 33 league games.

How much longer before the penny drops?

We're ****ing hopeless.

[Mcbizz1998]

I said it previously and got pelters on here - you would have to be absolutely mental to be McInnes or Robinson and come to Hibs.

We are a complete disaster. No decent established manager worth their salt would touch us. We need to hope we find an unknown diamond or out of work diddy who comes good.

[Mcbizz1998]

Stop this utter nonsense.

There isn't a team in there, there's barely a good player in there.

We're now on a run of 6 wins in 33 league games.

How much longer before the penny drops?

We're ****ing hopeless.

Well said. They are chronically ****.

[J-C]

Curious who the BK group have waiting in the wings, also need a good backroom team.

[bingo70]

I said it previously and got pelters on here - you would have to be absolutely mental to be McInnes or Robinson and come to Hibs.

We are a complete disaster. No decent established manager worth their salt would touch us. We need to hope we find an unknown diamond or out of work diddy who comes good.

Yes, we are not likely to attract a manager currently in a good job elsewhere and that very much includes McInnes or Robinson.

There’s still really good options out there though, we just have to look further afield than third in command currently at the club.

[Hiber-nation]

Given the experimental appointments recently, I actually think he would be a surprisingly popular appointment.

He was able to bring in his own players at Falkirk and do what he wanted. Would never work in a million years at Hibs even though he is a brilliant manager.

[Crab apple]

There's rightly no way back for Gray after this. Our owners are fools but it is Gray who sets the team up and makes the subs. The warning signs were there as early as Kelty. If we wait until January to change things any new manager bounce will be too late as happened in 1998 with McLeish coming in to replace the dismal Duff Jimmy.

[southern hibby]

My money’s worth ( and I hope I’m wrong ) is that the board will hope to drift along with SDG until end of Dec. By the time a new appointment is made, then the Jan window will be closing which means we won’t spend much during that window.

They’ll hope the new manager will have enough about him to keep us in the league and not get us relegated.

I’m going to go now as I’m depressing myself.


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[Real Emerald]

My money’s worth ( and I hope I’m wrong ) is that the board will hope to drift along with SDG until end of Dec. By the time a new appointment is made, then the Jan window will be closing which means we won’t spend much during that window.

They’ll hope the new manager will have enough about him to keep us in the league and not get us relegated.

I’m going to go now as I’m depressing myself.


GGTTH

I actually think there’s no way back for Gray now but I’m not for one minute ruling out your scenario, it’s just comedy show now.

[RMQ1967]

There's rightly no way back for Gray after this. Our owners are fools but it is Gray who sets the team up and makes the subs. The warning signs were there as early as Kelty. If we wait until January to change things any new manager bounce will be too late as happened in 1998 with McLeish coming in to replace the dismal Duff Jimmy.

Who would you install as manager?

[Tambo]

Despite the state we are in, I think we're still an attractive club for someone to come in, would understand the uncertainty of accepting the job though.

[RMQ1967]

I bet there are hundreds of managers who would take the job

Exactly - stupid comments from stupid people 👍

[Hibee Mac]

It's absolutely meaningless who the next manager is unless Ian Gordon and co are removed from making any form of operational decision to do with the club.

You just know he has is hands all over the club still behind the scenes, I refuse to believe anyone who says otherwise. Kensell can go too, he is failing at his job.

Mackay has only been here a matter of months, but if BK want him gone then so be it.

Bin every single person at the club who is even remotely involved in recruitment. Absolute chronic failures every single one of them.

We then need BK to bring in a small, tight-knit footballing operation who have experience and know what they're doing.

Only then will any manager have even the slightest chance of success.


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[st3vie]

Probably Mackay knowing this lot.
Certainty

[hibernian1982]

Mowbray - out of work and looking for a job. Or Mark Robins the Coventry manager who was sacked

[Crab apple]

Who would you install as manager?

Michael O'Neil. What about you? Unfortunately it will be Kensall and Malky making the decision so it will probably be Craig Samson.

[JimboHibs]

Eddie May can go as well , he's been stealing a wage for years.

[RMQ1967]

Michael O'Neil. What about you? Unfortunately it will be Kensall and Malky making the decision so it will probably be Craig Samson.

Michael O'Neil the current manager of NI& a sub 40% win rate in club football? Yeah good luck with that 👍

[Carheenlea]

Damien Duff could be an interesting candidate.

Experience at a high level both in a club and international playing capacity.

His coaching resume taken from twitter reads -

“During his last playing season at Shamrock Rovers, Duff coached the club's under-15 team.On 16 April 2016, it was announced that he would take on a coaching role with the Republic of Ireland under-15s, in line with the recommendation from FAI High Performance Director, Ruud Dokter, that more ex-internationals get involved in coaching roles with the national team setup. On 31 July 2016, Duff joined the Shamrock Rovers first-team coaching staff until the end of the season, with the intention that he would then take control of the under-15 group he previously managed, then competing in the League of Ireland U17 Division.

Duff was appointed to a reserve team coaching position with Celtic in January 2019. When Neil Lennon became interim manager at Celtic in February 2019, Duff was promoted to first team coach, with John Kennedy promoted to assistant manager. After the club completed a third successive domestic treble, Lennon was made permanent manager, with Duff and Kennedy retaining their roles. Celtic secured a ninth league title in-a-row and fourth straight League Cup in 2019–20. On 5 April 2020, Duff was announced as the assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland senior team to Stephen Kenny, who replaced Mick McCarthy. On 24 June 2020 it was announced that in conjunction with his role as assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland senior team, Duff would also become head coach of the under 17 team at League of Ireland club Shelbourne. On 8 January 2021, Duff stepped down as Kenny's assistant.

Shelbourne
On 3 November 2021, Duff was appointed as the first team manager of League of Ireland Premier Division club, Shelbourne. His first match in senior management was a 3–0 loss at home to rivals St Patrick's Athletic on 18 February 2022.


On 1 November 2024, Shelbourne won the title for the first time since 2006 after a 1-0 win against Derry City at the Brandywell.”

[Crab apple]

Michael O'Neil the current manager of NI& a sub 40% win rate in club football? Yeah good luck with that 👍

As someone who likes to post about his 5 decades watching football you'll probably be aware of the win rates of our managers during that time. I note you didn't answer the question about who you would bring in. Or would you stick with Gray and his % win rate?

[TrinityHFC]

Yes, we are not likely to attract a manager currently in a good job elsewhere and that very much includes McInnes or Robinson.

There’s still really good options out there though, we just have to look further afield than third in command currently at the club.

I’ve heard Robinson has no interest in reporting to Mackay. If you’ve competed recently and someone was sacked by Ross Co while you’ve been pretty successful then that’s a non starter.

[Nicho87]

Sam Allardyce

Relegation battle

End of season

Job done

[NC1875]

Alex Neil

[Steve Austin]

Alex Neil

sorry Dave you gotta go .. pains to say you are in the wrong movie …
Hibs is not a job for a rookie manager …
This is no longer acceptable to us as fans !!!!
We need a proven management and leadership.Someone who has proven to play a high press attacking game .
try Scandinavia ?.. German leagues..Spain?
look at Brighton now ,Aberdeen now .. Norwich .

[Crammond Hibee]

I think Gray will be given until the end of November (next 3 games)

Why ?

[Skol]

I am not a fan of keeping sacking managers, but the signs are that hibs will sack gray. His run of results are worse than the others we have sacked and the performance today was as poor as they come.

If we do sack him, there is no obvious temporary regime to put in place. None.

Mcinnes will not take the job, so forget him. It would be madness to consider Lennon, even as a temporary manager, after the way his tenure ended. It’s not clear why anyone would leave a secure job to take the hibs job. So we are looking for unemployed managers.

Things are looking pretty grim.

[Real Emerald]

I am not a fan of keeping sacking managers, but the signs are that hibs will sack gray. His run of results are worse than the others we have sacked and the performance today was as poor as they come.

If we do sack him, there is no obvious temporary regime to put in place. None.

Mcinnes will not take the job, so forget him. It would be madness to consider Lennon, even as a temporary manager, after the way his tenure ended. It’s not clear why anyone would leave a secure job to take the hibs job. So we are looking for unemployed managers.

Things are looking pretty grim.

I actually think Lennon as an interim would be good.

[Skol]

I actually think Lennon as an interim would be good.

Why? Have you forgotten the madness of the end of his time? He did well with a good squad on the back of a cup win. But then what.

[S4uzee]

Why ?

Just can’t see him going next week

[bingo70]

I actually think Lennon as an interim would be good.

Don’t know about good but he wouldn’t do any worse.

[guthrie01]

I actually think Lennon as an interim would be good.

Lennon coming back to fight out relegation has Terry Butcher written all over it

[Real Emerald]

Why? Have you forgotten the madness of the end of his time? He did well with a good squad on the back of a cup win. But then what.

No but he’d knock heads together and get them performing. Interim though.

[NC1875]

Just can’t see him going next week

I don’t think he’ll be sacked either. They don’t want to admit yet another mistake.

They’ll give him time to try and get it right and before we know it, it’ll be too late.

[Gloucester Hibs]

Malcolm George Mackay

[Centre Hawf]

I've always said I wanted Derek McInnes. But I doubt he'll come here.

At this point I'd be happy to let the Black Knights just find us a proper gem of a coach somewhere.

[Unseen work]

I don’t think he’ll be sacked either. They don’t want to admit yet another mistake.

They’ll give him time to try and get it right and before we know it, it’ll be too late.

The thought of not sacking him is absolutely terrifying to me

We cannot continue like this, we’re sleep walking to relegation

[Skol]

I think gray might resign or just offer to be mutual consented.

[stuart-farquhar]

I think gray might resign or just offer to be mutual consented.

TBH, I'm thinking the same. Me that is.

[the tornadoe]

If they sack him they are admitting the scale of their mistakes...by that I mean the absolute shambles of their record in ALL aspects of recruitment !

[Steve88]

This thread is everything that's wrong with the fanbase.

We shouldn't be directing any attention and/or thought to the manager until the root of the problem is gone.

If we don't strip out the weeds by the root, it'll only continue to grow..

We need to be putting the pressure on the board

[Callum_62]

This thread is everything that's wrong with the fanbase.

We shouldn't be directing any attention and/or thought to the manager until the root of the problem is gone.

If we don't strip out the weeds by the root, it'll only continue to grow..

We need to be putting the pressure on the boardReally? The 8 percent win rate in the league manager (1 win in 12)should never be criticised?

Just coz he scored a goal 8 years ago?

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[Northernhibee]

This thread is everything that's wrong with the fanbase.

We shouldn't be directing any attention and/or thought to the manager until the root of the problem is gone.

If we don't strip out the weeds by the root, it'll only continue to grow..

We need to be putting the pressure on the board

Yep. Heard every single argument made for the last two or three managers with the same people that yet another manager change will make the difference this time, honest it will.

[NC1875]

Yep. Heard every single argument made for the last two or three managers with the same people that yet another manager change will make the difference this time, honest it will.

The thing is, we were safe but average under LJ and Montgomery and people wanted better.

Now we’re utter ***** and people are telling us we can’t sack another manager. Even though he’s by far the worst of the 3.

He should have already been sacked by now. I don’t care about a goal 8 years ago.

[Northernhibee]

The thing is, we were safe but average under LJ and Montgomery and people wanted better.

Now we’re utter ***** and people are telling us we can’t sack another manager. Even though he’s by far the worst of the 3.

He should have already been sacked by now. I don’t care about a goal 8 years ago.
What if constantly ripping it up and starting afresh is making us worse every time?

[IberianHibernian]

Why? Have you forgotten the madness of the end of his time? He did well with a good squad on the back of a cup win. But then what.The first half of 2018 gave us probably the best entertainment we`ve had this century , nearly 2 years after we won the cup . 2 years is a long time in modern football . I`m not sure Lennon would be interested either in present situation but if he was I can`t think of many better candidates who we could realistically attract .
Whoever is our next manager or even if Gray continues , the manager has to have a strong coaching team . Not sure we have that now and I`m not sure who Lennon would want as part of his team . Montgomery seemed to have a good coaching team but they didn`t get time to show their worth which I fully understood as summer seemed like the best time to change things .

[NC1875]

What if constantly ripping it up and starting afresh is making us worse every time?

Well that does seem to be the case so far.

So do we just keep saying next week is a must win game. When that games been and gone, we’re still bottom of the league. Before you know it, we’re in the championship.

I agree major changes need to happen.

I think if they sack Gray then that’s an admission to Foley that he was right and they have a far bigger say in the next guy. That’s my only hope.

[chrisski33]

I think gray might resign or just offer to be mutual consented.

Dont think he will resign going by his after match comments plus he would probably get a bigger pay off if sacked.

[Northernhibee]

Well that does seem to be the case so far.

So do we just keep saying next week is a must win game. When that games been and gone, we’re still bottom of the league. Before you know it, we’re in the championship.

I agree major changes need to happen.

I think if they sack Gray then that’s an admission to Foley that he was right and they have a far bigger say in the next guy. That’s my only hope.

I think first and foremost we need Kensell away and the Gordon’s to sit in the background and pony up to fix their mistakes and make themselves completely
Invisible - or sell up ASAP.

[NC1875]

I think first and foremost we need Kensell away and the Gordon’s to sit in the background and pony up to fix their mistakes and make themselves completely
Invisible - or sell up ASAP.

I agree Kensell needs to go. The guys an absolute fraud.

And don’t get me started on Ian Gordon.

The thing is, that’s unlikely to happen.

Like I say, I think the best hope is they sack Gray, admit they got it wrong again and let the BK’s appoint the next guy.

[Just_Jimmy]

Alex neill

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[Skol]

I agree Kensell needs to go. The guys an absolute fraud.

And don’t get me started on Ian Gordon.

The thing is, that’s unlikely to happen.

Like I say, I think the best hope is they sack Gray, admit they got it wrong again and let the BK’s appoint the next guy.

If we replace Gordon and Kensall, do we suddenly start winning ? I doubt it.

[Unseen work]

Alex Neil strikes me as the type that would have no interest in coming here

Please not Scott Brown, not done anything to deserve it.

Probably be the same names as last time brought up

Michael O’Neill
Graham Arnold
Damien Duff - Really successful but again not hugely experienced
Robbie Keane - same as Duff

[NC1875]

Alex neill

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Agree. I was all for McInnes but that ship has sailed.

Just don’t think Neil comes in to work under MM.

We’ll have the same problem with any experience manager.

Ideally MM has to go too

[NC1875]

If we replace Gordon and Kensall, do we suddenly start winning ? I doubt it.

Who said that ? If they’re not here the chances of appointing a competent manager increase tenfold though.

Replacing Gray would give us a chance, as long as it’s not they two appointing the next guy

[Northernhibee]

Can’t see any manager worth their salt coming to us unless they know that the current decision makers have any part in their job.

What’s that, staring down the barrel of three times in four years we’ve sacked a manager after just a few months?

[Northernhibee]

If we replace Gordon and Kensall, do we suddenly start winning ? I doubt it.

No, we don’t suddenly start winning in any scenario IMO. This is where we are as a club - worst in the league by a distance.

It begins to allow us to rebuild and improve IMO. It won’t be sudden though.

[wookie70]

I’ve heard Robinson has no interest in reporting to Mackay. If you’ve competed recently and someone was sacked by Ross Co while you’ve been pretty successful then that’s a non starter.

That worries me too. For what it is worth I think Gray will still be here on Monday. If he isn't Mackay will step in and for me that is even worse. I watched Falkirk last week. So well organised, played at a good tempo and were really good to watch. Basically the opposite of how we play. McGlynn is a very good manager who has an eye for a player. Docherty could be worth a shout too. I don't think any of the other likely candidates in the top league would come to us unless it was a big rise in salary. When you look at Aberdeen a foreign manager may be worth a shout. It is a desperate situation that many foresaw with Gray's appointment. It is pretty grim seeing fans getting torn into such a huge legend and I wonder if he will walk away rather than be sacked.

[Paul1642]

Can’t see any manager worth their salt coming to us unless they know that the current decision makers have any part in their job.

What’s that, staring down the barrel of three times in four years we’ve sacked a manager after just a few months?

The timeframe is irrelevant. Almost any manager in any league gets the sack for taking 1 win from 12 games unless that team were always going to be big relegation favourites.

Hearts pulled the plug on Naismith who has much more managerial goodwill in the bank. St Johnstone sacked Levein despite having much lower seasonal expectations than us. Gray was backed in the transfer market and has been given more time to turn things around than most mangers get these days.

I don’t think any manger looking at the Hibs job will be put off by the manner of Gray’s inevitable sacking and I hope anyone who backs themselves as a good manger will see it as as easy gig in terms of getting goodwill by improving a team that can’t really get much worse.

[Since452]

Would I want to be manager of Hibs right now? No chance. We can only hope someone really fancies themselves to turn it around but then look at the shambles upstairs and our track record over the last 4 years. Hibs are a career killer with Kensell and the Gordon's about.

[IberianHibernian]

Damien Duff could be an interesting candidate.

Experience at a high level both in a club and international playing capacity.

His coaching resume taken from twitter reads -

“During his last playing season at Shamrock Rovers, Duff coached the club's under-15 team.On 16 April 2016, it was announced that he would take on a coaching role with the Republic of Ireland under-15s, in line with the recommendation from FAI High Performance Director, Ruud Dokter, that more ex-internationals get involved in coaching roles with the national team setup. On 31 July 2016, Duff joined the Shamrock Rovers first-team coaching staff until the end of the season, with the intention that he would then take control of the under-15 group he previously managed, then competing in the League of Ireland U17 Division.

Duff was appointed to a reserve team coaching position with Celtic in January 2019. When Neil Lennon became interim manager at Celtic in February 2019, Duff was promoted to first team coach, with John Kennedy promoted to assistant manager. After the club completed a third successive domestic treble, Lennon was made permanent manager, with Duff and Kennedy retaining their roles. Celtic secured a ninth league title in-a-row and fourth straight League Cup in 2019–20. On 5 April 2020, Duff was announced as the assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland senior team to Stephen Kenny, who replaced Mick McCarthy. On 24 June 2020 it was announced that in conjunction with his role as assistant manager of the Republic of Ireland senior team, Duff would also become head coach of the under 17 team at League of Ireland club Shelbourne. On 8 January 2021, Duff stepped down as Kenny's assistant.

Shelbourne
On 3 November 2021, Duff was appointed as the first team manager of League of Ireland Premier Division club, Shelbourne. His first match in senior management was a 3–0 loss at home to rivals St Patrick's Athletic on 18 February 2022.


On 1 November 2024, Shelbourne won the title for the first time since 2006 after a 1-0 win against Derry City at the Brandywell.”Damien Duff could well prove to be a great Hibernian manager though I suspect he`ll be looking at bigger things now . His name was mentioned a few times as a possible Hibs manager at time of recent managerial changes and we may have missed our chance . Great what he has achieved in Ireland and sounds like he could be a great long term appointment for us given he got Shelbourne to be champions after 3 years . Whether he is what some fans may see as a priority . someone to get team up league quickly I don`t know . Managers from Ireland and Scandinavia where league seasons are finishing now are obvious candidates now .

[RMQ1967]

As someone who likes to post about his 5 decades watching football you'll probably be aware of the win rates of our managers during that time. I note you didn't answer the question about who you would bring in. Or would you stick with Gray and his % win rate?

I wasn't the one demanding a change of manager so you can wind your neck in

[Broxburn Greens]

Sam Allardyce

Relegation battle

End of season

Job done

Hmm, after the sheep tried tgat last season with Warnock and tge way that panned out I’d be inclined to pass on that one.

[RMQ1967]

Would I want to be manager of Hibs right now? No chance. We can only hope someone really fancies themselves to turn it around but then look at the shambles upstairs and our track record over the last 4 years. Hibs are a career killer with Kensell and the Gordon's about.

Anyone who doesn't fancy themselves as manager of Hibs can **** right off - they're no use to us.

The people "upstairs" aren't in the pitch or managing the team. Ask yourself - who's paying their wages? Ultimatelty it's you - are you responsible for the "shambles"?

[Northernhibee]

The timeframe is irrelevant. Almost any manager in any league gets the sack for taking 1 win from 12 games unless that team were always going to be big relegation favourites.

Hearts pulled the plug on Naismith who has much more managerial goodwill in the bank. St Johnstone sacked Levein despite having much lower seasonal expectations than us. Gray was backed in the transfer market and has been given more time to turn things around than most mangers get these days.

I don’t think any manger looking at the Hibs job will be put off by the manner of Gray’s inevitable sacking and I hope anyone who backs themselves as a good manger will see it as as easy gig in terms of getting goodwill by improving a team that can’t really get much worse.

Head to a job where if you can’t instantly turn around an utter ****show instantly you’re likely to find yourself out of a job? Doesn’t sound appealing.

[RMQ1967]

Agree. I was all for McInnes but that ship has sailed.

Just don’t think Neil comes in to work under MM.

We’ll have the same problem with any experience manager.

Ideally MM has to go too

McInnes who's team is 4 points ahead of Hibs after a dozen games 😂
Yes that's the solution 🙄

[bingo70]

Just having a look at the odds for managers jobs for clubs down south and I saw Ryan Lowes name come up.

Highly rated down south and did a decent job at PNE until he surprisingly quit after the first game of the season.

Not perfect but nobody experience we could attract would be.

[Haymaker]

Bielsa.

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[TrinityHFC]

Whoever Bournemouth have their eye on to be their next manager.

[Paul1642]

Head to a job where if you can’t instantly turn around an utter ****show instantly you’re likely to find yourself out of a job? Doesn’t sound appealing.

Or….. head to a job where the team are massively underperforming under a rookie manager and fans are **** scared or relegation, where if you come in and win three from your first five games you’ll have us sat in the top 6 and be hailed a saviour, with a transfer market approaching to get some new faces in.

Like I said, any manager taking this job needs to be confident in their own ability, but the task isn’t as hard as some are making it out to be.

[bingo70]

Whoever Bournemouth have their eye on to be their next manager.

That’d be good with me

[Auckland Hibs]

McInnes who's team is 4 points ahead of Hibs after a dozen games 😂
Yes that's the solution 🙄

With half the budget we give our managers

[Unseen work]

McInnes who's team is 4 points ahead of Hibs after a dozen games 😂
Yes that's the solution 🙄

4 points ahead, with a game in hand with a tiny budget in comparison

They were also in Europe this season

[gbhibby]

Lennon and Mjallby as his assistant.

[NC1875]

McInnes who's team is 4 points ahead of Hibs after a dozen games 😂
Yes that's the solution 🙄

Few drinks tonight ? 🙄

[Skol]

Lennon and Mjallby as his assistant.

Please no.

[bingo70]

Just having a look at the odds for managers jobs for clubs down south and I saw Ryan Lowes name come up.

Highly rated down south and did a decent job at PNE until he surprisingly quit after the first game of the season.

Not perfect but nobody experience we could attract would be.

I hate myself for posting such a boring suggestion.

Wilfried Nancy is a much better shout.

Columbus Crewe manager with links to Tim Bezbatchenko. Done a terrific job in the MLS and now looking for a job in Europe, been linked with some French teams but nothing concrete. Season ended last week so timing would work for him coming here now.

Won’t happen but allowing my mind to wander a bit further than Ryan ****ing Lowe.

[RMQ1967]

Few drinks tonight ? 🙄

Less than you I'm sure 👍

[Crab apple]

I wasn't the one demanding a change of manager so you can wind your neck in

You don't do irony do you. I'm not sure if you're pissed or just an arse but you've spent the whole night on various threads calling people uneducated or telling them to f..k off if they dare to criticise the board or Gray.

[The Tubs]

Bielsa.

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What's wrong with Sparky getting it?

[Crab apple]

Few drinks tonight ? 🙄

Clearly. He's actually been pretty tame on this thread compared to other threads he's been on.

[andrew_dundee]

I want rid of Mackay (who should never have been appointed) and big changes upstairs, but I also don't think this is rocket science.

An experienced manager with a degree of success should be able to get more out of these players. With evern a handful of wins we can be top 6 and turn things around and I don't believe that it is beyond our wit to get someone in who can do that (even if the last few recruitments suggest otherwise...)

I'm all in favour of Foley's group taking a lead and emptying out the four horsemen of the Hibee apocalypse, but player for player I refuse to believe that we are the worst team in this league.

[Haymaker]

What's wrong with Sparky getting it?I'm not against Sparky getting it however I feel a couple seasons under Marcelo would be best for his development. I'm 100% convinced that Sparky will lead us to European Glory, just not quite yet.

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[gbhibby]

Please no.

Mjallby could play centre half.

[Unseen work]

I hate myself for posting such a boring suggestion.

Wilfried Nancy is a much better shout.

Columbus Crewe manager with links to Tim Bezbatchenko. Done a terrific job in the MLS and now looking for a job in Europe, been linked with some French teams but nothing concrete. Season ended last week so timing would work for him coming here now.

Won’t happen but allowing my mind to wander a bit further than Ryan ****ing Lowe.

https://x.com/tombogert/status/1847768508605878361?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

I’m sold

I’d also take Lowe

[RMQ1967]

4 points ahead, with a game in hand with a tiny budget in comparison

They were also in Europe this season

Yeah get the excuses in for him👍 What's your excuses for his failures at the sheep & Bristol?

[Paul1642]

Yeah get the excuses in for him👍 What's your excuses for his failures at the sheep & Bristol?

He certainly wasn’t a failure at Aberdeen. Not even close.

[RMQ1967]

Clearly. He's actually been pretty tame on this thread compared to other threads he's been on.

Very tame considering the garbage you read on here from alleged Hibs fans 👍

[DIXIHIBS]

Clearly. He's actually been pretty tame on this thread compared to other threads he's been on.

Best ignored.

[Skol]

Mjallby could play centre half.

I could play up front.

[RMQ1967]

He certainly wasn’t a failure at Aberdeen. Not even close.

Aye? What did he win in all his years there again?

[CathroMustStay]

Neil Lennon on an 18 month contract til May 2026, with both parties either agreeing to an extension or going their separate ways.

That would be far too sensible for the current Hibs board.

[Mcbizz1998]

We’ve done that 6 times in a row, still not been as good as we were under Lennon.

[Mcbizz1998]

We’ve done that 6 times in a row, still not been as good as we were under Lennon.

Post I quoted was deleted but anyway.

[bingo70]

https://x.com/tombogert/status/1847768508605878361?s=46&t=jmxs-mZWT_cnYbURW-GKJw

I’m sold

I’d also take Lowe

That’s a different sport to what I witnessed today, why were all those players in yellow kicking the ball to each other?

[gbhibby]

I could play up front.

Seriously, he would be the type of assistant who could teach our current defenders how to defend. The atmosphere and style of football when Lennon was in charge was the most exciting and night and day from what we have now. We need to act now or our 150th Anniversary will be spent in the championship.

[Paul1642]

Aye? What did he win in all his years there again?

I don’t know why I’m wasting my time replying to you however:

3rd place x 1
2nd place x 4
4th place x 2
League cup win
13 trips to Hampden.
A ton of European games.

I’ll bite anyone’s hand off who offered me this for Hibs next 7 seasons.

[RMQ1967]

Best ignored.

Look - I could sit here & fire out anti Hibs crap all night but I'm a Hibs fan. We're in a **** situation but no-one in the club, players or management, as far as I can see, is content with the situation.

If you're happy to ignore all the anti Hibs garbage that's on here there days that's up to you.

Some people put their money in & play the game - most sit on the sidelines, criticise, snipe, talk garbage & contribute **** all - which are you.

[Aldo]

I really do think we should be looking forward instead of backwards for a new coach /manager and I don’t want IG or MM anywhere near the process.

I don’t want anyone who has had any previous connection to the club. Either player or manager.

[marinello59]

Neil Lennon on an 18 month contract til May 2026, with both parties either agreeing to an extension or going their separate ways.

That would be far too sensible for the current Hibs board.

We aren’t a job for Lennon as we stand. He doesn’t build squads, he doesn’t lift poor squads. He takes an already decent squad and squeezes the best out of them. His second spell at Celtic failed because he took on a squad that was already in serious decline. He really isn’t the answer at all.

[RMQ1967]

I don’t know why I’m wasting my time replying to you however:

3rd place x 1
2nd place x 4
4th place x 2
League cup win
13 trips to Hampden.
A ton of European games.

I’ll bite anyone’s hand off who offered me this for Hibs next 7 seasons.

So one cup in 7 seasons - the same as Stubbs in 2 seasons, How impressed am I 🙄

[NC1875]

So one cup in 7 seasons - the same as Stubbs in 2 seasons, How impressed am I 🙄

Get to your bed

[The Harp Awakes]

Lennon coming back to fight out relegation has Terry Butcher written all over it

I actually think the opposite. I think he'd improve our fortunes instantly.

One thing is for sure, we're heading for a Terry Butcher season if Gray is not sacked.

[Fergos]

So one cup in 7 seasons - the same as Stubbs in 2 seasons, How impressed am I 🙄

Whats your suggestion Mr Ive been going for 50 years?

[RMQ1967]

Get to your bed

Aye good comeback 🙄

[LaMotta]

I actually think the opposite. I think he'd improve our fortunes instantly.

I agree - Lewis Stevenson has talked about how good Lennon's man management skills were and the way he could give players confidence.

[RMQ1967]

Whats your suggestion Mr Ive been going for 50 years?

I'm not the one demanding a new manager so winid your neck in 👍

[Northernhibee]

I agree - Lewis Stevenson has talked about how good Lennon's man management skills were and the way he could give players confidence.

Would Fraser Fyvie, Paul Hanlon, Flo Kamberi, Jamie MacLaren, or Dylan McGeouch concur?

[LaMotta]

Would Fraser Fyvie, Paul Hanlon, Flo Kamberi, Jamie MacLaren, or Dylan McGeouch concur?

No idea never spoke to any of them - if you have some knowledge about their thoughts then feel free to share them!

[Fergos]

I'm not the one demanding a new manager so winid your neck in 👍

So you would keep DG?

Telling me what to do? Aye good luck lmao.

How do you winid your neck in? Just wondering….😂

[Paul1642]

I'm not the one demanding a new manager so winid your neck in 👍

No. Your the one saying seven consecutive top 4 finishes and a cup win is pish but sitting rock bottom in free fall is fine 😂

[TrinityHFC]

Would Fraser Fyvie, Paul Hanlon, Flo Kamberi, Jamie MacLaren, or Dylan McGeouch concur?

McGeouch also recognised the influence Lennon has had, not only on his career but in driving Hibs into fourth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership in their first season back in the top flight.

“He’s been huge for me, he has kept on top of me,” revealed McGeouch. “When we’ve had poor results, he’s told us and he gets a good reaction from the squad. He is always there to make sure we are not complacent. He has been at the top level as a player and a coach, the last 16 of the Champions League and beating Barcelona.

“He knows what it is all about and how to get the best out of his team. He always wants his side to be hard to beat and play good football, you can see his team fight”

[Mcbizz1998]

I reckon we just accept our fate, go down with the jambos and get Stubbsy in for the rebuild.

See you all on the pitch at Hampden, May 2027 👍

[TrinityHFC]

McGeouch also recognised the influence Lennon has had, not only on his career but in driving Hibs into fourth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership in their first season back in the top flight.

“He’s been huge for me, he has kept on top of me,” revealed McGeouch. “When we’ve had poor results, he’s told us and he gets a good reaction from the squad. He is always there to make sure we are not complacent. He has been at the top level as a player and a coach, the last 16 of the Champions League and beating Barcelona.

“He knows what it is all about and how to get the best out of his team. He always wants his side to be hard to beat and play good football, you can see his team fight”

Hibs remain underdogs in the race to grab second place but Hanlon admits that Lennon expects nothing but the very best from his players and despite his touchline ban, the players soon found out their manager’s thoughts on their performance.

“We're in fourth position now and he'll push us higher,” he said.

“He's always been at the top of the game and that's where he wants this club.

“He came down at the end and told us it's a good win but it's not an acceptable level of performance.

“His team talks are brilliant - he gets you so fired up in the big games, it's exactly what you need.

“He's getting the best out of players this year - he's a great motivator and all of the squad is responding to it.”

[NC1875]

McGeouch also recognised the influence Lennon has had, not only on his career but in driving Hibs into fourth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership in their first season back in the top flight.

“He’s been huge for me, he has kept on top of me,” revealed McGeouch. “When we’ve had poor results, he’s told us and he gets a good reaction from the squad. He is always there to make sure we are not complacent. He has been at the top level as a player and a coach, the last 16 of the Champions League and beating Barcelona.

“He knows what it is all about and how to get the best out of his team. He always wants his side to be hard to beat and play good football, you can see his team fight”

Would take Lennon in a heartbeat. The last enjoyable time to be a Hibs fan was when he was in charge.

[Northernhibee]

McGeouch also recognised the influence Lennon has had, not only on his career but in driving Hibs into fourth place in the Ladbrokes Premiership in their first season back in the top flight.

“He’s been huge for me, he has kept on top of me,” revealed McGeouch. “When we’ve had poor results, he’s told us and he gets a good reaction from the squad. He is always there to make sure we are not complacent. He has been at the top level as a player and a coach, the last 16 of the Champions League and beating Barcelona.

“He knows what it is all about and how to get the best out of his team. He always wants his side to be hard to beat and play good football, you can see his team fight”
Ah yes - an article from before the end and that absolutely wild tantrum post Derby where Lennon changed a winning system.

He inherited the best midfield in Scotland when he took over and by the time he finished with us, the squad wasn’t good IMO.

Lennon is yesterdays man, last weeks man in fact. Look at his last job. We’d thoroughly deserve relegation if we picked him IMO.

[TrinityHFC]

Ah yes - an article from before the end and that absolutely wild tantrum post Derby where Lennon changed a winning system.

He inherited the best midfield in Scotland when he took over and by the time he finished with us, the squad wasn’t good IMO.

Lennon is yesterdays man, last weeks man in fact. Look at his last job. We’d thoroughly deserve relegation if we picked him IMO.

You asked what they’d say about him. I’ve found more if you like including Jamie Maclaren saying Lennon leaving was the reason he decided to leave too.

[TrinityHFC]

You asked what they’d say about him. I’ve found more if you like including Jamie Maclaren saying Lennon leaving was the reason he decided to leave too.

Just to complete the set with Fyvie.

I’ve got a passion for that football club because of what I was part of. Everything there at the time was outstanding. Even though we were in the Championship, the managers were great. Stubbs was great, Lennon was brilliant as well.

[TrinityHFC]

Forgot about Kamberi. Despite the reported fallout he did say this later:

I have to thank Neil Lennon because he brought me to Hibs and gave me game time and for a long time he gave me 90 minutes, so I just have to be thankful for what he did for me.

[The Harp Awakes]

Just to complete the set with Fyvie.

I’ve got a passion for that football club because of what I was part of. Everything there at the time was outstanding. Even though we were in the Championship, the managers were great. Stubbs was great, Lennon was brilliant as well.

Which just leaves Flo Kamberi who was a total walloper. Pity Lennon didny hit him with that chair.

[Northernhibee]

Just to complete the set with Fyvie.

I’ve got a passion for that football club because of what I was part of. Everything there at the time was outstanding. Even though we were in the Championship, the managers were great. Stubbs was great, Lennon was brilliant as well.

The way both McGeouch and Fyvie’s departures were handled were both very poor IMO. Maybe they mean it, maybe it’s a thought of the football world being quite small and watching what they say.

Lennon took over a team with McGinn, McGeouch, Cummings, peak Hanlon, Stevenson, Gray, Daz, and nearing his peak Boyle. Strength on the bench and when you look at the squad that Heckingbottom inherited with Mallan, Slivka, big Dave and the like it was nothing like as strong. His next job at Celtic he took over a team, nudged them over the line to the title from a strong starting point amidst a Rangers collapse that season and look at what happened the next season - Steven ****ing Gerrard managed to lead Rangers to a title over them.


Imagine how bad things could get from our starting point now.

[Fergos]

Which just leaves Flo Kamberi who was a total walloper. Pity Lennon didny hit him with that chair.

6 goals in last 4 years for FK….his best form was his first spell with us on loan.

[The Harp Awakes]

The way both McGeouch and Fyvie’s departures were handled were both very poor IMO. Maybe they mean it, maybe it’s a thought of the football world being quite small and watching what they say.

Lennon took over a team with McGinn, McGeouch, Cummings, peak Hanlon, Stevenson, Gray, Daz, and nearing his peak Boyle. Strength on the bench and when you look at the squad that Heckingbottom inherited with Mallan, Slivka, big Dave and the like it was nothing like as strong. His next job at Celtic he took over a team, nudged them over the line to the title from a strong starting point amidst a Rangers collapse that season and look at what happened the next season - Steven ****ing Gerrard managed to lead Rangers to a title over them.


Imagine how bad things could get from our starting point now.

The starting point in terms of squad, may not be great, but there is no way DG is getting is much out of them as he should. A manager with any track record in Scotland would improve us significantly IMO and that includes Lennon.

[Northernhibee]

The starting point in terms of squad, may not be great, but there is no way DG is getting is much out of them as he should. A manager with any track record in Scotland would improve us significantly IMO and that includes Lennon.

We won’t agree on it ever I don’t think - fair enough.

[Is It On....]

I agree Kensell needs to go. The guys an absolute fraud.

And don’t get me started on Ian Gordon.

The thing is, that’s unlikely to happen.

Like I say, I think the best hope is they sack Gray, admit they got it wrong again and let the BK’s appoint the next guy.

BK should be in place to do what Ineos have done at Manchester United...they have basically replaced the whole top team and the Glazers have stepped aside. The best way for the Gordon family to get their money back and avoid a cash crunch of relegation is to let someone competent run Hibs. The best way to lose further money is to carry on with the failed strategy that got us in this mess.

[The Harp Awakes]

We won’t agree on it ever I don’t think - fair enough.

Fair do's. There's a good few Hibs fans who think the same as yourself to be fair.

One thing's for sure, the current situation can't be allowed to continue. Changes must be made now before it's too late.

[K-Zazu]

Mackay needs to go aswell, him and Gray.

[Just_Jimmy]

Agree. I was all for McInnes but that ship has sailed.

Just don’t think Neil comes in to work under MM.

We’ll have the same problem with any experience manager.

Ideally MM has to go tooFine by me. Utter disgrace that he was anywhere near hibs. Tone deaf appointment


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[Scotty Leither]

Mackay needs to go aswell, him and Gray.

The biggest imposter that’s walked in the door at ER in the last 5 years. At least McDermott had a sense of humour, which was his only saving grace.

If Mackay had any sense of honour he’d resign tomorrow, but I suspect there’s a fat pay-off waiting if he does.

Him and MacPherson should be the first to take the fall, but they’ll disappear over the next couple of weeks with the international break providing them the cover to lie low for a while.

Just let the Black Knights get us a new manager Mackay, then kindly leave and dinnae let the door bang your arse on the way out.

[hibeez1875]

Maybe we should try no manager. Surely that has to be an improvement on Gray.
Also, come to think of it, we should try no goalkeeper. Bursic doesn’t save anything anyway and without him we can play another outfield player. Mind you, that would mean playing another outfield player…

[Onion]

Maybe we should try no manager. Surely that has to be an improvement on Gray.
Also, come to think of it, we should try no goalkeeper. Bursic doesn’t save anything anyway and without him we can play another outfield player. Mind you, that would mean playing another outfield player…

Gordon in goals, Kensell in mid. When you're crap at managing, do it yourself :greengrin

[Real Emerald]

The biggest imposter that’s walked in the door at ER in the last 5 years. At least McDermott had a sense of humour, which was his only saving grace.

If Mackay had any sense of honour he’d resign tomorrow, but I suspect there’s a fat pay-off waiting if he does.

Him and MacPherson should be the first to take the fall, but they’ll disappear over the next couple of weeks with the international break providing them the cover to lie low for a while.

Just let the Black Knights get us a new manager Mackay, then kindly leave and dinnae let the door bang your arse on the way out.

Malky, I’m the guy responsible for recruitment but only the good ones. If it doesn’t work out it’s nothing to do with me. He’s another wage thief who needs emptying from our great club,

[Ozyhibby]

I think gray might resign or just offer to be mutual consented.

Nobody resigns now. You need to be sacked to get you pay off.


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[Logie]

I don’t know but Gray has to go. I honestly feel so sorry for him it does not appear a great situation from loosing out on main targets in the summer to lots of stuff the club have embarrassed us with the last few years. The biggest concern for me is how Gray has been part of the set up for years working with a lot of these players and honestly is not getting a tune out of any of them. No one has improved under him. Came away from the game today and not for the first time wondering what our style of play is? Never leave early and left straight after Boyle passed the keeper the ball from the penalty. Soul destroying stuff needs to change asap.

[1875Sean]

They need to go down the route of what Aberdeen did and look at a recruitment agency for hiring a manager as they proven this board isn’t trusted to make the next choice

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

They need to go down the route of what Aberdeen did and look at a recruitment agency for hiring a manager as they proven this board isn’t trusted to make the next choice

I've said this before. All the talk of needing a manager who knows the Scottish game, pish. We need a competent experienced manager, doesn't matter where they are from.
Hibs have only employed two foreign managers. Sauzee, a player who was already at the club and didnt really want the job in the first place and Mixu, a former player. Why not cast the net a wee bit further? Must be loads of managers, sat in Scandinavia who are worthy of a look, nah let's just look to employ the easy option.

[bingo70]

Robbie Keane looks like he did a hell of a job at that Israeli club. Also served his apprenticeship as a coach and assistant before going it alone.

Out of work now due to the troubles in Israel rather than anything he did wrong. Wonder if he is someone we would be interested in and could afford?

[Skol]

Nobody resigns now. You need to be sacked to get you pay off.


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That’s just stating the obvious. I doubt any resignation ever got a pay off. I agree not many resign but there are plenty mutual consents.

[Allant1981]

Got a funny feeling that they wont sack him just yet, the comments on this whole board towards DG was why I was hoping he would not get it in the first place

[Since90+2]

Stuart Kettlewell has done a pretty good job with Motherwell. Sitting level on points with Rangers with a game in hand on Dundee United. Maybe not the most exciting of appointments but I think he's got enough about him to keep us up atleast.

Alex Neil would be my first choice but not sure he'd be interested.

[Allant1981]

Stuart Kettlewell has done a pretty good job with Motherwell. Sitting level on points with Rangers with a game in hand on Dundee United. Maybe not the most exciting of appointments but I think he's got enough about him to keep us up atleast.

If the black knights get involved if/when he is sacked I can't see it being someone already in scotland

[BILLYHIBS]

Listen to the BK’s

Situation is dire need a quick fix in January

[Unseen work]

Stuart Kettlewell has done a pretty good job with Motherwell. Sitting level on points with Rangers with a game in hand on Dundee United. Maybe not the most exciting of appointments but I think he's got enough about him to keep us up atleast.

Alex Neil would be my first choice but not sure he'd be interested.

See for as good a job at kettlewell is doing at Motherwell a lot of fans don’t seem to be the biggest fan of him

The one thing I can’t stand about him are his interviews, he’ll get asked on question and then speak for about 5 minutes without stopping for breath

[Carheenlea]

Got a funny feeling that they wont sack him just yet, the comments on this whole board towards DG was why I was hoping he would not get it in the first place

If we Sack Gray we sack the whole back room coaching team, along with Mackay, which would leave a void as to who takes charge in the interim.

I wonder if we are already well down the road with that with the recent dialogue with BK’s, and whether we see them put in place a temporary leader from within their network or the change of manager is announced in conjunction with the new team.

Look at how quickly Manchester Utd sacked then appointed their new manager?

I think we’ll have a new permanent manager in place before the Dundee game.

[Itsnoteasy]

Would I want to be manager of Hibs right now? No chance. We can only hope someone really fancies themselves to turn it around but then look at the shambles upstairs and our track record over the last 4 years. Hibs are a career killer with Kensell and the Gordon's about.

Wonder what Thelins thoughts were when he took the dons job. They've been a shambles for years.

[hibsdaft]

See for as good a job at kettlewell is doing at Motherwell a lot of fans don’t seem to be the biggest fan of him

The one thing I can’t stand about him are his interviews, he’ll get asked on question and then speak for about 5 minutes without stopping for breath

Listening to Kettlewell is exhausting.

I've also noticed he gets a very easy time of it from the Radio Scotland lot, due to his previous work for them.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Neil Francis Lennon

[He's here!]

Wonder what Thelins thoughts were when he took the dons job. They've been a shambles for years.

Not really. Eight straight top four finishes under McInnes, a couple of dud appointments (while still managing a third place finish) and now top of the league. Our shambles is o another level to theirs.

[Jones28]

I think there is a team in there somewhere. We played well against most teams this season other than Celtic and today. We need belief, good fortune and confidence. Losing Keiren Bowie a big loss.

I was sort of thinking along these lines until today. We’ve got a manager who’s playing at it, a squad that’s either terrible, disinterested or both and can’t score to save ourselves. Our captain and vice/co captain whatever the **** Boyle is known as were absolute ***** bags yesterday. Boyle offers **** all apart from drilling crosses off defenders.

Even Gayle who I had high hopes for this season managed to be 6 feet offside and in the way of the ****ing ball yesterday when he should have at the very least been out the way.

This team reeks of relegation. Nothing is going for us, Bowie will not be back to full fitness until it’s too late. Nicky Cadden looks like the only player who can make something happen.

[sauzeelegod]

Erik Horneland

SK Brann manager.

Plays exciting football and has them in the title race with a couple of games to go.

Also his name is magnificent.

[Cabbage-Patch]

See for as good a job at kettlewell is doing at Motherwell a lot of fans don’t seem to be the biggest fan of him

The one thing I can’t stand about him are his interviews, he’ll get asked on question and then speak for about 5 minutes without stopping for breath


If we are going for another SPL manager then the only ones worth mentioning are Robinson and McInnes however I genuinely don't think either would take the job now. We have so shambolic last few years what manager worth thier salt would want to risk coming to the club?

BKs need full control over next process and can see us going for a foreign coach like Aberdeen have.

[Unseen work]

Erik Hornedale.

SK Brann manager.

Plays exciting football and has them in the title race with a couple of games to go.

Also his name is magnificent.

Can only imagine the play on words with that surname 🤣

[Springbank]

Here's the key difference as far as I'm concerned

Whoever gets the call (let's say McInnes, Robinson or whoever) if the call comes from Bill Foley, saying I need you to spearhead a new dawn, I want to hear more

If the call comes from malky mackay , Ian Gordon or Ben Kelsall I don't think you even take the phonecall

[1875M]

Still maintain Robinson deserves a shot at a bigger club with better facilities and a bigger budget. This has nothing to do with them beating us yesterday, I’ve said his name for the last 2 managerial vacancies. Good knowledge of Scottish football (doesn’t matter as much as some people make out here), looks like decent recruitment, players seem to love him, speaks well. Back to back top 6 finishes with St Mirren as well as good cup runs at Motherwell.

[JohnM1875]

Still maintain Robinson deserves a shot at a bigger club with better facilities and a bigger budget. This has nothing to do with them beating us yesterday, I’ve said his name for the last 2 managerial vacancies. Good knowledge of Scottish football (doesn’t matter as much as some people make out here), looks like decent recruitment, players seem to love him, speaks well. Back to back top 6 finishes with St Mirren as well as good cup runs at Motherwell.

Have to say, wouldn’t be against it.

[Lago]

I worry that the powers to be dig their heels in and decide to stone wall with the international break coming hoping all the noise will die down.

[Hibernian Verse]

My money’s worth ( and I hope I’m wrong ) is that the board will hope to drift along with SDG until end of Dec. By the time a new appointment is made, then the Jan window will be closing which means we won’t spend much during that window.

They’ll hope the new manager will have enough about him to keep us in the league and not get us relegated.

I’m going to go now as I’m depressing myself.


GGTTH

The way we operate managers don’t sign players so that won’t make much difference. If we get to Jan and we are still bottom I’d wager the BK won’t sit idly by whilst we don’t make any changes.

[Hibernian Verse]

Still maintain Robinson deserves a shot at a bigger club with better facilities and a bigger budget. This has nothing to do with them beating us yesterday, I’ve said his name for the last 2 managerial vacancies. Good knowledge of Scottish football (doesn’t matter as much as some people make out here), looks like decent recruitment, players seem to love him, speaks well. Back to back top 6 finishes with St Mirren as well as good cup runs at Motherwell.

There must be a reason clubs haven’t tried to get him though. I personally have no idea what it is but it’s not just us overlooking him.

[Centre Hawf]

There must be a reason clubs haven’t tried to get him though. I personally have no idea what it is but it’s not just us overlooking him.

Depending on who you talk to he can be a difficult character to work for/with.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

I’m not particularly fussed about Robinson but think we need some ‘difficult’ characters in the building. Since Jack Ross it’s all been a bit too reasonable.

[sauzeelegod]

Can only imagine the play on words with that surname 🤣

It’s actually Horneland which is even better

[Box 17]

Still maintain Robinson deserves a shot at a bigger club with better facilities and a bigger budget. This has nothing to do with them beating us yesterday, I’ve said his name for the last 2 managerial vacancies. Good knowledge of Scottish football (doesn’t matter as much as some people make out here), looks like decent recruitment, players seem to love him, speaks well. Back to back top 6 finishes with St Mirren as well as good cup runs at Motherwell.

Robinson signed a new contract with St Mirren last month so wouldn't come cheap.

[HFC93]

Here's the key difference as far as I'm concerned

Whoever gets the call (let's say McInnes, Robinson or whoever) if the call comes from Bill Foley, saying I need you to spearhead a new dawn, I want to hear more

If the call comes from malky mackay , Ian Gordon or Ben Kelsall I don't think you even take the phonecall

Agree with this.

[Cabbage-Patch]

Robinson signed a new contract with St Mirren last month so wouldn't come cheap.

Absolutely no danger Robinson would want to come to us right now. We are a basket case. He has a good shot of Europe with St Mirren this year and will stick with them.

[Skol]

For the time being, it’s a moot point to discuss our next manager as gray is still employed by hibs in that capacity. Clearly opinions differ on how long gray should remain, but it’s clear something needs to change. Either gray starts getting results or hibs decide to go in a different direction.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

MM


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[Lago]

For the time being, it’s a moot point to discuss our next manager as gray is still employed by hibs in that capacity. Clearly opinions differ on how long gray should remain, but it’s clear something needs to change. Either gray starts getting results or hibs decide to go in a different direction.
Unfortunately time is not on the side of either of your 2 options.

[Skol]

Unfortunately time is not on the side of either of your 2 options.

Yep, I agree. But as things stand David gray is hibs manager. We are not in the market for a new one as far as any of us know.

What are the other options?

[GreenCastle]

Not many managers going to want relegation added to their CV.

Same with players in January too…but loan players won’t care - though we are nearly at the max of loan players allowed.

I couldn’t name majority of saints team yesterday but they all seemed hungry and looking to impress compared to our over paid comfortable players.

[Skol]

Not many managers going to want relegation added to their CV.

Same with players in January too…but loan players won’t care - though we are nearly at the max of loan players allowed.

I couldn’t name majority of saints team yesterday but they all seemed hungry and looking to impress compared to our over paid comfortable players.

I thought our three half time subs looked hungry and keen to impress. The game was already all but lost though by that stage.

[Hibees1973]

At the moment we need someone who has got positives results in this league.

This season is about survival and putting in foundations. Forget about long term or any foreign manager for now. We desperately need a manager able to come in and get a reaction from the yellow-bellies we have playing for us.

My fear is things are too far gone for the likes of McInnes or Robinson to even touch the Hibs job.

This is who we need to drag us out of the situation we have got ourselves in. I fear The Golden Quadrant appointing someone. Even the Black Knights are likely to go left field on someone who will make things worse.

[GreenCastle]

I thought our three half time subs looked hungry and keen to impress. The game was already all but lost though by that stage.

I think it shows how far we have dropped that players previously not good enough look good in a woeful team.

Rocky and Levitt looked up for it but still aren’t long term for us to progress.

[flash]

I think it shows how far we have dropped that players previously not good enough look good in a woeful team.

Rocky and Levitt looked up for it but still aren’t long term for us to progress.

If you come on and improve things then you deserve a wee chance in the starting 11.

Levitt and N Cadden both definitely did that yesterday.

[A Hi-Bee]

Neil Lennon till the end of the season and take it from there.
One thing, he is a real manager.

[leith lynx]

Neil Lennon till the end of the season and take it from there.
One thing, he is a real manager.

Would definitely kick a few *****.

[JohnM1875]

Neil Lennon till the end of the season and take it from there.
One thing, he is a real manager.

I’m usually all for a Lennon return, but now now. He’s been pretty brutal since leaving Celtic.

[raeburnhibs]

Neil Lennon till the end of the season and take it from there.
One thing, he is a real manager.

We could definitely do worse

[GreenCastle]

If you come on and improve things then you deserve a wee chance in the starting 11.

Levitt and N Cadden both definitely did that yesterday.

N Cadden did more in 15 mins when we played Ross County than some playing 90 mins.

I’m now at the stage where we don’t play the loan guys and go with guys who will be here next season - basically guys whose future depend on staying in this league.

[Docker]

Still maintain Robinson deserves a shot at a bigger club with better facilities and a bigger budget. This has nothing to do with them beating us yesterday, I’ve said his name for the last 2 managerial vacancies. Good knowledge of Scottish football (doesn’t matter as much as some people make out here), looks like decent recruitment, players seem to love him, speaks well. Back to back top 6 finishes with St Mirren as well as good cup runs at Motherwell.

I not sure one way or the other whether Robinson would be a good thing but I thought his formation and game plan yesterday would be perfect for us. Three at the back(Ekpiteta/Iredale/O’Hora) that don’t wander to far or play many passes, four across midfield(Cadden/Levitt/Triantis/Cadden) with the wide two making it five at the back when defending, two #10’s(Boyle/Hoilett) play narrow
and one up front(Myko or Gayle) We absolutely have the players for that system.

[Basildon Hibs]

I not sure one way or the other whether Robinson would be a good thing but I thought his formation and game plan yesterday would be perfect for us. Three at the back(Ekpiteta/Iredale/O’Hora) that don’t wander to far or play many passes, four across midfield(Cadden/Levitt/Triantis/Cadden) with the wide two making it five at the back when defending, two #10’s(Boyle/Hoilett) play narrow
and one up front(Myko or Gayle) We absolutely have the players for that system.


For a minute there, I thought Gray had been punted!!

Ah well, we live in hope..😏

[Lago]

Yep, I agree. But as things stand David gray is hibs manager. We are not in the market for a new one as far as any of us know.

What are the other options?
Religation :confused:

[Ozyhibby]

Wonder what Thelins thoughts were when he took the dons job. They've been a shambles for years.

3rd in 2023


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[snedzuk]

The way we operate managers don’t sign players so that won’t make much difference. If we get to Jan and we are still bottom I’d wager the BK won’t sit idly by whilst we don’t make any changes.


What if BK want to get a bargain AND a clear out via the Gordons achieving a relegation.

[Murphys Touch]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

[Scottie]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently
Sauce

[JohnM1875]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

Oft! That’s going to go down well 😐

[raeburnhibs]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

Hmm, lets see, on one hand it makes sense, on the other its totally tone deaf (as usual) from Hibs, so on that basis, guaranteed to be happening

[Murphys Touch]

Sauce

Someone on the Hanlon/Lewis foundation (and I think Daz one too)

[Scottie]

Someone on the Hanlon/Lewis foundation (and I think Daz one too)
Cheers :not worth

Btw this place will go into meltdown if this happens. Oh my what a mess we have become.

[JohnM1875]

Cheers :not worth

Btw this place will go into meltdown if this happens. Oh my what a mess we have become.

Mainly cause it's come directly from Mackay himself that this would never happen. He said it in his first interview with HibsTV. So yet more bull**** we've been fed.

Sick to death of them.

Get all of them as far away from the club as possible.

[Lancs Harp]

Oft! That’s going to go down well 😐

Its all conjecture at the moment but if SDG is binned and we havent tapped someone up then Malky would be the obvious person. Who else would you suggest for a stop gap?

[JohnM1875]

Its all conjecture at the moment but if SDG is binned and we havent tapped someone up then Malky would be the obvious person. Who else would you suggest for a stop gap?

Makay is sporting director. That's his job and should be his sole focus. He can't do both at the same time.

Get him to ****.

[cabbageandribs1875]

Its all conjecture at the moment but if SDG is binned and we havent tapped someone up then Malky would be the obvious person. Who else would you suggest for a stop gap?


Ian Gordon


finish what he's started

[Unseen work]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

No way

[Murphys Touch]

Cheers :not worth

Btw this place will go into meltdown if this happens. Oh my what a mess we have become.
Had some interesting intel during summer that BK held back some investment due to them the board not listening. Not sure if that was true but Foley’s statement came out a few days later.

Agree - it’s another own goal from the Golden Circle **** of Power. For a start MM needs to waddle into the changing room and get the 10+ players he publically slated to now play for him

[Iain G]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

He is probably the most qualified person at the club to take over in an interim role though, if Gray goes and we need someone in that role, Malky does make sense.

[Murphys Touch]

He is probably the most qualified person at the club to take over in an interim role though, if Gray goes and we need someone in that role, Malky does make sense.

I agree - it is completely logical on that front. Optics and changing room will be difficult/impossible if true.

[skyehibee]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

If true what a shambles we really are

[Blurhibee]

We should get Neil Francis Lennon as the manager until the end of the season

[Hibs90]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

If that turns out to be true that's the most outrageous thing the board have done yet. Really doubling down on being utterly incompetent.

[bingo70]

If the black knights are taking control of the footballing side and they think Mackay is best placed to take temporary control then we need to trust them.

[SteveHFC]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

Thats it, bring back Shaun Maloney.

[Heisenberg]

He can take temp control while the BKG try and source a replacement in his sporting director role while also finding us a new manager.

[04Sauzee]

If the black knights are taking control of the footballing side and they think Mackay is best placed to take temporary control then we need to trust them.

Surely it would be to put out a few cones and take a few training sessions during the international break. It wouldn't be for long at all.

[Glory Lurker]

Malky intermin due to be announced tonight/tomorrow

Apparently

Yet two minutes later on another thread you posted about the toxicity if Gray stays on. Curious.

[bingo70]

Surely it would be to put out a few cones and take a few training sessions during the international break. It wouldn't be for long at all.

Exactly

[Murphys Touch]

Yet two minutes later on another thread you posted about the toxicity if Gray stays on. Curious.

Curious about what

[Glory Lurker]

Curious about what

If you're confident about what's going to happen tomorrow, why the post ,moments later talking about toxicity you reckon Gray will get?

[Murphys Touch]

Missed where said I was confident - just passed on a text I got from someone I know that works very closely with the club. Not something I have done before

Saying that, I am 100% confident Gray will be sacked this week….so guesising all my IF/BUTS/MAYBES are irrelevant. It’s a discussion board lad, sorry

Also spoke about Norwegian dude on another thread…that might not happen. Cool with you?

[Glory Lurker]

Missed where said I was confident - just passed on a text I got from someone I know that works very closely with the club. Not something I have done before

Saying that, I am 100% confident Gray will be sacked this week….so guesising all my IF/BUTS/MAYBES are irrelevant. It’s a discussion board lad, sorry

Also spoke about Norwegian dude on another thread…that might not happen. Cool with you?

Fair dos.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Putting aside the fact he’s a racist prick and shouldn’t be at the club, he can’t be anywhere near the managers job as his own job is far too important for him to be doing one or the other/both.

I’d be surprised if it happens.. but then I start thinking about what’s went on at Hibs for years now and I stop being surprised.

[Murphys Touch]

Putting aside the fact he’s a racist prick and shouldn’t be at the club, he can’t be anywhere near the managers job as his own job is far too important for him to be doing one or the other/both.

I’d be surprised if it happens.. but then I start thinking about what’s went on at Hibs for years now and I stop being surprised.
See the use case of Craig “no medals” Levein

[Unseen work]

Putting aside the fact he’s a racist prick and shouldn’t be at the club, he can’t be anywhere near the managers job as his own job is far too important for him to be doing one or the other/both.

I’d be surprised if it happens.. but then I start thinking about what’s went on at Hibs for years now and I stop being surprised.

Although not what people want, it would probably be the most logical thing for them to do in the interim period.

He’s the only one in the building with any experience and at a time we need it most.

The Black Knights will probably be picking the manager so Malky’s involvement will be minimum and can concentrate on training etc

[bingo70]

Although not what people want, it would probably be the most logical thing for them to do in the interim period.

He’s the only one in the building with any experience and at a time we need it most.

The Black Knights will probably be picking the manager so Malky’s involvement will be minimum and can concentrate on training etc

Exactly.

I wouldn’t want him to be permanent manager but as a short term stop gap, not appointing him as interim would be cutting off our nose to spite our face I think.

If he helps us get 3 points in our next game, that’s what matters and the raging masses would soon calm down.

[Box 17]

No problem with Malky as caretaker, makes sense. Rather him than Liam Craig or Craig Samson.

[Ribs1875]

Don't understand the hate for Malky, he came in only just in the last 6 months. The ongoing issues at the club have been a long term thing caused by the owners and trumps long lost son. It takes time to change a culture.

Anyone who wants to come at me with him being a racist and misogynist please give me a break. I remember being young at the games in the 90s, with both sets of fans screaming full on racist abuse at players. It still goes on to this day in the stands and no one says a thing. I am not saying it's right, however folk deserve second chances to prove themselves. He since then has conducted himself with integrity, worked for the sfa, then county now we have him behind the scenes. Let's get behind one of the few footballing guys we have rather than **** on him.

[Ozyhibby]

We should get Neil Francis Lennon as the manager until the end of the season

That should never be an option if only so we don’t have to keep reading his full name like that.[emoji2961]


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[Donegal Hibby]

Although not what people want, it would probably be the most logical thing for them to do in the interim period.

He’s the only one in the building with any experience and at a time we need it most.

The Black Knights will probably be picking the manager so Malky’s involvement will be minimum and can concentrate on training etc

If we end up now needing another manager and the Black Knights are involved … I’ve been with interest keeping a eye on a team in England that’s been building up momentum and though might not be inspiring for some he does seem to be doing well and I wonder could he be a possibility…

https://www.wwfc.com/news/2024/november/08/matt-wins-sky-bet-league-1-manager-of-the-month-award/

[K-Zazu]

Can’t believe we are getting shot of yet another manager. Gray has to go, but the whole club is a shambles. Hecky, Maloney, Johnson, Montgomery and Gray in about 4 years.

[Unseen work]

If we end up now needing another manager and the Black Knights are involved … I’ve been with interest keeping a eye on a team in England that’s been building up momentum and though might not be inspiring for some he does seem to be doing well and I wonder could he be a possibility…

https://www.wwfc.com/news/2024/november/08/matt-wins-sky-bet-league-1-manager-of-the-month-award/

Think I saw a couple mentioning him for the Coventry job, meant to be quite highly rated

[SON OF PADDY]

He would probably do a brilliant job but the hearts past would be a huge issue


I'd have no problem with appointing him as our manager.
I honestly couldn't care less about the hearts connection, he always has his team playing attractive attacking football.