Michael O'Neill says no...

***s.a.m*** · 22-01-2018 12:17 PM

Jane Dougall‏ @janedougallsky 24s24 seconds ago

Michael O'Neill: "Having given the matter a great deal of thought and consideration, I have decided not to take up the opportunity to become the next Scotland National Team Manager ...."

***s.a.m*** · 22-01-2018 12:17 PM

Jane Dougall‏ @janedougallsky 2m2 minutes ago

"... It's a huge honour to be offered the position however, I do not feel that this is the right opportunity for me at this moment in my career. I would like to place on record my gratitude to the SFA for the very professional manner in which they conducted negotiations ..."

**Sir David Gray** · 22-01-2018 12:19 PM

Wise man.

***Spike Mandela*** · 22-01-2018 12:20 PM

Stewart Regan told him about the armageddon if he didn’t sign, Campbell Ogilvie tried to convince him with a side letter and he still said no???

***Golden Bear*** · 22-01-2018 12:20 PM

Yesterday's spectacle must have been too much for the guy.

***Jones28*** · 22-01-2018 12:21 PM

The SFA cover themselves in glory again 😂😂😂

***Bostonhibby*** · 22-01-2018 12:30 PM

Maybe he didn't fancy working with the blazers at the cross between a bowling Club committee and Masonic Lodge membership that is responsible for steering the clowns bicycle that is Scottish football, they appointed Malky MacKay FFS. Just shuffling managers around won't solve Scottish football's problems. They should go the whole hog and appoint Malky as manager.

***bingo70*** · 22-01-2018 12:31 PM

Plan B not available either now (paul lambert)

Step down Alex Mcleish.......the only candidate we only ever wanted.

FWIW I wasn’t convinced about Michael O’Neill but the way it’s all been done has been a shambles.

**Hibs53** · 22-01-2018 12:33 PM

SFA back to the drawing board. Did not even consider that he would turn it down

**JDHibs** · 22-01-2018 12:42 PM

It'll be Malky, always was going to be.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 22-01-2018 12:43 PM

This day just gets better and better.

Ginger Judas Hibernian and internationally come on down.

**SonOfDavidFrancey** · 22-01-2018 12:46 PM

I’m not sure either that MO’N was the man. Horses for courses etc.

**Lago** · 22-01-2018 12:53 PM

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Wise man.

Agree, the lack of enthusiasm from the SFA to move it forward quickly was insulting towards him.

Guess we'll end up with another no hoper has been. Alex McLeish come on down.

**~~Firestarter~~** · 22-01-2018 12:54 PM

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I’m not sure either that MO’N was the man. Horses for courses etc.

The good news is we won't see that weirdo macphee representing Scotland any time soon.

**Thecat23** · 22-01-2018 12:55 PM

Delighted.

***PeeKay*** · 22-01-2018 12:59 PM

Obviously Huns Disease is highly contagious, sweeping across Glasgow from Govan to Mount Florida.

**Ozyhibby** · 22-01-2018 01:02 PM

Hardly a surprise. Petrie bringing his reverse Midas touch to the SFA as well.

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***bingo70*** · 22-01-2018 01:35 PM

Suspect Mcleish will get the job.

Looking at SkyBet odds there really aren't many genuine candidates, hopefully this means the SFA have to use their imagination and think outside the box a little.

**Michael** · 22-01-2018 01:36 PM

Why do we need a manager? Every citizen should get a vote on the squad.

**Famous Fiver** · 22-01-2018 01:40 PM

Tailor made for Sven Goran Eriksson.

Could cause a flutter or two in the corridors of power

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**~~cleanyman~~** · 22-01-2018 01:43 PM

What a total embarrassment again from the SFA

**JimboHibs** · 22-01-2018 01:45 PM

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Delighted.

Don't you rate O'Neill.

***bigwheel*** · 22-01-2018 01:49 PM

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Delighted.

Me too...not convinced about him at all...so was not excited by the prospect.

Tbh..even if I did fancy him fore the role.what's in it for him? Despite my personal views, he already has a track record at international level that should help him get a decent club role. Also NI are offering him higher package than we are, so not sure why he would want to take the job on anyway.. decision does not surprise me in any way.

**Stokesy's on fire** · 22-01-2018 02:10 PM

Mccinnes will surely be the next target.

**Michael** · 22-01-2018 02:12 PM

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Mccinnes will surely be the next target.

I can't see him being interested. Also, we already know how he feels about taking jobs with numpties in charge.

**StevieCowan** · 22-01-2018 02:16 PM

Is Rod Pertie on the sub committee (there just had to be a committee with the SFA involved, didnt there)... if RP is, and I suspect that he is, then are we surprised at this failure as he overseen some of the most baffling and pathetic appointments of managers at Hibs during his tenure.

**~~Peevemor~~** · 22-01-2018 02:17 PM

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Is Rod Pertie on the sub committee (there just had to be a committee with the SFA involved, didnt there)... if RP is, and I suspect that he is, then are we surprised at this failure as he overseen some of the most baffling and pathetic appointments of managers at Hibs during his tenure.

**stoneyburn hibs** · 22-01-2018 02:18 PM

The money they were willing to spend to get him was ridiculous, not fussed that they didn't get their man.
The way they've handled this appointment is ridiculous.