Names Linked To Hibs Managerial Position

December 22, 2007

After John Collin’s unanticipated resignation from the team during his 14-month long job, it seems like many personalities are eager for the managerial position with Hibernian.

The decision has now ignited assumptions that the ex Celtic, Fulham, Everton, Hibs and Monaco midfielder is set to take over as Scotland boss subsequent to the exit of Alex McLeish to Birmingham.

Billy Davies and Mixu Paatelainen are the most recent names to come forward as likely candidates for the deserted position. Tony Mowbray and Nottingham forest player-coach Neil Lennon are also rumored to be “hot” names vying for the Scottish Premier League club.

Nevertheless, Paatelainen’s remarkable effort from the time he moved into management and his very good charisma to the public will be most appealing to chairman Rod Petrie looks for a good successor for John Collins. It should be someone as good as the former coach is, and Paataleinen is very much qualified.

Paatelainen is flattered at being linked with the job. The managerial position at Hibs is a big job and it is something that many would surely be interested in having. Hibernian supporters are however in favor of Tony Mowbray in substituting Collins. In fact, Frank Dougan believes Mowbray will be best for the position. He has had a good reputation and everyone knows that he is fit for the position.

Neil Lennon is just as much as interested Davies is with the vacancy in Hibs. Davies served as manager of Motherwell before a successful position with Preston in the Championship in England. He then stirred on to Derby, and piloted them to the Premier League but left in November after a conflict between him and the chairman.

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