Hibernian's Next Permanent Manager

[Otis Blue]

13 minutes ago, DoonhamerDon said:

Marvin Bartley's available lads.

Free and guarantees success as long as the players listen to exactly everything he says, make no mistakes ever and don't own a playstation. 

^^^ This.

[WattersIsGod]

i heard Darren Young is free.........

[Musketeer Gripweed]

Rhys McCabe

[The Master]

Craig Levein, just for Michael Stewart's reaction. 

[Starksdynamo]

Ian Murray would be a disaster at Hibs which is why I can see it happening.  Maybe McCabe is a shout though? Or be sensible and bring back Jack Ross?

[Claudia Gentile]

Mark Jackson at CCM must be in with a chance. Won the A-League, the AFC Cup at the weekend and are in the semi-finals of the A-League plate for overall champions.

[tamthebam]

McInnes is the logical, sensible choice. But he played for the Currants and is perceived as playing boring football so he won't get the job. Hibs taught the Brazilians to play don't you know

Joelle Murray just announced her retirement from football- probably got more brains than most of the candidates.

TL: DR- Yogi

[Suspect Device]

25 minutes ago, Rugster said:

f**k off

 

I was actually expecting that reaction from the Hibs fans but you'll do. 

[DeeTillEhDeh]

44 minutes ago, Lofarl said:

Simply because we’re loaded 

 

[AMMjag]

Try this one on for size.

Pedro Martinez Losa

[bennett]

Another Rhys McCabe suggestion, he's got Airdrie playing some nice fitba.

 

David Martin dale would probably make them hard to beat but not as nice to watch.

 

[Monkey socks]

Won't matter who Hibs  get, it 'll be on a 3 year deal and when they are not top of the league after 6 months they'll get sacked. The delusional will scream " we are a big club and deserve better" .  I'm realistic as far as expectations of my club , its more enjoyable that way.

[Handsome_Devil]

36 minutes ago, scottsdad said:

Michael Stewart on the radio at the weekend (I know, I know) suggested that Montgomery wasn't the problem, but "behind the scenes" was. 

Does that opinion cut any ice with Hibs fans?

Not a Hibs fan but as an outsider it's hard to suspect there's not a bit of truth in it.

If they're sensible they would go for Robinson but I imagine they'll turn their nose up, bring in a totally random outsider and then wonder what went wrong when they sack him in March.

[The Other Foot]

Agree that we need to bring in someone dull but clinical, a la McInnes or Robinson. Aiming for third every year on the back of seasons of mediocrity is folly. Let’s make sure we are getting into the top six regularly for a few seasons, get some stability around the club, and then start thinking about challenging for third. 
 

Of course, this will never happen as the fans will soil themselves if we’re only aiming for 5th/6th for the next few years. 

[RandomGuy.]

57 minutes ago, VincentGuerin said:

He'd get paid more money and have a far better chance at sustained success.

It's an obvious move to take, and if Hibs want him then the only way they won't get him is if McInnes sees that it's a proper shambles behind the scenes. If Hibs ask to speak to him, what McInnes does will be quite instructive.

Success for Hibs and Kilmarnock is the same thing. Successive top 6 finishes and maybe a cup.

His wages at Kilmarnock won't be far off what Hibs could offer him, and I'm not convinced the difference in wages for players would be as big as people think either.

I think any "pragmatic" manager will stay away from Hibs too, as you know one poor run has the support on your back.

It's just seems like he'll lose a lot for very little if he moves.

[stevieKTID]

What's the Liz Truss lettuce up to these days? Might be worth a try.

[Diamonds are Forever]

58 minutes ago, scottsdad said:

Michael Stewart on the radio at the weekend (I know, I know) suggested that Montgomery wasn't the problem, but "behind the scenes" was. 

Does that opinion cut any ice with Hibs fans?

 

This sounds like the Gary Neville Man Utd argument - that there's no point blaming the manager because things are a shambles behind the scenes.

But just because it's a shambles behind the scenes it doesn't mean that the manager can't also be a problem. And the manager/head coach is so integral to everything at a club that I'd argue you can't just fix behind the scenes without having the right manager in place.

Without watching Hibs I can't really comment on Montgomery, but as an argument it doesn't make any sense. He's either getting the best out of what he's got or he isn't, if he isn't then you sack him and replace with someone better, all while sorting out the other issues too.

Edited May 14 by Diamonds are Forever

[The Other Foot]

9 minutes ago, RandomGuy. said:

Success for Hibs and Kilmarnock is the same thing. Successive top 6 finishes and maybe a cup.

His wages at Kilmarnock won't be far off what Hibs could offer him, and I'm not convinced the difference in wages for players would be as big as people think either.

I think any "pragmatic" manager will stay away from Hibs too, as you know one poor run has the support on your back.

It's just seems like he'll lose a lot for very little if he moves.

I think you’re probably paying Kilmarnock a massive disservice here. A phenomenal effort from them this year, a really difficult team to play against and - I suspect - a lot less financial outgoings than Hibs, Hearts or Aberdeen.

Last time someone posted salaries on here, Killie were at about half the level of Hibs.  

[Fandee]

What about Jazza ''pep'' McPake?

[RandomGuy.]

4 minutes ago, The Other Foot said:

I think you’re probably paying Kilmarnock a massive disservice here. A phenomenal effort from them this year, a really difficult team to play against and - I suspect - a lot less financial outgoings than Hibs, Hearts or Aberdeen.

Last time someone posted salaries on here, Killie were at about half the level of Hibs.  

I'd imagine they'll be a lot closer this season to the level Hibs should be paying, and I suspect will be paying next season.

Kilmarnock have every chance of making the top 6 5-6 years in a row and challenging for trophies, with him being loved throughout. He goes to Hibs and one bad season/run of form sees him hounded for "boring football".