For the second time in just four months, the Hibs hierarchy are searching for a new manager after the sudden dismissal of Shaun Maloney on Monday morning. The 39-year-old lasted merely 19 games in the hot seat at Easter Road before club chairman Ron Gordon decided to part ways with the former Celtic player, saying he had hoped the appointment of a “young, highly regarded coach” would help take Hibs forward but conceded that simply “it didn't work out.”
Former captain and cup final hero David Gray has been placed in temporary charge of the club, while Ross County boss Malky Mackay has been installed as the early front runner for the vacancy. However, it is possible that the club hierarchy could cast their net further afield in their search for the next boss.
It is understood that the club are looking for a boss who has youth on his side, plays an attacking brand of football and, crucially, has managerial experience.
Here we look at 10 out-of-work bosses who don’t feature high up in the betting but may well fit the profile.
9. David Wagner
David Wagner built up a fine reputation at Huddersfield Town, where he managed to take the unfancied Terriers to the Premier League. He's since had spells at Young Boys, where he actually had a career high win ratio of 54%. He would be a bit of a coup, but still just 50-years-old, he could be an ideal appointment for a club that needs a lift. Photo: Christian Kaspar-Bartke
10. Jaap Stam
Jaap Stam has had a hit and miss career so far in management. His first job at Reading almost yielded a promotion to the Premier League, while he also did a steady job with both FC Zwolle and Feyernoord. However, he surprisingly struggled in America with FC Cincinnati, where he left in September 2021. However, despite his ill-fated MLS spell, his reputation as a head coach with potential is still intact. Could it be gamble that pays off? Photo: ROBIN VAN LONKHUIJSEN