Hibs close in on new manager as talks with number one target move forward

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Hibs have identified their number one manager target and are pushing ahead with a bid to have Jack Ross’ successor in place as soon as possible.

But whether that comes in time for Sunday’s Premier Sports Cup Final remains in doubt with just five days to go until Sunday’s Hampden showdown with Celtic.Hibs chief Ben Kensell has held talks with the preferred candidate and told fans on Tuesday he was hopeful the process was “coming to a conclusion”.

Former boss Neil Lennon is not being considered while other hotly-tipped names Derek McInnes and Alex Neil have also been ruled out. Record Sport revealed last week that interim boss David Gray would not be throwing his hat in the ring for the job on a permanent basis while Academy Director Steve