EASTER RODEO

Who will ride to the rescue of Hibees? Strap yourself in!

THE writing was on the wall for Jack Ross as soon as his own fans sang about him being “sacked in the morning” and Hibs are now on the hunt for a new boss.

Defeat to Livingston made the manager’s position untenable – despite a looming Premier Sports Cup Final against Celtic. That could see the unusual sight of a caretaker leading the team out at Hampden – unless Ron Gordon and his board can get a new man in quickly. Sacking a

THE former Norwich and Hamilton boss was an early front-runner for the Easter Road gig but it’s understood he wants to stay in England for his next job.

Once seen as a rising star after taking the Canaries to the Premier League, Neil’s image is in need of some rehabilitation after a difficult spell at Preston.

Hibs CEO Ben Kensell worked with manager before a cup final is a bold move but Hibs clearly felt change was needed and there are sure to be plenty of applications for the vacant role.

The likes of Kevin Thomson, a former player, could be an outside candidate as he flies high with Kelty Hearts while the American link could mean turning to Major League Soccer. Here, Record Sport highlights eight men who could be on

the Easter Road shortlist.

Neil at Norwich so will be familiar with what he can bring.

Hibs know all too well what he can bring to the table, with Neil’s Hamilton side relegating them in the 2013-14 play-off.

The Scot was installed as the bookies’ favourite to take over in the capital but the Hibees may have to look elsewhere as Neil looks for other jobs down south.