Alan Stubbs expected to be named new Hibs’ manager

The Everton Under-21 manager Alan Stubbs will be announced as the new manager of Hibs tomorrow.

The former Celtic defender who is understood to have beat off competition from around forty applicants, impressed new CEO Leeann Dempster during last week’s interview.

It’s also understood that Stubbs is trying to persuade Everton colleague David Unsworth to come as his No.2.

The players start pre-season training tomorrow with several returning to East Mains after having been told by former boss Terry Butcher that they should look for a new club as their chances would be limited at Easter Road.

Fifteen players have left the club following last season’s relegation, including striker James Collins who still had a year left on his contract.

Under 20 boss James McDonaugh is expected to take training tomorrow when Callum Booth returns after spending two years on loan at Livingston and Raith Rovers.

The promising left back will be joined by  Jordon Forster, Michael Nelson, Paul Hanlon, Ryan McGivern, Lewis Stevenson, Alex Harris, Scott Robertson, Liam Craig, Owain Tudur Jones, Sam Stanton, Danny Handling, Paul Heffernan, Jason Cummings and Ross Caldwell.