Four next Hibs manager contenders assessed: Tactical expert verdict and trophy-laden boss leaving comfort zone

Hibernian are searching for a new head coach following the sacking of David Gray, with four main candidates emerging for the Easter Road position. Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley, Danish coach Jon Dahl Tomasson, Michel Kniat, and Vesa Vasara are all reportedly under consideration. The club aims to appoint a permanent manager ahead of their Scottish Premiership match against Dundee United on October 10.

Bradley, a five-time League of Ireland winner, is believed to have an exit clause in his contract despite having five league games remaining this season. Meanwhile, Kniat recently concluded a three-year tenure with German club Arminia Bielefeld, where he secured promotion to 2. Bundesliga and reached the 2025 DFB-Pokal final.