Hibs have this afternoon confirmed Falkirk manager John Hughes as the new boss at Easter Road.
It brings to an end a two week search for a replacement for former manager Mixu Paatelainen.
It is likely Hughes will bring his No.2 Brian Rice, another former Hibs player, with him to Edinburgh.
Former Hibs captain and Leith boy Hughes has signed a 3-year-deal at Easter Road and is delighted to be boss of his boyhood heroes.
Speaking to the OFFICIAL SITE he said:
"This is a very proud day for me. I am delighted to be the Manager of Hibernian.
"Everyone knows what Hibernian means to me. I have so much respect for the Club and its supporters that I would not have accepted the job if I did not think that I could make a real difference and be successful. It is important to me that the Board have identified that it is my managerial ability, and not my history as a Hibernian player, as the reason I have been appointed.
"I also have great affection for Falkirk FC and would like to thank everyone connected with that club for the fantastic opportunity they gave me to cut my teeth as a manager.
"My future now lies with Hibernian and I believe I will bring innovation and an attractive style of passing football to the Club. I can't wait to start working with the players and get down to business at the training centre."
Hibs Chief Rod Petrie was also delighted with the arrival of "Yogi" and said:
"I am delighted to announce that John Hughes has been appointed Manager of Hibernian Football Club
"Appropriate arrangements were agreed with Falkirk Football Club to secure John's release and John has signed a three year contract with Hibernian. We anticipate that Brian Rice will join John at the Club as Assistant Manager on his return from holiday.
"The search for a new manager is always a difficult task and after a very thorough process we were fortunate to have a number of exceptional candidates. John Hughes was the unanimous choice of the Board not for his exploits as a former player, but for his credentials as a manager, his style of football and his potential to bring success to the Club on the field of play.
"I am sure too that John will galvanize everyone connected with Hibernian and drive the club forward. The Board will never lose sight of the requirement for Hibernian FC to be competing for honours and we see John as the ideal candidate to achieve this."
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