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Hughes takes reins at Hibs

08 Jun 2009 - 16:06:53

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Hibernian have confirmed the capture of John Hughes as their new manager on a three-year deal.

Hughes, a former Hibs players, arrived at Easter Road following a compensation deal agreed with Falkirk for his release.

Hughes had been at Falkirk for six years, guiding his side to the Scottish Cup final in 2009, which secured a UEFA Europa League place for the 2009/10 season.

Hibernian chairman Rod Petrie commented: "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.

"I am sure too that John will galvanise 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."

Hughes added: "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 and would like to thank everyone connected with that club for the fantastic opportunity they gave me to cut my teeth as a manager."