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Hibs agree Alan Stubbs compensation with Rotherham

Stubbs will be assisted by Doolan once again at Rotherham (pic from @OfficialRUFC)
Image: Alan Stubbs and assistant John Doolan have moved to Rotherham from Hibernian (pic from @OfficialRUFC)

Hibernian have confirmed they have agreed a compensation package with Rotherham United for manager Alan Stubbs' services.

Stubbs, 44, left the Scottish Championship club for a three-year deal at the Millers, taking his assistant John Doolan with him.

An agreement has been reached between the two clubs and Hibernian have released a statement wishing their former boss well.

Chief executive Leeann Dempster said: "Alan and his staff have done a magnificent job, with the pinnacle obviously being that historic Scottish Cup win for which every Hibernian supporters is thankful. We wish them every success in the future.

"The task now at hand for Hibernian is to find a head coach who will lead us back into the Scotland's top flight by winning the Championship this season.

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Rotherham manager Alan Stubbs says leaving Scottish Championship side Hibs for the English Championship is the right step to take in his career

"We expect high calibre candidates, and while we understand there will be a lot of speculation, as ever this club will go about its business quietly and professionally and speak when there is something meaningful to say."

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Rotherham avoided relegation to Sky Bet League One last season after finishing their campaign strongly under Neil Warnock but the veteran manager then parted company with the Millers.