Thursday 14 January 2021 01:10, UK
Hibernian will appoint a new head coach to succeed Neil Lennon early next week, caretaker boss Eddie May has revealed.
May, who has been in charge of the club since Lennon's departure last month, confirmed Saturday's 3-1 Scottish Cup fifth round victory over Raith Rovers would be his last match in charge.
The 51-year-old will oversee first-team training on Monday, alongside coach Grant Murray, before returning to his previous role as head of academy coaching.
Former Leeds boss Paul Heckingbottom was linked to the job, but Michael Appleton is now the bookmakers' favourite to become the new head coach after reportedly impressing the Hibernian hierarchy during two rounds of interviews.
Although unsure who the chosen man will be, May said an appointment should be confirmed early next week.
"That will be my last game and I am delighted to go out on a win," he said. "The new man is coming in and at least we are in the quarter-final.
"I have been told this was my last game and that the new man will come - I was told about five minutes before kick-off. I won't be in charge for the Hamilton game.
"I don't have a clue who they've got. They just thanked me and Grant for what we've done and the new man should be announced some time this week.
"I know Grant and I will take training on Monday as normal and maybe Tuesday or Wednesday the new man will be announced. It will be exciting and challenging because the new man will maybe put a different stamp on what he wants."
Mark McNulty's first goal for Hibernian added to strikes from Daryl Horgan and Vykintas Slivka as the hosts saw off Scottish League One side Raith Rovers at Easter Road to reach the quarter-finals.
