Hibs blast season as SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE as club reveal showdown Nick Montgomery talks and ‘full football review’
HIBERNIAN's board has slammed the club's league performance this season as simply UNACCEPTABLE - but assured Nick Montgomery he is safe in a job, for now.
Motherwell drew with Hibs last weekend thanks to a last-gasp equaliser from Shane Blaney, which resigned the Edinburgh club to a bottom six finish.
The result meant the Montgomery's side couldn't catch Dundee, who head into tonight's rearranged game against Rangers knowing their place in the top six is safe.
Hibs chiefs have announced they will conduct a "full review" of the football structure at Easter Road.
That could spell the end for Montgomery in the future but for now, the boss is safe in the dugout.
In an astonishing statement released tonight, the board insisted that as a MINIMUM, they believe Hibs should be finishing in the top six.
Given Montgomery has failed to achieve that with this squad, coupled with a disappointing exit from the Europa Conference League to Aston Villa (which came after a humiliating first-leg defeat against Inter club d'Escadles of Andorria), it doesn't look good for the Hibs boss.
But after detailed talks with the blazers, he's been given time to turn things around.
The statement read: "A Message from the Board of Directors.
"Like all Hibs supporters, we believe that a Club with our stature should, as an absolute minimum, finish in the top six. Ending the season in the bottom six is simply unacceptable.
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"In the aftermath of Saturday’s draw with Motherwell, we came together to understand what happened this season and what are the necessary steps to move the Club forward.
"With that in mind, we will conduct a full review of the Club’s football structure in conjunction with Black Knight Football Club. The review will be a comprehensive evaluation of the entire football operation to ensure we perform at the highest level.
"We have also held detailed discussions with Nick Montgomery to understand what has gone wrong during the current campaign and mutually agreed that results this season have been disappointing. There’s an understanding that results need to improve.
"Considerable progress has been made at the Club off the pitch over the last 12 months. That being said, we want to assure supporters that on-pitch progress and performance are at the forefront of our minds. We understand that this needs to be addressed urgently and the experience provided by our new partner, Black Knight Football Club, will help us improve in all areas.
"Lastly, we would like to thank every single one of you for your support through this incredibly challenging campaign. Your backing has been unwavering, and the Club is extremely grateful. We will continue to work tirelessly to deliver results our supporters can be proud of."
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