Lee Johnson is under consideration by Hibernian to take the vacant managerial role after applying for the job. According to the Scotsman, Johnson is eager for a return to Scotland where he spent time as a player for Hibs' rivals Hearts and Kilmarnock towards the end of his career.
Hibernian have been on the lookout for a new manager since Shaun Maloney's sacking last month after just 120 days in charge. They have endured an underwhelming campaign, as they look to end the season in seventh with one game remaining.
Johnson, 40, has been without work since he was sacked as Sunderland manager in the wake of their 6-0 home drubbing to Bolton, albeit with the Black Cats third in League One and a major motivating factor to the decision being his refusal to sign Jermain Defoe over fitness concerns, which was at odds with the board's vision of bringing back a former hero. Less than two months later Defoe had retired.
