Lee Johnson deserves credit says Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell as he updated fans on the search for a director of football.
The Easter Road outfit announced last month that fans would see a change in the structure of the Leith hierarchy with chairman and owner Ron Gordon and Kensell in agreement that a director of football would be a step forward. The move was also back publicly by Johnson who referred to his experience of previous clubs where the role was in place and operating well.
Now the Hibees supremo admits a review of the club's business in the summer transfer window sparked the discussions while former Easter Road striker and manager Mixu Paatelainen has reportedly taken interest in the role. Yet Kensell was keen to highlight the efforts of boss Johnson for his 'full support' of the plans.
