Hibernian owner Ron Gordon claimed he believes in continuity despite insisting that four months was ample time for Shaun Maloney to prove himself as manager.
The former Celtic midfielder left his role as Belgium assistant boss after being head-hunted by Hibs in December but was sacked on Tuesday after a double defeat by Hearts ended hopes of silverware and European football.
Gordon argued the first team were heading in the wrong direction under Maloney after being consigned to a bottom-six finish after winning only once in the cinch Premiership in 2022.
