Hibs appoint Dutchman Reedijk as new manager

Former Beveren head coach Marink Reedijk has vowed to develop a "brave, intense and committed" Hibernian team after becoming the club's new manager.

The Dutchman, 35, replaces David Gray, who was sacked eight days ago after a difficult start to the term for the Scottish Premiership outfit.

Reedijk has spent the last two seasons with Beveren, earning promotion to the top flight last season after an unbeaten campaign before leaving in the summer.

He previous worked in academy roles at Ajax and West Bromwich Albion, and in with the senior teams at KSV Roeselare, Vitesse and RSCA Futures.

Hibs say Reedijk - who is "honoured" to be appointed - arrives with a reputation for attacking football and building a strong team culture.

"I can feel the ambition and see the clarity of what the club is trying to achieve," he said. "That was a big part of what attracted me here.

"I want us to be an assertive team. A team that gives everything, plays with purpose and gives our supporters something to really get behind."

Reedijk will be assisted by Rogier Molhoek at Easter Road, with the club hailing his arrival as "an exciting moment".

The Edinburgh outfit are currently 10th in the Premiership, with two wins from their opening seven matches, and endured a gut-wrenching Conference League exit.

Under Gray, they finished third in 2024/25 and fifth last term, with the departed manager also leading them to November's League Cup semi-finals, where they will face city rivals Hearts.

Sporting director Malky Mackay insists Reedijk's recruitment is not about "changing the direction" of their footbal strategy, but is about "continuing to evolve it".

"We believe Marink is an excellent fit to take the team forward," he added.

"We began this process with a clear idea of the type of team we want to continue to build and the qualities we wanted from our next manager. Marink's philosophy, his work with players and his leadership style are strongly aligned with that.

"His teams are proactive, high energy and dynamic. What also stands out is his ability to develop individuals and create a strong collective environment."

Ross: Decent appointment, time will tell if it's the right one. His credentials and philosophy sits well with me and what we want to achieve. Welcome and all the best.

Lee: Another young manager! Let's get behind him, and the team and give him a chance to show what he is capable of. I hope it works out, because if it doesn't, beyond the dugout is where the spotlight should be.

Tony: Brilliant, good to have someone in quickly. Not a great knowledge of the guy but from what I've read he likes an attacking team with wingers so that's a positive. Will be good to see what he can do with the current squad. It probably won't solve it quickly but let's see.