Speculation mounts as former Ivory Coast coach eyes Hibernian role

Inside the echoing corridors of Easter Road, the scent of fresh paint mingles with whispered speculation as the club’s board reportedly weighs a new appointment. Former Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae has emerged as a leading candidate, reigniting talk of a Hibs overhaul.

Fae targets Hibernian

Emerse Fae, a 42‑year‑old former Reading midfielder, guided the Ivory Coast national side to the knockout stage of this summer’s World Cup for the first time. He also has family links to Scotland, a connection that adds a personal dimension to his interest in the Hibernian job.

The Scottish Sun Fae is actively pursuing the Hibernian head‑coach vacancy, positioning himself as a serious contender. His recent success on the international stage has raised his profile among Scottish clubs.

Celtic under pressure

TeamTalk notes that comfortable defeats at the hands of Rangers and Ferencvaros have sowed unease within Celtic’s hierarchy. The losses have intensified speculation about the future of manager Martin O'Neill.

Football Insider adds that O'Neill, aged 74, is not currently facing dismissal but must keep Celtic above Rangers to retain his position for the full season. The pressure to maintain a league advantage is mounting.

Speaking to the Glasgow Times, O'Neill said, “Celtic will be looking, soon enough, for someone to replace me,” while insisting his hunger to succeed remains intact. The statement underscores his awareness of the club’s precarious standing.

Ruud Gullit, quoted by The Herald, remarked that even a direct approach from Celtic would not convince Frank Rijkaard to abandon his managerial retirement. The 64‑year‑old former Chelsea boss has, however, hinted at a possible return to coaching.

TeamTalk’s transfer roundup posed the question, “Who has your Premiership club brought in & let go this summer?” highlighting the broader context of managerial churn across Britain. The query reflects the ongoing turbulence in the UK football landscape.