Collins quits Hibs. Is he headed for Hampden?

Only 24 hours after sounding so hopeful in opening Hibernian’s new training facility, John Collins has shocked everyone by announcing his resignation as Hibs manager. The former Hibs, Celtic, Fulham and Everton player was only in the job for 14 months, a time filled with problems but also with some very bright points. He brought Hibs their first trophy in 16 years in last year’s league cup. He led Hibs to the top of the SPL table early this season, if only for a day or so. But recently, the results have been slipping. Five games without a win took them from third to fifth in the tables, but it’s hard to imagine such a short-term problem leading to Collins’ departure.

JC insists that there have been no offers for his services, though his sudden availability does put him a bit higher on a few lists. His former club Fulham may be in need of a manager soon, but it may be Scotland that has the best shot at him. He was already one of the top five bookie favorites for the job, and this has to raise him up. Mark McGhee may still be the top pick, and certainly is having a better time right now, but Collins is still being mentioned. In my opinion, neither has the proper experience, though.

I have to say, I was shocked to hear about Collins leaving Hibs. The timing is odd, considering his optimism just yesterday at the training center opening, and even though he may be telling the truth about not having any offers yet, one wonders whether the allure of either a Premier League or National team job didn’t factor into his decision.

Category: Hibernian

Tags: Fulham, Hibernian, Hirings and Firings, John Collins, Managers, Scotland NT

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