Yogi and Mixu best bets for Leith hot seat

Published on Saturday 29 December 2007 10:42

JOHN HUGHES and Mixu Paatelainen are joint favourites to become the next manager of Hibernian, according to bookmakers Ladbrokes.

The former Easter Road heroes are both 7/2 with Ladbrokes to land the job, with Craig Brewster and current caretaker Tommy Craig 5/1 and 6/1 respectively.

Hibs, who are currently fifth in the SPL, lost John Collins before Christmas when he resigned the day after they opened their new training complex.

Spokesman Robin Hutchison said: "As the son of a Leith dock worker and as a man who scored a hat-trick against Hearts, Hughes and Paatelainen are bound to be popular choices.

"But there are a number of eligible candidates in the list and it wouldn't be a surprise to see a curve ball appointment."

LATEST BETTING

Next permanent Hibernian manager

John Hughes: 7/2

Mixu Paatelainen: 7/2

Craig Brewster: 5/1

Tommy Craig: 6/1

Terry Butcher: 8/1

Frank Sauzee: 10/1

Gary McAllister: 10/1

Billy Davies: 12/1

Alex Rae: 16/1

Gordon Durie: 16/1

Russell Latapy: 16/1

Kenny Dalglish: 33/1