ALEX MCLEISH has ruled himself out of contention for the Hibs job with Alan Stubbs set to leave.
The English manager is set to join Rotherham United after successful talks last night and speculation over his successor has begun.
But McLeish, who recently left Egyptian club Zamalek after just 65 days in charge, isn't keen on a return to Edinburgh.
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The former Rangers boss is believed to be a contender for the position along with the likes of John Hughes, John Collins and Neil Lennon.
But speaking to the Daily Record, the 57-year-old denied he could go back to the club he led between 1998 and 2001.
He said: “I heard about that but I wouldn’t want to come to back to manage in Scotland at this stage. England? Yes. But firefighting? Maybe not. I’ve done all that as well.
“I saw Derek Adams speaking the other day about his owner at Plymouth and what a good relationship they had. That’s what I’m seeking – not Derek’s job – but I have to be able to work with the people above, discuss things.
“Whenever I’ve had a good rapport with the people above I’ve had relative success.”
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