FORMER Celtic manager Neil Lennon has emerged as one of the leading contenders to replace Alan Stubbs as Hibs manager.

The Northern Irishman, who led the Parkhead side from 2010-2014, was in the running for the Hoops job before they opted for Brendan Rodgers instead.

He's now one of the bookies' favourites to become the next Hibernian manager, with Alan Stubbs set to leave Easter Road for Rotherham United.

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SkyBet have Lennon at 6/1 to take the job, only behind John Hughes and Stuart McCall.

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Hughes is the favourite on 6/5 after leaving Inverness Caley Thistle, with Scotland assistant McCall being quoted at 7/2.

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Further names linked to the position are Owen Coyle, Ian Cathro, Steve Evans and Jimmy Calderwood. 

The new boss will be tasked with succeeding where Stubbs failed by leading the club back into the Scottish Premiership.