Hibs have confirmed John Potter as their new assistant head coach.

The coach worked with new boss Jack Ross at Sunderland.

Ross had been keen to bring his assistant to Easter Road with him and now the club have confirmed Potter has signed a three-and-a-half year deal.

He told Hibs TV: "It’s a real honour to be joining Jack at Hibernian.

"From our own playing and coaching careers in Scotland it’s obviously a club we know all about and we’ll do whatever it takes – alongside the players and staff – to be successful.

"We’re all just looking forward to Motherwell coming to Easter Road on Saturday now."

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