Neil Lennon confirmed as new Hibernian manager

Stubbs quit the Leith outfit to take over at Rotherham just 11 days after leading them to their first Scottish Cup triumph in 114 years.

But Hibs chief executive Leeann Dempster has acted swiftly to land Lennon.

"As soon as Neil was identified as the outstanding candidate we were determined to bring him to Easter Road," said Dempster.

"He has managed at a very high level, & we were attracted by his ability to get the most out of players and his driven, winning mentality."

Hibs' chairman Rod Petrie said: "We are delighted to have secured a Head Coach of Neil’s calibre and profile.

"We look forward to him bringing his drive and mentality to our campaign to win the Championship this season."

The Northern Irishman is expected to be joined in his move to Edinburgh by former Parkhead assistant Gary Parker.

The duo's first act will be to prepare a plan to get Hibs out of the Ladbrokes Championship after two failed promotion bids under Stubbs.

Lennon, 44, looked set for a return to Celtic Park - where he won three straight league titles and led the Hoops to the last 16 of the Champions League during his first stint in charge - last month when it emerged he was among the final two candidates being considered to replace Ronny Deila.

But, despite being interviewed for the post, he lost out when the Scottish champions chose to appoint former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.

The former Leicester and Celtic midfielder has been out of work since leaving crisis-hit Bolton in March.

But he will make his dug-out return when Hibs quick off their Europa League campaign next month after beating the likes of John Hughes, Stuart McCall and former Oldham and Doncaster Rovers manager Paul Dickov to the Leith job.