Everton U21 coach Alan Stubbs is set to be named new Hibs manager.
The Daily Mail says sources close to the negotiations last night described them as 'positive' and barring a late change of heart, chief executive Leanne Dempster will recommend Stubbs' name to the board for approval over the weekend ahead of his unveiling early next week.
Stubbs was quickly identified by Dempster as the identikit of the man Hibs were looking for to rebuild the club.
The former Celt is well versed in Scottish football from his five years at Parkhead between 1996 and 2001 and has made it clear that he covets a managerial job.
