Hibernian have confirmed John Hughes as their new manager. Hughes has signed a three-year contract after quitting fellow Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League side Falkirk.

"I am delighted to announce that John Hughes has been appointed manager of Hibernian Football Club," chairman Rob Petrie told the club's official website.

"Appropriate arrangements were agreed with Falkirk to secure John's release and John has signed a three-year contract with Hibernian.

"John Hughes was the unanimous choice of the board, not for his exploits as a former player, but for his credentials as a manager, his style of football and his potential to bring success to the club on the field of play."

Hughes is looking forward to stamping his attractive style of passing play on the club's current squad.

"This is a very proud day for me. I am delighted to be the manager of Hibernian," he stated. "Everyone knows what Hibernian means to me.

"I have so much respect for the club and its supporters that I would not have accepted the job if I did not think that I could make a real difference and be successful.

"It is important to me that the board have identified that it is my managerial ability, and not my history as a Hibernian player, as the reason I have been appointed.

"My future now lies with Hibernian and I believe I will bring innovation and an attractive style of passing football to the club. I can't wait to start working with the players and get down to business at the training centre."