Hibernian's Recruitment Chaos Leads to Poor Management Decisions
- In October 2023, prospective sporting directors met in Manchester to explore effective leadership strategies in football.
- Hibernian has appointed multiple managers and signed 56 players since firing Jack Ross, highlighting management instability.
- The club's leadership decisions have drawn criticism, suggesting they need to reassess their approach for future success.
At the beginning of October 2023, several prospective sporting directors gathered in Manchester to discuss the 'Golden Quadrant of Leadership,' a strategy aimed at improving club management and player recruitment. The senior management team of Hibernian, including Director Ian Gordon, sought to leverage a £6 million partnership with Bill Foley to enhance the club's performance. However, following Jack Ross's dismissal in December 2021, the club has experienced significant instability, hiring four coaches in three years, including Ian Gordon as head of recruitment, who oversaw the signing of 30 players. Critics argue that the decision to appoint inexperienced leaders and a lack of strategic player recruitment has left the team in a state of dysfunction, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to management and recruitment in the future.