Lee Johnson: Hibernian sack manager after Livingston defeat leaves club bottom of Scottish Premiership

Hibernian sack manager Lee Johnson after losing all three opening Scottish Premiership games; Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Livingston leaves Hibs bottom of the table; Johnson departs club after just over 15 months in charge at Easter Road

Sunday 27 August 2023 13:34, UK

Hibernian have sacked manager Lee Johnson after Saturday's 3-2 home defeat to Livingston left the club bottom of the Scottish Premiership.

Hibs have lost all three league games this season, while they also suffered a humbling 5-0 home defeat to Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

During the defeat to Livingston at Easter Road on Saturday, some fans called for Johnson to be sacked.

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The 42-year-old departs the club after just over 15 months in charge following his appointment in May 2022.

Hibs chief executive Ben Kensell said: «The club has taken the tough decision to relieve Lee Johnson of his duties following a disappointing start to the domestic campaign.

»We wish Lee and his coaching staff all the best for the future and thank them for their efforts."

Former captain David Gray will take caretaker charge of the team with support from Stuart Garden.

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The Edinburgh club face Aston Villa away on Thursday for the second leg of their Europa Conference League play-off followed by a trip Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday.

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