Former Hibs manager Nick Montgomery has issued a statement via the League Managers Association following his dismissal from Easter Road last week.

The 42-year-old praised his time at the club, hailing the fans, the players and staff he worked with during his time in Edinburgh.

"It was an honour to be appointed manager of Hibernian Football Club and to become part of a club with so much history," said Montgomery to the LMA.

"After arriving with my Assistant Manager Sergio and Goalkeeping Coach Miguel, at a time when the club had been through a difficult start to the season, I was confident that we could lift the club and help to challenge for both cups and the top six positions.

"Whilst I am proud we made the semi-final of the League Cup and the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, I am disappointed that we narrowly missed out of the top six in the last minute of the final game."

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Montgomery continued, saying he's "immensely proud" to have given Rory Whittaker his debut – the 16-year-old becoming the youngest player to ever play for Hibs – as well as a number of other academy graduates.

He added: "I depart having met some wonderful people and witnessed the passionate fan base who showed support throughout all of the challenges the club faced during the season.

"I would like to thank all of the players and staff for their efforts during my time as manager. I’m sure with the secured investment from the Black Knight group and the partnerships within the group, the club can continue to grow and reach its expectations in the near future.

"I would like to thank the Gordon family for the opportunity, as well as Ben Kensell, Brian McDermott and the board of directors, and I wish the club well moving forward."