Montgomery set for Hibernian talks to replace Johnson

Former Sheffield United midfielder Nick Montgomery will hold talks with Hibernian over becoming the club's new manager.

The Easter Road club are speaking to various candidates during the international break and are expected to make an appointment before next Saturday's trip to Kilmarnock.

Montgomery, who is currently managing Australian club Central Coast Mariners, won the A-League this year and is understood to be keen on the role.

However, several other managers, such as Derek McInnes and Stephen Robinson, have been linked with the vacancy following Lee Johnson's sacking and Hibernian are yet to offer the role.