Hibernian Appoint Marink Reedijk as New Manager

Hibernian have appointed Marink Reedijk as their new manager.

The 35-year-old Dutchman joins from Beveren in Belgium's top division after two seasons in charge there, according to BBC Sport. He replaces David Gray. Gray was sacked eight days earlier.

Hibernian play in the Scottish Premiership, Scotland's top division. The Edinburgh club moved quickly after Gray's exit. Reedijk emerged as the leading contender before the final round of talks.

He impressed Hibernian during in-person interviews for the vacancy, as reported by Yahoo Sports. That final round decided it. Hibs chose the young coach to lead the next phase.

His record in Belgium is striking. Last season he took Beveren to promotion after an unbeaten league campaign. No defeats all season. That is rare in any division.

Reedijk will bring Rogier Molhoek with him as his assistant. The pair worked together at Beveren. Hibernian confirmed Molhoek will join the coaching staff at Easter Road, the club's home in Edinburgh.

Reedijk has promised a clear identity. He vowed to build a "brave, intense and committed" Hibernian team. Short words. Big ask.

For fans, this means a fresh start with a young voice. An unbeaten promotion season suggests organisation and belief, two things supporters notice fast. The test now is Scotland, with its packed calendar, loud away ends and little room to settle.

Hibs will hope the appointment brings momentum. Reedijk will hope the city gets behind the team. The work starts now.