Jack Ross has been appointed as Newcastle United's assistant sporting director on a full-time basis. The former Hibernian manager, 50, has been in the role for three months, having started in June.
Ross confirmed the move himself, writing on LinkedIn: "I am excited to share that I have moved to the position of Assistant Sporting Director at Newcastle United Football Club." He will work under sporting director Ross Wilson, the former Rangers chief. Ross had previously served as Newcastle's interim head of coach development and later as head of football strategy.
Ross's Hibernian Legacy
Jack Ross managed Hibernian for two years, guiding the club to a third-place finish in the Premiership before a disappointing run of results led to his dismissal in December 2021. His tenure also included taking the team to the League Cup Final that same month. Prior to his spell at Easter Road, Ross had impressed in Scottish football with Alloa and St Mirren, and later managed Dundee United.
Current Hibernian Context
The news comes as Hibernian sit 10th in the Premiership with seven points from seven games. Their recent form reads one win, one draw and three defeats from their last five outings, a sequence that includes a 1-1 draw with Aberdeen last time out. Martin Boyle, the club's top scorer this season with three goals, netted the equaliser from the penalty spot in that match. The team's current position in the league standings reflects a challenging start to the campaign.
Hibernian won the last meeting between the sides 2-1 at the end of August. The club will be looking to players like Boyle, whose contributions are tracked in the detailed stats, to improve their form. The team's recent struggles have been compounded by a series of injuries, with current availability details always accessible via the injuries page.
Background and full detail: The Herald
