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'Former Ivory Coast boss Fae eyes Hibs job' - gossip

Emerse Fae has emerged as a contender for the Hibernian managerial vacancy. The 42-year-old tactician, who formerly played in midfield for Reading, possesses family connections in Scotland and recently guided Ivory Coast into the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in their history.

Meanwhile, Celtic manager Martin O'Neill faces mounting pressure following one-sided losses against both Ferencvaros and Rangers. While the 74-year-old coach is not currently in line for dismissal, maintaining an advantage over Rangers in the standings remains crucial if he is to survive the entire campaign.

O'Neill acknowledged that the club will inevitably search for his eventual successor before long, though he confirmed his determination to finish the year strongly. Amid the uncertainty, Ruud Gullit stated that Frank Rijkaard would reject any potential overtures from Celtic to end his retirement, though the 64-year-old former Chelsea boss indicated he would personally consider ending his own managerial absence that dates back to 2011.