Hibs hero steps in for sacked boss Monty
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Stop-gap Hibs boss David Gray believes the lure of leading the Easter Road club will make the job attractive to top-class managers. But he’s not even thinking about throwing his hat into the ring as a replacement for Nick Montgomery. Gray was pressed into emergency service for lunchtime media duties following this morning’s sacking of Monty after eight months. He’ll take charge for the final two games of the season, starting with tomorrow night’s visit of Motherwell. And the Scottish...

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