Lee Johnson breaks Hibs exit silence as he bigs up Ben Kensell, rues fixture congestion and makes squad prediction
dailyrecord.co.ukLee Johnson reckons 'small margins' cost him his job at Hibs as the departing boss bids an emotional farewell to Easter Road.Johnson was sacked after a dreadful start to the season saw them pointless in the Premiership after three games and virtually out of Europe after a 5-0 thumping against Aston Villa at Easter Road.
A 3-2 defeat to Livingston on home turf did the damage and Johnson departed leaving David Gray in charge in the interim.But Johnson only had good things to say in a statement released by the LMA.
He said: “I would like to thank the Gordon family for giving me the opportunity to manage this historic club, with a special mention to the late Ron Gordon, who was a great loss to us all.“I would also like to thank the staff, who I worked closely with throughout my time at Hibs, who are passionate about the club and are always supportive of the players and backroom staff.
I have met some friends for life! CEO Ben Kensell is a great leader and we enjoyed an excellent working relationship." Johnson reckons the congestion of fixtures was a major factor in his demise as they had to overcome Inter d'Escaldes and Luzern just to set up the tie with Villa while balancing European games with their domestic schedule.
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