Nick Montgomery insists Bill Foley’s investment can help transform Hibs on and off the pitch. Chief executive Ben Kensell and Ian Gordon, son of late owner Ron, on Thursday met the SFA in a bid to get the thumbs up for the US billionaire to become a minority shareholder.
The Bournemouth owner wants to help make Hibs the third force in Scottish football. And boss Montgomery said: “That’s the most exciting thing of all, you’re talking someone of Bill’s stature who could realistically choose any club in the Premiership to sponsor or be involved in.
But that fact he’s chosen Hibs doesn’t surprise me because of the history and size of the club – and the fanbase. “It’s exciting for any club to have external investment.
We know the history, fanbase and what a fantastic club this is. There are other big teams and we’re definitely down the pecking order, in terms of budgets.