Nick Montgomery set for rapid management return after Hibs exit as sacked boss 'in the frame' for A League job

Out of work Nick Montgomery has been linked with a quickfire return to management with Western Sydney Wanderers.

He only departed Hibs on Tuesday but has already been linked with a return to Australia. Montgomery’s stock is still sky-high as he led Central Coast Mariners to the A League title last season. That success saw him headhunted by Hibs to replace Lee Johnson at the start of the season.

Montgomery was only given one transfer window and inherited a Hibs squad that was well over budget before he was shown the door. Western Sydney have just parted company with Marko Rudan just four months into a three year contract. Montgomery has been linked along with former Hearts star Patrick Kisnorbo, Alen Stajcic and Tony Popovic. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond.