Eddie May Ends 12-Year Coaching Tenure at Hibernian

Easter Road will lose one of its most familiar figures this summer, with Hibernian confirming that Eddie May will leave his coaching role at the end of June, bringing to a close 12 years of service in the dugout and behind the scenes.

For Hibs supporters of a certain age, May is more than a coach. He is a link between eras. A combative midfielder who made over 100 appearances for the club between 1985 and 1989, he returned in 2014 and quietly became one of the constants at a club that has rarely stood still.

Since that return, May has worked across almost every layer of the football operation: academy, player development, first team. When Hibs needed a steady hand, they turned to him. Twice in 2019 he stepped up as caretaker manager, winning three of the five matches he oversaw and helping to steady the season at key moments.

That reliability was recognised again this summer. In June 2024, as David Gray was formally appointed head coach, May was named as one of his assistant coaches alongside Liam Craig, a move that seemed to underline his enduring importance at Easter Road.

But the landscape has shifted quickly. Last week, Hibs announced the return of John Potter, who previously served as assistant manager to Jack Ross between 2019 and 2021, adding another experienced voice to Gray’s backroom staff and subtly signalling a new phase in the club’s rebuild.

Gray was quick to underline what May has meant to him personally and to the club.

"I would like to personally thank Eddie for everything he has done for the club and for the support he has given me over the years, both as a player and a coach," the Hibs head coach said. "He has been a fantastic mentor, colleague and friend to me over the years and I am extremely grateful for all his support, advice and commitment."

May, who had a spell in charge of Falkirk between 2009 and 2010, leaves with his reputation intact as a developer of players and a trusted figure in the Scottish game. Reflecting on his time at Easter Road, he described it as "an incredible privilege to work alongside so many dedicated players, coaches, supporters and friends who have made this journey so special".

His departure closes a long chapter, but it also sharpens the focus on what comes next for Gray’s reshaped staff and a Hibs side intent on writing a new one.