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John Kennedy is reportedly no longer being considered for the vacant Hibernian job.
Neil Lennon’s assistant had been heavily linked with replacing Paul Heckingbottom at Easter Road, and was said to be on a shortlist of five candidates being considered for the role.
However according to Sky Sports, Kennedy is now set to stay at Celtic.
Celtic assistant manager John Kennedy is no longer in the running for the Hibernian job, Sky Sports News understands.
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News that Kennedy is no longer being considered for the job will come as a huge positive to Celtic.
Both Neil Lennon and Callum McGregor had both previously expressed their desire to see the 36-year-old stay at the club, and their wishes appear to have come true.
Hibs now face a battle from rivals Hearts in their pursuit of another of the leading candidates, with both Edinburgh clubs keen on appointing former Sunderland boss Jack Ross.
