Ex Leeds boss Paul Heckingbottom is proving a point in Scotland.
Paul Heckingbottom was a surprise appointment at Leeds United midway through 2018.
Supporters were initially sceptical since he criticised the Whites while he was at Barnsley. His spell at Elland Road was cut short after just a few months.
He won just four of 16 games in charge, and it was no surprise when he was fired.
Marcelo Bielsa has since made him look even worse, after turning the same team into automatic promotion contenders.
When Hibernian hired him in February, Leeds fans flocked to social media to warn the Edinburgh club that they were making a mistake.
After his dismal experience at Leeds, that was understandable.
Since then, Heckingbottom has gone about proving a point in a very effective manner.
His Hibs side are still unbeaten, winning seven of nine matches.
His appointment as Neil Lennon’s replacement looks like a masterstroke.
Leeds fans wouldn’t have him back, there’s no need, but the 41-year-old can consider his reputation as a promising up and coming manager somewhat restored.
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