Eddie May Leaves Hibernian After 12 Years of Dedication
Easter Road will lose one of its most familiar figures this summer. Eddie May, a quiet constant through a turbulent decade at Hibernian, will step away from his coaching role at the end of June, drawing a line under 12 years of service in the dugout and behind the scenes.
For Hibs supporters of a certain age, May’s connection with the club runs far deeper than his recent work in a tracksuit on the touchline. He first pulled on the shirt in 1985, going on to make more than 100 appearances in green and white before departing in 1989. A hard-working midfielder then, a steadying influence now.
He returned in 2014, not for the headlines but for the graft. Academy work. Player development. First-team coaching. Whatever the club needed, May seemed to slot in, a bridge between eras and managers as Hibs lurched between promotion pushes, cup highs and managerial upheaval.
His most visible moments came in 2019, when he twice stepped into the breach as caretaker manager. Five games, three wins. Short spells, but significant ones, offering calm at times when the club badly needed it.
Recent Developments
This summer looked like another fresh chapter. In June 2024, May was named assistant coach alongside Liam Craig, supporting David Gray as the former club captain took on the head coach role on a permanent basis. It appeared a natural fit: Gray the emerging leader, May the seasoned guide at his shoulder.
Then came another twist. Last week, Hibs confirmed the return of John Potter, previously assistant to Jack Ross between 2019 and 2021. The backroom picture began to shift again, and now May’s long association with the coaching staff is nearing its close.
Gray paid a heartfelt tribute to the man who has helped shape so much of his own journey.
"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," said the Hibs boss. "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 an earlier spell in management with Falkirk between 2009 and 2010, leaves with his own sense of gratitude. He described his time at Easter Road as "an incredible privilege to work alongside so many dedicated players, coaches, supporters and friends who have made this journey so special".
For a man who has seen Hibs from the inside as a player, caretaker, developer of youth and trusted lieutenant, it is quite a journey. The club moves forward with a reshaped coaching team and a new season on the horizon. May moves on with his legacy stitched into the fabric of Easter Road, his influence carried by those he mentored and the standards he helped set.
