Former Hibs boss reacts to new management chance as he's handed rave review ahead of new challenge
The former Hibs boss has big team experience from clubs like Sheffield United, Tottenham and Nottingham Forest.
A former Hibs boss has provided his verdict after taking on his next job in management.
Earlier this month, it was confirmed that Nick Montgomery had been named boss at Chinese Super League side Beijing Guoan. His playing days were largely spent at Sheffield United but he made his name in management at Central Coast Mariners in the A-League, earning him a chance in the Scottish Premiership with Hibs..
He lasted less than a full season in Leith during the 23/24 campaign but has had success since as part of Ange Postecoglou’s backroom staff, winning the Europa League at Tottenham. Montgomery was most recently with the former Celtic boss at Nottingham Forest but departed upon Postecoglou’s sacking but has now opted for a chance in Asia. The former Sheffield United, Nottingham Forest and Hibs man has now reacted to his new gig.
Where is Nick Montgomery managing now?
Montgomery said in an address on social media: “Big thank you to Beijing Guoan President and board for the honour and responsibility to be head coach of this historical football club.
“Thank you to the players, staff and amazing supporters for the warm welcome since I arrived. Looking forward to leading the team out for the new season, filling our beautiful stadium and giving the club and city of Beijing a team to be proud of.
A statement from the Chinese Super League club read on the hire of the former Hibs and Sheffield United man read via Instagram: “We are officially announcing the appointment of Nick Montgomery as the first team head coach of Beijing Guoan Football Club.
What is Nick Montgomery like as a manager?
“In 2017, Montgomery ended his career and transitioned to become the Central Coast Mariners youth coach. In the 2021-2022 season, Montgomery officially became the head coach of the Central Coast first team and won the Australian Premier League title in the second season of leading the team, and became the first person in team history to bring league titles to the team as a player
”During the 2023-2024 season, Montgomery was invited to Scotland to lead Hibernian to the Scottish Premier League season. Since the 2024-2025 season, Montgomery has joined the Postecoglou coaching team, coached Premier League teams Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest as an assistant coach, and helped Spurs win the 2024-2025 Europa League championship.
“Montgomery's emphasis on timely high pressure and quick collective reaction after the transition has a high demand for mastery of the game rhythm. His passionate, coached team is known for their aggressive style of play. At the level of team management, Montgomery values the scientific use of data, player body management and recovery, while also paying attention to building team culture.”