Former Hibs player Michael O'Neill tests positive for Covid-19
Billy McKinlay takes charge at Stoke in manager’s absence
The 50-year-old former Hibs, Dundee United and Aberdeen midfielder had tested negative in five previous rounds of testing but the positive result came from a test administered on Monday.
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Hide AdStoke said O'Neill will "follow the relevant guidance and undergo a period of isolation."
Assistant manager Billy McKinlay, the former Scotland international, will take charge of training.
Stoke are scheduled to play Reading when the English Championship resumes on June 20.
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