Roy Keane had been linked with the position.
Lee Johnson has been confirmed as the new manager of Scottish Premiership side Hibernian.
The former Sunderland boss has signed a four-year deal at Easter Road.
He replaces Shaun Maloney, who was sacked four months into his tenure, with the Edinburgh side finishing this season in eighth place.
Roy Keane was among the other names linked with the vacancy.

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