NICK MONTGOMERY insists he will still be Hibernian boss next season as he looks to avoid what would be a depressing bottom-six finish.

The 42-year-old has had an up and down campaign since joining Hibs on a three-year deal from Australian side Central Coast Mariners last September, with a 2-1 home defeat to St Johnstone at the weekend bringing boos of frustration tumbling down from the Easter Road stands.

Hibs still have a chance of a top-half finish in the cinch Premiership as they prepare for Saturday’s trip to Motherwell, who could also squeeze into the top-six, if Dundee lose both their matches to Aberdeen and Rangers, but regardless, Montgomery revealed plans are already under way for next season.