DANCING THE KNIGHTS AWAY

WHERE THE SUN SHINES!

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HIBS legend John Brownlie has backed the decision to cut ties with the Black Knights insisting no minority investor should dictate what happens at Easter Road.

But the 1972 League Cup winner hopes the breakdown of the relationship with Bill Foley's organisation doesn’t put Hibs chiefs off exploring future tie-ins with clubs in a bid to strengthen their hand.

This week's shock news saw Hibs’ American owners buy back Bournemouth supremo Bill Foley's shares after agreeing the 21-month partnership wasn't working.

Foley, through his Black Knights group, had purchased a 25 per cent stake in the club just under two years ago.

But the billionaire’s vision for Hibs to become part of a feeder club network for his Premier League outfit saw the relationship break down. Brownlie, who made over 300 appearances for the Hibs including the 1972 victory over Celtic at Hampden, had hoped the partnership could move Hibs up a level.