The 49 - year - old former Hibernian , Kilmarnock and Finland manager had taken over in October with United a point adrift at the foot of the Ladbrokes Premiership .
Hibernian are now 11 behind ahead of Friday night 's visit to Inverness .
The 49 - year - old former Hibernian , Kilmarnock and Finland manager had taken over in October with United a point adrift at the foot of the Ladbrokes Premiership , but they are now 11 behind ahead of Friday night 's visit to Inverness .