John Hughes still in frame as Inverness prepare to name boss Inverness Caledonian Thistle are expected to announce their new manager at a news conference on Wednesday. Former Hibernian and Falkirk boss John Hughes has been in talks with the Highland club about the possibility of replacing Terry Butcher. BBC Scotland has learned two other candidates who were interviewed for the job have been ruled out. Alloa Athletic manager Paul Hartley and former Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels are now no longer in the running. Hughes was most recently in management with Hartlepool United and also had a short spell at Livingston last year. Sergei Baltacha Steve Paterson John Robertson Craig Brewster (twice) Charlie Christie Terry Butcher Terry Butcher left Inverness to join Hibs in November and Hughes was one of the first names linked with the vacancy at the Caledonian Stadium. After a playing career that included stints at Berwick Rangers, Swansea City, Falkirk, Celtic, Hibs and Ayr United, Hughes moved into management with Falkirk and led them to the Scottish Premier League in 2005. After keeping the Bairns in the top flight for four seasons, he moved to Hibs and clinched a Europa League qualifying spot in his first season in charge. However, a poor start to season 2010-11 led to Hughes leaving Easter Road and he returned to management with Livi in 2012 and then joined Hartlepool towards the end of that year. Hughes could not prevent relegation to England's League Two and his contract at Victoria Park was terminated in May of this year. Youth coach Duncan Shearer has been in temporary charge of Inverness, who extended their winning run to five matches in all competitions with a 4-0 defeat of Greenock Morton in the Scottish Cup on Saturday. The Highlanders are also currently second in the Scottish Premiership.