 Ewing took up a coaching role back at Manchester City before moving on in 1970, subsequently coaching at Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford City and Crystal Palace, as well as becoming manager at Scottish side Hibernian during the 1970–71 season.Dave was signed up as Hibs' coach in September 1970 and when Willie MacFarlane resigned in early December the same year, he took over the next day.He didn't win any of his first eight matches but got the supporters on his side by re-signing Joe Baker in January 1971.