Gray ‘will continue until told otherwise’ – but has Hibs boss lost the fans?
Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' – but has Hibs boss lost the fans?. Image source, SNSImage caption, David Gray took charge permanently in 2024 after three caretaker spellsByClive LindsayBBC Sport ScotlandPublished5 hours agoWatch Hibs v Kilmarnock highlights15/09/26Watch on iPlayerHead coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form "until someone was to say something different" after his side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership.
What happened
Head coach David Gray says he will continue to try and find solutions to Hibernian's poor form "until someone was to say something different" after his side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership. I've been through adversity before at this football club and I will continue until someone tells me otherwise. That will not be accepted by the Hibs fans and certainly not David Gray. Struggling Kilmarnock condemn Hibs to sixth home loss in row"It's clear to see, it's not good enough in terms of the result," the former Hibs right-back and Scottish Cup-winning captain told BBC Scotland.
"Until someone was to say something different, I will continue to do everything to turn this around. "Figure caption, I will continue to do everything I can to turn it around' – GrayIs Aberdeen visit a 'must-win'? For former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan, Saturday's visit by Aberdeen is now "a must-win" for former team-mate Gray.
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"Figure caption, Former Hibs playmaker Scott Allan on must-win match against Aberdeen Have the fans turned against club legend? SMcDhfc: David Gray has lost the team, it was obvious tonight. The boos that echoed round the stadium were in stark contrast to Saturday, when Hibs eased aside League 1 pacesetters Ross County 3-0 to set up a League Cup semi-final against city rivals Hearts. But club legend Gray realises that the latest league defeat, their fourth in six games overall, will see pressure mount, with his team now sitting ninth.
"One thing I will continue to do is work as hard as I can to turn this around. "This won't go down well with the Hibs faithful," he said on BBC Radio Scotland's Sportsound. "It's the manner they lost, the level of performance, the amount of duels they lost, how easily it was for Kilmarnock to play through them. "When asked what is going wrong at Easter Road, former Scotland forward James McFadden said if he knew that, he would "phone David Gray and tell him".
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Stuart: The players on that pitch have to take as much responsibility as Gray for this result, nowhere near good enough. Banning the only fans that bring an atmosphere. Lee: If we end the game two points off bottom spot then it's surely time up for the Hibs manager. Paul: Long balls to no-one as usual from Hibs and as usual our keeper is a weak link. Gray has to go even if we win as this is awful football.
The players should be embarrassed after that display, but they will get the result they are after, Gray sacked. Craig: I like Gray but believe it's time he goes. Get in touchSend us your views on HibernianContact formContact formRelated topicsFootballScottish FootballScottish PremiershipHibernianMore on this storyVisit our Hibs page for all the latest news, analysis and fan viewsGet Hibs news notifications in the BBC Sport appPublished18 June 2023
What happens next
Kilmarnock secured their first league win of the season thanks to George Stanger's first-half goal at Easter Road and held on despite a late red card. "Nobody wants to hear me stand here and talk about the tactical side of the game at this moment in time. "The only way it turns is by putting yourself out there, sticking together and believing in yourself and trusting your ability. I believe in my group and believe in what we're doing.
"It was genuinely incredible at times, while going the other way they hardly created anything of note. "They are not starting games well, they are having to make changes, not making an impact," McFadden said on Sportscene. "They couldn't find the breakthrough against a Kilmarnock side who have been leaking goals, but that's credit to Kilmarnock for the way they defended.