Gray vows to stay on as Hibs fans grow restless after sixth home loss
David Gray, appointed permanent head coach of Hibernian in 2024 after three caretaker spells, faces mounting criticism as his side endured a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday. Kilmarnock claimed their first league win of the season at Easter Road, sparking boos from the Hibs crowd.
Gray's pledge amid mounting pressure
Head coach David Gray reiterated his commitment, saying he will continue to look for solutions to Hibernian's poor form until someone tells him otherwise. He made the remarks after the side suffered a sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership. Watch the highlights of Hibs v Kilmarnock on iPlayer.
Kilmarnock celebrated their first league win of the season, with George Stanger's first‑half strike at Easter Road securing the advantage. The visitors held on despite a late red card, sealing the three points.
The boos that echoed round the stadium stood in stark contrast to the previous Saturday, when Hibs comfortably beat League 1 leaders Ross County 3‑0 to book a League Cup semi‑final against city rivals Hearts. That victory had lifted spirits before the recent disappointment.
The defeat was Hibernian's fourth in six games overall, leaving the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership table. Pressure on Gray is mounting as supporters question his tactics.
Former players demand a turnaround
Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan warned that Saturday's visit by Aberdeen is now a must‑win for Gray, saying, “This won’t go down well with the Hibs faithful.” Allan believes the result will be a litmus test for the manager’s future.
Former Scotland forward James McFadden said he would phone David Gray to discuss the issues, adding, “They are not starting games well, they are having to make changes, not making an impact.” He praised Kilmarnock’s defence while lamenting Hibs’ lack of breakthrough.
If Hibs cannot reverse the trend, further unrest among the supporters is likely. The upcoming clash with Aberdeen now carries the weight of a survival battle for Gray’s tenure.