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Hibernian Dismiss David Gray After Historic Home Slump
Hibernian have parted company with head coach David Gray with the club sitting ninth in the Scottish Premiership, just two points above the bottom of the table. The decision follows a Tuesday defeat to bottom-placed Kilmarnock, which marked the club's fourth league loss in six matches this season.
The result at Easter Road also extended a damaging domestic sequence. Stretching back into the previous campaign, Hibs have now lost six consecutive home league matches, matching an unwanted club record established in 1920.
Inconsistent Domestic and European Campaigns
Gray's tenure this season was marked by sharp contrasts in cup and league competitions. While Hibs secured progress to the Scottish League Cup semi-finals, their continental run was halted by Gent in the UEFA Europa Conference League play-offs. Domestically, the inability to defend Easter Road ultimately forced the club hierarchy to act.
Gray, 38, was appointed permanent head coach in June 2024 on a three-year contract after serving four separate spells as interim manager. A revered figure in Edinburgh, Gray scored the stoppage-time winner against Rangers in the 2016 Scottish Cup final to end the club's 114-year trophy drought before retiring from playing five years ago.
Managerial Turnover at Easter Road
The dismissal initiates Hibernian's search for a sixth permanent manager in less than five years. The club has experienced sustained instability in the dugout following the exits of Jack Ross in December 2021, Shaun Maloney five months later, Lee Johnson the following year, and Nick Montgomery in May 2024.
"In terms of asking for patience, the fans are frustrated because we're not achieving what we need to be at this stage and winning enough games consistently, especially at home. And I accept that. All I can say is until someone tells me otherwise, I will be doing everything in my power... to turn it around."
— David Gray following Tuesday's defeat
What Comes Next
The Hibernian board now turns to the recruitment market for a permanent replacement capable of halting the club's domestic slide. The immediate priority for the interim setup will be stabilizing defensive structures at Easter Road and lifting the squad clear of the relegation play-off positions.
