'Gambling & guessing' - what is going on at Hibs?

What the report says

Hibernian head coach David Gray is facing mounting scrutiny after a poor run of results, capped by a flat Scottish Premiership defeat at St Johnstone in Perth. BBC Sport Scotland reported that the loss followed a late collapse against Gent in Europe and a derby defeat to Hearts, leaving supporters frustrated with both the results and the team’s direction.

The article said Hibs looked disjointed and short of ideas at McDiarmid Park, with criticism focused on defensive errors and a lack of attacking clarity. Gray told BBC Sport Scotland his side were too passive and were "gambling and guessing" in the box, adding that conceding two goals in the manner they did was not acceptable. Former Scotland defender Charlie Mulgrew, speaking on Premier Sports, also questioned what Hibs were trying to do tactically.

The report added that Hibs have failed to win any of their past 18 league matches after conceding first, underlining how damaging early setbacks have become. Their injury and availability issues at the back were also noted, with several defenders unavailable or carrying knocks. That context matters because Hibs now face a demanding run of fixtures, including a League Cup quarter-final at Ross County and back-to-back home games, where pressure on Gray and his players is likely to increase further.