Gray 'will continue until told otherwise' - but has Hibs boss lost the fans?

What the report says

Hibernian head coach David Gray has said he will keep trying to solve his side’s poor run “until someone” tells him otherwise, after a 1-0 home defeat to Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership. The result was Hibs’ sixth straight league loss at Easter Road and their fourth defeat in six matches overall, leaving them ninth in the table. Kilmarnock, meanwhile, claimed their first league victory of the season through George Stanger’s first-half goal and were able to see out the game despite a late red card.

Gray, a former Hibs captain and Scottish Cup winner who became permanent head coach in 2024 after previous caretaker spells, acknowledged the result was not good enough and said the only way to change the situation was through hard work, belief and unity. The BBC report said the boos at full time contrasted sharply with Hibs’ 3-0 cup win over Ross County the previous weekend, which had booked a League Cup semi-final against Hearts.

Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan told BBC Radio Scotland that next weekend’s visit from Aberdeen now looks like a must-win match for Gray. James McFadden, also speaking on BBC coverage, said the team are starting games poorly and failing to make an impact. BBC Sport’s fan comments reflected growing frustration over form, tactics and selection, adding to the sense of pressure around the club. In broader terms, the report suggests Hibs face an important spell as they try to steady league results while balancing cup ambitions.