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Hibernian sack Gray amid winless run

David Gray has been dismissed from his role as Hibernian head coach following a 1-0 home defeat against Kilmarnock on Tuesday. The result leaves Hibs ninth in the Scottish Premiership, merely two points clear of last place after suffering four losses in their opening six league fixtures.

Across this season and the previous one, the squad has dropped six consecutive domestic matches at Easter Road, matching a club record originally set in 1920. Gray, who famously netted the stoppage-time winner in the 2016 Scottish Cup final to break a 114-year drought, signed a three-year contract in June 2024 after four separate stints as caretaker manager.

Despite steering the club into the League Cup semi-finals, his side fell to Gent in the Conference League play-offs and had previously recorded third-place and fifth-place finishes during his tenure.

The capital club is now searching for its sixth permanent manager since late 2021, having parted ways with Jack Ross, Shaun Maloney, Lee Johnson, Nick Montgomery, and Gray over that span. Executive chairman Ian Gordon praised the 38-year-old for his leadership, character, and work ethic throughout his stay.

First-team coach John Potter has been named interim boss to steer the squad for the upcoming weekend meeting with Aberdeen until an official successor is hired.