Hibs just suffered their sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership, a brutal 1-0 loss to Kilmarnock at Easter Road, and the boos after George Stanger’s first-half goal told the whole story. Kilmarnock secured their first league win of the season, holding on despite a late red card. Seriously, how does that even happen? After that kind of performance, with the team now sitting ninth in the league, you have to ask: what’s the plan here?
David Gray Says He’s Sticking Around, But The Numbers Don’t Lie
Head coach David Gray, the former Hibs right-back and Scottish Cup-winning captain, isn’t backing down. He told BBC Scotland he will “continue until someone tells me otherwise,” adding, “I believe in my group and believe in what we’re doing.” He also admitted, “It’s clear to see, it’s not good enough in terms of the result,” and that “Nobody wants to hear me stand here and talk about the tactical side of the game at this moment in time.” His solution? “Sticking together and believing in yourself and trusting your ability.”
But the facts on the pitch are screaming something different. This latest league defeat is their fourth in six games overall. It’s a stark contrast to Saturday, when Hibs eased past League 1 pacesetters Ross County 3-0 to set up a League Cup semi-final against city rivals Hearts. That win felt like a flicker of hope, but the league form is a full-blown inferno.
The Fans Have Had It, And Pundits Are Calling It a ‘Mess’
You can feel the frustration boiling over. Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan didn’t mince words on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sportsound. He said Saturday’s visit by Aberdeen is “a must-win” for Gray and that the Kilmarnock loss “won’t go down well with the Hibs faithful.” Allan hammered the “manner they lost, the level of performance, the amount of duels they lost, how easily it was for Kilmarnock to play through them,” noting they “hardly created anything of note.” Former Scotland forward James McFadden weighed in on Sportscene, saying the team isn’t “starting games well,” and changes aren’t “making an impact.” He highlighted their inability to “find the breakthrough against a Kilmarnock side who have been leaking goals.”
Fans are absolutely furious. Kieron said, “Kilmarnock could have won by three or four and it wouldn’t of flattered them. Hibs were so poor tonight. David Gray’s position is hanging by a thread.” Stuart commented that “The players on that pitch have to take as much responsibility as Gray for this result, nowhere near good enough. Amateur performance.” Andy asked, “How can Gray continue to keep his job? The players are not playing for him. The club is a mess. Banning the only fans that bring an atmosphere. Benching three of our best players. So confusing.” And Chris questioned the tactics. It sounds like a total breakdown.
This Saturday, Hibs host Aberdeen. Scott Allan called it a “must-win” and honestly, for Gray’s sake and for the fans who are absolutely fuming, it absolutely is. If they can’t turn it around now, tough times ahead is an understatement.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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