Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road. Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to bottom-of-the-table Kilmarnock leaves the Edinburgh club ninth in the table on six points. It was Hibs' sixth successive home loss, stretching back to last season.
Assistants Liam Craig and Craig Samson are also leaving Easter Road, with John Potter placed in charge for Saturday's home game with Aberdeen. "Ultimately, this is a decision that we have not taken lightly, but unfortunately, one as a board we had to make due to the recent downturn of results and performances," said executive chairman, Ian Gordon. Gray famously led Hibs to Scottish Cup victory in 2016, heading in a stoppage-time winner against Rangers at Hampden to end a 114-year wait for a third success in the tournament.
Having signed two years previously, the right-back retired in 2021 after 177 appearances and joined the coaching staff. After three shorts spells as interim manager, Gray took on the position of head coach in May 2024, replacing Nick Montgomery. He won just one of his first 15 league games but the team staged a remarkable recovery to finish third, while Hibs were fifth last season.
Gray oversaw 107 games, winning 43, losing 35 and drawing 29. "Dave has been an inspirational figure at the club during his time here, and he has been a true friend and fantastic colleague to so many," added Gordon. "On behalf of my family, I would like to personally thank him for everything he has done for us since we joined the club.
"As a person, he constantly set the standard with his attitude, professionalism and general work ethic and he will be sorely missed around the building by all the players and staff. "On the pitch, he has delivered some incredible moments for our fans, and brought a level of stability and consistency that we haven't reached in recent years." Visit our Hibs page for all the latest news, analysis and fan views Get Hibs news notifications in the BBC Sport app
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