Arabic version: غراي يتعهد بالاستمرار مع تصاعد الضغوط على هيبس

According to BBC News, Hibernian head coach David Gray says he will keep working to reverse his side’s poor league form unless he is told otherwise. His comments followed a sixth successive Scottish Premiership home defeat, as Kilmarnock won 1-0 at Easter Road through George Stanger’s first-half goal.

Kilmarnock secured their first league victory of the season and held on despite a late red card. The result left Hibs ninth and represented their fourth defeat in six matches overall. Boos around Easter Road contrasted with Hibs’ 3-0 win over League 1 pacesetters Ross County on Saturday, which set up a League Cup semi-final against city rivals Hearts.

Gray, who became permanent head coach in 2024 after three caretaker spells, acknowledged that the result was not good enough. The former Hibs right-back and Scottish Cup-winning captain said the team had lost another home game and that the way to improve was to keep working, stay together and trust their ability. He said he believed in the group and in what they were doing.

Former Hibs midfielder Scott Allan said Saturday’s home meeting with Aberdeen was now a “must-win” match for Gray. Allan criticised the manner of the Kilmarnock defeat, saying Hibs lost too many duels and created little of note. Former Scotland forward James McFadden said Hibs were not starting games well and were having to make changes without making an impact, while crediting Kilmarnock’s defending.

Supporter reaction reported by the BBC included criticism of Hibs’ tactics, performances and Gray’s position. Some fans said players should share responsibility for the result, while others called for action from the club’s board.