Hibs Board Backs David Gray Amid Team’s Struggles

Following a dismal home defeat against St Mirren, a match widely seen as potentially sealing the fate of a struggling manager, Hibs has publicly issued a vote of confidence in David Gray. The team’s disorganized first-half performance prompted Gray to make significant changes, introducing players who had largely seemed destined to depart the club throughout the season. Rocky Bushiri, Harry McKirdy, and Dylan Levitt were included, alongside Nicky Cadden, who was returning from an injury. These adjustments did not appear to stem from a cohesive strategy, but rather suggested Gray’s dwindling patience with players he perceived as consistently underperforming this season. In the week prior to the match, Martin Boyle and Joe Newell had publicly admitted to disappointing the manager. However, their performance, along with that of other teammates, again fell short of expectations. The team is in urgent need of a morale boost and improved performance. A statement from Hibs indicated that all departments are under pressure to deliver results and are collaborating closely with Black Knight Football to achieve this. Swift action is deemed necessary to prevent the current season from becoming catastrophic.