David Gray Reflects on Hibernian’s 3-1 Victory Over Ross County

Speaking to BBC Scotland, Hibernian head coach David Gray expressed his satisfaction with the team’s victory, stating, “I’m delighted with the win. That’s the most important thing.” He acknowledged room for improvement in performance, adding, “Would I have liked us to play better? 100%. We’ve played better this year and not picked up points.” Gray commended Ross County for their strong start, noting, “Credit to Ross County. They started the game far better than we did.” He observed that his team subsequently found their rhythm, remarking, “Once we settled down a bit, I thought we came into the game.” The coach highlighted the significance of the goal scored just before half-time, describing it as “huge for us.” He explained that it altered the half-time team discussion and that “the players reacted really well to that.” Gray stated that Hibernian began the second half assertively, generating “numerous chances.” He admitted that the team “still lacked a bit of quality” but ultimately succeeded in taking the lead. Gray pointed out the team’s third missed penalty of the season. He praised Elie for his bravery in volunteering to take the second penalty, saying it “shows courage.” Following this, he noted that the team was required to defend extensively but executed it effectively. He further commented that scoring a goal on the counter-attack occurred “at an important time.” Gray emphasized the importance of the outcome, stating, “The character’s definitely been questioned, and the result was the most important thing today. It definitely looks much better with three points on the board.” Looking ahead, Gray cautioned that failure to build on this success could lead to a negative turn of events. He acknowledged the challenge of “the next four games,” noting they are against “teams round about us,” and expressed hope that “this is a turning point in the season.”