David Gray spoke of a "very difficult week" at Hibernian after he found himself as caretaker boss for the second time this season following Shaun Maloney's departure.
The Hibs coach took over temporarily when Jack Ross left Easter Road in December before the former Belgium assistant boss was installed in the hot seat.
Gray was called upon again this week after owner Ron Gordon called time on Maloney after only 19 matches in charge, the latter two being successive derby defeats to Hearts which left the Easter Road side in the bottom half of the cinch Premiership - seventh with 38 points - and out of the Scottish Cup.