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Hibs sack David Gray as Scottish Premiership sees first managerial casualty

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Hibernian have parted company with head coach David Gray after a string of poor results.

The club confirmed on Wednesday that Gray has left his role along with assistant head coach Liam Craig and goalkeeping coach Craig Samson.

Hibs are currently ninth in the table, having lost four of their opening six league matches.

The decision to part ways with Gray comes less than 24 hours after a 1-0 home defeat to Kilmarnock.

Gray, who has been in charge for more than two years, was appointed permanently in 2024 after being part of the coaching staff.

In a statement, Hibernian said they had made the decision following a downturn in results and performances.

This is despite Gray guiding the club to European qualification in each of his two full seasons in charge.

During his tenure, Gray took charge of 107 matches, winning 43, drawing 29, and losing 35.


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Hibernian executive chairman Ian Gordon said: "Firstly, I would like to thank Dave for everything he has done for the Football Club, as a player, coach and, most recently Head Coach.

"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.

"We wish Dave, Liam Craig and Craig Samson all the best for the future and thank them for their commitment and effort during their time with the Club."

Gray initially joined Hibs as a player in 2014 and became one of the club's most recognisable figures during a seven-year spell at Easter Road.

He went on to captain Hibernian to Scottish Cup success in 2016, famously scoring a stoppage-time winner against Rangers.

After retiring in 2021, Gray moved into coaching before eventually taking the manager's job on a permanent basis.

His first season in charge ended with a third-place finish, while Hibs followed that up by finishing fifth in 2025-26 to secure European football for a second successive year.

John Potter will take charge of the team on an interim basis.

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