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Hibernian sack David Gray after winless run leaves club ninth in Scottish Premiership
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Hibernian sack David Gray after winless run leaves club ninth in Scottish Premiership

September 16, 2026 at 05:22 PM
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Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray following a defeat to Kilmarnock that left the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership amid a winless run.

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Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray with the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership.

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Hibernian have parted ways with head coach David Gray after a prolonged winless streak in the Scottish Premiership. The decision comes on the back of a defeat to Kilmarnock, leaving the Edinburgh club sitting ninth in the table. The sacking marks a significant moment in Hibernian's season, as the club now looks for new leadership to arrest their slide down the standings. Gray's departure opens the door for an interim or permanent appointment as Hibernian seek to reset their campaign.

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Hibernian's decision to dismiss David Gray underlines the pressure clubs face in the Scottish Premiership, where mid-table drift is rarely tolerated for long. A winless run culminating in a home defeat to Kilmarnock left the club languishing in ninth, well below preseason expectations for a side of Hibernian's stature. The sacking triggers a reset period — caretaker arrangements, potential interim appointments, and the search for a successor capable of stabilising results. For Hibernian supporters, the next few weeks will be defined less by tactics and more by who the board appoints to lead the team forward.

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Hibernian face a transitional period with a new head coach needed, likely producing volatile short-term results.

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Hibernian sack David Gray after winless run leaves club ninth in Scottish Premiership

Hibernian have sacked head coach David Gray following a defeat to Kilmarnock that left the club ninth in the Scottish Premiership amid a winless run.

Article summary

Hibernian have parted ways with head coach David Gray after a prolonged winless streak in the Scottish Premiership. The decision comes on the back of a defeat to Kilmarnock, leaving the Edinburgh club sitting ninth in the table. The sacking marks a significant moment in Hibernian's season, as the club now looks for new leadership to arrest their slide down the standings. Gray's departure opens the door for an interim or permanent appointment as Hibernian seek to reset their campaign.

Hibernian's decision to dismiss David Gray underlines the pressure clubs face in the Scottish Premiership, where mid-table drift is rarely tolerated for long. A winless run culminating in a home defeat to Kilmarnock left the club languishing in ninth, well below preseason expectations for a side of Hibernian's stature. The sacking triggers a reset period — caretaker arrangements, potential interim appointments, and the search for a successor capable of stabilising results. For Hibernian supporters, the next few weeks will be defined less by tactics and more by who the board appoints to lead the team forward.

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Sep 16, 2026, 5:22 PM
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