Caretaker boss David Gray speaks of ‘very difficult week’ at Hibernian
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.
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Analysing Hibs' problems in front of goal and how interim boss David Gray might try to fix them
As things stand the club’s top scorer in all competitions, 14-goal Martin Boyle, is plying his trade more than 4,000 miles away in Saudi Arabia. Their second-top goalscorer – Kevin Nisbet, nine – is injured and sidelined until late 2022. The player in third – Kyle Magennis, with four – is also injured and won’t be back for the remainder of the season.
Hibs without seven players for St Mirren trip as interim boss David Gray plots return to winning ways
Coincidentally the 33-year-old’s first match of his previous temporary spell leading the Easter Road side was away to the Buddies, with a late Joe Shaughnessy goal cancelling out Josh Campbell’s opener as the teams shared the points back in December.
Hibs next manager: 10 out-of-work coaches who may fit the profile
For the second time in just four months, the Hibs hierarchy are searching for a new manager after the sudden dismissal of Shaun Maloney on Monday morning. The 39-year-old lasted merely 19 games in the hot seat at Easter Road before club chairman Ron Gordon decided to part ways with the former Celtic player, saying he had hoped the appointment of a “young, highly regarded coach” would help take Hibs forward but conceded that simply “it didn't work out.”
Hibs' Shaun Maloney sacking: the emergency board meeting, why club had to act, heads on the line, who they will go for next
The decision to remove Shaun Maloney as manager of Hibs caught many off-guard on Tuesday morning, even if it came amidst the backdrop of the club failing to reach the top six of the cinch Premiership and losing to its Edinburgh rivals Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final.
8 contenders as Hibernian search for new manager
Hibernian are on the hunt for a new manager following the sacking of Shaun Maloney.
Shaun Maloney sacked as Hibernian boss after just four months
Hibernian manager Shaun Maloney was sacked on Tuesday after just four months in charge of the Scottish Premiership club. Maloney left Easter Road following Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Edinburgh rivals Hearts in the Scottish Cup semi-final.