Hibs legend David Gray reveals ref apology that followed his Scottish Cup Final wonder moment against Rangers

David Gray admits he might not have scored the biggest goal of his career which saw him crowned a Hibs legend - because he was so knackered.

The Easter Road icon will forever be known as Sir David Gray to supporters after his injury time winner against Rangers at Hampden in 2016 ended the club’s 114-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup.

Gray will celebrate his testimonial on Sunday in a team featuring many of that side against a Manchester United XI led by his former Old Trafford team mate Darren Fletcher. And reflecting on his greatest moment, the now first team coach also revealed the first thing he got after bulging the Hampden net was an apology from ref Steven McLean followed swiftly by a yellow card.

Gray headed home a Ewan Henderson corner in stoppage time to spark wild celebrations at the national stadium. And the 35-year-old, who retired at the age of 33 due to injury, told the Hibee Buzz podcast: “It was the greatest moment of my football career if not my life.

“I remember I was breathing heavily at that point. I was absolutely knackered because I’d done a bit of pressing just before it.

“It was the 91st minute, we won the ball back for a throw-in at half way, threw it quickly so we broke and then I remember thinking ‘can you get up for this corner here?’

“But I do remember vividly walking up and setting it up because we had talked about how big an opportunity set pieces were.

“Rangers had lost a lot of goals and we had boys that were willing to go and put their head on it.

“With Hendo just coming on and his delivery.. as soon as the ball left Hendo’s foot I knew I was getting it. It took quite a bit of time to come in but when I watch it back I actually think they should do better, I don’t think I should get it.