Hibernian sack Gray amid winless run

Hibernian have parted ways with David Gray after defeat to Kilmarnock; Easter Road club have lost six consecutive league games at home for the first time since 1920; Scottish Cup winning captain Gray was appointed in June 2024 after fourth interim stint; Coach John Potter in interim charge

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

It follows a fourth league defeat in six games this season as Hibs lost to bottom side Kilmarnock on Tuesday .

Despite progressing to the League Cup semi-finals, Hibs were also knocked out of Europe after a Conference League play-off defeat to Gent.

Stretching back to last season, the Easter Road side have now lost six consecutive league games at home, equalling a club record last seen in 1920.

Gray was appointed on a permanent basis in June 2024, signing a three-year deal after his fourth stint in interim charge.

The 38-year-old, who retired from playing five years ago to focus on coaching, became a club legend when he scored the winner against Rangers in 2016 to end their 114-year wait to lift the Scottish Cup.

His start in the dugout was positive with a third-place finish in the 2024/25 campaign, while Hibs finished fifth last season.

However, with the team now two points off the bottom, the Easter Road hierarchy has decided it is time for change again.

Hibs are now searching for a sixth permanent boss in less than five years after the departures of Jack Ross in December 2021, Shaun Maloney five months later, Lee Johnson the year after, Nick Montgomery in the summer of May 2024 and now Gray.

Coach John Potter will take interim charge for Saturday's match against Aberdeen, with Hibs adding in a statement they "will announce a new permanent head coach in due course".

Hibernian executive chairman Ian Gordon said: "Dave has been an inspirational figure at the club during his time here, and he has been a true friend and fantastic colleague to so many at the football club. On behalf of my family, I would like to personally thank him for everything he has done for us since we joined the club.

"As a person, he constantly set the standard with his attitude, professionalism and general work ethic and he will be sorely missed around the building by all the players and staff.

"On the pitch, he has delivered some incredible moments for our fans, and brought a level of stability and consistency that we haven't reached in recent years.