Aberdeen, Hibernian, and Kilmarnock managers face pressure in cup quarter-finals

Scottish Premiership managers Stephen Robinson, David Gray, and Neil McCann enter the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final weekend under scrutiny. Aberdeen head coach Robinson leads his side to Rugby Park on Saturday to face Kilmarnock, while Hibernian manager Gray travels to face Ross County. All three managers are under-fire due to challenging starts to the 2026-27 season. Robinson’s Aberdeen side has managed only four points from five league matches, while McCann’s Kilmarnock currently sit near the bottom of the table. Gray also faces criticism regarding Hibernian’s recent league form. A victory in the quarter-final stage would secure a place at Hampden for the semi-finals and provide a necessary reprieve from mounting fan frustration. The results of these matches will carry significant weight regarding the long-term job security of the three managers.

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