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David Gray emphasizes need for complete performances against KAA Gent

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 7:02 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

David Gray emphasizes need for complete performances against KAA Gent

Summary

Hibernian faces KAA Gent in the first leg of their Conference League play-off tie on August 20. Head coach David Gray stresses the importance of delivering two strong performances to advance. Gray acknowledges Gent's quality, noting their strong European competition experience and current form in the Belgian Pro League. He believes Hibernian's recent performances, particularly in Europe, give his players confidence heading into the match.

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By the Numbers

•Hibernian plays KAA Gent on August 20 in Belgium.
•David Gray cites Gent's quality and experience in Europe.
•Gray calls for two complete performances from his squad.
•Hibernian seeks to build on previous strong European results.
•The first leg of the play-off is crucial for future progress.

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7:02 PMYahoo Sports — 'Two complete performances' required to get by 'quality' Gent - Gray

What they're saying

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"I think they've got a wee bit of everything," David Gray says of Hibernian's Conference League opponents, KAA Gent. The Belgian Pro League outfit host Gray's side in the first leg of their play-off tie and he is under no illusions "two complete performances" will be required in their quest to create history and reach the group/league phase of a European competition for the first time. It's going to take two complete performances, because it is a side that are used to playing in Europe, they're playing at a very good level in the Belgian League, always up near the top.
— Yahoo Sports

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