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Hibernian parts ways with head coach David Gray after poor start

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:44 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Hibernian parts ways with head coach David Gray after poor start

Summary

Hibernian has announced the sacking of head coach David Gray following a defeat to Kilmarnock on September 15, 2026. The loss marked the club's sixth consecutive home defeat in league play, leaving them ninth in the Scottish Premiership with just six points from six matches. This decision comes amid a downturn in results and performance, prompting the club’s hierarchy to seek a change. John Potter will assume interim coaching duties ahead of the match against Aberdeen on September 18. The board acknowledged Gray's prior contributions but felt a change was necessary.

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By the Numbers

•Hibernian sits ninth in the Scottish Premiership with six points.
•The club has lost six league games at home, a record since 1920.
•John Potter will be the interim coach for the upcoming match against Aberdeen.
•Gray was first appointed in June 2024 after multiple interim stints.

Latest Updates

4:44 PMYahoo Sports — Gray sacked as Hibernian head coach
4:34 PMBBC Sport — Gray sacked as Hibernian head coach

What they're saying

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Hibernian sack head coach David Gray six games into the Scottish Premiership season, ending the former captain's 12-year stay at Easter Road.
— Yahoo Sports