Hibernian prepares for crucial second leg against Malisheva
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Hibernian head coach David Gray addressed the media ahead of the second leg of their Conference League qualifier against Malisheva on July 30. Following a 2-0 defeat in the first leg, Gray emphasized that there are "no excuses" for the performance and called for better effort from his players. He noted a positive response in training and urged fans to support the team at Easter Road, citing past successful home matches. Gray indicated potential player movement during the transfer window but emphasized that any departures must be beneficial for everyone involved.
- •Hibernian lost 2-0 in the first leg in Kosovo
- •Gray sees a positive reaction from the squad in training
- •Support from fans is crucial for the home leg
- •Player movement is expected before the transfer window closes
- •Ante Suto is a doubt for the match due to fitness concerns
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Hibs 'should take confidence' from Malisheva comeback - Gray
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Gray on turning tie around, player movement & 'no excuses'
"Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to welcome Malisheva in the second leg of their Conference League qualifier. Gray says there are "no excuses" after last week's 2-0 first-leg defeat in Kosovo but feels he has seen a good reaction from the players in training. Gray has urged the crowd to play their part: "Some of the best nights I've experienced as a coach and a player are at home at Easter Road with the fans right behind you."
"Hibernian head coach David Gray believes his side are in excellent fettle for their league opener following a stirring European comeback. Hibs banished their dismal 2-0 defeat in Kosovo by progressing to the third qualifying round of the Conference League with a 4-1 second leg win over Malisheva at Easter Road on Thursday. "It was job done in terms of progressing in Europe into the next round, that's fantastic," Gray said.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 1:22 PMHibs 'should take confidence' from Malisheva comeback - Gray
Hibernian head coach David Gray believes his side are in excellent fettle for their league opener following a stirring European comeback. Hibs banished their dismal 2-0 defeat in Kosovo by progressing to the third qualifying round of the Conference League with a 4-1 second leg win over Malisheva at Easter Road on Thursday. "It was job done in terms of progressing in Europe into the next round, that's fantastic," Gray said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 2:00 PMGray on turning tie around, player movement & 'no excuses'
Hibernian head coach David Gray has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to welcome Malisheva in the second leg of their Conference League qualifier. Gray says there are "no excuses" after last week's 2-0 first-leg defeat in Kosovo but feels he has seen a good reaction from the players in training. Gray has urged the crowd to play their part: "Some of the best nights I've experienced as a coach and a player are at home at Easter Road with the fans right behind you."
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