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Hibs fans criticize team performance after derby defeat to Hearts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 7:45 AM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Hibs fans criticize team performance after derby defeat to Hearts

Summary

Hibernian fans expressed frustration following a loss to Hearts in the Edinburgh derby on Thursday. Supporters labeled the performance as tactically naive and cited a collective failure across the squad. Critique focused on a poor first-half display, a lack of a clear game plan, and defensive lapses that allowed Hearts to score. Manager David Gray faces mounting pressure, with some fans calling for his departure following the result. While the team showed brief periods of improvement in the second half, a sending-off for Jack Iredale hindered their attempt to recover. Substitutions including Ante Suto and Thibaut Klidje drew more positive commentary from the fanbase than the contributions of first-choice striker Nathan Lowe.

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By the Numbers

•Hearts defeated Hibernian in the Edinburgh derby on Thursday.
•Supporters criticized the team for a lack of tactics and poor defensive play.
•Jack Iredale received a red card during the second half of the match.
•Fans questioned the continued selection of Nathan Lowe as the starting striker.
•Pressure builds on manager David Gray to improve team results.

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7:45 AMYahoo Sports — 'Tactically naive' & 'collective failure': fans fume after derby defeat

What they're saying

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Hibs fans, we asked for your views after Thursday's Edinburgh derby defeat to Hearts. Michael: Apart from 20 minutes in the second half, it was a pretty dire performance. Ante Suto and Thibaut Klidje did more in their cameo appearances than Nathan Lowe has done all season, I don't understand why he is our first choice striker.
— Yahoo Sports

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