Hibernian's difficult week has seen them lose two Scottish Premiership matches, including the Edinburgh derby, and face growing supporter criticism of manager David Gray. The Guardian reported a 3-1 home defeat to Hearts on Friday, followed by a 2-1 loss away to St Johnstone on Sunday, as covered by Sky Sports.
What happened in the Edinburgh derby?
Hearts secured a 3-1 victory over Hibernian at Easter Road on Friday. According to The Guardian, James Wilson and Laurent Mendy gave the visitors a two-goal lead before half-time. Hibernian substitute Adam Mayor pulled a goal back early in the second period, but any momentum was lost when Jack Iredale was sent off. Josh McPake then scored a brilliant solo third for Hearts, sealing the win.
The result leaves Hibernian with six points from five games, placing them eighth in the standings. They have conceded nine goals this season, the third-highest total in the division. The derby loss was a significant setback in a fixture that always carries extra weight for the Easter Road support.
How did the St Johnstone match unfold?
Hibernian's woes continued with a 2-1 defeat at McDiarmid Park on Sunday. Sky Sports reported the match, where Josh Fowler scored twice for St Johnstone. The home side took control of the game, leaving Hibernian chasing the result. Despite efforts to find an equaliser after Fowler's second goal, the visitors could not avoid a second consecutive league defeat.
This loss means Hibernian's recent form reads LLWWL, with the two wins coming earlier in the campaign. They now sit nine points behind league leaders Celtic after just five matches. The team's next chance to improve their position comes in a home fixture against St Johnstone on December 19th, a quick opportunity for revenge which fans can note on the fixtures list.
What are fans saying about David Gray?
Following the St Johnstone defeat, the BBC gathered fan reactions, revealing a divided support base. Some supporters believe a change in management is necessary. "Think the time is sadly up for David Gray," said one fan named Grant. Another, Ringo, commented, "I think it's time for Gray to do the decent thing and resign before he's sacked."
Other fans urged patience, arguing that instability would not help. Brian said, "We're not far off being a good team. Changing the manager would be totally detrimental at this point." The debate highlights the pressure building around the club after a disappointing start to the season where they have scored seven goals.
Where does Hibernian go from here?
The immediate focus for David Gray and his squad will be regrouping during the international break. The manager must address defensive issues, with nine goals conceded already undermining their efforts. Finding a consistent attacking threat beyond the seven goals scored will also be a priority as they look to climb the table.
Attention will then turn to preparing for the next match, a home game against St Johnstone on 19 December 2026. Hibernian will hope to use that match to halt their slide and start moving up from eighth place. The full squad will be needed to contribute as they seek to turn their form around.
