Gray relief as Hibernian bounce back in Europe
Following a disappointing first-leg defeat, David Gray's Hibernian secured a convincing victory to advance in the Conference League.
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David Gray has experienced a dramatic shift in Hibernian fan sentiment within just seven days. Under intense pressure following a 2-0 first-leg defeat to Malisheva in Kosovo, the head coach found redemption through his team's commanding performance at Easter Road on Thursday.
Hibernian overturned the two-goal deficit within the first 15 minutes. Led by the evergreen Martin Boyle, the team played with an intensity that left the visitors struggling to cope. Despite a late goal conceded, the convincing aggregate victory ensured the Edinburgh side's progression in the competition.
We spoke about the intensity we want to play at, the intent from the start to play forward, run forward and get the crowd behind us. I saw it in training and they fully deserved to win tonight. David Gray
Addressing the sense of relief after last week's setback, Gray noted that coaching offers little time for reflection. The focus has already shifted to maintaining this momentum, with the team preparing for a Scottish Premiership match against Motherwell this Sunday.