David Gray has been appointed as the new head coach of Hibs following a robust recruitment process.
Gray has signed a three-year deal and will take charge with immediate effect.
His backroom team to be announced in due course.
Gray joined Hibs as a player back in 2014 and quickly established himself as a leader and a fans’ favourite.
He made 177 appearances, helped the club back to the Scottish top-flight and etched his name into folklore, captaining the first Hibs side to win the Scottish Cup in 114 years and scoring the winning goal in the Final at Hampden Park.
After hanging up his boots in the summer of 2021, he became the club’s first team coach, learning and developing over the last three seasons.
On the appointment of David Gray, Hibernian FC Sporting Director Malky Mackay said: “Following a robust recruitment process, David emerged as our preferred candidate and we are delighted to have him on board.
“Having watched his progression closely over a number of years, David’s ready to step up and become Hibernian FC’s Head Coach.
“David understands the pressures and demands that comes with a club like Hibs, knows Scottish football inside out, is an excellent coach and a strong man manager.
“He already has good relationships with the current playing squad and members of staff both at HTC and Easter Road, which provides an element of stability, and we know he’s the right man for the job.
“Everyone is looking forward to continuing to work closely with David for the upcoming season and beyond.”
David Gray added: “It is a real privilege for me to become the Head Coach of this great football club.
“Everyone knows how much Hibs means to me. It is a massive Club with a phenomenal fanbase, that I know very well – so to be given this opportunity is a true honour.
“From being here as a player and a coach for over 10 years, I know what a successful Hibs team looks like and I am determined to succeed and take our club forward.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
