David Gray has had plenty of time to stew over an abysmal home defeat to St Mirren, which was followed by the dreaded vote of confidence from an under-fire board at Easter Road.
The 36-year-old looked in a state of deep shock as Stephen Robinson tried to offer a few consoling comments at full-time, while the words in a brief statement on the current predicament did not amount to much.
Gray has managed just one Premiership victory since getting the gig on a permanent basis in the summer, leaving Hibs propping up the table.
A run of three draws, two of which featured the now familiar concession of a late goal, had suggested the team was capable of more. However, the feeble showing against St Mirren has fans worried their club may be heading to the Championship.
Players appeared totally drained of confidence and the lack of fight must have hurt Gray, who was such a fierce competitor in his days as captain.
Every passing fixture list brings a ‘must-win’ game for Gray and the good news is Dundee have only beaten Hibs once in their last 16 top-flight meetings.
But another sorry set of stats tells us Hibs have only won one of their last 15 away league outings (D8 L6) – and are winless in seven (D3 L4).
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