David Gray: Hibernian sack head coach

Hibernian have announced the departure of head coach David Gray following a poor start to the season.

Tuesday’s defeat to bottom-of-the-table Kilmarnock leaves the Edinburgh club ninth in the Scottish Premiership on six points from six games.

It was Hibs’ sixth successive home loss, stretching back to last season.

Assistants Liam Craig and Craig Samson are also leaving Easter Road as John Potter has been placed in charge for Saturday’s home game with Aberdeen.

“Ultimately, this is a decision that we have not taken lightly, but unfortunately, one as a board we had to make due to the recent downturn of results and performances,” said executive chairman, Ian Gordon

More to follow.