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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Second-half showing highlights need for squad strengthening
We saw the best and worst of Hibs on Sunday in a highly entertaining but frustrating afternoon at Easter Road. Again, Hibs were forced to open the away end for a home support that is firmly getting behind the David Gray era, and it was great to see the club put on the fanzone before the game and even break out the flame-throwers to welcome the teams on to the pitch. Hibs' first-half performance was unreal, as good as we've played in a long time, and gave us a glimpse of what this team is capable of. Even the enigmatic Elie Youan was right at it, getting a goal as a reward for his efforts. The less said about the second half, the better. We can put that down to a rare mis-step from Gray's side and hope they click back into gear when Partizan Belgrade come calling on Thursday night. With a 2-0 lead from the first leg, we're in pole position to progress to the play-off round and move a step closer to earning the league-stage European football our third-place finish deserved. Whether Hibs can cope with the demands of European football over an extended period remains to be seen, but with time left in the transfer window, the second-half showing will certainly have given Malky Mackay and Co food for thought on the extent the squad needs strengthened. It will be another big night at Easter Road, and so long as Hibs show more of the first-half levels, we'll be in for a great evening. You can find Matty Fairnie at Longbangers podcast
BBC News
7 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Second-half showing highlights need for squad strengthening
We saw the best and worst of Hibs on Sunday in a highly entertaining but frustrating afternoon at Easter Hibs were forced to open the away end for a home support that is firmly getting behind the David Gray era, and it was great to see the club put on the fanzone before the game and even break out the flame-throwers to welcome the teams on to the first-half performance was unreal, as good as we've played in a long time, and gave us a glimpse of what this team is capable the enigmatic Elie Youan was right at it, getting a goal as a reward for his efforts. The less said about the second half, the better. We can put that down to a rare mis-step from Gray's side and hope they click back into gear when Partizan Belgrade come calling on Thursday a 2-0 lead from the first leg, we're in pole position to progress to the play-off round and move a step closer to earning the league-stage European football our third-place finish Hibs can cope with the demands of European football over an extended period remains to be seen, but with time left in the transfer window, the second-half showing will certainly have given Malky Mackay and Co food for thought on the extent the squad needs will be another big night at Easter Road, and so long as Hibs show more of the first-half levels, we'll be in for a great can find Matty Fairnie at Longbangers podcast, external
Daily Record
10-08-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
David Gray won't make Hibs 'excuses' as he warns stars they brought Kilmarnock collapse on themselves
The Leith outfit were cruising inside half an hour thanks to Rocky Bushiri and Elie Youan before being pegged back to share the points David Gray admits poor concentration and not fatigue was the reasonHibs threw away a two-goal lead in a frustrating draw with Kilmarnock. The Leith outfit were cruising inside half an hour thanks to Rocky Bushiri and Elie Youan goals. But woeful defending allowed Liam Polworth to pull one back for the visitors just before the break before Ben Brannan grabbed the equaliser with a sublime volley from 25 yards in the 48th minute. Killie had further chances to grab a third as Hibs shot themselves in the foot at the back. And Gray refused to blame their hectic schedule for their poor second half display as they gear up for Thursday's Conference League second leg against Partizan Belgrade. He said: 'It's hugely frustrating but certainly a game of two halves in terms of our level of performance as well. 'We started the game really well and for 44 of the 45 minutes in the first half I thought we were very good, dominated the game. 'But it's big moments in games so it's a really poor goal to lose at the time. It just gave a little bit of momentum. 'It's a wonder goal to get it back to 2-2 but our level of performance from that moment was certainly a lot lower than it was in the first half. 'A lot of the opportunities we gave up were all self-inflicted. That's something that clearly we'll need to improve on and we'll show the players to make sure.' Asked if his players were feeling tired following five games in 18 days, Gray replied: 'I think that would just be using an excuse. 'I think the way we started the game was everything I asked the players for. The intensity we played at, the way we moved the ball. "If you're not at it or you're feeling fatigued going into the game, we wouldn't have put in that level of performance. I do think the concentration was something in the second half. 'But in terms of how the players are feeling, they're all feeling fresh. They're all feeling like they know the second half performance wasn't as good as the first one.' Kilmarnock boss Stuart Kettlewell lavished praise on youngster Brannan for his goal but also singled out defender Ethan Brown after the 20-year-old made his debut. He said: 'It was a great shin wasn't it! Everybody talks about trying to get academy graduates into your team, we had four today if you include the seasoned veteran in Rory McKenzie. 'You need to deliver and deal and come up with that emotional intelligence. I think with the modern footballers you see players in that scenario taking a touch but I love that personality and imagination to take it on. 'It's phenomenal the impact he's made, the other layer to that as well is that he's playing out of position on the other side of the pitch. 'Also Ethan Brown against coming in and being thrown in at the deep end, full marks to him and it was fantastic to see him take part in the game the way he did and it looks like a bright future in the game for these lads if they keep progressing at the speed they are.'
Scotsman
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs vs Rangers injury news: 5 out and 2 doubts as Barry Ferguson sweats on fitness of key defender
Hibs and Rangers will clash for the last time this season as they meet in the final game of the Scottish Premiership season at Easter Road on Sunday (kick off: 12pm). Both Hibs and Rangers have a number of injury issues ahead of the game at Easter Road in the Scottish Premiership this weekend. Cr: SNS Group. | SNS Group The two clubs have endured contrasting campaigns, with David Gray's Hibs turning a relegation fight into a revolution, while Rangers have been dogged by inconsistency. Despite that, it is Barry Ferguson's side who will begin the game 17-points ahead of their hosts in second place. Both sides will head into the curtain closer with confidence though, after Hibs sealed third place with a 2-2 draw at St Mirren in midweek, while Rangers coasted to a comfortable 3-1 victory over Dundee United at Ibrox. There's injury concerns for each squad, though Ferguson and Gray will both be hopeful of including the likes of Ridvan Yilmaz and Elie Youan in their squad for the final game of the Scottish Premiership season. Ahead of the game at Easter Road, The Scotsman brings you all the latest team news: 1 . Ianis Hagi - Rangers - OUT The Romanian may have played his last game in a Rangers shirt, with injury expected to rule him out of the game at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . Joe Newell - Hibs - OUT The Hibs captain has been struggling with injury since the turn of the year, and is not expected to return before the season ends. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . Rafael Fernandes - Rangers - OUT Has barely played since arriving on loan from Lille in January, and hasn't been seen since being taken off injured in the 2-2 draw with Aberdeen last month. Not expected to play any part at Easter Road. | Getty Images Photo Sales 4 . Elie Youan - Hibs - DOUBT The French striker has not started a game since Boxing Day, but is edging closer to a return to the squad. Will hope to be a surprise inclusion against Rangers on Sunday. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group Photo Sales Related topics: Team news
Scotsman
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs recent record against St Mirren as Gray's men continue European push
Hibs remain in the driving seat to secure third place in the Premiership table despite falling to a 3-1 defeat at champions Celtic on Saturday. David Gray's men actually took the lead at Celtic Park as Martin Boyle opened the scoring just after the midway point of the first-half - but goals from Nicolas Kuhn, Adam Idah and Reo Hatate helped the hosts to all three points. Results elsewhere ensured Hibs will remain in third place ahead of Wednesday night's visit to sixth-placed St Mirren and European football is firmly within their grasp ahead of the trip to the SMISA Stadium. But how have Hibs fared against the Buddies in recent seasons and does that give any indications of how things could pan out when the two sides meet on Wednesday? Your next Hibs read: Exclusive: Hibs stalwart reveals unique motivation in Euro drive as Easter Road side close in on third place 1 . October 2022: Hibs 3-0 St Mirren A comfortable home win for Hibs as goals from Martin Boyle, Mykola Kukharevych and Ewan Henderson gave them all three points. | SNS Group Photo Sales 2 . February 2023: St Mirren 0-1 Hibs Elie Youan got the only goal of the game as Hibs took the honours. | SNS Group Photo Sales 3 . May 2023: Hibs 2-1 St Mirren Elie Youan and Will Fish were on target as Hibs edged out the Buddies at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo Sales 4 . August 2023: Hibs 2-3 St Mirren Adam Le Fondre and Christian Doidge goals weren't enough for Hibs as Mark O'Hara, Toyosi Olusanya and Alex Grieve found the net to give the Buddies a 3-2 win at Easter Road. | SNS Group Photo Sales
