Scottish Cup winning captain David Gray has been appointed as the club’s new head coach on a three-year contract.
The 36-year-old was in his fourth spell as caretaker boss after replacing Nick Montgomery, fired last month and led the club to a 3-0 win over Motherwell before a 1-1 draw against Livingston.
Gray, who retired three years ago to focus on coaching, became a club legend when he scored the winning goal against Rangers in 2016, ending their 114-year wait for win the Scottish Cup.
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Gray led Hibernian to a famous victory over Rangers in the 2016 Scottish Cup Final
He first took over as interim manager following the dismissal of Jack Ross in 2021, and then again when his replacement Shaun Maloney was sacked four months later.
Gray – who later returned to the role following Lee Johnson’s sacking – will work under the Easter Road club’s new sporting director Malky Mackay, who has led the search for Hibs’ sixth permanent boss since November 2019.
“It is a real privilege for me to become the head coach of this great football club,” Gray said.
“Everyone knows how much Hibs means to me. They’re a huge club with a phenomenal fan base, who I know very well – so to have this opportunity is a real honour.
“Having been here as a player and manager for over 10 years, I know what a successful Hibs team looks like and I am determined to succeed and take our club forward.”
Malky MacKay (right) is Hibernian’s new sporting director
Since taking over at Hibernian, the Gordon family have sacked Paul Heckingbottom, Ross, Maloney, Johnson and Montgomery in less than five years.
Regarding the appointment of David Gray, Mackay said: “Following a rigorous recruitment process, David emerged as our preferred candidate and we are delighted to have him on board.
“After closely following his progress for several years, David is ready to step up his efforts and become the head coach of Hibernian FC.
“David understands the pressures and demands that come with a club like Hibs, knows Scottish football inside out, is an excellent coach and a strong manager.
“He already has a good relationship with the current gaming team and staff members at HTC and Easter Road, which provides an element of stability, and we know he is the right man for the role. “
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