David Gray took charge permanently in 2024 after three caretaker spells. Following Hibs' sixth consecutive home defeat in the Scottish Premiership, Gray said, "It's clear to see, it's not good enough in terms of the result." The team suffered their fourth league defeat in six games overall, with Kilmarnock securing their first league win of the season thanks to George Stanger's first-half goal at Easter Road. Gray added, "Nobody wants to hear me stand here and talk about the tactical side of the game at this moment in time. We have lost a game again at home." He also stated that he will continue to work hard to turn the team's fortunes around, saying, "One thing I will continue to do is work as hard as I can to turn this around. I've been through adversity before at this football club and I will continue until someone tells me otherwise."