Sir David Gray

[matty_f]

Has retired from playing and joined the first team coaching staff.

Legend.

[Bridge hibs]

Has retired from playing and joined the first team coaching staff.

Legend.Brilliant, glad to hear he is sticking around 🇳🇬

[04Sauzee]

Just seen that, great for both parties
Testimonial as well.

[nonshinyfinish]

https://media.gettyimages.com/photos/david-gray-of-hibernian-scores-the-winning-goal-during-the-scottish-picture-id533276388

Thanks Dave.

[SHODAN]

Thanks, legend.

[Big_Franck]

Sad to think that we'll never see him crashing in to tackles down our right hand side again, but probably the right decision.

Living legend that we'll hopefully get a chance to thank on the pitch at Easter Road when we're all back in.

[ElginHibbie]

Get that statue built

[Magpie]

Thank you Sir David Gray!

[Hibi]

Has retired from playing and joined the first team coaching staff.

Legend.

Great leader and absolute legend.

[MrRobot]

absolute legend

[matty_f]

Great leader and absolute legend.

Thanks. Same could be said about Sir David Gray as well :greengrin

[Sir David Gray]

I can never thank him enough for what he's given to the club, that goal alone gives him legendary status but he gave so much more in his time at Hibs.

I'm glad he's sticking around but absolutely gutted we won't see him play again.

[BILLYHIBS]

Thanks for the memories SDG

Your body can now get a well deserved rest

Absolute legend

[Forza Fred]

Forever a Hibs Legend.

Thanks David, for taking the pain away……

[GreenCastle]

What a guy !

Thank you for the best day of many peoples lives.

An amazing leader and player - good addition to back room staff and definitely needs a testimonial - what a day that would be.

[bingo70]

I remember taking a huge tantrum when we signed him as I couldn’t believe that was the calibre of player we were signing to get out the championship.

Probably not my finest moment to choose from on .net and there’s a few shockers to choose from.

Well played SDG.

[Pretty Boy]

Hopefully we get a chance to show our appreciation some time soon.

That goal will always be the defining moment of his time here but he offered us so much more than that. He was exactly the type of character we needed to get the club back on it's feet after a dismal few years of what often felt like terminal decline.

Glad he is sticking around.

[scoopyboy]

Pleased with this and it's the right decision.

Didn't want him to leave the club and this is the best solution.

[.Sean.]

Sad day but one we knew was coming, but delighted he’ll still be around the place.

Legend

[MWHIBBIES]

Hibernian legend. Will never forget his contribution. Not just in winning the cup but leading us for 7 years. Top, top man and a great player for us

[The Count]

"That header" never ever will be forgotten.Thanks David

[Ozyhibby]

Amazing contribution during his time here so far and this is the right decision now as well. Good luck with the coaching.[emoji106][emoji122]


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[Just Alf]

Brilliant, glad he's still with us. :agree:

:flag:

[Hibs90]

Tremendous professional on and off the park.

Will be a great coach.

Cheers Sir

[The Count]

If it had been a normal season and he announced it before the last game.Easter Road would of been full and bouncing as he came of the bench fir the last 10 minutes.Things like that you miss big time.

[lucky]

Good decision by Hibs and the player. Hopefully he’s as effective as a coach as he was a player. The one thing that can never been taken away is his legionary status as a cup final winning captain and goal scorer. I look forward to his testimonial, whilst he’s not done 10 years he certainly deserves it.

[He's here!]

Top player, top bloke. Just an all round brilliant representative of the club. Forever grateful to him for THAT moment.

[Bostonhibby]

Thanks for that day and that header along with being a leader on and off the pitch.

All the best David, Hibernian Captain, leader and cup winnerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/07acf0887efaa7d9b95c1fddb67f6956.jpg

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[danhibees1875]

If ever there was someone who could conjure up a thread of unanimous opinions on hibs.net it's SDG. He's been a great leader of the club and his overall performance, as well as the header itself, on 21/5/16 won't ever be forgotten.

It'll be a shame not to see him again though, in a playing capacity at least.

[Broken Gnome]

Hero and legend. Thank you. I'd have loved anyone who gave us that moment, but couldn't think of many more deserving.

[WillowbraeHibby]

Thanks for that day and that header along with being a leader on and off the pitch.


All the best David, Hibernian Captain, leader and cup winnerhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210628/07acf0887efaa7d9b95c1fddb67f6956.jpg

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May I use this excellent picture to post elsewhere?

[Northernhibee]

The most iconic goal in Hibernian history. Leader, legend.

I’m gutted by his retirement but so glad we got to see him at the club.

[Bostonhibby]

May I use this excellent picture to post elsewhere?Yes, no problem, think I lifted it from somewhere myself[emoji16]

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[WillowbraeHibby]

Yes, no problem, think I lifted it from somewhere myself[emoji16]

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Thank you Boston... :thumbsup:

[SHODAN]

Sir Davis Grey, Iberian legume

[Crunchie]

Has retired from playing and joined the first team coaching staff.

Legend.
I hope he makes a great coach and goes on to be our manager one day, as you say a true club Legend.

[Northernhibee]

I don’t think I could understate how high a regard I have or what level of affection I carry for that cup winning team. We were on our knees post Butcher and although it took three seasons to come back up, we had a team full of characters, endeavour and good football. 4-0 vs Rangers, the El Alagui derby, 2-2 at Tynie, the cup final and many more. A very, very easy team to love and SDG was an immovable part of it.

One of the greatest captains in our history. I’m so glad he’s remaining at the club.

[PatHead]

A real legend. Thanks for your major part in fulfilling a lifetime dream. Wish you every success in your new role.

[Wheat Hound]

Note the mention in the article of a testimonial. Could be one of the highest attended ones we've ever had.

[JimBHibees]

I can never thank him enough for what he's given to the club, that goal alone gives him legendary status but he gave so much more in his time at Hibs.

I'm glad he's sticking around but absolutely gutted we won't see him play again.

Same however the memories he has left are the best we will ever have. Absolute iconic Hbs player and superb he is staying on at the club. Thanks SDG the player version that is. :greengrin

[h1bs4life]

One of my favourite ever Hibs players , nobody had heard of him when he 1st joined .
Brilliant attitude , got stuck in ,showed leadership and scored the most iconic goal in Hibernian history.
Captain , leader, legend.

[Northernhibee]

That goal to open the scoring in the 4-0 against Rangers, what a hit that was.

[JimBHibees]

Forever a Hibs Legend.

Thanks David, for taking the pain away……

Your words are spot on. :agree:

[Tambo]

Who every scored a winning goal for Hibs I’m the cup final would of went down in hero status and glad it was David.

[660]

Goal against brondby was also magic

[Sauerkraut]

Welling up FFS.

[JimBHibees]

Welling up FFS.

:agree:

[J-C]

Now we see what the long contract for him and Daz was for, very good team leader and now working with the players too, great to see this transition.

[Since452]

A true legend of our club. Forgetting about that winning goal for a minute, came in as Stubbs first signing when the club was at one of it's lowest ever ebbs and helped galvanise us on the park. A true leader, heart of a lion and i always felt we really missed him when he wasn't in the team. The fact he kept on going in THAT cup final to score the winning goal not long after he took a dull one says it all about him. Lesser men would have gone off and hoped for the best in extra time. Not him.

Thank you David Gray for your massive contribution. Your place in the history of Hibernian Football Club is assured forever more.

[Wilson]

Who every scored a winning goal for Hibs I’m the cup final would of went down in hero status and glad it was David.

Who can argue with that?

Thank you David Gray.

[Since452]

I will never call a signing "underwhelming" again. An absolute warrior.

[Jones28]

May he never pay for a pint again, all the best SDG :flag::party:

[Stuart93]

Absolute legend.

Deserves a statue.

[Jones28]

That goal to open the scoring in the 4-0 against Rangers, what a hit that was.


Goal against brondby was also magic

May I also throw in his goal against Asteras in 2018. :aok:

[SHODAN]

May I also throw in his goal against Asteras in 2018. :aok:

Only thing missing from his big goals CV was one in a derby - imagine if that had happened!

[CMurdoch]

The right decision from a legendary player in Hibs history.
Hopefully he can now become a great coach.

[007]

Thanks to SDG for everything. Delighted he's moving across to the coaching staff (thanks to George Craig and Leeann for setting up that contract). Hope he's still registered as a player, in case of emergencies.

Does that now make him Lord David Gray?

[Just_Jimmy]

what an absolute legend.

too often used but entirely accurate about SDG.



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[Sir David Gray]

Only thing missing from his big goals CV was one in a derby - imagine if that had happened!

He did more damage to Hearts fans on 21/05/16 than a goal against them ever could! :greengrin

[Swedish hibee]

Sad not to see him in a Hibs jersey again. All the best with coaching Sir.

[SteveHFC]

Should be naming a stand after him.

[Northernhibee]

Absolutely terrible goal celebration at Hampden though, worst attempt to remove a shirt I’ve ever seen 😂

[wookie70]

The right decision and so nice to know he is still a big part of the club. A legend who drove us forward in many ways and who gave us that day.

[Austinho]

I almost enjoyed his goal in Copenhagen more at the cup final winner - those scenes were unbelievable behind the goal. Absolute legend.

[Oscar T Grouch]

There have been many players who have played for Hibs more times, there are plenty of players who have scored more than he has for Hibs, there have been better right backs at Hibs but none have had the effect that SDG has had on this club. That goal ripped away 114 years of hurt for us, it destroyed our rivals songbook in one beautiful header. He brought the club and the fans back together. He is captain fantastic, he is a Legend to every Hibbie out there. I will miss him not playing for us anymore but I am so happy he is staying at the club in a coaching roll and I am looking forward to his testimonial.

[CmoantheHibs]

A colossus of a man. Thank you Sir.

[Smartie]

So many pivotal moments in huge games have come and gone without someone grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck and making it their own.

David Gray was there for us when we needed someone the most. The goal was merely the icing on the cake tbh, it was the demeanour and performance that really won the day for us, driving us forward and taking everyone with him.

I will be forever grateful.

[weecounty hibby]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!! My heart had been broken so many times before in cup finals but then came that corner. You saw it, you claimed it, you headed it, you scored it! Best day of my life and probably wont ever be bettered. Once again, thanks for everything you have done for Hibernian. Legend

[EI255]

Legend.

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[Since452]

I almost enjoyed his goal in Copenhagen more at the cup final winner - those scenes were unbelievable behind the goal. Absolute legend.

Amazingly i'd forgotten about that goal. He picked his moments that's for sure.

[Since452]

A testimonial for him would be a game i would not be missing for the world.

[Vault Boy]

No words really, just - thank you.

[Onion]

Gave us our day in the sun. Legend.

[hibsbollah]

Just for that moment, David Gray is in the same legendary bracket as Sauzee, Stanton, Shaw and Baker for me.

[Hibs90]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsBwEVUiQR0&ab_channel=AwayChants

[marinello59]

I almost enjoyed his goal in Copenhagen more at the cup final winner - those scenes were unbelievable behind the goal. Absolute legend.

One of the most mental goal celebrations I’ve been involved in. Crazy. :greengrin

[JohnM1875]

Don't think I'll ever love a man as much as I do David Gray. Absolute legend!!

[Seveno]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!! My heart had been broken so many times before in cup finals but then came that corner. You saw it, you claimed it, you headed it, you scored it! Best day of my life and probably wont ever be bettered. Once again, thanks for everything you have done for Hibernian. Legend

Beautifully put. Got me all emotional again about that day.

[gbhibby]

David Grays napper meant my father was able to see Hibs winning the full set of Trophies.

[BegbieHSC]

I’m delighted he’s getting a testimonial, but I genuinely can’t think of a team that would deserve to be part of such an occasion.

[neil7908]

Right call for all concerned. Hope he can transfer some of his drive and attitude to the younger players as he was a true captain, not just on 21st May 2016 either.

Hoping we can have a full house for the testimonial to give him a proper send off as a player.

[jacomo]

SDG is the man.

Stubbs’ first signing and what a good one.

[O'Rourke3]

Not an unexpected announcement and I'm glad he's staying with us. Eternally grateful for the cup final. Proper legend.

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[Northernhibee]

I’m delighted he’s getting a testimonial, but I genuinely can’t think of a team that would deserve to be part of such an occasion.

Man United? Ole remembers him seemingly.

[Pretty Boy]

I’m delighted he’s getting a testimonial, but I genuinely can’t think of a team that would deserve to be part of such an occasion.

I wonder if it is something we could get Man Utd involved in?

I know loads of players start their careers there but it's worth asking the question.

[Pretty Boy]

Man United? Ole remembers him seemingly.

Great minds? Or fools seldom?:greengrin

[Northernhibee]

Great minds? Or fools seldom?:greengrin

Well obviously I’m ****ing brilliant so defo the former.

[Scouse Hibee]

Was there a gap in the coaching team or have we added an additional coach?

[Since452]

Was there a gap in the coaching team or have we added an additional coach?

Were we not looking at the guy who went to Dundee United? Liam Fox was it? Must be a gap.

[007]

I’m delighted he’s getting a testimonial, but I genuinely can’t think of a team that would deserve to be part of such an occasion.

QPR? Mark Warburton could give his magic hat another run-out.

[RoYO!]

Thank you SDG.

[jacomo]

Was there a gap in the coaching team or have we added an additional coach?


He was already on a player / coach contract… I guess he’s now got more time for first team coaching duties. If this is additional support then all good in my view.

[Bridge hibs]

One of the most mental goal celebrations I’ve been involved in. Crazy. :greengrinI think I literally died on the spot for a few seconds when that ball hit the back of the net, I remember it hitting the net then nowt for a few seconds after, then I came to with some woman trying to snog me !! And it certainly wasnt the kiss of life !! 😳

Thank you Sir David of Gray, legend 🤣

[OtleyHibs]

Congratulations to SDG on his retirement and a massive thank you for delivering one of the best moments in my life 👍

Glad he's staying with us in a coaching capacity and good luck to him with the new career.

A true Hibernian legend for the rest of time

[ACLeith]

Right decision to retire. Last season we could see he was losing some aspects of his game. So best to "go" before we are thinking he is a weak link in the team.

When the book is published on our 150th anniversary, he will surely be on the front cover, he will forever be one of the untarnished club legends.

[JOD]

Delighted. Shows we a class club as well with testimonial as well.
Well done Hibs. 💚

[The Spaceman]

Thank you David Gray for giving me my greatest footballing memory ever (and never to be topped). Legend gets banded about a lot but he is absolutely a Hibernian FC Legend. Happy retirement Sir David and thank you.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

My old man got a huge boost when he received a phone call from SDG shortly after my mum died in the first week of lockdown last year. Obviously "that goal" speaks for itself too. 😃

[PatHead]

My old man got a huge boost when he received a phone call from SDG shortly after my mum died in the first week of lockdown last year. Obviously "that goal" speaks for itself too. 😃

Times like this we need a like button

[Eyrie]

A true legend.

[Jonnyboy]

So many pivotal moments in huge games have come and gone without someone grabbing the game by the scruff of the neck and making it their own.

David Gray was there for us when we needed someone the most. The goal was merely the icing on the cake tbh, it was the demeanour and performance that really won the day for us, driving us forward and taking everyone with him.

I will be forever grateful.

Well said. Couldn’t agree more.

Thank you David, from the bottom of my Hibee heart.

[Glory Lurker]

All of the above.

Legend.

[hibsfan7]

Thank you for the greatest day supporting hibs

[hibee-boys]

His drive, leadership and will to win on that day will always be over shadowed by that header, and rightly so, but he led by example for every one of the 92 plus minutes. Longer he stays at the club, in any capacity, the better in my opinion.

[B.H.F.C]

Glad he’s got a position that he can focus on and progress now, thought it was quite sad the way it went for him last year in that he was there every week but you knew he wasn’t really going to contribute playing wise.

Bit surprised that’s him in to full time coaching with only being 33, thought he might have went somewhere to play for a couple of years. Even though we’ve hardly seen him play for a couple of years it was odd seeing him as an actual coach in the Twitter video Hibs put up.

[WestCoastHibby]

The cross the header the disbelief the jubilation. My best ever memory of the day I never thought would be realised.
LEGEND indeed

[DIXIHIBS]

Im sure he has been told many times, but i wonder if he realises himself just how important that goal was. Thanks for everything Sir David Gray.

[eezyrider]

I will never forget that header or the disbelief that was obviously showing on my face. That kind of moments doesn't happen to Hibs.

My other everlasting moment was when we were 2-0 down at half time to the Greek side only for you to come on as a sub and turn the whole game so we won 3-2 on the night and went on to win the tie.

Thank you so much.

I'm sure your influence will lead to many more similar experiences.

*edit - the Greek team was Asteras Tripolis

EZ

[hibbydog]

Easily my favourite ever Hibs player.

Not the best of course. But he was always solid, dependable and gave 100%. He was down injured like 2 minutes before the end of the cup final. Could have done the easy and went off injured.

But he did the tough thing, got up, got on with it and got the reward he richly deserved.

Thanks so so much Sir David.

Utter hero.

[Hibernia&Alba]

SDG will always be remembered at Hibs, which is some legacy.

[BILLYHIBS]

David, you’re immortal

Happy Retirement

[One Day]

Im sure he has been told many times, but i wonder if he realises himself just how important that goal was. Thanks for everything Sir David Gray.

I think he will realise more as the years go by.

[Since452]

Im sure he has been told many times, but i wonder if he realises himself just how important that goal was. Thanks for everything Sir David Gray.

I think he'll realise more now that he's retired. It's one of the most iconic goals in Scottish football history, up there with Archie Gemmell. Certainly the most iconic Scottish cup final goal ever. It will be replayed year after year. It wasn't just iconic though, it absolutely transformed our club. Like you say it was of huge importance.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

I think he'll realise more now that he's retired. It's one of the most iconic goals in Scottish football history, up there with Archie Gemmell. Certainly the most iconic Scottish cup final goal ever. It will be replayed year after year. It wasn't just iconic though, it absolutely transformed our club. Like you say it was of huge importance.

Everything changed in that instant.
Things will never be the same.
That feat will remain unparalleled.

[MrSmith]

I’ll never forget that goal! Had family folks round and was banned from putting TV on, the updates came from the Prom bar across from where I live (seemed full of The Rangers muppets) anyway, the pub erupted when they went 2-1 up and I thought that was it. So got more and more drunk with the family and forgot about it until my son called near full time. “Dad, dad, looks like it’s going to extra time and penalties!” I said “we’ve equalised?” And then all I heard from my 16 year old was “ya f*****g beauty! We’ve scored!” And then the game was over! My boy was shouting down the phone “Gray’s won us the cup” I was totally shell shocked! I’ll never forget that day. Suffice to say, from being drunk I went on to get hammered!!

[MWHIBBIES]

I’ll never forget that goal! Had family folks round and was banned from putting TV on, the updates came from the Prom bar across from where I live (seemed full of The Rangers muppets) anyway, the pub erupted when they went 2-1 up and I thought that was it. So got more and more drunk with the family and forgot about it until my son called near full time. “Dad, dad, looks like it’s going to extra time and penalties!” I said “we’ve equalised?” And then all I heard from my 16 year old was “ya f*****g beauty! We’ve scored!” And then the game was over! My boy was shouting down the phone “Gray’s won us the cup” I was totally shell shocked! I’ll never forget that day. Suffice to say, from being drunk I went on to get hammered!!

No offence, but I'd go for divorce over being banned from watching hibs in a cup final.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

No offence, but I'd go for divorce over being banned from watching hibs in a cup final.

Very much so! 🖒

[MrSmith]

No offence, but I'd go for divorce over being banned from watching hibs in a cup final.

Last memory I have of an amazing lady who is no longer with me. ❤️

[3pm]

Last memory I have of an amazing lady who is no longer with me. ❤️

Totally understandable. All the best mate.

[MrSmith]

Totally understandable. All the best mate.

👍❤️👍

[MWHIBBIES]

Last memory I have of an amazing lady who is no longer with me. ❤️

Deepest condolences mate. I obviously had no idea. All the best.

[MrSmith]

Deepest condolences mate. I obviously had no idea. All the best.

No worries mate, it was one of the most amazing days ever and that lady (family friend but classed as family), was awesome and totally enjoyed Hibs winning the cup. I’ll never forget and is a memory etched in my consciousness forever ❤️ I’ll always celebrate both.

[Hibernia&Alba]

My old man got a huge boost when he received a phone call from SDG shortly after my mum died in the first week of lockdown last year. Obviously "that goal" speaks for itself too. 😃

That's a beautiful touch.