David Gray contract

[DarlingtonHibee]

With all the talk about player's new contracts, anyone know the details of SDG contract?

[HendoDelivered]

Let him write whatever numbers he wants on an extension.

[Franck Stanton]

Could be wrong but I am sure he signed a 3 year deal. But being an old f art could be wrong.

[Edinburgh]

David Gray has sat in this chair before at HTC, only this time it belongs to him rather than keeping it warm for someone else.

A caretaker manager four times in three years, the time has come for Gray to step out of the shadows. The 36-year-old was named successor to axed Nick Montgomery earlier this month with a three-year contract (https://www.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/why-david-gray-is-the-right-man-for-hibs-despite-ominous-franck-sauzee-omen-4655917), and for the first time as the boss, the Hibs head coach on Thursday met the press, flanked by Hibs' sporting director Malky Mackay.


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[Trinity Hibee]

Could be wrong but I am sure he signed a 3 year deal. But being an old f art could be wrong.

Correct it was a 3yr deal so he has 2 left

[chippy]

If he gets 3rd a re negotiation and extra year I’d expect Hibs to offer

[DarlingtonHibee]

Thanks everyone ☺️

[Tambo]

Just give him a lifelong deal.

[Ribs1875]

Is there any manager in this day and age of football who actually sees out their contract?

[hibeemikey21]

If he gets 3rd a re negotiation and extra year I’d expect Hibs to offer

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer

[B.H.F.C]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer

Run has been incredible but I fully expect him to be here next season. When we all too rarely finish third, I don’t think it’s ever led to a manager leaving straight away. Chuck in the connection he has to the club and I don’t see him being anywhere other than here, especially if we have group stage European football.

[shetlandhibee]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer
i would hope a lucrative new contract will be put before him to ward of any suitors. IMO SDG wont leave Hibs after one year as full manager( he could go to some league one lower championship team go on a bad run and be out of a job within a year.. hell show loyalty thats my opinion.. in a years time when he leads Hibs to 2nd in the league with a league and scottish cup double he can go to man utd with my blessing :agree:

[Speedy]

I don't really see any need for an extension to be honest. He still has two years left. See another year out and take it from there for both sides, plenty time to work out a suitable extension at that point.

I'm sure his contract will have suitable bonuses to reflect his performance this year.

[hibeemikey21]

Run has been incredible but I fully expect him to be here next season. When we all too rarely finish third, I don’t think it’s ever led to a manager leaving straight away. Chuck in the connection he has to the club and I don’t see him being anywhere other than here, especially if we have group stage European football.


i would hope a lucrative new contract will be put before him to ward of any suitors. IMO SDG wont leave Hibs after one year as full manager( he could go to some league one lower championship team go on a bad run and be out of a job within a year.. hell show loyalty thats my opinion.. in a years time when he leads Hibs to 2nd in the league with a league and scottish cup double he can go to man utd with my blessing :agree:

Rationale is the stats are mental (since we turned a corner) + 3x MOTM now & a serious shout for manager of the year. The guy is 36 - I can completely see many clubs getting sold on him as the next big thing (which he could well be). In this OPTA world we live in, he's now probably on the radar of many clubs in many countries. The term "relegation form" gets banded about all the time, but we're genuinely on title winning form and have been for about 4-5 months.

When you pair that with the fact Gray has probably done ok money-wise, but not set for life, a life-changing offer could come his way and I wouldn't begrudge him that at all if he took it. He will know all too well how quickly things can change in the management world, so I could certainly see the temptation.

[Iain G]

Rationale is the stats are mental (since we turned a corner) + 3x MOTM now & a serious shout for manager of the year. The guy is 36 - I can completely see many clubs getting sold on him as the next big thing (which he could well be). In this OPTA world we live in, he's now probably on the radar of many clubs in many countries. The term "relegation form" gets banded about all the time, but we're genuinely on title winning form and have been for about 4-5 months.

When you pair that with the fact Gray has probably done ok money-wise, but not set for life, a life-changing offer could come his way and I wouldn't begrudge him that at all if he took it. He will know all too well how quickly things can change in the management world, so I could certainly see the temptation.

Finish third, a run deep into europe and one cup next year then maybe he can take over from Pep 😁

Seriously though, I can't see SDG jumping after one season as manager, especially if we can retain the core of this squad and add well in the summer, he will fancy the challenge.

[B.H.F.C]

I don't really see any need for an extension to be honest. He still has two years left. See another year out and take it from there for both sides, plenty time to work out a suitable extension at that point.

I'm sure his contract will have suitable bonuses to reflect his performance this year.

This is where I am. We’ve already seen how quickly things can change and the summer will no doubt be a challenge replacing players who have been key to getting us up the table. New contract or not I don’t think it would make any difference to anything. If a richer club wanted him and he wanted to go, he’d be away regardless. Could look at it as wanting to reward him but I don’t think they’ll be in any rush.

[bingo70]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer

I think the only clubs that would be interested in him at this stage, wouldn’t be appealing options for him.

Another good season, including playing in Europe, and he could start to get really good interesting offers.

[jacomo]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer


After one season?

Another shaky start elsewhere and he'll be out of a job before Christmas. Just look at how things panned out for Alan Stubbs after he left us.

SDG has a strong affinity with Hibs and a good relationship with the board. These aren't trifles. As a relatively young manager I think he'll want to be here a while longer before even considering his next move.

[JimBHibees]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer

Can’t see that

[He's here!]

If we get third, I'd be astonished if we don't lose him in the summer

No chance. There won't be any bigger clubs gambling on a rookie manager who's had a good first season. If he repeats it next season that's when the interest will really start.

[He's here!]

After one season?

Another shaky start elsewhere and he'll be out of a job before Christmas. Just look at how things panned out for Alan Stubbs after he left us.

SDG has a strong affinity with Hibs and a good relationship with the board. These aren't trifles. As a relatively young manager I think he'll want to be here a while longer before even considering his next move.

I'm still surprised just how badly wrong things went for Stubbs. Really solid coaching background at Everton, where he was close to landing the manager's job, followed by what was a great first managerial stint at Hibs. I actually thought his choice of English club was sensible enough but it was clearly a big mistake. The bigger mistake, though, was taking the St Mirren job - just as Jack Ross blundered with the Dundee United job.

Sometimes it's about having the right team of people around you.

[Hibee Daft]

One thing I like about Gray is he has no connection to Celtic or Rangers.

When you think of some of best managers alot have had an old firm connection and the move would likely happen at some point.

Neil Lennon, Alan Stubbs, Tony Mowbray, John Collins, Terry Butcher.. lol

[worcesterhibby]

One thing I like about Gray is he has no connection to Celtic or Rangers.

When you think of some of best managers alot have had an old firm connection and the move would likely happen at some point.

Neil Lennon, Alan Stubbs, Tony Mowbray, John Collins, Terry Butcher.. lol

its Man Utd we need to be worried about !

[Speedy]

I'm still surprised just how badly wrong things went for Stubbs. Really solid coaching background at Everton, where he was close to landing the manager's job, followed by what was a great first managerial stint at Hibs. I actually thought his choice of English club was sensible enough but it was clearly a big mistake. The bigger mistake, though, was taking the St Mirren job - just as Jack Ross blundered with the Dundee United job.

Sometimes it's about having the right team of people around you.

Funny thing is. I think Stubbs would have been close to the sack if he didn't win the cup due to poor league performance.

I'm glad he left when he did. Walked out as a legend rather than souring that afterwards.

[Ribs1875]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

[Allant1981]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

Loyalty to certain players? He has dropped almost every single player at some point this season.

[Pagan Hibernia]

One thing I like about Gray is he has no connection to Celtic or Rangers.

When you think of some of best managers alot have had an old firm connection and the move would likely happen at some point.

Neil Lennon, Alan Stubbs, Tony Mowbray, John Collins, Terry Butcher.. lol

Was SDG a jambo when he was a boy?

Not that it matters. He's ours now!

[Trinity Hibee]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

Can’t say I agree with that. Given he’s changed the system and players being used throughout the season I don’t think he’s been loyal to anyone unnecessarily. Granted Newell being injured takes that decision out of his hands but earlier in the season Newell wasn’t a main problem within the team so no reason to drop him

[ChicoM1875]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

Can't blame him. Handsome guy.

[500miles]

Can’t say I agree with that. Given he’s changed the system and players being used throughout the season I don’t think he’s been loyal to anyone unnecessarily. Granted Newell being injured takes that decision out of his hands but earlier in the season Newell wasn’t a main problem within the team so no reason to drop him

Newell started the first 7 games in our turnaround, including the Hearts win. That's more than Levitt and NMW. The idea that we've improved because of his absence is false. What i would say is we seem to have less control in the middle of the park in his absence.

[CapitalGreen]

Newell started the first 7 games in our turnaround, including the Hearts win. That's more than Levitt and NMW. The idea that we've improved because of his absence is false. What i would say is we seem to have less control in the middle of the park in his absence.

I think most people are more than happy to see us give up some “control” in the middle of the park in exchange for quicker transitions and more positive, direct football.

[Hibbyradge]

No chance. There won't be any bigger clubs gambling on a rookie manager who's had a good first season. If he repeats it next season that's when the interest will really start.

Swansea have already been sniffing around.

[Donegal Hibby]

Swansea have already been sniffing around.

I think that was sort of dismissed in the end …

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/update-on-hibs-boss-david-grays-swansea-links-as-search-narrowed/

Hopefully we see Gray at us for another season or two and than moving on after being successful at Hibs 🏆🤞

[CallumLaidlaw]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

I think the noises out of the club over the last few months show why Newell is captain. Hugely respected, has the managers back and played a huge part in turning things around both results wise and with the “clear the air” meetings

Oh and most importantly, “up the hibs, you know the rest” [emoji23][emoji23]


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[Pagan Hibernia]

I think that was sort of dismissed in the end …

https://www.nottheoldfirm.com/news/update-on-hibs-boss-david-grays-swansea-links-as-search-narrowed/

Hopefully we see Gray at us for another season or two and than moving on after being successful at Hibs 🏆🤞

After he wins the league he can go with my blessing :greengrin

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

There is also a danger in getting carried away. Extremely good management for half a season is not long term success, and in recent times we’ve seen both Hearts and Aberdeen not be able to sustain this kind of run especially with European games to contend with.

I think the middle of next season is when we should be looking at this. He’s a level headed character and attached to Edinburgh so I don’t think he would be rushing off without a life changing offer.

[Jock O]

I think most people are more than happy to see us give up some “control” in the middle of the park in exchange for quicker transitions and more positive, direct football.


Wasn't that quicker and more effective transition a big part of the turnaround, including the 3-3 Aberdeen game and the other games Newell was involved in? As I said earlier there is an argument to be made we might have not drawn the 3 games against the lower teams if Newell had been there to drive the team on, as he can do very well.

I still say Newell and Triantis were starting to really click which was allowing Newell to be far more effective and influential in that first set of games post turnaround, and its only the last couple of games where I think Levitt has been seriously staking a claim to be seen as a potential improvement there, albeit he has being playing well most weeks since he came in. I am still not convinced they are a better two, but its a nice problem to have. The question now will be sustainability of consistent performances for both Newell and Levitt, although sadly I am not sure Newell will get much of a chance to get back in this year. That is surely now the key to either of them keeping the jersey.

Kicking Newell seems to be just a favourite sport for many fans on here, despite the fact the players tell us he is vital to the squad. Who should know better?

It looks like Newell is still carrying an injury which isn't a great time for him given his age, I didn't think he would play every week next year, but now possibly even less so which will make it more difficult for him to play the role I think he can. But again he is a decent player to have around ready to step in. It would be nice to just appreciate him for his input now for the remainder of his time here.

I do agree Gray probably presents a loyalty that could be dangerous, but since Bursic it has worked, and as people say he has changed team around as need be, and sticks by his substitution plans regardless of players thoughts, as shown by his Boyle comments the other day. Sometimes that loyalty results in good reactions and improvements.

The joys, and thin margins, that all managers live, and die, by!

[Thatdayinmay16]

David Gray has developed quickly as a manager. The whole club at the moment has a feel good factor about it and everyone behind the scenes has contributed well. Next season I hope we can carry this winning mentality on.

Where I think Gray will shoot himself in the foot is his loyalty to certain players. He seems to have a hard on for Joe Newell and made him captain. If we are wanting to mount a challenge in the league and Europe he needs to consider quality over loyalty.

Don't get the hate for Joe Newell, even in bad hibs sides, he's shown nothing but pure loyalty and never once gone against the club or disrespected us, constantly made himself available and played through injury, if there is one guy who deserves for the last few years, its him.

Not to mention the amount of work the guy does in his own personal time with Hibs fans and the surrounding community is absolutely outstanding.

Joe Newell IMO is someone we should be striving for as Hibs captain, the guy absolutely loves hibs.

[1875M]

Don't get the hate for Joe Newell, even in bad hibs sides, he's shown nothing but pure loyalty and never once gone against the club or disrespected us, constantly made himself available and played through injury, if there is one guy who deserves for the last few years, its him.

Not to mention the amount of work the guy does in his own personal time with Hibs fans and the surrounding community is absolutely outstanding.

Joe Newell IMO is someone we should be striving for as Hibs captain, the guy absolutely loves hibs.

Couldn’t have said it better. The guy loves Hibs and considering some of the journeymen wage thieves I’ve seen play for Hibs, who couldn’t give 2 fuc*s, Joe is someone you want around the club. The charity work he does is not given enough recognition.