If Grey doesn’t get rid of the dead wood, will the board be as patient?
Right now, Hibs are experiencing a true crisis. a full-blown disaster that could turn into a catastrophe.
Even if David Grey seems determined about not “giving up” on some of the players that put the team in this situation, the rookie manager needs to realise that it’s time to start throwing some dead weight overboard or else he too could be thrown into the abyss. That’s the extent to which today’s devastating loss to Motherwell, which put the team on the verge of actual advancement into a possible breaking point, had an influence.
If Hibs are to have any chance, however slim, of concluding this season in a position commensurate with their prominence in the Scottish game, they must play with brutal honesty. A team will find it difficult to finish in the top six if they are unable to build on a strong performance, throwing away opportunities, and not performing up to par defensively. Never mind being embroiled in the race for European football.
Talking candidly about his team’s shortcomings that resulted in two goals from set pieces and a game with 10 men after Nectar Triantis received a foolish second yellow card, Grey was questioned later about what as a coach he could have done to stop his players from making so many expensive mistakes. They have to take accountability for their own acts eventually, don’t they?
He remarked, “Well, I suppose you look at the setup first. And is it set up right? Have we provided the players with sufficient details? It is then the players’ responsibility to complete the task in that scenario.
As I’ve mentioned previously, you should perform the task to the best of your abilities if you are requested to do it. Make careful to stay goal-side and exert as much defensive pressure as you can to keep the goal. That’s the essence of football; they are the principles.
And it will occasionally be a long afternoon if we are unable to do the fundamentals of football. And from that vantage point, I believe it’s obvious where we need to get better.
However, that hasn’t exactly been a major problem in the past few weeks. We must remain vigilant at these times to ensure that we don’t miss any opportunities.
It would seem that failing to complete the basics would result in a player being dropped. After remaining loyal to the starting lineup that outperformed them in an Ibrox 1-0 loss to Rangers, Grey had every right to anticipate more from his team. and would have every right to make the necessary adjustments before to the following match following an extended international break.
He declared, “You’ll never be successful if you can’t do the basics.” “So there’s players waiting, ready to come all the time. I believe the issue regarding whether you give up on players was posed to me earlier.
“You never lose hope in someone.” It’s my responsibility to strive to improve each and every player, and I’ll keep doing that to the best of my abilities every day.
However, I also work to find a winning formula on the football pitch. And I’m aware that I must find a way to accomplish that as soon as possible.
“No, you don’t give up on anyone,” I said. Not at all. It is a group effort. Either we win or we lose everything. Looking at the goals we lost today once more, you can see that they were set-piece switches. Clearly, that is where we need to do better.
Admitting that the space between this loss and the next opportunity to put things right, away to Dundee United on October 19, will feel like an eternity after suffering such a sickener, Gray said: “Yes, it does. It undoubtedly feels a lot longer because of it. It does, however, offer us more time to make sure we correct problems.
“Because, as I just mentioned, I am able to discuss specifics, performances, and areas in which we require improvement. We have to start winning football games right away. That’s the issue. We are aware of that.
“We definitely don’t have enough points on the board to be where this club needs to be and where we think we should be.”
The midfield must bear a large portion of the blame for today’s mishaps. ignoring Triantis’s lack of self-control in getting himself dismissed. In light of that, I would like to ask: Given the availability of VAR, why would ANY player attempt to dive to get a penalty or free kick when they know they will be caught?
After a strong first touch, Josh Campbell gave up the free kick, and as the set piece rolled into the box, he lost the goal scorer. It was a personal nightmare for Campbell. On the other hand, Hyeokkyu Kown’s losing to Andy Halliday for the title is as awful as it gets.
But every objective given up is a sandwich made of mud. In addition, each player on the pitch needs to eat. Especially the centre defenders who could have warded off Kofi Balmer’s well-timed long throw-in; Grey was especially irritated because his men had been forewarned of and prepared for that weapon.
The head coach found his team’s incapacity to convert opportunities to be just as frustrating. Myko Kuharevich and Chris Cadden, he’s talking about you.
Grey remarked, “It’s hard to re-enact that game situation” in reference to the completing process. But you make every effort to practise. If you weren’t taking any chances at all, I would be far more worried. However, they’re pivotal moments in pivotal games at pivotal points. As I always say, these are big opportunities presented by big circumstances.
Additionally, it’s a confidence issue. Even Myko made a nice stop for the goalie in the first half, in my opinion. But when he’s about to go in, a little more conviction. It shouldn’t be possible for the goalie to save that.
..He is aware of that. Let down by it. However, all we need to do is keep trying our hardest to get better at it.
Of course, that is a portion of the issue. It’s already a hard day’s work for all at East Mains. If the problem was a lack of effort, then everyone at Hibs would be horrified by that concept.
When it comes to stopping guys from pulling practical jokes and pranks when things get serious, a manager’s only recourse is to resort to extreme measures. Make tough choices. If it takes it, give up on the players. Before someone further up the food chain determines a more dramatic shift is required.
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