New Hibernian Manager
Hibernian appoint Dutch coach Marink Reedijk as manager following a difficult start to the season.
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Gray was dismissed after Hibs lost 1-0 at home to Kilmarnock; the defeat came amid the club’s difficult start to the season.
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Hibs had managed just two wins from their opening seven league fixtures, highlighting the challenge Reedijk inherits.
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Sporting director Malky Mackay said Reedijk’s football philosophy, player-development work and leadership style fit the club’s strategy, describing his teams as proactive, high-energy and dynamic.
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Bradley’s decision to remain at Shamrock Rovers leaves him pursuing a sixth league title in seven seasons; Rovers were second in the League of Ireland Premier Division on goal difference, with a game in hand.
Hibernian appointed Dutch coach Marink Reedijk as manager on September 24, replacing David Gray after a disastrous start to the season. The 35-year-old joins on a three-year deal following an unbeaten title-winning campaign with Belgian club SK Beveren, and brings experience from youth roles at Ajax and West Bromwich Albion BBC. Hibs are currently 10th in the Scottish Premiership with just two wins from seven matches.
Reedijk promised to build a "brave, intense and committed" team that plays with purpose The Herald. Sporting director Malky Mackay said the appointment continues Hibs' football strategy, praising Reedijk's ability to develop players and create "proactive, high energy and dynamic" teams STV News. Fellow Dutchman Rogier Molhoek joins as assistant manager.
Gray Dismissed After Dismal Seven-Match Start
David Gray was sacked on September 16 following a 1–0 home loss to Kilmarnock Daily Business. The former Hibs striker and 2016 Scottish Cup hero struggled to reverse poor form after taking the job permanently in May 2024. Hibs managed only two wins from their opening seven league fixtures, leaving them 10th in the twelve-team Scottish Premiership Deadline News.
Reedijk Arrives With Unbeaten Belgian Success
Reedijk spent two seasons at SK Beveren, where his team completed an undefeated campaign and won promotion to Belgium's top tier Daily Business. That achievement marked the first unbeaten professional season in Belgian league football since 1934, showcasing his modern tactical approach Deadline News. He previously worked in academy development at Ajax and West Brom, building a reputation for developing young players.
Stephen Bradley Stays at Shamrock Rovers
Hibernian had shortlisted Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley as a candidate but shifted focus to Reedijk when it became clear Bradley would not leave mid-season Hibs Observer. Bradley is pursuing a sixth League of Ireland Premier Division title in seven seasons. Shamrock Rovers sit second on goal difference with a game in hand, making an immediate departure untenable The 42.
Reedijk's First Test Comes at Dundee United
Reedijk takes charge for his first competitive match on October 10 in an away fixture at Dundee United Hibs Observer. Before that, the team travels to La Manga, Spain, for an autumn training camp to implement Reedijk's tactical system Hibs Observer. Executive chairman Ian Gordon called Reedijk "the standout candidate" who impressed with his "clarity, intelligence and drive" during interviews.
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