Gray Ready For Ross County Test

Hibernian FC Head Coach David Gray sees our midweek test against Ross County as an opportunity to get more points on the board.

The Hibees come into this one off the back of a draw in the Edinburgh derby, and he wants to put the frustration of the late equaliser aside, and take the positives, using that draw as a platform to build on.

“Our attention quickly turned to Ross County,” Gray told Hibs TV. “Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to build on things and that happened after Dundee United.

“We dropped two points in the derby, but it’s a point on the board and it’s something to build on. We need to take that into Wednesday night, in what will be a tough test.

“It’s always difficult going up there but we see it as an opportunity to build on the point that we got at the weekend, even though, we know we should be building on three.”

It’ll be a difficult challenge, though, on Wednesday evening as Ross County have the best record at home this season outside the top three.

“Don Cowie has done a really good job there,” admitted Gray. “I know what to expect; it’ll be a tough test, and they will force you to defend.

“The players will be ready and it’s an opportunity for us to get more points on the board.

“Three points is the aim and focus going up there. The full focus is on sticking together, working as hard as we can and looking to rectify this situation as quickly as we can.”

Going into Wednesday, Gray has been buoyed by the return of two First Team players.

“It’s a boost (having Joe Newell back). He struggled watching the derby from the stands, I missed many games like that through injury and suspension, so I know how he was feeling and that he just wanted to be on the pitch. He is back with the rest of the group and is available for selection.

“It’s the same for Nicky Cadden too, he’s had extra sessions and comes into our thoughts.”

Watch the full interview on Hibs TV below!