Gray on board statement, 'sticking together' & belief in revival
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Hibs boss David Gray has been speaking to the media as his side prepare to face Dundee on Saturday.
Here are the main points:
On the statement of support from the board, Gray says he "understands why questions are being asked" but the backing came as "no surprise".
On whether he had to ask for reassurances from the board, Gray says: "I'm constantly explaining decisions, why we do things" but insists he didn't fear his time was up.
He knows results are "not good enough" but fully believes he can turn things around. Gray won't "point fingers" but instead feels as a collective they need to improve.
He adds: "I look at myself first and foremost. I think that's something I've said to the players on numerous occasions about accountability, looking at yourself, asking can you do more? But sticking together through times of adversity when things are tough; there's no point in feeling sorry for yourself. It's not going to change by doing that."
Gray "takes a lot of belief from how quickly things can change" but stresses he's not looking beyond Saturday's game at Den's Park.
The Hibs boss wants to see a "reaction" from his players after their defeat by St Mirren last time out.
Gray says there is no ultimatum from the board in terms of results and/or points needed to keep his position but is "well aware" he needs to start winning games, and quickly.
