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Hibs need a repeatable response when the first goal goes against them

Hibernian's defeat at St Johnstone followed European disappointment and a derby loss. BBC Sport reports a long run without a league victory after conceding first, highlighting a recurring problem rather than only one bad afternoon.

Observed Sep 7, 2026 · 7:45 PM UTC · Source-linked editorial watchlist; no measured search volume is claimed.

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What happened

Hibernian's defeat at St Johnstone followed European disappointment and a derby loss. BBC Sport reports a long run without a league victory after conceding first, highlighting a recurring problem rather than only one bad afternoon.

Why this is being covered

Another defeat adds pressure on David Gray, but the useful diagnosis starts with specific defensive decisions and the response to setbacks.

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What is likely to happen next

The outlook, in plain language

Reviewed Sep 7, 2026

Watch how Hibs defend the box and respond to the next adverse scoreline. Any prediction of recovery is conditional on those changes; no claim about an impending dismissal or guaranteed turnaround is supported here.

This is a conditional editorial assessment, not a measured probability or a guaranteed outcome.

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