Gray on 'brilliant' tie, Midtjylland quality & potential Triantis return

Yahoo

23-07-2025

David Gray has been speaking to the media before Hibs face hosts Midtjylland in the first leg of their Europa League second round qualifier on Thursday night.
Here are the key points:
Hibs arrived in Denmark after a five-hour delay to their flight from Edinburgh, but Gray is confident the disruption won't affect their preparations.
He has urged his players to make the most of this "brilliant opportunity to play in Europe", pointing out it "doesn't happen very often in your career potentially".
The Hibs boss believes Midtjylland, who missed out on the Danish title by a point last season, are a Champions League standard team, adding: "They're a very good side. They've got very good individuals, very well coached."
Hibs' form in securing a third-place Premiership finish last season gives them belief but they must be at their "maximum" against the Danes.
Gray has signed four players with summer, including record buy Thibault Klidje, and says the club are still "working hard" on further reinforcements.
He adds: "The club always needs to try and improve and we're always striving to do that. But it's not just about numbers, it's about bringing the right type of people."
Gray hasn't given up hope of enticing "big player" Nectar Triantis back after the Sunderland midfielder's two impressive loan spells at Easter Road: "He was brilliant to work with. He's earned the right to go back to his parent club for pre-season there. They're on a different schedule from us as, they started later, so there's always going to be time within these situations to see exactly what the lie of the land is."