Allan put in a strong show as Kelty Hearts shocked Hibs to win last weekend
Scott Allan has backed David Gray to succeed at Hibs despite a stuttering start to pre-season with defeat at Kelty Hearts.
The former Easter Road midfielder heard the boos ring out at New Central Park following his side’s victory and knows what it’s like to be on the receiving end of that reaction. For the 32-year-old he still felt his old club were always dangerous in the Premier Sports Cup tie and that will surely be a sounding platform on which new head coach Gray can build from.
And while he has warned the club that fans won’t accept similar performances, he did admit he can see improvements made from last year and he insists Hibs can be a force under Gray.
“I’ve got a really good relationship with Dave,” he said. “You can really see what they’re trying to do compared to last year. We managed to defend but there was a way of playing there. It was really hard for us to play out, they had a high line about halfway and it meant they were able to quickly regain the ball.
“They’re getting Martin Boyle in positions where he can hurt teams higher up the pitch. I’ve been there myself playing with him, if you get him high you can just turn and put the ball into space.
“He got into those positions on Saturday and on another day might’ve scored two or three. I think what Dave’s done will stand them in good stead going into the start of the season.
“He’s obviously been around there for three or four years with different managers. Learning different styles give you a good vantage point to take into your coaching career.
“He knows all those players inside out and he’ll have looked at it to see how he can get the best out of the likes of Boyle, Joe Newell and Dylan Vente, who scores if you give him chances. They look really athletic, it’s as athletic a Hibs team as I’ve seen in a long time. Hibs will be a real threat moving forward.”
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On the reaction he added: “Listen, I’ve had the shoe on the other foot coming to these grounds and it’s difficult,” said Allan. “You see results [in this competition] over the last few years and teams can get them. It’s hard to play against.
“Hibs did still threaten, they got in behind and we had great last ditch blocks, doubling up and the goalkeeper pulling off saves. It wasn’t as if Hibs were playing and not creating chances, but I can see the fans’ frustration.
“That’s the pressure that comes with playing for Hibs, you’re expected to win these types of games. But, listen, I’ve been in a Hibs team and it isn’t easy.”
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