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However, Gray believes that until today, the lessons learned under Sir Alex have served him well.
He added: “I managed to make my debut there and he played me in the League Cup in Krew.”
“But one thing I learned quickly is the difference between being a player and being a professional.
“Discipline. That’s the key. All the top talent is there, but those who kick it are the hardest. It’s something he instills right away.
“I still stick to these principles now. I’ve brought it into my coach.”
Gray’s coach rose sharply when he was appointed permanent manager in June after being appointed as the interim boss of four spells.
It was a welcome appointment, but his position as a Hibs legend (more later) did not protect him from rigorous scrutiny as his team hit along the bottom of the Premier League.
Personal errors and late goals prove expensive costs weekly, while dark clouds gather on Easter Road.
Gray admitted: “When I think back to that game at Dundee, when we lost 4-1 there, it wasn’t good enough. So if the club decided to change it, I wouldn’t have any arguments about it.” .”
“Whether it’s a direct mistake or something happening in the game – I can use many excuses, red cards, decisions, personal mistakes – but that’s my responsibility 100%. Maybe it’s not my direct fault, but my responsibility .
“There were a lot of personal mistakes at the start of the season, but I never lost faith in the players and my job is to make sure I get the best I can do from it.”
Gray said he learned the lessons he learned from Sir Alex during that difficult period and made the faith Hebrews turn.
That moment was three days after Dundee Nadir, as two goals added to time saved a 3-3 draw against Aberdeen.
Suddenly, everything clicked.
