He could try to second guess new Rangers boss Danny Rohl. Dig into the opposition analysis file and come up with something oh so clever designed to stump the former Sheffield Wednesday gaffer.
Then again, that’s not David Gray’s style, is it? Everything he’s done in this second season at the helm has been built on the same principles that saw him through that tumultuous first year in management.
Be aware of the opposition threats, yes. Stop the think most likely to absolutely kill your team’s chances, of course. But focus mainly on what Hibs can do to others. And work on getting it done.
As he welcomes Rangers to Easter Road tonight, then, Gray will have options. But no-one should expect him to stray overly far from his basic belief in a shape - fluid when it needs to be, rigid as required - and a style that suits his players.
Here’s how we think the home side will line up:
9. CAM Jamie McGrath
A clever player. Rarely where opponents expect him to be. Could be a game winner tonight. | SNS Group
10. CF Thibault Klidje
Unstoppable? He'd like to prove as much with a third goal in as many games tonight. | SNS Group
11. CF Kieron Bowie
A force of nature who drags his team up the field, he'll be looking to get back on the score sheet as soon as possible. Tonight would be a decent time, eh? | SNS Group