Caretaker boss David Gray takes training at HTC ahead of the trip to St MirrenCaretaker boss David Gray takes training at HTC ahead of the trip to St Mirren
Caretaker boss David Gray takes training at HTC ahead of the trip to St Mirren

Hibs' predicted XI to face St Mirren – with changes in defence and attack

David Gray is in interim charge of Hibs again for the cinch Premiership trip to St Mirren – just like he was a few days after Jack Ross lost his job when the teams last met in Paisley in December.
Phil Johnson
By Phil Johnson
Published 22nd Apr 2022, 20:08 GMT
Updated 23rd Apr 2022, 00:17 GMT

The caretaker manager has plenty of absences to contend with this time. Ryan Porteous is suspended and the injury list includes Christian Doidge, Kevin Nisbet, Josh Magennis, Drey Wright, Demi Mitchell and Darren McGregor. Josh Doig trained today and will be assessed but is doubtful. Here's how we predict Gray will set out his side…

Will keep his place between the sticks.

1. GK - Matt Macey

Will keep his place between the sticks. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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Back in the team last week and put up in front of the media ahead of the match, the experienced defender is a certain starter

2. RCB - Paul McGinn

Back in the team last week and put up in front of the media ahead of the match, the experienced defender is a certain starter Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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The skipper will move into the centre of the back three, with Porteous suspended

3. DC - Paul Hanlon

The skipper will move into the centre of the back three, with Porteous suspended Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group

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Outstanding at Hampden and always willing to play anywhere, he will slot into the left side of the back three with Doig doubtful

4. LCB - Lewis Stevenson

Outstanding at Hampden and always willing to play anywhere, he will slot into the left side of the back three with Doig doubtful Photo: Mark Scates - SNS Group

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