Patience needed as new boss Reedijk bemoans Hibs 'imprecision'
Familiar problems remain for Hibernian as Marink Reedijk's first match in charge ends in a 1-0 loss at Dundee United.
The new Hibernian manager, Marink Reedijk, must exercise patience as he faces the challenges of his first game at the helm. Following an impressive season with SK Beveren in Belgium's second division, Reedijk's Hibs suffered a 1-0 loss to Dundee United on their debut. The defeat stemmed from imprecision and indecisiveness, particularly in the attacking third, which is a stark contrast to the style employed by Reedijk's predecessor, David Gray.
Reedijk lamented that Hibs' loss was due to a sloppy performance, with several misplaced passes allowing Dundee United to counter-attack. He also noted that the team's inability to capitalize on promising moments further contributed to the outcome. Despite a promising start with Callum Wright's excellent play, Hibs failed to convert opportunities, ultimately losing a man due to Jacob Devaney's red card.
The defeat left Hibs in 10th place in the Premiership table, a middling position that Reedijk acknowledges may require some time to improve. Former Scotland international James McFadden, who believes the team will not be struggling at the end of the season, praised Reedijk's determination to make changes. Reedijk himself expressed disappointment at the players' inability to execute new strategies immediately, but remains confident in their ability to adapt and succeed.
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