Gray Confirms Boyle Exit And Says Hibs Star Should ‘Go Out On A High’
hibs manager David Gray has confirmed that long-serving forward Martin Boyle will leave Hibernian when his contract expires this summer, and urged the attacker to finish his spell at Easter Road “on a high. “
Hibs Goal Machine: Boyle’s Numbers And Career Milestones
Gray outlined the end-of-season departure for the player who initially joined the club on loan from Dundee in January 2015. Boyle has been a regular presence for the club over more than a decade, with 108 goals in 398 appearances cited as the statistical measure of his contribution.
Gray described Boyle as “an incredible servant to the club, ” noting he is only a couple of games away from 400 appearances and has passed the 100-goal mark for the side. The manager said Boyle’s mindset is on leaving with the strongest possible finish and on preparing for the prospect of international selection ahead of the World Cup.
Gray On European Push And Season Run-In
With the league campaign moving toward its final phase, Gray stressed that the team’s objective remains catching the side directly above them in the table. Hibernian sit seven points behind the fourth-placed team with nine games to play, meaning 27 points remain available in the regular season.
Gray emphasized focus on internal progress rather than external permutations: “All we can concentrate on is ourselves, ” he said, while noting the practical realities of playing catch-up against an opponent in good form and the importance of the remaining fixtures, including two meetings with the fourth-placed side before the season ends.
Livingston Clash And Boyle’s Send-Off
This weekend Hibernian host Livingston in a match Gray framed as both a competitive challenge and an opportunity to continue momentum. The opponent is managed by Marvin Bartley, a former team-mate of Gray’s, and the manager admitted he looks forward to the meeting — adding a touch of personal rivalry by saying he would hope to send Bartley “up the road without any points. “
Gray reiterated that Boyle’s aim is to “go out on a high, ” both for what he has done for the club and as preparation for potential international involvement later in the year. The manager confirmed the player’s contract status is clear: Boyle will be out of contract at the end of the season and will move on when that contract expires.
Gray also referenced the broader prize at stake: finishing fourth would guarantee European football for the club, and while the mathematical details around qualification for fifth place remain, the immediate priority remains overtaking the team directly ahead. With every game described as significant between now and the split, Gray framed the closing stages as a test of resilience and focus for both the squad and departing figures such as Boyle.
Looking ahead, Gray and the club will aim to balance the short-term push for a top-four finish with ensuring Boyle can mark his final appearances with the best possible form and results as he prepares to leave the club at the season’s end.
