Hibs head into the new SPFL season with growing ambition and a fanbase eager to see whether last season's progress can be built upon under manager David Gray. The question on everyone's lips: are the Easter Road side genuinely equipped to make a splash in Europe and challenge at the top end of the Premiership?
That was the focus of the latest Scottish Football Podcast on BBC Radio Scotland, aired on 15 July 2026, where presenter Charlotte Cohen was joined by Mark Atkinson and Harry McArthur to assess the state of play at Hibs.
The trio discussed whether the club is heading in the right direction, examining the new signings brought in over the summer and which arrivals could make the biggest impact in the campaign ahead. A key talking point was whether this current squad is stronger than the one that fell just short in European competition a year ago.
With big expectations surrounding the club, the podcast posed the central question facing Gray and his players: can Hibs turn last season's near misses into tangible success both domestically and on the continental stage? The strengthening of the squad suggests the club is determined to push forward, but only time will tell if the ambition matches the outcomes on the pitch.