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'Only one team winning that derby'

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We asked for your thoughts on Hibs' 2-1 Boxing Day win against Hearts.

Here's what some of you had to say:

Gordon: A huge part is that the substitutions have been relevant to what's going on in front of the management team. In 12 of 16 previous games goals were lost, sometimes two, after bizarre tactical changes. There are also more players on the pitch recently that can last the 90 minutes.

Scott: A month ago David Gray was a game away from the sack and now he is probably the manager of the month. He has found a system, by virtue of a red card, that fits his players as opposed to the previous incumbent who had no flexibility in his approach. The next task is to try and make Easter Road a much harder place for teams to visit. Consistency will be key.

Pete: Even when we weren't winning we were playing OK, but loads of stupid mistakes were costing us big time. Now with the change of shape and a few solid players coming into the starting line-up, we've really pushed on. Rocky Bushiri, Jack Iredale and Nicky Cadden have been immense. Things can change quickly but hopefully we can keep the momentum going.

Darren: Football can be difficult to understand at times. This side seemed to be void of luck and most importantly confidence. Great credit must go to the players and especially the manager. They've pulled up their socks, never once felt sorry for themselves. There was only one team winning that derby!

Sandy: Time was always the factor when Gray took the job, and with an almost completely changed squad he's built the team into a half-decent unit. Recent wins, goals coming in threes, and the win against the Hearts that made every Hibs supporter's Christmas. Definitely onwards and upwards. Well done to them all.

Gordon: Another good win and another big three points in what was admittedly never a classic. Apart from Rocky's mindless swipe the defence looked pretty solid again and Dwight Gayle's goal was superb. Gray seems to have found the right formation and team selection and appears to have the players playing and fighting for each other, fair play to him.

Angus: The board at Hibs have shown very little patience in recent years but hopefully they're now seeing the benefits of not jerking the knee at the first opportunity. Gray is clearly trying to craft a brand of football that keeps Hibs on the front foot and exposes our opponents while being pragmatic about the tactics and physicality of Scottish football.

Brian: There was a total change of character from this Hibs side. Looked dogged and determined. Playing better football and trying to play to our strengths. Didn't let the setback hamper us and eventually ran out deserved winners. Time to start looking up the table.