Hibs Manager Reedijk Faces Immediate Pressure Amid Six-Month Home Win Drought

The honeymoon period for new Hibernian FC manager Marink Reedijk appears to be over before it truly began, as the club's home form at Easter Road has reached a critical low point, extending to six months without a Scottish Premiership victory.

Reedijk, who expressed initial enthusiasm about his new role and the prospect of managing at Easter Road, has inherited a team that has struggled significantly on its home turf. Since a win against Kilmarnock on April 4, Hibernian has garnered only a single point from a possible 24 at Easter Road. This dismal run has led to growing frustration among the club's supporters, with boos audible after each of Reedijk's first four halves in charge.

The recent 2-1 defeat to Falkirk highlighted the team's ongoing struggles. Despite enjoying over 70 percent of possession and dominating the second half, Hibernian failed to convert their advantage into goals. Falkirk took the lead through a Jacob Murrell strike in the 13th minute, and Murrell doubled their advantage before halftime with his fourth league goal of the season. Hibernian managed to pull one back before the break through Owen Elding, but Falkirk held on for a victory that marked their first league win at Easter Road since 2014.

Despite the poor results, the new manager is not solely to blame, with the players bearing responsibility for the team's inability to secure points. The notes indicate a lack of control over basic plays and poor decision-making on the field contributed to the defeat.

Falkirk's victory, described as hard-fought, demonstrated grit and defensive solidity from players like Lewis Neilson and Liam Henderson, with Brad Spencer and Harry Barbrook controlling the midfield. This win provides a much-needed boost for Falkirk, who have seen points slip away due to late goals in previous matches.

For Hibernian, the challenges continue with upcoming fixtures against Celtic and St. Mirren, followed by a Premier Sports Cup semi-final against rivals Hearts. The team's current form suggests a difficult period ahead for the league's bottom-placed side as they search for both style and substance.