Hibernian fans demand David Gray starts ‘new club hero’ in Edinburgh derby after crazy scenes vs Dundee United
Hibernian pulled off a dramatic comeback at Easter Road on Wednesday as they came from behind to beat Dundee United 3-2.
In recent weeks, Hibs have been hit and miss, and this was on show once again versus the Tangerines as they blundered 1-0 lead to go 2-1 down with nine minutes to go.
However, a late Ross Graham own goal was soon followed by a stoppage time Ante Suto header at Easter Road to win the match.
The 25-year-old had only joined Hibs on deadline day but has already become a hero at Leith.
Now, fans are demanding that the attacker start in their upcoming Edinburgh derby against Hearts on Tuesday.
Ante. Šuto. pic.twitter.com/XpssrhN1CX
— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) February 4, 2026
Hibs fans have already fallen in love with Ante Suto
Edinburgh derbies are always a ruthless affair, but Tuesdays has more on the line for both sides.
Hearts are in the running for the Scottish Premiership title this season, and are currently three points clear at the summit.
Hibs have already damaged Hearts’ title chances this season with a 3-2 win at Easter Road at the end of 2025.
Now, back-to-back wins against their rivals would see their title hopes take a serious hit, with Rangers currently on fine form.
Therefore, many fans are demanding that Suto is given his full debut at Tynecastle to give the Hibees the best chance of taking three points.
Great 3 points but players like Youan getting 90 mins is criminal. Suto, Scarlett and Boyle front 3 against the scum next week #GGTTH
— Jonathan O’Rourke (@JonathanORourk1) February 4, 2026
Start him next week gray
— Jack (@JackM18755) February 4, 2026
Suto and Scarlett have to start the derby.
— andy 🇳🇬 (@andyhibs1) February 4, 2026
Defensively he’s terrible can’t play 3 up front and him wide that’s for sure back to two up front on Tuesday
— paul (@tomo196514) February 4, 2026
Scarlett & Suto for me 😎💚
Many also see the striker as a new club hero already after his winner against Dundee United.
Just watching suto become a club hero
— Alex Ferguson (@AlexFer41812621) February 4, 2026
Boy is already a hero
— Nathan (@nathann1875) February 4, 2026
Suto could be the greatest player ever
— Evan (@E6153950176) February 4, 2026
How good was Suto vs Dundee United?
According to Fotmob on 4 February, Suto had a great game against Dundee United.
Despite being on the pitch for 27 minutes, he managed one shot, which resulted in the goal, converted a 0.06 xG to a 0.50 xGOT and completed 80 per cent of his passes.
| Ante Suto’s stats vs Dundee United | |
| Minutes | 27 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Shots | 1 |
| xG | 0.06 |
| xGOT | 0.50 |
Therefore, if he can keep this up going forward, he could prove to be an invaluable member of David Gray’s side as they look to finish fourth and qualify for the Europa Conference League second qualifying round.
Now, the task for the manager will be to ensure that the momentum they have now built goes into the Edinburgh derby, as they look to cause yet another upset against their fierce rivals.