Matty Fairnie, Longbangers podcast, external
It was almost a dream debut for Hibs’ new head coach Nick Montgomery as he watched his side surge into a deserved two-goal lead at Rugby Park.
However, as has so often been the case with Hibs this season, lapses in concentration in a leaky defence saw three points drop to one as Hibs were hauled back by their hosts.
There was a lot to like from Hibs’ performance, particularly in a first half where the team played with an intensity and purpose that hasn’t been evident too often in recent times. Martin Boyle almost opened the scoring just seconds into the game and that set the tone, with a Will Dennis own goal giving the Hibs a lead that could have been more by the break.
Dylan Vente extended the lead in the second half after neat play from Adam Le Fondre and Elie Youan, only for Hibs to concede immediately afterwards as the defence was caught napping.