Gray and Mackay on winning trophies, head coach search and Boyle rumours

Hibs' sporting director Malky Mackay presented new head coach David Gray to the media in a news conference on Thursday afternoon.

Here are the key points:

• Gray says it's a "proud moment" to be the club's permanent head coach and he wants to bring "good times" back to Easter Road.

• Admits it wouldn't have been "right" for him to take on the role previously but he feels he has learned enough from his predecessors to make his mark in the top job.

• Gray says he doesn't fear tarnishing his legacy at the club, adding there is separation between him as a footballer and a head coach.

• The 36-year-old "fully understands" the expectations of Hibs supporters and insists their fortunes must improve compared to recent seasons.

• Believes winning a trophy is a "realistic target" and says the fans "crave" and "demand" success at Easter Road.

• Expects incomings and outgoings to take place in the next few weeks.

• Mackay confirms there were 50 "credible candidates" who applied for the role, saying Gray's final interview was two-and-a-half hours long but the sporting director knew with 15 minutes to go that Gray had "nailed it".

• Asked about the reaction to his appointment, Mackay insists he wants the best for the club, just as the supporters do.

• On rumours around Martin Boyle's potential departure, both Gray and Mackay praise the Australia international, with the head coach calling him a "big asset" to the side.