Pressure builds on Reedijk as Hibs fears grow after winless start

There is no need for panic after just two league matches, but Hibernian have already drifted into uncomfortable territory. Back-to-back defeats, no points on the board and audible frustration from the Easter Road crowd have created an awkward early-season mood around Marink Reedijk.

The optimism that usually surrounds a new manager has faded quickly. Supporters were looking for signs of structure, energy and progress, yet the opening fortnight has instead raised doubts about whether Hibs are equipped for a steady campaign in mid-table or whether a tougher battle lies ahead.

A fast start was needed — Hibs got the opposite

In isolation, losing two games at the beginning of a season is not a crisis. Plenty of teams recover from poor openings. The concern for Hibs is less about the raw points tally and more about the feeling around the club. The boos at full-time spoke to a fanbase worried that familiar flaws have not been fixed.

When a side starts slowly, confidence can drain quickly. Passes become safer, mistakes feel heavier and matches begin to carry extra tension. That is the danger facing Reedijk now. His squad may only be two fixtures in, but the emotional temperature has risen sharply.

Why the relegation question is already being asked

No one sensible would declare Hibs relegation candidates on such a small sample alone. Even so, the question has emerged because supporters have seen enough in recent seasons to know how quickly a campaign can slide. If results do not improve soon, the conversation will only get louder.

For clubs expected to sit comfortably clear of danger, the early weeks are often about laying foundations. Hibs have done the opposite. A poor opening creates pressure on every upcoming fixture, especially at home, where the crowd expects a reaction rather than more drift. Reedijk now has the task of calming nerves while also trying to build a team identity in real time.

What Reedijk must change next

The priority is simple: make Hibs harder to beat. Supporters can accept a side in transition if they see discipline, commitment and a plan taking shape. What they will struggle to accept is a repeat of the uncertainty and fragility that has defined too many disappointing afternoons.

Reedijk also needs a performance that reconnects the players with the stadium. Football crowds are reactive, and one solid display can change the atmosphere in a hurry. But if the next result goes the wrong way, the noise will increase and the pressure on the manager will become far more intense than anyone wanted this early in the season.

So are Hibs in a relegation fight? It is too soon to say they are, but it is not too soon to admit the warning lights are flashing. Two defeats do not condemn a season, yet they can expose deeper issues. Reedijk's challenge is to prove this is merely a bad start rather than the beginning of something much more troubling.