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David Gray is in his second full season in charge at Hibs Conference League: Hibernian v Partizan (agg 2-0) Venue: Easter Road, Edinburgh Date: Thursday, 14 August Time: 20: 00 BST Coverage: Watch on BBC Scotland & i Player, follow live text coverage on the BBC Sport website & app Hibernian have been challenged to "recreate history" as they seek to complete a Conference League qualifying aggregate win over Partizan and move to within one tie of the competition proper. David Gray's side hold a 2-0 lead from last week's third qualifying round first leg and host the Serb side on Thursday, with the match live on BBC Scotland and i Player. Hibs came agonisingly close to progression in the Europa League, before a late extra time goal in Leith ensured Denmark's Midtjylland advanced instead and left the Premiership side facing Partizan. "What I tried to do all last season was challenge the players every week to try and recreate our own history or change history in a positive way, " said Gray. "They've given themselves a brilliant opportunity at the minute, but that's all it is. I'm very quick to remind the players it's only half-time in the tie. It's a clean slate. "Can we reach group stage football? It's never been done before. As a group and as a club, can we then go and achieve that? That's the first goal that the players have got in front of them. " BBC Scotland to show Hibernian v Partizan Belgrade Sensational Brannan volley earns Killie point at Hibs Dad advice helps Boyle break 100 as Chaiwa signs Midfielder Jamie Mc Grath will be given as long as possible to prove his fitness after sufering a bang on his knee during Sunday's 2-2 draw with Kilmarnock. "It's recovering pretty quickly, so we're going to give him a chance, " explained Gray. "We won't take an unnecessary risk, but we'll give him a bit of a possible chance. "But if he's not available, you just need to adapt and there'll be a quality player coming in, which is why we've got the squad we've got. " This video can not be played Mc Grath on thought in the 'back of the mind' of Hibs players Hibs midfielder Jamie Mc Grath: "The gaffer doesn't want us taking a step back and trying to protect something, because then you might open yourself up to conceding. "It's going to be an exciting game. They're a very attacking team, but so are we and we've threats that can hurt them as they can hurt us. "We're fully confident. We've started the season quite well, so in front of a packed out stadium will be raring to go. " UEFA Conference League All competitions All competitions All competitions Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.