Lee Johnson walks Hibs plank as seething punters tell him where to go after Livingston nightmare
Johnson has now overseen three defeats from his opening three Premiership games with his side rooted to the bottom of the Premiership table.
The writing could be on the wall for Lee Johnson as he bore the brunt of the Hibs fans' fury at Easter Road.
Livingston extended the Hibees' dismal start to the Premiership season, leaving them rooted to the bottom of the table with zero points from three games. The fact that the Lions netted their first away league goals since january only made matters worse for the under fire boss. Jordan Obita's eighth minute own goal sent gave the visitors an early lead which they held until just after the hour mark.
Martin Boyle looked to have pulled his team out of the fire yet again when he slammed past Shamal George. But the hapless Hibees were level for just 38 SECONDS before Bruce Anderson headed home a James Penrice cross from close range to re-establish the lead for Davie martindale's men. That prompted a cacophony of boos to ring round Easter Road, with a chorus of 'Johnson, Johnson get to f***' heard loud and clear from the hacked off home fans.
Mohammed Sangare added a third which only resulted in the same chant, just even louder. When things get to that stage, it's hard to find a way back. Josh Campbell reduced the arrears to 3-2, but it was too little, too late.
Johnson has been under pressure before. But the former Bristol City boss seems to have developed a knack for getting a result when most needed - notably a 6-1 win over Aberdeen last season in a clash dubbed "El Sackio". Ultimately, opposite number Jim Goodwin was axed after that one.
But Johnson may have run out of lives this time. A Europa Conference League playoff second leg away to Aston Villa in midweek is just about the last thing he needs ahead of tricky trips to Pittodrie and Rugby park.
The punters have made their feelings clear to Ben Kensell and Co on the Hibs board. They can't help but have heard, but when or whether they'll act remains to be seen...for now.