The reported four-goal margin gives Hibernian more than a change in league position: it offers a sharp response in a difficult campaign. McGrath’s early strike set the tone, while three late goals turned a lead into a decisive result.
That finish will matter for confidence, but the next challenge is sustaining the lift. Climbing off the bottom is a first step, not proof that Hibs have solved their wider problems. Their next league outing will show whether the Aberdeen performance can become a platform rather than a one-off.
The report says Aberdeen have now suffered five defeats in six league games, a run that makes a 4-0 home loss especially damaging. It also describes supporters turning on Robinson, a sign that frustration has moved beyond the result itself.
For the manager, the immediate task is to stop the slide and restore belief. For the players, the scale of the defeat leaves little room to dismiss the performance as a narrow setback. A response in the next fixture is likely to be judged on both the result and the team’s resolve.
Hibernian head into their next match with a valuable boost and a chance to build momentum. Aberdeen face the more urgent test: whether Robinson can steady the side before a poor run becomes a deeper crisis.