Jamie Mac

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Sign the boy up.

[SlickShoes]

Masterstroke bringing in him and Kamberi in January.

[Bostonhibby]

Yep, might be out of our reach just now because of the situation at his own club but he's a proper striker. Interesting contrast with Jason today.

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[Speedy]

Agreed. Him and Kamberi make a great partnership.

Credit to Lennon and the recruitment team for finding them in January.

[Nevi_SOL]

And good luck at the World Cup 😉👍🏼

[Unseen work]

He’s a very weird player.

His touch and passing at times is shocking but next thing you know he pops up with a goal.

His sharpness, movement and finishing in and around the box is incredible and makes him a massive threat.

Took all 3 goals very very well today.

Delighted

[A Hi-Bee]

Yep, might be out of our reach just now because of the situation at his own club but he's a proper striker. Interesting contrast with Jason today.

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But,but he only scrores goals!

[lyonhibs]

He’s a very weird player.

His touch and passing at times is shocking but next thing you know he pops up with a goal.

His sharpness, movement and finishing in and around the box is incredible and makes him a massive threat.

Took all 3 goals very very well today.

Delighted

Made a dog's dinner of a couple of openings but he's lethal in that box. You can barely put a price on that ability and knack of being in the right place at the right time.

[Zazu62]

He should have started against hearts. Massive mistake

[SMAXXA]

Yep, might be out of our reach just now because of the situation at his own club but he's a proper striker. Interesting contrast with Jason today.

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I really like that comment re contrast sensible and imo correct. I’m still not convinced we can’t get better than mclaren but his goals tell me I may be wrong. Well done Jamie and no better statement to get into the World Cup squad than today.

[ozwoody]

He also pulled wide and was open a couple of times in the first half but never got the pass.Great loan period for both him and Hibs.That display won’t have harmed his chance to be in the World Cup too

[SteveHFC]

Agreed. Him and Kamberi make a great partnership.

Credit to Lennon and the recruitment team for finding them in January.

Really hope both players are back next season.

Outstanding signings.

[SouthMoroccoStu]

Really hope both players are back next season.

Outstanding signings.

Give him and Kamberi a full preseason together and they’ll be frighteningly good

[gordie18]

The two huddies at the middle of the Hun defence were terrified by his movement, Jason meanwhile spent the game closer to the linesman than Rocky....no comparison


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[euro Hibby]

Night and day.. sorry Jason, you have still alot to learn and left Hibs too soon

[neil7908]

Losing McGinn and McGeough will be a blow but I'll be over the moon if we can keep our centre forward paring today.

[S4uzee]

3 goals today, scoring in another big game. And to think he never started the derby

[JontyBGoode]

Agreed. Him and Kamberi make a great partnership.

Credit to Lennon and the recruitment team for finding them in January.
Has there been any chat about the possibility of keeping either/both? Would make summer recruitment much easier (or harder) depending on their futures.

[archiebald]

But,but he only scrores goals!

And that wins games

[Baader]

We'd have finished second if we'd had that front pairing from the start of the season I think.

[ozwoody]

3 goals today, scoring in another big game. And to think he never started the derby

plus he got the penalty,huge contribution and massive mistake not to have him start on wednesday

[stoneyburn hibs]

Fingers crossed that we start with the same front next season.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Barring a remarkable turnaround, there's no MacLaren next season unfortunately and that's through no fault of himself or Neil Lennon.

[davhibby]

He’s a very weird player.

His touch and passing at times is shocking but next thing you know he pops up with a goal.

His sharpness, movement and finishing in and around the box is incredible and makes him a massive threat.

Took all 3 goals very very well today.

Delighted

He's a goalscorer which is what you want. Creates lots of chances with his movement. Hopefully we can get him signed up

[Onion]

Missed a couple of good opps due to control and still got a treble. Sign of a good striker who doesn’t let his head go down.
Mac and Kam will have impressed those watching on TV, so we’ll do well to keep them.

[hibee_girl]

A hat trick today will have done his World Cup hopes no harm :aok:

[Diclonius]

I don't think he'll see him next season. His club will want megabucks.

[Mr White]

I don't think he'll see him next season. His club will want megabucks.

And they've just secured their place in Bundesliga2 for next season.

[SteveHFC]

Give him and Kamberi a full preseason together and they’ll be frighteningly good

Agreed.

[Onceinawhile]

We'd have finished second if we'd had that front pairing from the start of the season I think.

2nd? We'd have won the thing!

[emerald green]

Who was the last Hibs player to score a hat-trick versus the Ibrox outfit? Hope we can keep Jamie.

[hibee_girl]

Who was the last Hibs player to score a hat-trick versus the Ibrox outfit? Hope we can keep Jamie.

Ivan

[DTS]

Looking at the top scorers chart on the bbc, he has the best goals per minute ratio in the league. He’s a striker that knows how to score goals and be in the right place at the right time. Hope we manage to get him tied down but with his German team staying up I’d imagine they’ll price us out. Him and kamberi have made such a difference and if we could have them both along with allan next season then I think next year could be even better than this season

[emerald green]

Ivan

So it was. Ta.

[Pretty Boy]

He scores goals and he plays right on the last man, defenders hate that.

Some of the stuff written and said about him is baffling, some of it is just attention seeking though. His goal scoring record for us has been superb. If that was his last game today then I’m sad to see him go.

[DaveF]

He scores goals and he plays right on the last man, defenders hate that.

Some of the stuff written and said about him is baffling, some of it is just attention seeking though. His goal scoring record for us has been superb. If that was his last game today then I’m sad to see him go.

I honestly never rated him, and spent most of the last few weeks expressing that opinion to others while he scored against Hearts, Killie, Celtc and Sevco.

Which just goes to show that I know the square root of f'all :greengrin

[BILLYHIBS]

Said it from day one guy scored goals for fun in OZ always had him first scorer usually a pen better than gardening boy Cummings could not believe he did not start against Hearts especially with his Hearts connections when was the last HIBS player to score a hatrick against t Hun?

[BILLYHIBS]

We are lucky to have him recruitment staff should be congratulated posted that at the time as well.:not worth

[monarch]

Who was the last Hibs player to score a hat-trick versus the Ibrox outfit? Hope we can keep Jamie.
Never mind that, when was the last time we scored in injury time against Sevco ? :greengrin

[BigT-Hibeez]

Sign the boy up.

Hope he goes to the World Cup, then signs for us on a 3 year deal..

[Tobias Funke]

Was his hat trick a perfect one? First was a header, was too far away to recall what feet he used for goals two and three!

[BILLYHIBS]

He’s a very weird player.

His touch and passing at times is shocking but next thing you know he pops up with a goal.

His sharpness, movement and finishing in and around the box is incredible and makes him a massive threat.

Took all 3 goals very very well today.

Delighted
Eh ?

Give me weird every time then.

Goals change games nothing weird about that!

Will be worth his weight in gold if we manage to keep hold of him.

[bingo70]

Was his hat trick a perfect one? First was a header, was too far away to recall what feet he used for goals two and three!

Nah, was wondering the same thing but just checked again and used his right foot for two of them.

[Tobias Funke]

Nah, was wondering the same thing but just checked again and used his right foot for two of them.

Cheers.:aok:

[GoalsMcGinley]

There’s Hibs fans I know who don’t want him back. “All he does is score goals” they say. Nutters the lot of them!!


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[Billy Whizz]

I honestly never rated him, and spent most of the last few weeks expressing that opinion to others while he scored against Hearts, Killie, Celtc and Sevco.

Which just goes to show that I know the square root of f'all :greengrin

That’s right Dave😄

[Billy Whizz]

I think if we were to get Jamie, it’s imperative that we get Kamberi 1st. Flo does a lot of the work that gives Jamie the space. Can’t imagine McLaren playing without a big striker beside him

[Springbank]

Never mind that, when was the last time we scored in injury time against Sevco ? :greengrin

:cup::cup:

[CmoantheHibs]

I hope he doesn't get selected for the Aussie squad. Well not unless we can strike a deal to sign him prior to the world cup.

[007]

Darmstadt had a good run to finish their season, unbeaten in last 11 games, 5 wins and 6 draws to move from the relegation zone to 10th in an 18 team league.

I'm hoping they think they don't need Jamie and dismiss his goals for us as being in a league of a poor standard.

[yonder1875]

Does anyone know what Jamie's game to goal record ended up being?

[Heisenberg]

Does anyone know what Jamie's game to goal record ended up being?

Scored 8 goals, which going by the BBC works out at a goal every 112 minutes he was on the park. Goals against Celtc, Rangers and Hearts as well. Some will still say he’s not good enough.

[BOB MARLEYS DUG]

Does anyone know what Jamie's game to goal record ended up being?

According to wiki, 8 goals in 15 games. Flo 9 goals in 18

[Diclonius]

According to wiki, 8 goals in 15 games. Flo 9 goals in 18

Over a full season they'd both be pushing for 20. Very impressive.

[Billy Whizz]

Seemingly was told before the game yesterday that he isn’t in the squad?

[Smartie]

I like him.

He seems to be of the Boyle/ Sproule/ Eoin Doyle mould - raw, with some rough edges, but effective.

He takes bad touches, gets caught offside and misses chances but we look a far more threatening team when he is in it. He does a lot more than just score goals - his movement pulls defenders all over the place.

I really hope he stays.

[Borderhibbie76]

Seemingly was told before the game yesterday that he isn’t in the squad?I think he must have known post match as in his Hibs TV interview he never mentioned the World cup once...just mentioned chilling and going in hols before sorting out his future

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[Billy Whizz]

I think he must have known post match as in his Hibs TV interview he never mentioned the World cup once...just mentioned chilling and going in hols before sorting out his future

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Disappointing for him on this front, but maybe helpful to Hibs in getting a deal sorted out, providing he wants to stay anyway!

[euro Hibby]

Good awareness, good poacher. Would love to have him.

[Stranraer]

Really hope he and Kamberi are with us next season, Cummings was good in the Championship but I think the Premiership is too high a level for him.

[Onion]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-should-take-gamble-on-in-form-hitman-who-has-put-old-firm-to-the-sword/

Why don't the Hibs wannabes they just change their name to Hibernian FC ? Quicker and easier.

[Borderhibbie76]

Disappointing for him on this front, but maybe helpful to Hibs in getting a deal sorted out, providing he wants to stay anyway!Lets hope so 🤞

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[hibee_girl]

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/jamie-maclaren-fears-he-could-be-priced-out-of-return-to-hibs-1-4739264

He doesn’t want to go back to Germany

[007]

Seemingly was told before the game yesterday that he isn’t in the squad?

If he was told before the game then that makes his hat-trick even more impressive. Didn't let his head go down and was determined to prove himself.

Sounds like he'd like to be with us next season.

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hibs/jamie-maclaren-fears-he-could-be-priced-out-of-return-to-hibs-1-4739264

[Heisenberg]

I don’t see him coming back. Think he’ll get a move to England.

[Souter96Mac]

From the evening news interview, he sounds desperate to stay here.

[Arch Stanton]

It used to be the case that work permits would be needed for foreign players - I wonder what's changed.

I know Australia and Israel are in Eurovision Song Contest but you'd hardly think that counts.:greengrin

[Souter96Mac]

It used to be the case that work permits would be needed for foreign players - I wonder what's changed.

I know Australia and Israel are in Eurovision Song Contest but you'd hardly think that counts.:greengrin

I think it helps if you have a certain number of international caps I believe? Could be wrong.

[we are hibs]

It's encouraging he wants to stay. It's down to his own club now, I'm sure 4 goals against rangers, 1 against Celtic and 1 against hearts will have teams looking at him. It'd be such a boost if we could keep both him and Kamberi for next season

[Sergio sledge]

It used to be the case that work permits would be needed for foreign players - I wonder what's changed.

I know Australia and Israel are in Eurovision Song Contest but you'd hardly think that counts.:greengrin

Does he not have a British Passport due to his family? Pretty sure he played for Scotland at youth level before opting to play for Australia.

[Ozyhibby]

It used to be the case that work permits would be needed for foreign players - I wonder what's changed.

I know Australia and Israel are in Eurovision Song Contest but you'd hardly think that counts.:greengrin

His dad is Scottish, he’s eligible for a uk passport.


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[Forza Fred]

His dad is Scottish, he’s eligible for a uk passport.


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He’s already got one.

He was on Blackburn’s books as a youth, and played for Scotland’s under something side.

[SonOfDavidFrancey]

Quite interesting sh*t storm in Oz where accusations are made that a big commercial deal with Caltex is The reason Cahill was picked ahead of Jamie. Patrol stations being renamed Cahilltex for the duration of the tournament etc. Head of AUstralian FA has had to deny it....

[Billy Whizz]

Quite interesting sh*t storm in Oz where accusations are made that a big commercial deal with Caltex. Is. The reason Cahill was picked ahead of Jamie. Head of AFA has had to deny it....

Cahill is a Legend in Oz, but there’s no way he should be going to the World Cup for football reasons

[ozwoody]

Quite interesting sh*t storm in Oz where accusations are made that a big commercial deal with Caltex is The reason Cahill was picked ahead of Jamie. Patrol stations being renamed Cahilltex for the duration of the tournament etc. Head of AUstralian FA has had to deny it....
Very true...Caltex, who are a main sponsor of FFA , released promotional material within minutes of squad being announced. Cahill has played 87 minutes since last October.Jamie is the most prolific scorer in europe for the socceroos.It stinks to high heaven and shows how much influence big business has here

[Billy Whizz]

Very true...Caltex, who are a main sponsor of FFA , released promotional material within minutes of squad being announced. Cahill has played 87 minutes since last October.Jamie is the most prolific scorer in europe for the socceroos.It stinks to high heaven and shows how much influence big business has here

Or it shows who picks the squad, and it doesn’t seem to be the Coach

[Greenbeard]

Very true...Caltex, who are a main sponsor of FFA , released promotional material within minutes of squad being announced. Cahill has played 87 minutes since last October.Jamie is the most prolific scorer in europe for the socceroos.It stinks to high heaven and shows how much influence big business has here
If that is the case then v tough on JM, but I'd have thought we have more of a chance of keeping him now he is out of the World Cup squad, so with the green Hibs blinkers on, that's a positive from our POV.

[ozwoody]

Or it shows who picks the squad, and it doesn’t seem to be the Coach

The coach is there for the warm up games and world cup, then he is getting replaced.
I think he has been to two A League games since his appointment.FFA are in dire need of money due to falling attendances and keeping someone like Caltex onside is crucial.
It was a given that Cahill would be in squad but I certainly think Jamie should have been ahead of Juric as he has only netted 7 all season compared to Jamies 8 in 13, 6 in the last 8

[Forza Fred]

The coach is there for the warm up games and world cup, then he is getting replaced.
I think he has been to two A League games since his appointment.FFA are in dire need of money due to falling attendances and keeping someone like Caltex onside is crucial.
It was a given that Cahill would be in squad but I certainly think Jamie should have been ahead of Juric as he has only netted 7 all season compared to Jamies 8 in 13, 6 in the last 8

Exactly.

While there is no doubt that Cahill’s inclusion is partly down to commercial reasons....it would be childishly naive to suggest otherwise.....Jamie should have been included in place of Juric or 19 year old Daniel Arzani.

Jamie scored more goals in that one game against Rangers, than Arzani has scored in his entire A League career to date!

I can see the Socceroos struggling to get on the scoresheet in the finals, never mind win a game!

[cocteautwin]

Oh, Jamie Mac, when are you coming back:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obvSFWvgBhg

[ian cruise]

I know the fee being talked about is put of our range, I wouldn't expect Hibs to pay 1 million for anyone, however I expect that to drop as the summer goes on and Jamie Mac to be back at Easter Road before the end of the window.

[1van Sprou7e]

I know the fee being talked about is put of our range, I wouldn't expect Hibs to pay 1 million for anyone, however I expect that to drop as the summer goes on and Jamie Mac to be back at Easter Road before the end of the window.

Not many teams play with a poacher these days but I think there may be a fairly high demand for him

Pretty sure he ended up being the player with the most goals/minute in the premiership this season

[The Leith Dutch]

Not many teams play with a poacher these days but I think there may be a fairly high demand for him

Pretty sure he ended up being the player with the most goals/minute in the premiership this season

I was surprised by this but you're spot on (at least as far as players with a few goals go).

A goal every 112 minutes.
Was surprised by his shot statistics too (at least the ones on the BBC):
23 shots, 18 on target and 8 goals.

Whether it's JM or not I'd like to see us with a player like him who's lightning over a yard or two in the box when the ball is nearby.

Part of why I think we did so well in the second part of the season was having a range of threats - Boyle and Barker can go past you and cut it back, Big Flo being a physical presence, Scott Allan carving defences open with his passing and Jamie Maclaren being quick in the box.

Far too often in the past we've been good for a bit and then teams worked out how to shut down our one type of threat.

[Iain G]

Very true...Caltex, who are a main sponsor of FFA , released promotional material within minutes of squad being announced. Cahill has played 87 minutes since last October.Jamie is the most prolific scorer in europe for the socceroos.It stinks to high heaven and shows how much influence big business has here

FFA is completely corrupt and they make the SFA look professional :agree:

[greenlex]

https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-should-take-gamble-on-in-form-hitman-who-has-put-old-firm-to-the-sword/

Why don't the Hibs wannabes they just change their name to Hibernian FC ? Quicker and easier.
A straight swap with Spark if he was ours.:agree:

[Berwickhibby]

Does he not have a British Passport due to his family? Pretty sure he played for Scotland at youth level before opting to play for Australia.

Told me he has dual nationality, needed a British passport to play for Scotland u21s

[Forza Fred]

FFA is completely corrupt and they make the SFA look professional :agree:

And they make them look competent!

[spike220]

Wee Mac

[SouthMoroccoStu]

And they make them look competent!

Steady on. You took that too far

[Zazu62]

Why didn’t Mclaren start against hearts? Been bugging me for a while now. Truly bizarre from Lennon

[stokesmessiah]

Why didn’t Mclaren start against hearts? Been bugging me for a while now. Truly bizarre from Lennon

I honestly think Lennon was annoyed with him for missing the pen and header against Aberdeen.

[J-C]

I honestly think Lennon was annoyed with him for missing the pen and header against Aberdeen.

I think Lennon thought he could put any team out and win, backfired that one.

[worcesterhibby]

I think Lennon thought he could put any team out and win, backfired that one.

I think thats nonsense, he felt pace would be Hearts undoing, so played barker instead of Jamie...it was the wrong decision, but no way did he think he could stick any team out.

[J-C]

I think thats nonsense, he felt pace would be Hearts undoing, so played barker instead of Jamie...it was the wrong decision, but no way did he think he could stick any team out.

Barker's a decent player but never a starter against Hearts, Kamberi was isolated and having 2 strikers would've worked their defence more, don't change what's not broken. Maybe sticking any team out was the wrong choice of words but he got it all wrong.

[hibbydoug]

Exactly.

While there is no doubt that Cahill’s inclusion is partly down to commercial reasons....it would be childishly naive to suggest otherwise.....Jamie should have been included in place of Juric or 19 year old Daniel Arzani.

Jamie scored more goals in that one game against Rangers, than Arzani has scored in his entire A League career to date!

I can see the Socceroos struggling to get on the scoresheet in the finals, never mind win a game!

Yep - cutting article about it in the Grauniad's daily email today (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2018/may/17/world-cup-fiver-australia-flamin-football-team-socceroos). Hope they don't make it past the group stage - it'll probably be like watching the Jambos.

[SquashedFrogg]

I think Lennon thought he could put any team out and win, backfired that one.

Garbage. Do you seriously think that?

[Peevemor]

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[J-C]

Garbage. Do you seriously think that?


I take it you didn't see the post 2 up from yours where I said it was maybe the wrong choice of words to use. :confused:

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[stantonhibby]

Barker's a decent player but never a starter against Hearts, Kamberi was isolated and having 2 strikers would've worked their defence more, don't change what's not broken. Maybe sticking any team out was the wrong choice of words but he got it all wrong.

Started against them at ER and set up Murray for the goal.

[Forza Fred]

I honestly think Lennon was annoyed with him for missing the pen and header against Aberdeen.

Yep, that's why I think he dropped him to the bench too.....backfired on us.

Mind you, I was effin annoyed with him against Aberdeen too....

[JimBHibees]

I think thats nonsense, he felt pace would be Hearts undoing, so played barker instead of Jamie...it was the wrong decision, but no way did he think he could stick any team out.

Obviously thought playing one up was better on the smaller pitch and wide players would work. Barker had a few good runs first half with little end product however we were ultimately undone by losing 2 appalling goals.

[SquashedFrogg]

I take it you didn't see the post 2 up from yours where I said it was maybe the wrong choice of words to use. :confused:

Fair enough. That'll teach me from not reading your next post. Although your sentiment was the same. Which IMO is doing a manager a complete disservice.

[jdships]

I think thats nonsense, he felt pace would be Hearts undoing, so played barker instead of Jamie...it was the wrong decision, but no way did he think he could stick any team out.

10/10
utter nonsense

[The Leith Dutch]

Fair enough. That'll teach me from not reading your next post. Although your sentiment was the same. Which IMO is doing a manager a complete disservice.

TBF I think the sentiments are pretty different.

The original wording suggested Lennon was complacent which is pretty different to the rewording suggesting he'd possibly made an error in team selection. One of the things I like about Lennon is I strongly suspect he's never complacent :)

[J-C]

TBF I think the sentiments are pretty different.

The original wording suggested Lennon was complacent which is pretty different to the rewording suggesting he'd possibly made an error in team selection. One of the things I like about Lennon is I strongly suspect he's never complacent :)

🖒

[hhibs]

I honestly think Lennon was annoyed with him for missing the pen and header against Aberdeen.



First thing that occurred to me too,a mistake I would say by NL,but understandable.

[SChibs]

Barker's a decent player but never a starter against Hearts, Kamberi was isolated and having 2 strikers would've worked their defence more, don't change what's not broken. Maybe sticking any team out was the wrong choice of words but he got it all wrong.

To be fair to Barker id start him every time against hearts at Easter road. But it was the wrong decision to start him at tynecastle.I