Jamie Murphy

[Lendo]

How good is it to see him back on the pitch again?! Really unlucky not to get that curling effort in to the top corner.

[calumhibee1]

Should be playing both games before the final as should Macey.

[Nicho87]

If he stayed fit, brilliant player

Hope he stays with that way

[aljo7-0]

He looked good when he came on. Good save to stop him scoring.

[Northernhibee]

He was excellent.

[GreenCastle]

Experience, creative and can score goals.

Hopefully that will give him confidence and can push on for final few games and play his part.

[shamo9]

Will be a great option to have in the final, especially if we're chasing the game. He's got the skill and experience to make an impact. Our bench has lacked that recently.

[hibbysam]

Should be playing both games before the final as should Macey.

If he’s fully fit, hopefully manage him through the next two so he’s ready to go in two weeks. Macey I agree with now.

[Andy74]

Should be playing both games before the final as should Macey.

No problem on the Macey front as he’ll obviously play the final now but who are we dropping for Murphy to start?

[CraigHibee]

Great to see him back playing, good save by their keeper to stop him from scoring as well

[CMurdoch]

No problem on the Macey front as he’ll obviously play the final now but who are we dropping for Murphy to start?

FWIW I would bring Gogic in for the injured Newell on Wednesday and bring Murphy on after an hour to give him another half an hour.
Thereafter give him the first hour against Celtic which will see him tuned up and ready for the final.

Get a draw on Wednesday and the Celtic game is a training game with Gray etc playing to protect the main guys from injury.

[Peevemor]

If St Johnstone get through to the final, a fit Murphy could make all the difference.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

What an important two weeks we have ahead. Could shape the next few years at the Hibees.

Secure third and win the cup.

Sell one or two of our main assets for large fees and recruit well and we will be streets ahead of the rest.


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[MrRobot]

Murphy looked really good when he came on.

The team today, barring any injuries should be the team for the final though.

[gbhibby]

If St Johnstone get through to the final, a fit Murphy could make all the difference.
Agree

[AFKA5814_Hibs]

A fit Murphy will be a huge advantage to Hibs for the Cup Final and next season. Only worry I have is injury problems that have plagued him recently, but there is clearly a top player there.

[Iggy Pope]

Agree

I agree too and it would help get rid of the memory of his last performance at Hampden against them. He looked sharp today so fingers crossed.

[allmodcons]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

[Eyrie]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

So was Davie Cooper. And so is Stevenson.

It's not a major hindrance.

[hibbysam]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

Didn’t he score a cracker against Dundee with his left foot? Could be wrong. Not that it matters of course, he’s that quick that even when he goes outside he still gets across defenders.

[Billy Whizz]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

Strange post

[ancient hibee]

Could be our secret weapon.

[Calidad]

I’m still waiting for him to do something truly decisive.

[B.H.F.C]

Was decent when he came in. Shouldn’t be starting, but having the option on the bench could be massive.

[FilipinoHibs]

Strange post

Agree most modern footballers have a dominant foot. Last real two footed player I saw at ER was Joe McBride.

[JimBHibees]

The guy is a quality player no doubt. A huge asset to the club. Just needs to stay fit. Could win the cup for us.

[JimBHibees]

Agree most modern footballers have a dominant foot. Last real two footed player I saw at ER was Joe McBride.

Derek Riordan surely

[JimBHibees]

I’m still waiting for him to do something truly decisive.

Assume you haven't watched his games. Brilliant fin Sh v .Celtic and Dundee won penalties against St Mirren and Aberdeen.

[Calidad]

Assume you haven't watched his games. Brilliant fin Sh v .Celtic and Dundee won penalties against St Mirren and Aberdeen.

I have and I don’t think he has done enough in his time here.

[JimBHibees]

I have and I don’t think he has done enough in his time here.

Done well today but yes has missed too many games due to injury.. Has obvious quality as his wee cameo today showed.

[Lago]

QUOTE=Calidad;6555278]I’m still waiting for him to do something truly decisive.[/QUOTE]
Another strange post

[cam75]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

[JohnM1875]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

Murphy was good today when he came on though, eh?

[H18 SFR]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

Where are you hearing he is going?

[neil7908]

If St Johnstone get through to the final, a fit Murphy could make all the difference.

This. We are very reliant on Boyle to make something happen.

[Andy74]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

Load of nonsense. He’s just signed a new contract.

[scoopyboy]

Load of nonsense. He’s just signed a new contract.

Does that stop a transfer happening Andy? :greengrin

[Andy74]

Does that stop a transfer happening Andy? :greengrin

No but the story that he is now looking for a contract that we can’t afford and so we will be selling him is clearly nonsense.

[AZhibee]

A fit Murphy, a fit Allan, that seems like it would take the squad to the next level.

[Pretty Boy]

Some option to have coming off the bench at this stage of the season.

Get him some minutes in the next 2 games and take it from there.

[04Sauzee]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

Gutted if true,not gutted

[CallumLaidlaw]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

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[cam75]

No but the story that he is now looking for a contract that we can’t afford and so we will be selling him is clearly nonsense.

Yes a contract that will set his family up for life,he won’t get that at Hibs,yes he will make a good wage from us but not life changing,the rumour I heard that it’s a contract down south he is wanting that could be life changing,if I had the chance I’d do the same,hope the story is false but I trust the friend who has contact with the family 👎

[cam75]

Load of nonsense. He’s just signed a new contract.

Did Jason Cummings not do a similar contract?

[J-C]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

So he was wasn't happy when he signed his extension in August last year

[J-C]

Did Jason Cummings not do a similar contract?

Cummings signed a contract knowing he was away he had a £500k release clause in it, he knew he was only staying for that 1 season.

[cam75]

So he was wasn't happy when he signed his extension in August last year
I’m not after any argument I’m sharing what I was told,who knows what was put in the contract ie+£1/£2m bid and HIBS will look at it, but the rumour is he does want to leave for the money available outside our wage structure,he only has 1/2 contracts left can’t blame him🥲

[California-Hibs]

I've said it before, he could play a massive part in this Final! His turn of pace and more so drop of the shoulder movement, is brilliant and a genuine nightmare for defenders.

Our bench has been void of game changers for weeks. It isn't now.

[poolman]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

Dearie me, I could name loads of fantastic players that were one footed

[BILLYHIBS]

When he came on and hit the shot that their keeper turned around the post

My youngest announced “That guy’s a baller Dad !”

Whatever that means ?

[ElginHibbie]

I've said it before, he could play a massive part in this Final! His turn of pace and more so drop of the shoulder movement, is brilliant and a genuine nightmare for defenders.

Our bench has been void of game changers for weeks. It isn't now.

Totally agree, he will be on bench for the final as imagine team will be much the same as today only with Gogic back in for Hallberg, but he will be our best attacking option to change things if needed.

Hopefully he can get some time in the next couple of games to get some more sharpness back

[hibbysam]

I’m not after any argument I’m sharing what I was told,who knows what was put in the contract ie+£1/£2m bid and HIBS will look at it, but the rumour is he does want to leave for the money available outside our wage structure,he only has 1/2 contracts left can’t blame him🥲

Boyle doesn’t want to go anywhere.

[superfurryhibby]

I have and I don’t think he has done enough in his time here.

that is a bit of a departure from from what you posted, but whatever.

Injury is a bitch, but Murphy is a quality footballer, end of.

[stoneyburn hibs]

I’m not after any argument I’m sharing what I was told,who knows what was put in the contract ie+£1/£2m bid and HIBS will look at it, but the rumour is he does want to leave for the money available outside our wage structure,he only has 1/2 contracts left can’t blame him🥲

Fanny,support Edinburghs finest in the Scottish Cup final

[Mr Grieves]

Very lively when he he came on, exactly what we needed at the time

[Iggy Pope]

Dearie me, I could name loads of fantastic players that were one footed

Steven Fletcher for one....

[Onion]

Our ability to bring on players off the quality of Jamie Murphy will win us the Cup. He's a class above most SPFL players in his position.

[allmodcons]

Dearie me, I could name loads of fantastic players that were one footed

Why the over reaction? Did you read the first few words of my post? I said he was a good player.

I'll say again I think he is a good player but weak on his left side. You don't think he is weaker on his left side?

[Allez Hibs]

Dearie me, I could name loads of fantastic players that were one footed

David Murphy was excellent.

Jamie Murphy was very good when he came on.

[jacomo]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.


People only ever say this about left footed players.

[04Sauzee]

Dearie me, I could name loads of fantastic players that were one footed

Boyle doesn't like to use his left foot yet he's regarded as one of the best if not the best player outside Glasgow.

[Bangkok Hibby]

Boyle doesn't like to use his left foot yet he's regarded as one of the best if not the best player outside Glasgow.

Was just going to say that. If only he would sometimes cross with his left foot. He makes so many chances to do so.

[Peevemor]

It didn't do Steven Fletcher much harm, though he seemed to discover he had a right foot later in his career.

[Spike Mandela]

Murphy just hasn’t done it for me at Hibs, maybe it’s fitness, maybe he’s done, I don’t know.

Stokes wasn’t really cutting it in his last spell with Hibs either but then gave the performance of his life in the cup final. Hmm, who knows?

[Percy Vere]

The man is quality. You can instantly see it. The impact he had in 15 mins after an 8 game layoff was amazing. Hope he gets starts in the next three matches, he just glides past defenders. Welcome back Jamie.

[Hibbyradge]

Yesterday was the most impressed I've been with Jamie. He's more direct than any of our other midfielders and defenders hate when players run at them.

He'll be a real asset if he stays fit and retains that form.

[MWHIBBIES]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

What? He scored an absolute beauty vs Dundee with his left. He is probably one of the more two footed players in our side.

[Allez Hibs]

Lewy is a very one footed player.

Jamie Murphy is not.

[Vault Boy]

What? He scored an absolute beauty vs Dundee with his left. He is probably one of the more two footed players in our side.

That's what I was thinking. Was his goal against Celtic on his left too?

[basehibby]

I don't think he's a starter at the moment but that's more to do with not upsetting the balance of the side than anything. He has great attacking qualities - seems to drift around players effortlessly with a dip of the shoulder - and am delighted that he's available again for the run in and the cup final. Could turn out to be a crucial player for us off the bench.

[Magpie]

Been good the majority of the time he’s played this season. Just a shame that he hasn’t been consistently fit. Will be an important player for us next season if he can get over the wee injuries.

[JimBHibees]

That's what I was thinking. Was his goal against Celtic on his left too?

Think it was yes great finish.

[Since452]

He is a classy player. Getting him back in and around the team when we can wrap up 3rd and have a cup final is brilliant for everyone concerned.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Hearing Boyle will be away,don’t shoot me down but a close friend of there family says he is after a decent cash contract that Hibs won’t or couldn’t afford so a decent fee to come in for him,gutted if true but can’t blame him 3x wages out with Hibs🥲

Australia squad all get a huge 6 figure bonus for qualifying for the WC. He signed for hibs with the understanding that he might be away for considerable periods with the NT.

[Mr. Wonderful]

I don't think he's a starter at the moment but that's more to do with not upsetting the balance of the side than anything. He has great attacking qualities - seems to drift around players effortlessly with a dip of the shoulder - and am delighted that he's available again for the run in and the cup final. Could turn out to be a crucial player for us off the bench.

Upsetting the balance of a side in mediocre to ok form, generally?

What if going with 2 wide players instead of 2 up top masterminds us winning the final?

[Calidad]

that is a bit of a departure from from what you posted, but whatever.

Injury is a bitch, but Murphy is a quality footballer, end of.

1 goal in 17 league appearances. That’s what I meant when I said he hasn’t been decisive enough for me. He simply needs to be more productive than that.

He’s missed quite a few big chances too, notably against St Johnstone in the cup, before they scored.

So yes, I think we need more from him.

His cameo was good the other day, however. I want to to be seeing more of that.

[Viva_Palmeiras]

1 goal in 17 league appearances. That’s what I meant when I said he hasn’t been decisive enough for me. He simply needs to be more productive than that.

He’s missed quite a few big chances too, notably against St Johnstone in the cup, before they scored.

So yes, I think we need more from him.

His cameo was good the other day, however. I want to to be seeing more of that.

1 goal in 4 in the League Cup. Many of his games have not been full 90. Stats don't tell the whole story.

[MWHIBBIES]

Upsetting the balance of a side in mediocre to ok form, generally?

What if going with 2 wide players instead of 2 up top masterminds us winning the final?

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

[flash]

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

That was a cracking fact you pulled out about the strikers never starting together against them though I admit I did have to check you were right.:wink:

[hibbysam]

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

Not playing Doidge at Hampden was huge, for his presence at both ends. He adds massive physicality when defending set pieces.

[JimBHibees]

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

Thought Boyle and Nissy up front in semi and game up there was Boyle and Doidge and no Nisbet last week. Certainly haven't had Doidge and Nisbet in any of the games and Nisbet missed first game also. Huge difference with our front two hopefully starting in the final for the first time this season.

[JimBHibees]

Not playing Doidge at Hampden was huge, for his presence at both ends. He adds massive physicality when defending set pieces.

Was certainly huge in the league cup semi.

[green day]

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

Agreed 100%

[MWHIBBIES]

That was a cracking fact you pulled out about the strikers never starting together against them though I admit I did have to check you were right.:wink:
Cheers.

I actually think it really helps them. Part of the reason 3 at the back has become to popular, or did at least, is because it leaves 1 striker (which many teams play now) needing to do a power of work to stop the ball coming out of defence easily. 2 against them makes it much harder and the centre backs cant move into midfield so easily.

Doidge and Nisbet having good games, along with us consistently getting them the ball, will see us win.

[MWHIBBIES]

Thought Boyle and Nissy up front in semi and game up there was Boyle and Doidge and no Nisbet last week. Certainly haven't had Doidge and Nisbet in any of the games and Nisbet missed first game also. Huge difference with our front two hopefully starting in the final for the first time this season.

Boyle isn't a striker. He doesn't do enough, doesn't hold it up well, cant win headers etc. He was easily handled by them when moving central.

[loanheadhibby]

If he stayed fit, brilliant player

Hope he stays with that way
A brilliant player?
Injury prone and not convinced things will change on that front.
Hope I'm wrong.

[Onion]

Done well today but yes has missed too many games due to injury.. Has obvious quality as his wee cameo today showed.

Has genuine quality. If the game comes down to the last 10 mins, he's exactly the kind of player you want. Game changer.

[007]

Good player but extremely one footed for a professional.

He runs rings round the opposition.

[Mr. Wonderful]

We've tried 1 striker in the last 3 games vs saints. We've lost all 3. Easy decision.

Congrats on doing your homework but I was only speaking hypothetically. My point is the strongest side to play a particular game shouldn't just be the one that played well in the last game.

[basehibby]

Upsetting the balance of a side in mediocre to ok form, generally?

What if going with 2 wide players instead of 2 up top masterminds us winning the final?

You seem to be suggesting going with a three up top with Murphy and Boyle wide - but what seems to have worked best for us this season is a 352 with Nisbet and Doidge worrying defences and with Boyle and Doig on the flanks. Don't get me wrong though - anything that sees us winning the final is fine by me.
Re Murphy he's a player with scintillating attacking skills but who doesn't offer much out of possession. We need to win the ball in midfield in order to play with it and I think we'd struggle to maintain that balance with Murphy on from the start so I think he's best used off the bench currently - particularly as he's returning from injuries. Use him sparingly but with maximum impact.

[Mr. Wonderful]

You seem to be suggesting going with a three up top with Murphy and Boyle wide - but what seems to have worked best for us this season is a 352 with Nisbet and Doidge worrying defences and with Boyle and Doig on the flanks. Don't get me wrong though - anything that sees us winning the final is fine by me.
Re Murphy he's a player with scintillating attacking skills but who doesn't offer much out of possession. We need to win the ball in midfield in order to play with it and I think we'd struggle to maintain that balance with Murphy on from the start so I think he's best used off the bench currently - particularly as he's returning from injuries. Use him sparingly but with maximum impact.

I wasn't suggesting anything of the sort, actually. My point was only that we shouldn't just pick the team that's won a few games previously, it's about picking the best one to get at the opponent in front of us on that day.

That side is in ok but not great form at present.

[JOD]

He missed that sitter in the semi against St J. That was a sore one.

[BILLYHIBS]

Looked sharp tonight and could be the ace in the pack that will make the difference in the Cup Final

If he avoids injury

[Pretty Boy]

Murphy was superb again today when he came on.

He's not particularly fast but he just sort of glides past players. He dragged us up the park and gave us a real edge on the break.

Iirc we had a really good run with a midfield 3 of Irvine, Gogic and Newell aroind the start of the year. It's maybe a bit soon to be thinking about pitching Murphy straight back in from the start but it's another nice problem for JR to have.

[kaimendhibs]

I love watching him glide by players with ease. Rolls royce of a player. Anybody can miss a penalty

[tamig]

Murphy reminds me a lot of John Robertson on the left in the Forest glory days. No real pace but full of trickery and a great ability to glide by players.

[Stevie Reid]

Really good off the bench again tonight. No doubting his quality, which he has in spades. Keep him fit and there’s a lot to look forward to next season.

[The Spaceman]

He’s been insanely good in his recent appearances off the bench. Very intelligent winger. So deceptive.

[1875Sean]

Wasn’t sure about Murphy at Hibs but the last few games he seems to look really refreshed and sharp

[green day]

Murphy reminds me a lot of John Robertson on the left in the Forest glory days. No real pace but full of trickery and a great ability to glide by players.

I wonder how he will do v Rooney late in the second half in the final?

Could turn him inside out.

[bingo70]

Murphy was superb again today when he came on.

He's not particularly fast but he just sort of glides past players. He dragged us up the park and gave us a real edge on the break.

Iirc we had a really good run with a midfield 3 of Irvine, Gogic and Newell aroind the start of the year. It's maybe a bit soon to be thinking about pitching Murphy straight back in from the start but it's another nice problem for JR to have.

I think it’s because he can go past players either side.

I watched tonight’s game with the Aberdeen commentary and they were shouting at their defender that he’ll go inside, turns out they were right but I’ve also seen him go by defenders the other side too lots. If the defender doesn’t know what way he’s going it must be difficult to set themselves to accelerate quickly.

[Vault Boy]

Currently the player I most love watching in possession, so classy. Hope he can stay fit for a good spell now.

[J-C]

Looked lively when he came on with a good few tricks, hopefully we'll start to see the best of him now.

[Onion]

We're very fortunate to have someone of Jamie Murphy's quality to bring off the bench. Could win us the Cup.

[cam75]

Fanny,support Edinburghs finest in the Scottish Cup final

Fanny ? I’m HIBS through and through bud

[jacomo]

He’s been insanely good in his recent appearances off the bench. Very intelligent winger. So deceptive.


He’s a good player. We just have to keep him fit.