Hibs’ Head Coach Neil Lennon revealed that Hibs have an option to buy Swiss striker Florian Kamberi in the summer.
Kamberi last night scored the first top flight Hibs’ hat trick at Easter Road in over 10 years but could have had even more.
He struck the post in the first half then went close with two acrobatic efforts in the second as Hibs secured revenge for an early season defeat to the Accies.
Kamberi is currently on loan from Sion and has scored six goals in eight games for the club, making him a firm favourite with the supporters who even have their own song for him.
Speaking after the final whistle Lennon said: “We have an option to buy and we will be considering this over the next few weeks but performances like that do him no harm. He’s done well and enjoying life here
“I’m delighted with him and what he has brought to the team. His first goal was magnificent and we needed that response.
“He’s got good pace and his work rate is phenomenal. There is no doubt that he has made us better and he has a great honesty about him.
“He has surprised me as his goal scoring record wasn’t great but the way he brings players into the game is great.
“I like his mobility, attitude and touch.
“We are firmly in the mix for second but we are not getting carried away. I think Aberdeen will cope as they have been there for years and had a good win at Motherwell tonight but Rangers are like a box of chocolates. You don’t know what to expect but they have quality. I’m just delighted to be in the mix.
The Northern Irishman also had a word of sympathy for Ofir Marciano whose mistake allowed Hamilton to take an early lead.
He continued: “He made a mistake and he looked rusty but he’s been a tremendous for me and earned us 10-12 points this season. he held his hands up but these things happen.”
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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
