23-year-old Cavan man Jake Doyle-Hayes enjoyed a dream afternoon on Saturday, with his two brilliant goals the difference in Hibs' 2-0 win over Ross County.
As though the day couldn't have gotten any better, Doyle-Hayes did it all in front of a massive group of his friends, including his fiancée, who had travelled over from Cavan to see him play.
Hibs: Jake Doyle-Hayes gives MOTM performance in front of Irish friends
Jake Doyle-Hayes has been at Hibernian since June, but had yet to mark a goal for the club ahead of Saturday's home game against Ross County.
The clash with County was pivotal for Hibs season, as they seek to secure European qualification for next year. They are locked in an extraordinary six-way battle for fourth place, with just three points separating them, Dundee United, Motherwell, St. Mirren, Aberdeen, and Livingston.
Doyle-Hayes popped up with two super goals to make the difference on the day, as Hibs claimed an essential win and put themselves at the top of the race for Europa Conference League football.
Jake Doyle-Hayes 🔥
Highlights of the Scottish Premiership match between Hibernian and Ross County ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/FFMsbY3jGU— Sky Sports Scotland (@ScotlandSky) February 19, 2022
It got even better for Jake Doyle-Hayes. Doyle-Hayes hails from the Cavan town of Ballyjamesduff and, for Saturday's game, a group of his friends from the town made the journey to Edinburgh to show their support.
Castlerahan GAA, the local club of Doyle-Hayes' home town, shared a brilliant photo in the aftermath of the game of the Hibs star with his group of personal supporters.
A massive congratulations to local lad, @jakedoylehayes on a man of the match performance today for @HibernianFC. He managed to bag 2 goals in front of this gang! pic.twitter.com/WponyiShfF
— Castlerahan GAA (@Castlerahan_GAA) February 19, 2022
We particularly admire Doyle-Hayes' commitment to the full-kit - flip-flops combination.
The Irishman spoke to Hibs TV to accept his well-deserved man-of-the-match award, and revealed just how many of his friends had travelled over - before asserting that they would indeed be enjoying a "quiet night" on Saturday.
'I'm over the moon' 🌙
Jake Doyle-Hayes spoke to 𝗛𝗶𝗯𝘀 𝗧𝗩 after his first two goals for the club secured the win over Ross County yesterday. pic.twitter.com/OUowjXq2Hu— Hibernian Football Club (@HibernianFC) February 20, 2022
My fiancée was in the stand and 27 of my mates were over from Ireland. You can't ask for anything better. Probably a quiet one tonight!
If there was ever a weekend you could forgive Doyle-Hayes a night out, this was probably it. It's terrific to see the Cavan man in such great form, and more performances like this one for Hibs are sure to peak the attention of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny.
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