Freed ex-Raith Rovers striker Jack Hamilton wants role reversal after joining Championship rivals
Having scored a hat-trick against Queen’s Park in a Raith Rovers jersey last season, freed striker Jack Hamilton has stressed his desire for a role reversal in 2026-2027 after penning a one-year deal with the Spiders.
Hamilton, 25, who spent three years at Raith, struggled for goals during most of last season but did net a treble in a 4-1 home William Hill Championship win over Queen’s Park on January 24, three of the nine goals he netted for the Kirkcaldy side in 43 games in all competitions last term.
He told Queen’s Park club media after joining: “I’ll be looking for a role reversal this this season and scoring a few more for the club this season after scoring against them last term!
“I know a few of the players from my times at Raith and Livingston – I also played with Muzz (ex-Raith defender Euan Murray) at Hartlepool – I know it was a tight group last season and knowing so many boys already will hopefully help as I settle in.
“I came in earlier this month and had a look around. I was really impressed by the facilities here and then the gaffer was in contact with me regularly before I made my decision and now I’m really looking forward to it.”
Spiders boss Sean Crighton added: “I knew of Jack coming through at Livingston and he had all the attributes then, and I just want him to come here, enjoy his football and work hard.
“Like the options we already have at the top end of the pitch he will give us something different. He is more than a target man, he is powerful, he can run and is a good finisher as we saw first-hand playing against him last season."