Dominique Malonga

[HibeeHibernian4]

Now a free agent after being released by Servette (https://twitter.com/migoudresser/status/958296202012917761).

I don't usually believe in the "could he come back and do a job for us" mantra, however on this rare occasion, I genuinely believe that this man has the skill and the natural ability to unlock defences in a way that we've been struggling to all season. Not trying to get anybody's hopes up, but I would love to see Hibs make a move for him today.

[snooky]

Now a free agent after being released by Servette (https://twitter.com/migoudresser/status/958296202012917761).

I don't usually believe in the "could he come back and do a job for us" mantra, however on this rare occasion, I genuinely believe that this man has the skill and the natural ability to unlock defences in a way that we've been struggling to all season. Not trying to get anybody's hopes up, but I would love to see Hibs make a move for him today.

They never come back (boxing term).
I feel like that about players who have left Hibs (mind you, with a few exceptions ..... & Malonga isn't one of them).

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[SRHibs]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.

[snooky]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.
:agree:

Maybe it's because having played for Hibs they become like, eh ..... faimily? :dunno:

[Smartie]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.

Do you think we'll manage to be linked with a return for Stokes before this window is out?

The peculiar Bain business and all, this really has been the strangest of transfer windows.

[CMurdoch]

He has only been away from Hibs for 2 years and in that time has played a total of 26 games for 3 different teams in 3 different countries.
The very definition of journeyman.

[HeidTheBaw]

Do you think we'll manage to be linked with a return for Stokes before this window is out?

The peculiar Bain business and all, this really has been the strangest of transfer windows.

timing of this Bain stuff is as per usual all wrong for us...I truly think Rodgers thinks we could hurt them so wants to unsettle us....T'was ever the way and always shall be so

[snooky]

timing of this Bain stuff is as per usual all wrong for us...I truly think Rodgers thinks we could hurt them so wants to unsettle us....T'was ever the way and always shall be so

Absolutely no chance, HTB. Rodgers, like his predecessors, sees us as a farm team, there just to make up the numbers (as do his nearby rivals).

[The_Horde]

Probably end up at Dundee Utd, Caley or Dunfy.

[monktonharp]

bring back the 36 yr old Dobermeister! 23 goals so far/ scored another couple last week I think. the ultimate poacher, which we no longer have and have not had for years.

[Johnny_Leith]

No thanks. Not consistent enough and his attitude would never ever fly with Lennon.

Time to move on.

[monktonharp]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.I think we should be looking at bringing in some of the Gorgie mob. if not actually trying to do so, at least unsettle their players and fans

[Hibee Mac]

I'd take him back in a heartbeat. I used to love watching him and Scott Allan in the same team, both very gifted footballers.

His hold up play was also excellent which we are desperately missing in this team and have been since day 1 of the season.

[Scouse Hibee]

That goal against Aberdeen was fantastic but still wouldn't want to see him signing again.

[Northernhibee]

In a heartbeat.

[we are hibs]

If he was replacing the big Lithuanian then I'd do it in a heartbeat too. It's not often you get players with genuine class and we'd be nuts not to at least enquire and see if he fancies it till the end of the season

[hibsbollah]

Nothing to do with sentiment, it just makes sense. He'd be cheap and he's exactly the type of player in the exact same position we've been weak in all season. We have enough honest grafters that can't play a decent final ball already.

[IGRIGI]

Didn't he leave because his wife didn't settle in Edinburgh?

I'd be a bit "meh" with getting him back.

[LustForLeith]

What’s Deeks up to?

[green day]

Didn't he leave because his wife didn't settle in Edinburgh?

I'd be a bit "meh" with getting him back.
Correct. A bit ironic given he's had 3 clubs since.

[Onion]

No thanks.

[Bishop Hibee]

Cult hero but we’ve moved on.

[calumhibee1]

Yes please. Even if he is absolutely murder now id love him back. What a guy. Laid back as ****.

[One Day Soon]

What’s Deeks up to?

You're a very naughty boy.

[jacomo]

:hyper


Oh yes. By the footballing gods, make it happen.

[flash]

Jesus wept.

[bigwheel]

Malonga seems to get each month goes by....he did score some great goals. And was wonderful to watch at times ...yet I think he only scored about 10 goals i his last 40
Or so games for us , after a much better rate to start with .

It’s a no from me - I’d rather he is remembered as a cult hero than a poor performer

[allezsauzee]

Dom has a huge amount of talent but I think people forget that he's very lazy too. I don't see us cutting Stokes loose only to replace him with another enigmatic striker.

[NorthNorfolkHFC]

One of favourite players in recent times.
A true cult player. And THAT goal against Aberdeen.


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[Pretty Boy]

We need a good striker song again.

Shaw doesn't have one, Stokes is gone, Murray is off the boil so less attractive to the ladies, MacLaren needs development so bring it on I say.

[Zazu62]

I’d take him

[WeeRussell]

People screaming out for Grant Holt to get an extended contract less than a year ago, yet think it’s ridiculous to suggest Someone like Malonga would be a good signing based on the fact he would be returning having played previously.

I don’t get it.

[WeeRussell]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.

How many other club forums do you read in depth though? I’d imagine every club’s fans talk about players who have done well returning when they are available.

[easty]

Loved him, but I don't think he's what we need.

[SideBurns]

Given Malonga's nomadic existence over the past couple of years, he seems unable to settle anywhere. I'm making an assumption here, but his clubs wouldn't appear to be too bothered about keeping him either!

[eezyrider]

Dominque was brought in as he fitted in the team at the time. His form since leaving hasn't exactly been great which is why he has had so many teams since then.

We are now a different team playing at a higher level. And history shows they're rarely as good when they come back a second time.

It's a no from me.

EZ

[500miles]

A bit different. Raised his game for the premiership teams and big games.

If we turned up on trial, I'd be less than upset. He's got that natural talent and calmness we're missing up top.

[Peevemor]

It'll never happen.

I liked Malonga, but his workrate is far below what NL looks for in a player.

[-Jonesy-]

I don't care about the rangerz (https://youtu.be/oeauSzvGUpU)

[Unseen work]

Don’t want him back.

Sometimes he was excellent but a lot of the time he was poor or looked disinterested, especially towards the end.

Not nearly as good as some are remembering.

[brianmc]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.

Motherwell.
You're welcome.

[bigwheel]

Don’t want him back.

Sometimes he was excellent but a lot of the time he was poor or looked disinterested, especially towards the end.

Not nearly as good as some are remembering.

I'm guessing Andy 74 is not active on this site currently...he'd be all over this thread [emoji3]


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[hibsbollah]

https://youtu.be/0uJ-zopNKVU

[Elephant Stone]

He has only been away from Hibs for 2 years and in that time has played a total of 26 games for 3 different teams in 3 different countries.
The very definition of journeyman.

How does that make him a journeyman? Would take Malonga back easily.

[Iain G]

Don’t want him back.

Sometimes he was excellent but a lot of the time he was poor or looked disinterested, especially towards the end.

Not nearly as good as some are remembering.

Could do something different or produce that little bit of magic or goal out of nothing, we don't have anyone in the team who currently offers that.

[hibsbollah]

I'm guessing Andy 74 is not active on this site currently...he'd be all over this thread [emoji3]


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I didn't agree with Andy on very much but he was spot on about Malonga.

[bigwheel]

I didn't agree with Andy on very much but he was spot on about Malonga.


Not for me...was magic at times..but people tend to forget he was often not a starting 11 player in his second season..and equally scored very few goals in his last 8 months with us..I'm happy I remember him as a maverick genius, rather than a poor re-signing..

[NAE NOOKIE]

Not for me ... I get the cult hero stuff, but its time to move on.

[worcesterhibby]

He's worth a punt just for his post Rangers interviews...." I don't care about the Rangers"

[mentalhibee]

Do do do....

[Thecat23]

I'm guessing Andy 74 is not active on this site currently...he'd be all over this thread [emoji3]


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No but if you say...Pat Fenlon in the mirror three times Andy will appear.

He’s known as the Andyman!!

[hibsbollah]

He's worth a punt just for his post Rangers interviews...." I don't care about the Rangers"

I know we all laugh about the comic value but it has a serious side.

Dom 'got' Hibs. He also 'got' the cringeworthy west coast media obsession with all things rantic.

he was clearly p'ed off at being asked at interview something that had nothing to do with his team.

So, like John Collins did several years previously, he told the hack that he wasnt interested in answering any questions about teams other than Hibs. And called them 'The Rangers' to boot.

I wish all players followed his lead.

[Liberal Hibby]

https://youtu.be/0uJ-zopNKVU

Great memories and what a strike from Cummings too!

[Stevie Reid]

Great memories and what a strike from Cummings too!

In that video and the Scott Allan compilation, the sight of SDG bombing forward is a joyous one. Good in the air in the opposition box too. What a miss he is.

[Big_Franck]

No chance. He's a journeyman who will only be at his next club for a few months before moving on yet again amid media reports that "things didn't quite work out for him". Another that appears to make a living off signing on fees.

[worcesterhibby]

No chance. He's a journeyman who will only be at his next club for a few months before moving on yet again amid media reports that "things didn't quite work out for him". Another that appears to make a living off signing on fees.

harsh

[greenflyer]

We need a good striker song again.

Shaw doesn't have one, Stokes is gone, Murray is off the boil so less attractive to the ladies, MacLaren needs development so bring it on I say.

Waltzing MacLaren,Waltzing MacLaren, You'll come awaltzing MacLaren with me :violin:

[SirDavidsNapper]

Most laid back man on the planet and he doesn't care about The Rangers. Cult hero of Jimmy Boco proportions with much more ability. Would i have him back? No

[Elephant Stone]

Waltzing MacLaren,Waltzing MacLaren, You'll come awaltzing MacLaren with me :violin:

:top marks:top marks:top marks:top marks

[MrRobot]

I ****ing love Malonga.

[stanton_4]

Please no. He's been released for a reason. He's scored 4 goals in 2 years since leaving us. Best left alone IMO.

[660]

He’s a legend....

[stanton_4]

He’s a legend....

Ha ha ha nah. Nowhere close. He scored some good goals but not a legend material.

[AZhibee]

I love Malonga, don’t think he would be a great fit though. Hope he finds a good spot.

I don’t think I have ever seen a man walk slower than him though. If he walked any slower I think the earth’s rotation would overtake him and he woul travel back in time.

[CLASS OF 72 -73]

I can’t think of any other club which has such an obsession with re-signing players. Let’s look forward, not back.


Well said:agree:

[stanton_4]

I love Malonga, don’t think he would be a great fit though. Hope he finds a good spot.

I don’t think I have ever seen a man walk slower than him though. If he walked any slower I think the earth’s rotation would overtake him and he woul travel back in time.

:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin:greengrin :greengrin:greengrin

[worcesterhibby]

I love Malonga, don’t think he would be a great fit though. Hope he finds a good spot.

I don’t think I have ever seen a man walk slower than him though. If he walked any slower I think the earth’s rotation would overtake him and he woul travel back in time.

:thumbsup::tee hee::tee hee:

[Dashing Bob S]

I love Malonga, don’t think he would be a great fit though. Hope he finds a good spot.

I don’t think I have ever seen a man walk slower than him though. If he walked any slower I think the earth’s rotation would overtake him and he woul travel back in time.

Think this just shows Dom’s commitment to the cause. He’s obviously vying for selection by Pat Fenton for the 1-5 cup final game v the Jambos where he might have made a difference. Legend.

[Thief]

Waltzing MacLaren,Waltzing MacLaren, You'll come awaltzing MacLaren with me :violin:

Hats off! If Jamie comes good, I would love to hear us belting that one out! [emoji122]


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[overdrive]

We probably need another striker as we only really have 3 to choose from, unless Lennon thinks he could play Boyle or Barker there in an emergency.

He’s available and I wouldn’t be upset to see him back.

[Diclonius]

We probably need another striker as we only really have 3 to choose from, unless Lennon thinks he could play Boyle or Barker there in an emergency.

He’s available and I wouldn’t be upset to see him back.

Pretty much my thoughts too. He scores goals and has that creative spark. He could do a job for us until the end of the season.