Farid El- Alagui...

[Scotty Leither]

Can we get him back as summariser beside Tanner?

Really enjoyed his balanced, well informed comments.

He could give Gordon, Dodds, Preston et al a few lessons in objectivity and making measured assessments of players and reading the game as he sees it.

For someone who doesn't have English as his first language, he's extremely erudite and eloquent, too.

So I suppose he beats the BBC mob in that regard as well.

[et_hibby]

Can we get him back as summariser beside Tanner?

Really enjoyed his balanced, well informed comments.

He could give Gordon, Dodds, Preston et al a few lessons in objectivity and making measured assessments of players and reading the game as he sees it.

For someone who doesn't have English as his first language, he's extremely erudite and eloquent, too.

So I suppose he beats the BBC mob in that regard as well.
Fair points well made, Scotty

[Billy Whizz]

What’s he up to now

[Monts]

What’s he up to now

Probably on his way home


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[Irish_Steve]

It was brilliant listening to him, especially when he dipped into broad Fife for some words and phrases!

[Vault Boy]

He's a class act. Really liked him when he was here as a player, such a shame that he struggled so much with injuries.

Made for a great guest on HTV. Top man.

[lord bunberry]

What a guy, he didn’t fulfill his potential at hibs due to his bad injury, but he scored the winner against the jambos. Absolutely love him.

[The 90+2]

What’s he up to now

He’s still playing. Also involved in a lot of charity football tournaments.

[Kaff]

Great to see Farid again, was one of the positive characters who helped turn this club around.
So disappointed he had his injury problems, if he'd been fit we might have got up earlier and of course sad to see it affect his career so badly, he's one of the good guys

[Iggy Pope]

What a guy, he didn’t fulfill his potential at hibs due to his bad injury, but he scored the winner against the jambos. Absolutely love him.

Me too. I was right behind him when he went down at Alloa on that ****ing awful surface and it was a crushing feeling to think we would lose him. And we lost him for ages. He looks in good nick tonight, nice to hear him.

[Magpie]

Probably on his way home


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😂

[Billy Whizz]

He’s still playing. Also involved in a lot of charity football tournaments.

Thanks
In the U.K.?

[rossevenil]

Agreed thought he was really good in the studio and top bloke aswell!

[The 90+2]

Thanks
In the U.K.?

Not recently, no. He’s family here now and back over for the holidays.

[givescotlandfreedom]

Me too. I was right behind him when he went down at Alloa on that ****ing awful surface and it was a crushing feeling to think we would lose him. And we lost him for ages. He looks in good nick tonight, nice to hear him.

I was there too and believe that pitch strongly curtailed his career.

[Scotty Leither]

Fair points well made, Scotty

Thanks, but honestly I gave up on Sportsound about 3 years ago.

They had a "debate" one night about sectarianism with "Doddsy" and Derek Ferguson which was like listening to the most ignorant boors you get stuck with in a pub abroad who've had too much sun coupled with one too many cheap gut-rot sangrias.

Craig Paterson nailed it when he left, apparently saying he found it hard to work with people who couldn't string a sentence together.

Farid could easily get a gig on there, but they seem to only want OF @rse kissers and Ann Budge apologists, so that would rule him out.

[wookie70]

He was really good. Such a pity the way his Hibs career went as I thought he was going to be an excellent signing.

[Since452]

He was really unfortunate with his injury. Thought he looked class when he joined. Nice guy too. Chatted to him at a Hibs open day and he was only too happy for my wee lass to get her photo taken with him.

[Billy Whizz]

Not recently, no. He’s family here now and back over for the holidays.

I used to see him around Edinburgh with his family. Think his wife/partner was a singer in a band

[Pretty Boy]

He'll be back (on) in 2 weeks.

[BILLYHIBS]

Seemed to like it at HIBS like he really got us and loved his goal against Hearts

[hibee-boys]

Was a regular in the Edinburgh Suite around the time Farid played, his family would quite often be there.......let’s just say that his Mrs gives Mrs Rocky a run for her money😁

[Iggy Pope]

I had a great picture of a close up of him getting mobbed in front of the FF after that goal v Hearts but it must be on another device.

[A Hi-Bee]

Can we get him back as summariser beside Tanner?

Really enjoyed his balanced, well informed comments.

He could give Gordon, Dodds, Preston et al a few lessons in objectivity and making measured assessments of players and reading the game as he sees it.

For someone who doesn't have English as his first language, he's extremely erudite and eloquent, too.

So I suppose he beats the BBC mob in that regard as well.

Really knowledgeable and nice person, he would be ideal and way out of the bbc remit for presenter.
His English is great as well.
:thumbsup:

[Mr. Wonderful]

He'll be back (on) in 2 weeks.

😂

[Peevemor]

It was brilliant listening to him, especially when he dipped into broad Fife for some words and phrases!Latapy sounded pretty Scottish at times too.

[marinello59]

Can we get him back as summariser beside Tanner?

Really enjoyed his balanced, well informed comments.

He could give Gordon, Dodds, Preston et al a few lessons in objectivity and making measured assessments of players and reading the game as he sees it.

For someone who doesn't have English as his first language, he's extremely erudite and eloquent, too.

So I suppose he beats the BBC mob in that regard as well.

He is a real class act, would be great to see him around our club more.

[Power]

‘Club’ will have seen this but positive feedback passed on nonetheless ✅

[One Day]

Probably on his way home


:wink:

I laughed out loud

[eastterrace]

Me too. I was right behind him when he went down at Alloa on that ****ing awful surface and it was a crushing feeling to think we would lose him. And we lost him for ages. He looks in good nick tonight, nice to hear him.
I was sat in the gazebo right at the bit where his ankle gave way on that terrible pitch. He would have been a top player for us but the plastic pitch done him.

[lord bunberry]

Me too. I was right behind him when he went down at Alloa on that ****ing awful surface and it was a crushing feeling to think we would lose him. And we lost him for ages. He looks in good nick tonight, nice to hear him.
I was there that day as well. On a more cheery note there’s a picture of him with the top off in front of the famous five after his goal against hearts, I’m in the crowd giving it large. Quality player.

[kaimendhibs]

So sad for him and Hibs he got that injury. Wish him nothing but the very best for the future

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[The Harp Awakes]

Need to get Farid involved in the club in some capacity. Class act, great guy and loves the Hibs.

[Vault Boy]

I believe Farid has read this thread too, so I'm sure the positive feedback is appreciated.

[Is It On....]

Thanks, but honestly I gave up on Sportsound about 3 years ago.

They had a "debate" one night about sectarianism with "Doddsy" and Derek Ferguson which was like listening to the most ignorant boors you get stuck with in a pub abroad who've had too much sun coupled with one too many cheap gut-rot sangrias.

Craig Paterson nailed it when he left, apparently saying he found it hard to work with people who couldn't string a sentence together.

Farid could easily get a gig on there, but they seem to only want OF @rse kissers and Ann Budge apologists, so that would rule him out.

Was that the one about the Rangers 3rd kit being orange as homage to the Dutch player's that have played for them?Pretty sure Mikey Stewart took them apart in the "debate" I listened to. Billy Dodds in particular is truly awful.

One of my favourite Farid moments was the interview with him and JC after the Hearts game. He looked absolutely bewildered when Jason was talking as he clearly was finding it very difficult to understand what Jason was saying 😂

[Northernhibee]

His goal vs that lot was just sublime. Also a very good pundit tonight, enjoyed his input a lot.

[matty_f]

He’s definitely one of the good guys, and he was excellent tonight.

[Onceinawhile]

What a guy, he didn’t fulfill his potential at hibs due to his bad injury, but he scored the winner against the jambos. Absolutely love him.

Don't think he did?

Missed the match the night so only saw it on alba. Was gutted for him in the semi v Dundee utd.

[Scott Allan Key]

Didn't see him as I watched Alba after work. Look forward to seeing him in near future, Hibs.

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[tamig]

Don't think he did?

Missed the match the night so only saw it on alba. Was gutted for him in the semi v Dundee utd.

Don’t think he did what? He scored the second goal against them that wrapped up a 2-0 win. Or are you being pedantic?

[Onceinawhile]

Don’t think he did what? He scored the second goal against them that wrapped up a 2-0 win. Or are you being pedantic?

So he didn't score the winner against hearts? Cool.

His goal at tynie was far better than the one being discussed fwiw.

[FilipinoHibs]

Thanks, but honestly I gave up on Sportsound about 3 years ago.

They had a "debate" one night about sectarianism with "Doddsy" and Derek Ferguson which was like listening to the most ignorant boors you get stuck with in a pub abroad who've had too much sun coupled with one too many cheap gut-rot sangrias.

Craig Paterson nailed it when he left, apparently saying he found it hard to work with people who couldn't string a sentence together.

Farid could easily get a gig on there, but they seem to only want OF @rse kissers and Ann Budge apologists, so that would rule him out.

Remember that "debate". Was like pub talk in a loyalist bar. Given up on Sportsound to.

[GreenCastle]

As much as I loved listening to Scott Allan - felt him being grilled last game wasn’t the best idea - Tanner was too aggressive in his questions.

Felt it had a better balance last night.

Farid was a very good player and so unlucky with injuries - he scored some very good goals and the goal he scored against Hearts was memorable.

He was really good in the studio and was amazing to have Latapy on.

Though annoying that both Hibs tv post match interviews had technical issues ?!

[Benny Brazil]

Met him at one the Hibs.net visits to HTC - really good guy and great to chat too - brilliant with the kids as well - one of my favourite players when he was here - would be good to see him as a regular pundit seems to have a knack for it