Stephen O’Donnell

[SteveHFC]

Take a bow you fine beautiful man.

What a performance.

[Scorrie]

Yep superb. And I don’t think he was as bad on Monday as some pundits were saying either

[weecounty hibby]

Hands up from me as I slated him prior to the game but like every other player he played very very well tonight

[Hiber-nation]

Brilliant performance tonight and good to see Southgate actively seeking him out to congratulate him after the game.

[Onion]

Brilliant performance tonight. Well done. :aok:

[The Modfather]

I think he’s a very good player domestically and would have loved for Hibs to have signed him. I think he’s solid for Scotland despite being limited at international level. Think he suffers a bit in peoples eyes from not being Robertson or Tierney.

He was outstanding tonight. My MOTM, although difficult to separate any of them.

[Jones28]

Yes. This.

[Lancs Harp]

Fair play to the lad he took an awful lot of criticism from all quarters after the Czech game, it must have really hurt but he put in a great shift tonight.

[Pretty Boy]

I think it helped him having a bit more solidity behind him.

I thought Hendry was far worse than O'Donnell on Monday and it appears Clarke felt similar. You know what you are getting with O'Donnell. He isn't close to the same league as the guys on the left but he's a steady Eddie type and has rarely let Scotland or his clubs down.

[Since452]

Thought he looked out of his depth on Monday but did well tonight

[bingo70]

He was outstanding tonight.

I think Grant Hanley falls into the same category as him as well.

[Lancs Harp]

He was outstanding tonight.

I think Grant Hanley falls into the same category as him as well.

Personally Hanley was my MOTM

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

He played fine on Monday. Didn't have great support but largely nullified their threat down their left

Tonight he was phenomenal

He plays for motherwell, a bottom six side. The heart of a lion (rampant)

[O'Rourke3]

Personally Hanley was my MOTMHanley changed my opinion tonight. I was always a bit uncertain but he was superb. Plays like that from now on and happy to see him.

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[Onceinawhile]

He played fine on Monday. Didn't have great support but largely nullified their threat down their left

Tonight he was phenomenal

He plays for motherwell, a bottom six side. The heart of a lion (rampant)

No he didn't. He was terrible on Monday.

But he was Great the night. Deserves to start on Tuesday, which I wouldn't have said 4 hours ago.

Well played sod.

[Smartie]

Outstanding tonight.

I didn’t think he was great on Monday and it was a big call to keep him in the team. It paid off and I’m delighted, as he’s a player who has never let Clarke down and he deserved a bit of loyalty.

[theonlywayisup]

Excellent tonight and has been good in most games for Scotland.

He reminded me of Alan Hutton and I would love to see him get a good move to a team in England.

[Jones28]

Yes. This.

[SteveHFC]

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[Mr. Wonderful]

Excellent tonight and has been good in most games for Scotland.

He reminded me of Alan Hutton and I would love to see him get a good move to a team in England.

**** that. More good players we can keep in Scotland the better it'll be for the league

[pedroorange1875]

dont think he was excellent at all, got caught wrong side the only time England looked dangerous, steady enough for a bottom six side, but international class??no thanks, folk getting carried away with a draw, he is ordinary

[bigwheel]

dont think he was excellent at all, got caught wrong side the only time England looked dangerous, steady enough for a bottom six side, but international class??no thanks, folk getting carried away with a draw, he is ordinary

You need to get a new set of eyes…he was excellent last night..matched anything they threw at him, and contributed a lot going forward. Can be very proud of his performance level .


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[Since90+2]

He played well, like the whole team. I suspect because he was starting from a pretty low base his performance is probably being abit over egged but he done well last night.

[hibsbollah]

Stephen O’Donnell totally nullified Raheem Sterling.
I can’t believe I’ve just typed that.
Credit to him of course.

[jacomo]

Thought he looked out of his depth on Monday but did well tonight


Same. Much better overall performance from Scotland though, he definitely played his part.

[theonlywayisup]

**** that. More good players we can keep in Scotland the better it'll be for the league

I meant from an opportunity to earn a decent contract at the age of 29. He's never played for any of the top teams in Scotland so will be on quite a low wage.

A move to a Championship team will surely give him the opportunity to earn some decent money.

[theonlywayisup]

Stephen O’Donnell totally nullified Raheem Sterling.
I can’t believe I’ve just typed that.
Credit to him of course.

I'm sure I mentioned something like "can you imagine Raheem Sterling up against Stephen O’Donnell" as if that would be a negative. Back to my post about hoping SO'D earns a big money move, just think about the relative wages both players earn. Sterling must get paid weekly what SO'D earns in a year.

[Renfrew_Hibby]

I'm sure I mentioned something like "can you imagine Raheem Sterling up against Stephen O’Donnell" as if that would be a negative. Back to my post about hoping SO'D earns a big money move, just think about the relative wages both players earn. Sterling must get paid weekly what SO'D earns in a year.

Sterling probably makes more like 2 or 3 times in a week what Stephen makes in a year.

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

No real failures last night. Every player took confidence from each other.

[hibsbollah]

I'm sure I mentioned something like "can you imagine Raheem Sterling up against Stephen O’Donnell" as if that would be a negative. Back to my post about hoping SO'D earns a big money move, just think about the relative wages both players earn. Sterling must get paid weekly what SO'D earns in a year.

I know I did. It was the matchup that worried me most.
Another one, Grant Hanley vs Harry Kane. It’s hard to believe, had him in his pocket all night, subbed off looking humiliated.

[DH1875]

Has been available on a free twice in last 12 months. Really got to question why no one took a chance on him and he's had to stay at Motherwell. I'd have took him.

[bigwheel]

I know I did. It was the matchup that worried me most.
Another one, Grant Hanley vs Harry Kane. It’s hard to believe, had him in his pocket all night, subbed off looking humiliated.

Hanley was also outstanding. Must have been near MoM

[hibsbollah]

Hanley was also outstanding. Must have been near MoM

I just had a wee look, Hanley is actually on a decent wage, £25k a week at Norwich, but even then that’s one tenth of Kane’s salary.

[Aldo]

I will also admit that I was disappointed to see O Donnell start and I’ve never been a fan of Hanley.

SOD was outstanding but Hanley was even better. My MOTM


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[J-C]

Well done Stephen, shut up one hell of a lot of people with that display.

[JimBHibees]

Well done Stephen, shut up one hell of a lot of people with that display.

Yep was tremendous

[JimBHibees]

dont think he was excellent at all, got caught wrong side the only time England looked dangerous, steady enough for a bottom six side, but international class??no thanks, folk getting carried away with a draw, he is ordinary

Your having a bit of a mare.

[Crunchie]

Well done Stephen, shut up one hell of a lot of people with that display.

Unfortunately It'll only shut them up until the next time he has a below par performance.

Not good enough.... out of his depth...... blah blah blah, they'll be back.

I don't understand why they just can't get behind the team and trust the players Clarke picks, we all get he's not world class but last night proved he's a vg player.

[CMurdoch]

Exceptional last night.
As good s any other player on the pitch.
Playing at the limit of his ability.
That is the best thing you can say about a player.
I thought Hibs,Aberdeen or Hearts would have picked him up before he signed his new contract at Motherwell a couple of months ago.

[jacomo]

Unfortunately It'll only shut them up until the next time he has a below par performance.

Not good enough.... out of his depth...... blah blah blah, they'll be back.

I don't understand why they just can't get behind the team and trust the players Clarke picks, we all get he's not world class but last night proved he's a vg player.


He was poor against the Czechs though, but earned all the praise he got last night.

Maybe it was just nerves in the first game, which would be understandable.

I wish we’d signed him years ago.

[gaz1875]

Great performance from him. Billy Gilmore had around a 91% pass accuracy last night, I would like to see O'Donnell's pass accuracy stats as I can't remember any misplaced passes.

[hibsbollah]

Great performance from him. Billy Gilmore had around a 91% pass accuracy last night, I would like to see O'Donnell's pass accuracy stats as I can't remember any misplaced passes.

Gilmore was 20/20 at one point before a difficult slide rule through ball was broken up by Mings (who actually had a decent game I thought).

[DIXIHIBS]

I think the o'Donnell situation sums up the way people, especially online, react to performances. One good game you're a world beater, one bad game and you are rank. The reality is somewhere in between. Even steve clarke commented on the negative effect this can have on players. I know this will probably never change but i wish people could take a breath before commenting.

[brog]

I think the o'Donnell situation sums up the way people, especially online, react to performances. One good game you're a world beater, one bad game and you are rank. The reality is somewhere in between. Even steve clarke commented on the negative effect this can have on players. I know this will probably never change but i wish people could take a breath before commenting.

You're correct & it was summed up really by SOD's 1st touches in the 2 games. On Monday, he got the ball caught between his feet & knocked it out of play, he looked really nervous after that & had a poor game. Last night he surged to the bye line & delivered an excellent cutback for Adams, you could almost see the confidence growing in him after that & he was excellent. Well done Stephen!

[EI255]

He won't be a Morcerwell player much longer.

No doubt Aberdeen will try and get him

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[CMurdoch]

He won't be a Morcerwell player much longer.

No doubt Aberdeen will try and get him

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Signed a new 2 year deal less than 2 months ago so extremely unlikely

[greenlex]

Only getting it right because he’s keeping the young Hun from playing. I like him.

[Billy Whizz]

Signed a new 2 year deal less than 2 months ago so extremely unlikely

English champions clubs showing an interest in him

[Lancs Harp]

He won't be a Morcerwell player much longer.

No doubt Aberdeen will try and get him

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Aberdeen will only get him if we show an interest. :wink:

[ABZHFC]

Delighted for him, fed up with it becoming increasingly trendy on social media to slate players after a few bad performances. Hope he feels very smug today

[Dalianwanda]

You're correct & it was summed up really by SOD's 1st touches in the 2 games. On Monday, he got the ball caught between his feet & knocked it out of play, he looked really nervous after that & had a poor game. Last night he surged to the bye line & delivered an excellent cutback for Adams, you could almost see the confidence growing in him after that & he was excellent. Well done Stephen!

I found his interview after the game pretty emotional & also shows what a great man manager Clarke is. The comments, the abuse all of it aimed at a someone just trying to to their best for their country. Hope some of the keyboard warriors realise theres a human being at the end of their messages.

[Crunchie]

I found his interview after the game pretty emotional & also shows what a great man manager Clarke is. The comments, the abuse all of it aimed at a someone just trying to to their best for their country. Hope some of the keyboard warriors realise theres a human being at the end of their messages.

Spot on mate

[easty]

I found his interview after the game pretty emotional & also shows what a great man manager Clarke is. The comments, the abuse all of it aimed at a someone just trying to to their best for their country. Hope some of the keyboard warriors realise theres a human being at the end of their messages.

Keyboard warriors is brutal chat.

[Crunchie]

Keyboard warriors is brutal chat.

Why? The abusers certainly wouldn’t say it to the boys face

[easty]

Why? The abusers certainly wouldn’t say it to the boys face

I think a lot of them would.

[Crunchie]

I think a lot of them would.

Maybe after a few bottles of Buckie the rest wouldn’t

[Since90+2]

Maybe after a few bottles of Buckie the rest wouldn’t

Not sure how you could say that without knowing them all personally.

[CMurdoch]

I think a lot of them would.

This is true, KW should be replaced by non empathetic morons

[Moulin Yarns]

Saw this on twitter


Scotland fans waiting their turn at Stephen O’Donnell’s house to personally apologise https://t.co/tQpKKwVnQY

[Bobby Moore]

According to a report today he has a release clause in his Motherwell contract & some English clubs are aware of this & interested.

[Dalianwanda]

Keyboard warriors is brutal chat.

Sound, great point :aok:

[Dalianwanda]

This is true, KW should be replaced by non empathetic morons

I'm happy to. change the label :greengrin....Didnt realise some folk would be quick so defend them...And I dont know them all personally, dont know their reasoning behind it. From what I can read though its a lot of people who think its more important to have their say than have any concern for the wellbeing of who its about (and no I dont now this for sure either, just an. opinion :wink:)

[SteveHFC]

According to a report today he has a release clause in his Motherwell contract & some English clubs are aware of this & interested.

Would be trying to get him signed for us.

[easty]

Sound, great point :aok:

That you being one aye?

[easty]

I'm happy to. change the label :greengrin....Didnt realise some folk would be quick so defend them...And I dont know them all personally, dont know their reasoning behind it. From what I can read though its a lot of people who think its more important to have their say than have any concern for the wellbeing of who its about (and no I dont now this for sure either, just an. opinion :wink:)

O’Donnell was really really good against England.

It doesn’t change my opinion on how good a right back he is though. I don’t think he’s too good for Motherwell.

But that must just mean I’m a keyboard warrior.

[Dalianwanda]

O’Donnell was really really good against England.

It doesn’t change my opinion on how good a right back he is though. I don’t think he’s too good for Motherwell.

But that must just mean I’m a keyboard warrior.

No that means you have an opinion with reasoning. I’m talking about people who just abuse without reasoning, thought or a care of how the person targeted is effected by it.

Why are you making this about you?

[Moulin Yarns]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/57539761

Great wee article.