Stephane Omeonga

[gbhibby]

Thought he was the best player on the park today. Looked back to his form of his first spell with us

[brianmc]

Agree. Head and shoulders above all of our midfield.

[500miles]

Thought he was the best player on the park today. Looked back to his form of his first spell with us

He played really well as part of the unit. Every time one of our players beat his man, he seen it coming and not only cleared up the danger, but drove forward. He's no mug, but can be very frustrating on the ball.

[bigwheel]

Thought he was the best player on the park today. Looked back to his form of his first spell with us

He was the bright spot on the park - delight to watch . Have a few of ours a lesson on midfield play . painful for us , but a credit to him

[matty_f]

He was excellent, unfortunately.

[Chorley Hibee]

I'd be phoning Livingston tonight asking how much for him.

Campbell and JDH couldn't lace his boots.

[Since452]

Omeonga running the show says more about us than him. He isn't what we need.

[Broken Gnome]

He had a bit more about him than I remember, could beat and play around men which wasn't really his game before.

Fear that our midfield offerings probably don't strike too much fear in others.

[gaz1875]

Dominated our pitiful midfield all game.

[gbhibby]

I think it would be worth a punt on him as he is the type of player we need in midfield. Very disappointed in Henderson. We can't play Henderson and JDH in the same team.

[Alan62]

Omeonga running the show says more about us than him. He isn't what we need.

Who do we need, then? I thought he was brilliant today.


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[Lancs Harp]

St Johnstone away ran the show. Thought he was a a pretty good player for us.

[loanheadhibby]

Probably says more about our midfield than Stephane unfortunately. How far have we fallen.

[bigwheel]

Who do we need, then? I thought he was brilliant today.


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Me too. Was better than we have - so not sure why he wouldn’t be “what we need”.

[Broken Gnome]

I think it would be worth a punt on him as he is the type of player we need in midfield. Very disappointed in Henderson. We can't play Henderson and JDH in the same team.

Henderson, JDH, Nisbet, Newell, Murphy, even Mueller when he came on.

All different players who probably offer something, but all are absolutely infuriating in dropping so deep and negating their best attributes.

[zitelli62]

Bring him home much better than we have and actually goes forward with the ball

[tonyrougier123]

Dominant forward thinking defends everything we lack.

[JJP]

He has had the better of our midfielders two games in a row.

[7062]

He was great today. Exactly what we’re needing.

[gbhibby]

Bring him home much better than we have and actually goes forward with the ball
I agree. Remember a game against Celtic at Easter Road when he bullied Scott Brown all game. I thought we should have signed him after first loan period with us. I would send Henderson back to Celtic if we can

[Steven79]

I agree. Remember a game against Celtic at Easter Road when he bullied Scott Brown all game. I thought we should have signed him after first loan period with us. I would send Henderson back to Celtic if we canToo late as we are signing him in the summer.

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[hibsbollah]

I always liked him and always thought he was underrated for us. But I’ve never seen him perform like that before, he seemed to have an extra gear and his close control was stunning at times.

[wookie70]

I thought Nisbet was the best player on the park by a margin but Omoenga was the best in midfield. He is incredibly driven and dynamic and although he may not have the best quality on the ball most teams need someone who has that type of energy. We are so lifeless in comparison. James Scott would be the polar opposite. He looks like he would rather be shopping with his mrs.

[Bobby's Cinema]

He was excellent. Tenacious winning the ball back knew when to pick the right pass and broke forward running beyond our midfield with ease several times second half.

[gbhibby]

Too late as we are signing him in the summer.

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Pity that. We could offer Livi Gogic as part of the deal for the wee man.

[ddoc]

Omeonga running the show says more about us than him. He isn't what we need.

I have read so many posts on here along the same vein to the point that I want to chuck my IPad across the room.
In my humble opinion, he is exactly what we need, or someone of his ilk. Our midfield is dysfunctional and will not deliver what is needed with the current players available at ER, though Magennis back fitwill make a difference.

[Greenbeard]

Omeonga running the show says more about us than him. He isn't what we need.

He is exactly what we need.

[Since452]

He is exactly what we need.

He's an average player playing in a poor side who turned us over. We should be aiming much higher. We need to address our problems before looking at players who weren't good enough for us.

[Crab apple]

I agree. Remember a game against Celtic at Easter Road when he bullied Scott Brown all game. I thought we should have signed him after first loan period with us. I would send Henderson back to Celtic if we can

I was really disappointed with Henderson today. Ran about a lot but that's about it.

[GreenCastle]

He never should have left - entertaining and he got Hibs. Maybe not perfect but was adamant he would have improved.

[bigwheel]

He never should have left - entertaining and he got Hibs. Maybe not perfect but was adamant he would have improved.

I agree ..that was JR..never really played him during his second period here.

[Lancs Harp]

He's an average player playing in a poor side who turned us over. We should be aiming much higher. We need to address our problems before looking at players who weren't good enough for us.

He's better than the average players currently occupying the middle of of our park , as he proved today. Im sure SM is fully aware of our defiencies but our current midfield is clearly one. Any team wont win much with a weak midfield and thats what we currently have.

[SChibs]

Hes very good at getting a toe in and winning thr ball where our midfielder would normally commit a foul and put us under pressure. He maybe wouldn't start every week for us but there would certainly be a place in the squad for him

[GreenCastle]

Hes very good at getting a toe in and winning thr ball where our midfielder would normally commit a foul and put us under pressure. He maybe wouldn't start every week for us but there would certainly be a place in the squad for him

I can’t remember who the manager was but until we signed Omeonga- Docherty and McNulty we were awful but that window improved us.

Omeonga would add more than Scott and Murphy at less wages.

[madhatter]

He'd walk into this team. Average or not. Shows how bad we've become in the middle of the pitch.

No mobility, drive or bite.

Maloney's attempted style of play is showing up their weaknesses, our weaknesses.

Slow ponderous team that take 2-3 touches to control the ball under touch tight pressure. Same team that gives yards of space to opposition when they attack.

Omeonga glided past 2 of our players in one move These players being subs that hadn't played 80+ mins at that point.

[Callum_62]

I can’t remember who the manager was but until we signed Omeonga- Docherty and McNulty we were awful but that window improved us.

Omeonga would add more than Scott and Murphy at less wages.But he plays a totally different position than either of them

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[JohnM1875]

He took the piss on more than a few occasions today,more than once beating two of our middle three by movement alone.

He'd walk into our team just now. Newell is the only central player we have who I think is better than him.

Newell, Omeonga and Magennis would be a fantastic three. Never going to happen though.

[GreenCastle]

But he plays a totally different position than either of them

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I mean he would contribute more than the current deadwood at Hibs..

Murphy
Mackie
Scott
Wright

We are wasting wages on these guys.

Some have been here 2 or more years and hardly contributed.

[LeithMike]

Agree. Head and shoulders above all of our midfield.Got shot down for posting the same last week.

I think he answered a lot of questions today and can't see how anyone can question his ball skills after today. Fine, he had a poor derby in the 1-3 ahead of Covid but he was the only one of our midfielders who showed up and tried to get on the ball. He just had one of those nights. The guy is an excellent footballer and the closest thing we've had to SJM and we kicked him out.

The one thing he probably lacks his confidence and he needs good manager to believe in him. He didn't get that with Ross but he's got that now.

Often portrayed as overrated but for me he's the most underrated player we've had in the last few years.

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[john rossi]

Best player on the park by a long way great wee player just wish he was playing in the green and white of Hibs. We had no one with his quality in the middle of the park

[tonyrougier123]

Incredible we didn’t sign on a permanent.But 100% a hibs thing to do.
As much as I supported Jack Ross he did baffle me with his use of omeonga.
A cracking player, it really irks me knowing we are passing up the chance to have players of real quality,stamina,heart,the right amount of aggression.
This boy got Hibernian and we looked elsewhere.
Great shame.

[hibsbollah]

Incredible we didn’t sign on a permanent.But 100% a hibs thing to do.
As much as I supported Jack Ross he did baffle me with his use of omeonga.
A cracking player, it really irks me knowing we are passing up the chance to have players of real quality,stamina,heart,the right amount of aggression.
This boy got Hibernian and we looked elsewhere.
Great shame.

Back then there were a lot of fans who didn’t rate Omeonga ‘no end product’ was the usual criticism. I remember debating it on here.

[tonyrougier123]

Back then there were a lot of fans who didn’t rate Omeonga ‘no end product’ was the usual criticism. I remember debating it on here.

Same here I was incensed people thought he wasn’t good enough.
Never got a chance under Ross second spell.
He much preferred docherty at the time.wasn’t really tinkering with a team that was coasting along.

[Thief]

Incredible we didn’t sign on a permanent.But 100% a hibs thing to do.
As much as I supported Jack Ross he did baffle me with his use of omeonga.
A cracking player, it really irks me knowing we are passing up the chance to have players of real quality,stamina,heart,the right amount of aggression.
This boy got Hibernian and we looked elsewhere.
Great shame.

Agree entirely - equally perplexed by how his second stint with us played out.
I honestly believe he could be the essential cog Shaun needs to get us where we need to be, and should be doing everything to try and get it done. Livingston won’t be easy to deal with but there are ways and means. [emoji1696]


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[GreenCastle]

Magennis and Omeonga are probably the closest we have come to replacing SJM.

Omeonga turned the ball over - won tackles and drove forward with the ball and even scored before we didn’t want him to stay.

If I was Hibs I would go back in after yesterday to get him back and add another central midfielder too before the window closes.

[tonyrougier123]

Agree entirely - equally perplexed by how his second stint with us played out.
I honestly believe he could be the essential cog Shaun needs to get us where we need to be, and should be doing everything to try and get it done. Livingston won’t be easy to deal with but there are ways and means. [emoji1696]


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I think he would want to come as well if we enquired.but that would take ambition to muscle a move like that.much rather we focused on a player like him than the moves we are making.

[familyman]

Thought he was the best player on the park today. Looked back to his form of his first spell with us
Omeonga is a driving midfiled player always keen to go forward ,Dylan McGeogh had a similar appetite,Hibs have lacked this type of player for far too long
The high press of opposition yesterday worryingly demonstrated how slow Hibs players are to adapt as they continued to play from the back despite having little time ..
A reactive or preferably proactive captain in middle of the park would be best placed to make instant changes and see what was going on.Malloney will need time but meantime quicker technical changes to adapt to action on the field
needs to be a priority.Hearts will offer a different attacking approach so we need to be prepared and flexible if we need to alter it quickly.
Come on Hibees we have waited far too long for attractive football to return BUT IT NEEDS TO BE EFFECTIVE TOO.
:flag:

[J-C]

Back then there were a lot of fans who didn’t rate Omeonga ‘no end product’ was the usual criticism. I remember debating it on here.

He doesn't need an end product, his all action, get stuck in energy is what's missing, he allows the creative players to play.

[GreenCastle]

I think he would want to come as well if we enquired.but that would take ambition to muscle a move like that.much rather we focused on a player like him than the moves we are making.

Plus he knows Rocky..

Come on Hibs sort it !

[Percy Vere]

Thought he was the best player on the park today. Looked back to his form of his first spell with us

He was excellent
He broke up play
Carried the ball
Accurate passing
Just looked a threat the whole game
Def my man of the match

[Eyrie]

He doesn't need an end product, his all action, get stuck in energy is what's missing, he allows the creative players to play.

Same reason that his lack of goals and assists shouldn't have been an issue. A player doing the dirty work you describe makes the rest of the team better, and gives the crowd a boost as well which improves the atmosphere for the rest of the team.

[MWHIBBIES]

I agree ..that was JR..never really played him during his second period here.

This is a myth. Played a part in all but 1 league match (9 games, he played 8), including 4 starts. Started 1 cup tie, came on in another.

That is absolutely fine considering he hadn't kicked a ball for 6 months.

[LeithMike]

This is a myth. Played a part in all but 1 league match (9 games, he played 8), including 4 starts. Started 1 cup tie, came on in another.

That is absolutely fine considering he hadn't kicked a ball for 6 months.How can you possibly even argue that when you are saying he didn't even start in half the games?!

It was clear to anyone (other than a very blinkered person who wants to argue the toss on everything) that Omeonga was a recruitment team signing and Ross didn't fancy him.

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[MWHIBBIES]

How can you possibly even argue that when you are saying he didn't even start in half the games?!

It was clear to anyone (other than a very blinkered person who wants to argue the toss on everything) that Omeonga was a recruitment team signing and Ross didn't fancy him.

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He hadn't played in 6 months at whatever club he was on loan with. We only had 11 games when he came in, he played a part in 10 of them, starting 5. Its really not that criminal. He started the big one, the derby. Why would ross play him in that if he didn't fancy him? Answer that instead of taking a pointless shot at me.

Docherty, Newell and even Whittaker all done as well if not better than him during those games in central midfield.

[bigwheel]

This is a myth. Played a part in all but 1 league match (9 games, he played 8), including 4 starts. Started 1 cup tie, came on in another.

That is absolutely fine considering he hadn't kicked a ball for 6 months.

Nah JR didn’t fancy him. Had opportunities to give him more much game time and never thought about bringing him back.

[lord bunberry]

I’d love to see us sign him, he’s exactly the type of player we need, I doubt he’d fit in with our current style though.

[LeithMike]

He hadn't played in 6 months at whatever club he was on loan with. We only had 11 games when he came in, he played a part in 10 of them, starting 5. Its really not that criminal. He started the big one, the derby. Why would ross play him in that if he didn't fancy him? Answer that instead of taking a pointless shot at me.

Docherty, Newell and even Whittaker all done as well if not better than him during those games in central midfield.

Take a step back and think. A player who had played very well in a number of games for us before (so much that somebody was tracking his flights across Europe) was deemed not good enough after 4 (four) starts. And, in your own words, he wasn't even match fit. It's hardly surprising that getting rid based on that may have been called wrongly.

There also seems to have been a fair bit of tension between the recruitment team (inc Mathie) on the one side and Ross on the other. Ross brought in other midfielders none of whom have given us what Omeonga offers.

Central midfield has been a huge problem for us since McGeouch and McGinn left and we've gone through a plethora of central midfielders who want to sit and pass. We found a jewel and let him go. Ross had 2 years to fix the midfield but never did. Rightly or wrongy, he paid the price for that failing (something that he had a role in).

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[J-C]

Take a step back and think. A player who had played very well in a number of games for us before (so much that somebody was tracking his flights across Europe) was deemed not good enough after 4 (four) starts. And, in your own words, he wasn't even match fit. It's hardly surprising that getting rid based on that may have been called wrongly.

There also seems to have been a fair bit of tension between the recruitment team (inc Mathie) on the one side and Ross on the other. Ross brought in other midfielders none of whom have given us what Omeonga offers.

Central midfield has been a huge problem for us since McGeouch and McGinn left and we've gone through a plethora of central midfielders who want to sit and pass. We found a jewel and let him go. Ross had 2 years to fix the midfield but never did. Rightly or wrongy, he paid the price for that failing (something that he had a role in).

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Newell I think was brought in by Heckingbottom, Magennis will have been known to Ross and Mathie and is a similar character to McGinn but has struggled after a serious injury, JDH is Josh Vela MK2 and Gogic is a poor man's Bartley. Apart from Magennis who has something about him, I think we need at least 2-3 midfielders who offer so much more.

[MWHIBBIES]

Take a step back and think. A player who had played very well in a number of games for us before (so much that somebody was tracking his flights across Europe) was deemed not good enough after 4 (four) starts. And, in your own words, he wasn't even match fit. It's hardly surprising that getting rid based on that may have been called wrongly.

There also seems to have been a fair bit of tension between the recruitment team (inc Mathie) on the one side and Ross on the other. Ross brought in other midfielders none of whom have given us what Omeonga offers.

Central midfield has been a huge problem for us since McGeouch and McGinn left and we've gone through a plethora of central midfielders who want to sit and pass. We found a jewel and let him go. Ross had 2 years to fix the midfield but never did. Rightly or wrongy, he paid the price for that failing (something that he had a role in).

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Why did no one other than Livingston swoop up this jewel?

Why did he start the derby if Ross didn't rate him?

I think its just a case of ross rating Docherty more, which is quite right really. When we didn't get him, we got Magennis. Which is fair enough.

[LeithMike]

Newell I think was brought in by Heckingbottom, Magennis will have been known to Ross and Mathie and is a similar character to McGinn but has struggled after a serious injury, JDH is Josh Vela MK2 and Gogic is a poor man's Bartley. Apart from Magennis who has something about him, I think we need at least 2-3 midfielders who offer so much more.

Totally agree. It's great to have good footballers in midfield but they must be able to run so that they can join in attacks and track runners in defence. Scott Brown and John McGinn were/are good footballers but not world-beaters but boy could/can they run.

The problem pre-dates to Ross to the end of Lennon's tenure but the players we have signed since McGinn - Milligan, Allan, Vela, Mallan, JDH have been one dimensional and none can get up and down the park. While you can accommodate them alongside some mobility we've never had that. It looked like we were addressing it with Omeonga and Docherty but these guys left without being replaced.

Magennis may help but just like we shouldn't have written off Omeonga on the basis of 4 appearances (when he is a player who takes time to acclimatise), I'm not ready to proclaim him the messiah after 4 decent games when (for whatever reason) he was poor before.

If Maloney is going to succeed he has to get the midfield sorted. A car can't run without an engine (or electric motor).

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[gbhibby]

Marvin knew what Livi were getting in Omeonga
We have a different recruitment team now and we have players that could be used as makeweight in the deal. I know that some people will say we are only looking at him in one game,but Livi fans rate him highly.
Get it done Ben you know it makes sense.

[jacomo]

I'd be phoning Livingston tonight asking how much for him.

Campbell and JDH couldn't lace his boots.


That ship has sailed. We should have signed him when we had the chance.

[hibee-boys]

He played like someone who wanted to prove a point……and he did!

[JohnM1875]

He played like someone who wanted to prove a point……and he did!

He was the best player on the pitch last time we played them as well and got man of the match. He's just a good player.

[Booked4Being-Ugly]

He played like someone who wanted to prove a point……and he did!

Omeonga was immense yesterday.

Felt sick watching the difference between our midfield and him being able to receive the ball, turn and carry it forward with ease.

Yesterday he looked exactly what we’re needing in that midfield right now.

[Since452]

Hibs should have done their homework on Omeonga and pressed him like Hearts did when he was here. He's very poor when he has no time to make decisions. Surely someone would have remembered?

[Jones28]

I can’t remember who the manager was but until we signed Omeonga- Docherty and McNulty we were awful but that window improved us.

Omeonga would add more than Scott and Murphy at less wages.

Jack Ross.

[bigwheel]

Jack Ross.

When Omeonga first came to us…putting McNulty through to win in Perth. Heckingbottom was “at the wheel”

[Mcbizz1998]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stephane-omeonga-hibs-home-summer-23254115.amp

Sounds like the lad would come back here in a heart beat. Can’t say I would turn my nose up at him at the moment!


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[Steven79]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stephane-omeonga-hibs-home-summer-23254115.amp

Sounds like the lad would come back here in a heart beat. Can’t say I would turn my nose up at him at the moment!


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Would love to have him back.

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[SHODAN]

Would absolutely have him back.

[Libby Hibby]

To think folk wouldn’t have him back is just crazy talk…great wee player…he’d be our best midfielder

[Vault Boy]

Have him back in an instant. Cracking player and a lovely guy. It's no surprise that he's absolutely thriving at Livingston now that he's a regular starter.

[BILLYHIBS]

Thought he was really good his first spell brilliant at stealing the ball from the opposition

Remember he stole the ball off a Hun outside our box at Easter Road went on a run setting up Kamberi to score leaving Slippy G greeting for a foul that never came

Not so much his second spell

[GreenCastle]

It was crap he didn’t come back.

He was making phone calls for Hibs speaking to fans to buy ST last season and then obviously he went home and Hibs didn’t want him back.

100% get him back - love the guy

[Jim44]

He’s one boat we sorely missed out on but no use crying over spilled milk. Talk of trying to get him now, despite his affection for Hibs, is a waste of time. He’s fully committed to Livingstone and, to be honest, in the shorter to mid term, he is unfortunately, with the team which is more likely to succeed.

[Hibbyradge]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl/scottish-premiership/stephane-omeonga-hibs-home-summer-23254115.amp



"I was literally buzzing". :hilarious

[Unseen work]

Must admit I’m one that doesn’t want him back.

As much as I like him and have been impressed with him this season, especially against us recently at ER I just don’t think he’s what we need.

I think he’s just very suited to Livi and how they play, he can sprint about and get the ball back with his energy which is infectious. I actually think this is best hes been in his career, the first time with us I think he was the right guy we needed at that time with his energy but the second spell was a disappointment.

For me he’s just not got the quality that we seek on the ball to play one of the two central positions, he’s not going to create or score a lot of goals and would be similar to what we have now which isn’t working.

Wish him all the best though.

[MWHIBBIES]

He’s one boat we sorely missed out on but no use crying over spilled milk. Talk of trying to get him now, despite his affection for Hibs, is a waste of time. He’s fully committed to Livingstone and, to be honest, in the shorter to mid term, he is unfortunately, with the team which is more likely to succeed.

No, he isn't. Livi are miles behind a fit Hibs squad.

[Coco Bryce]

No, he isn't. Livi are miles behind a fit Hibs squad.

What is this fit Hibs squad you speak off? 🤔

[Greenbeard]

Must admit I’m one that doesn’t want him back.

As much as I like him and have been impressed with him this season, especially against us recently at ER I just don’t think he’s what we need.

I think he’s just very suited to Livi and how they play, he can sprint about and get the ball back with his energy which is infectious. I actually think this is best hes been in his career, the first time with us I think he was the right guy we needed at that time with his energy but the second spell was a disappointment.

For me he’s just not got the quality that we seek on the ball to play one of the two central positions, he’s not going to create or score a lot of goals and would be similar to what we have now which isn’t working.

Wish him all the best though.
Shirley you should be saying he'll fit in seamlessly then to Maloney's style.
Great player. Miles ahead of Campbell, as just one example. JDH too. Would provide us with better options and would be first name on the midfield team sheet when we are likely to be low on possession. Can't say that of any of the current midfield.

[Since452]

He's not good enough for Hibs. i've never seen a support pine over former players as much as us.

[BILLYHIBS]

Disappointed in his second stint

Said as much himself in the above interview #69

I was meh if he signed or not for a third time

I am sure SM knows all about him being a former Belgian international team Manager

No doubting his commitment and love for our great club but says he is happy now

A bit like an ex girlfriend :wink:

Wish him nothing but the best apart from when he plays against us as he obviously tries harder to impress :greengrin

[Tarrahib]

No, he isn't. Livi are miles behind a fit Hibs squad.
Aye the league positions show that.

[EVENTUALLY]

Must admit I’m one that doesn’t want him back.

As much as I like him and have been impressed with him this season, especially against us recently at ER I just don’t think he’s what we need.

I think he’s just very suited to Livi and how they play, he can sprint about and get the ball back with his energy which is infectious. I actually think this is best hes been in his career, the first time with us I think he was the right guy we needed at that time with his energy but the second spell was a disappointment.

For me he’s just not got the quality that we seek on the ball to play one of the two central positions, he’s not going to create or score a lot of goals and would be similar to what we have now which isn’t working.

Wish him all the best though.

Correct it isn't working. So would Omeonga be better than Wright or Campbell ? Absolutely. Energy, tackling ability, forward passing and an appreciation of what it means to play for Hibs by demonstrating a great attitude on and off the pitch. Drey Wright has not worked out at Easter Road and appears to lack confidence with a demeanor that he is carrying the world on his shoulders which is a great look for opponents. Campbell is a slow starter in too many games and has had plenty of time to adjust to his step up off the bench against Celtic when he did well and similarly against Celtic once again recently at Easter Road for the 90 minutes, but I'm afraid his contribution in other games has not been great. I accept that a team can be made up in many different ways but the midfielders at Easter Road are all much the same including Newell and JDH - Safe reverse and side ways passers who lack pace or confidence to change the flow of the game quickly. I would take Omeonga back at Easter Road in a heartbeat.

[Mainstandman]

Correct it isn't working. So would Omeonga be better than Wright or Campbell ? Absolutely. Energy, tackling ability, forward passing and an appreciation of what it means to play for Hibs by demonstrating a great attitude on and off the pitch. Drey Wright has not worked out at Easter Road and appears to lack confidence with a demeanor that he is carrying the world on his shoulders which is a great look for opponents. Campbell is a slow starter in too many games and has had plenty of time to adjust to his step up off the bench against Celtic when he did well and similarly against Celtic once again recently at Easter Road for the 90 minutes, but I'm afraid his contribution in other games has not been great. I accept that a team can be made up in many different ways but the midfielders at Easter Road are all much the same including Newell and JDH - Safe reverse and side ways passers who lack pace or confidence to change the flow of the game quickly. I would take Omeonga back at Easter Road in a heartbeat.


From what maloney said at the AGM we need a single defensive midfielder who is able to do that role himself. That currently neither campbell or JDH can do that role on their own so they both have to play. this doubling up is one of the reasons we are short on forward looking players in midfield. Is Omeonga good enough to be that one, i dont know.

[keep the faith]

Correct it isn't working. So would Omeonga be better than Wright or Campbell ? Absolutely. Energy, tackling ability, forward passing and an appreciation of what it means to play for Hibs by demonstrating a great attitude on and off the pitch. Drey Wright has not worked out at Easter Road and appears to lack confidence with a demeanor that he is carrying the world on his shoulders which is a great look for opponents. Campbell is a slow starter in too many games and has had plenty of time to adjust to his step up off the bench against Celtic when he did well and similarly against Celtic once again recently at Easter Road for the 90 minutes, but I'm afraid his contribution in other games has not been great. I accept that a team can be made up in many different ways but the midfielders at Easter Road are all much the same including Newell and JDH - Safe reverse and side ways passers who lack pace or confidence to change the flow of the game quickly. I would take Omeonga back at Easter Road in a heartbeat.

Omeonga is closer to the number 6 role being touted than anyone we have at the club. Add his passion for the club, his improvement and potential. I refreshed my phone all evening on transfer deadline day waiting for this one, as it was such a no brainer.

[MWHIBBIES]

Omeonga is closer to the number 6 role being touted than anyone we have at the club. Add his passion for the club, his improvement and potential. I refreshed my phone all evening on transfer deadline day waiting for this one, as it was such a no brainer.

No, he definitely isn't. Omeonga isn't one who sits in front of a defence and knocks it about at all.

Also, Livi were going to let him go after 2 months in January? Did you really think that was happening?

[lord bunberry]

No, he definitely isn't. Omeonga isn't one who sits in front of a defence and knocks it about at all.

Also, Livi were going to let him go after 2 months in January? Did you really think that was happening?
Half our squad seem to sit in front of the defence and knock it about, we need someone with energy and drive in the team. Omeonga would be a perfect fit for this team. Jack Ross seemed to be trying to prove a point in his second spell as he wasn’t one of his signings. Get him signed up.

[keep the faith]

No, he definitely isn't. Omeonga isn't one who sits in front of a defence and knocks it about at all.

Also, Livi were going to let him go after 2 months in January? Did you really think that was happening?

Omeonga gives the team tempo, a heartbeat. He moves it fast, links up play and is forward not sideways thinking.
He's the kind of no 6 I like anyway.
For what it's worth I don't think livi would have turned down 100 or 200k and we would have got exactly what we needed.

[Stevie Reid]

When Omeonga first came to us…putting McNulty through to win in Perth. Heckingbottom was “at the wheel”

I think Omeonga’s first game for us was Lennon’s last as manager.

[bigwheel]

I think Omeonga’s first game for us was Lennon’s last as manager.

Probably. Was just recalling his first spell and that pass ! :) [emoji106]

[MWHIBBIES]

Half our squad seem to sit in front of the defence and knock it about, we need someone with energy and drive in the team. Omeonga would be a perfect fit for this team. Jack Ross seemed to be trying to prove a point in his second spell as he wasn’t one of his signings. Get him signed up.

Right, but its about being able to play that position on their own and well. Omeonga might work as a forward thinking central midfielder, but we would still have big problems in there with him.

The Jack Ross thing is a total myth. He played a good amount under Ross considering he hadn't kicked a ball for months. He was not playing better than Newell, Whittaker and Docherty at the time.


Omeonga gives the team tempo, a heartbrat. He moves it fast, links up play and is forward not sideways thinking.
He's the kind of no 6 I like anyway.
For what it's worth I don't think livi would have turned down 100 or 200k and we would have got exactly what we needed.

Yeah, he does all those things, and hes still at Livi. Because he is inconsistent and when not playing well, is a man down. Folk talk like he is McGinn. He is a decent player, who would probably do okay here. We will absolutely be aiming for better in the summer.

Its like when Marv left. He rarely played for us at all in the top flight, was nowhere near good enough to replace the 3 who left (Fyvie, McGinn and McGeouch), but had a good patch of form at Livi and folk spoke like he was world class.

Its not Marv, Omeonga, Milligan, Mallan or anyone else we miss. Its Dylan McGeouch, Fraser Fyvie, John McGinn and (later on) Scott Allan when he returned under Lennon. That was the midfield that won us games.

[Stevie Reid]

Probably. Was just recalling his first spell and that pass ! :) [emoji106]

A very fond memory tbf!

I wasn’t wanting Stephane back after the second spell but he was superb against us at ER recently. So much so that I asked who he was, didnt realise he’d had his haircut, and forgot that he played for them.

[Jim44]

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No, he isn't. Livi are miles behind a fit Hibs squad.

Ah, the lesser spotted fit Hibs squad. Much as I admire your unwavering loyalty and backing of our team, I think a bit of realism wouldn’t go amiss. I think a lot of punters on here would concede that Livingstone have the advantage over us just now, in terms of fitness and hunger to win.

[easty]

Wouldn’t ever consider swapping our squad for Livingstons. We’re struggling with injuries, and form, but we’ve a better squad.

I keep hearing how good they’ve been and how good Martindale and Omeonga are…they’re a point above us and we’ve been brutal.

[MWHIBBIES]

[/B]

Ah, the lesser spotted fit Hibs squad. Much as I admire your unwavering loyalty and backing of our team, I think a bit of realism wouldn’t go amiss. I think a lot of punters on here would concede that Livingstone have the advantage over us just now, in terms of fitness and hunger to win.

No, they have the advantage of 1 point over a Hibs side with 10 first team players injured. Our fit squad finished 18 ahead of them last season. Same crap was posted then when they won a few games.

[Since452]

Wouldn’t ever consider swapping our squad for Livingstons. We’re struggling with injuries, and form, but we’ve a better squad.

I keep hearing how good they’ve been and how good Martindale and Omeonga are…they’re a point above us and we’ve been brutal.

They're a point above a team decimated with injuries and who had to cancel games due to Covid and who changed their manager. Not one of those Livingston players should be anywhere near Hibs.

[keep the faith]

They're a point above a team decimated with injuries and who had to cancel games due to Covid and who changed their manager. Not one of those Livingston players should be anywhere near Hibs.

Not true and a bit arrogant. Omeonga would be an upgrade on Campbell, and Wright. Henderson still finding his way. Only Newall from our regular midfield could be considered a better midfielder than Omeonga

[Hibbyradge]

Wouldn’t ever consider swapping our squad for Livingstons. We’re struggling with injuries, and form, but we’ve a better squad.

I keep hearing how good they’ve been and how good Martindale and Omeonga are…they’re a point above us and we’ve been brutal.

Zackly :agree:

[Mr. Wonderful]

He's 100% in consideration for the summer.

[wookie70]

They're a point above a team decimated with injuries and who had to cancel games due to Covid and who changed their manager. Not one of those Livingston players should be anywhere near Hibs.

They have 21 points for the last round of 11 fixtures. That is form that over a season would usually get you in third place and is the total the much hyped Hearts team had after the first round.. We were 9 points ahead of them at the winter break. Their manager is making the sum of their parts greater as a whole, ours far less although there is mitigation. I think they will finish above us and in fourth and I have thought that since I watched them live a few times after the break. They are very compact and efficient and unlike us look like a team and Stephane would walk into our midfield

[Mr. Wonderful]

They have 21 points for the last round of 11 fixtures. That is form that over a season would usually get you in third place and is the total the much hyped Hearts team had after the first round.. We were 9 points ahead of them at the winter break. Their manager is making the sum of their parts greater as a whole, ours far less although there is mitigation. I think they will finish above us and in fourth and I have thought that since I watched them live a few times after the break. They are very compact and efficient and unlike us look like a team and Stephane would walk into our midfield

People continue to write them off, even now in the midst of their best run of form in the season. They have a very successful formula that works tremendously for them and it wouldn't surprise me if they give celtic a doing tomorrow either.

Us, Aberdeen and Dundee Utd are basket cases and can't string anything together at all.

[tamig]

People continue to write them off, even now in the midst of their best run of form in the season. They have a very successful formula that works tremendously for them and it wouldn't surprise me if they give celtic a doing tomorrow either.

Us, Aberdeen and Dundee Utd are basket cases and can't string anything together at all.
We are a basket case? What a ridiculous comment 😂

[Mr. Wonderful]

We are a basket case? What a ridiculous comment 😂

Is it though? Injuries or not we can't score against the worst sides in the league

[McD]

Is it though? Injuries or not we can't score against the worst sides in the league


how many injuries will it take before you accept it as a major part of why we’re struggling?

doidge has had a serious injury and is still looking like he’s recovering, nisbet out for the season, melkerson has had an illness, mcgennis has been out for months, Boyle sold, midfield has had serious injury absences, not had much of a settled defence through injuries to 2 mainstays and several suspensions. At some point that level of absence will have an impact

Also, these are the same teams that have just beaten hearts, who some on here are raving about (across the board, not necessarily this thread)

[Mr. Wonderful]

how many injuries will it take before you accept it as a major part of why we’re struggling?

doidge has had a serious injury and is still looking like he’s recovering, nisbet out for the season, melkerson has had an illness, mcgennis has been out for months, Boyle sold, midfield has had serious injury absences, not had much of a settled defence through injuries to 2 mainstays and several suspensions. At some point that level of absence will have an impact

Also, these are the same teams that have just beaten hearts, who some on here are raving about (across the board, not necessarily this thread)

Without a doubt injuries are playing their part. This is a major part in our form, and therefore us as a Premier league side, being a basket case.

[McD]

Without a doubt injuries are playing their part. This is a major part in our form, and therefore us as a Premier league side, being a basket case.


Yet you said injuries or not we should be scoring against these teams - so you firstly said the injuries don’t matter, and now you’re saying they are a major part of our form and without a doubt are playing their part

[wookie70]

Photographing the Liv game tomorrow so will keep a close eye on Stephane to see how he does. He has been his usual buzzing about ball of energy the last few time I have watched

[McD]

Photographing the Liv game tomorrow so will keep a close eye on Stephane to see how he does. He has been his usual buzzing about ball of energy the last few time I have watched


I’ve read your thread on the PM board, good luck mate, hope it goes well :aok:

[Mr. Wonderful]

Yet you said injuries or not we should be scoring against these teams - so you firstly said the injuries don’t matter, and now you’re saying they are a major part of our form and without a doubt are playing their part

The injuries do matter but I still expect us to have enough to score goals against the poorest sides in the league, yes.

[hibsbollah]

Omeonga gives the team tempo, a heartbrat. He moves it fast, links up play and is forward not sideways thinking.
He's the kind of no 6 I like anyway.
For what it's worth I don't think livi would have turned down 100 or 200k and we would have got exactly what we needed.

Agree.

[BILLYHIBS]

Starts today versus Celtic

Will be interesting to see how he does

Sky Sports 12 noon

[Iggy Pope]

Starts today versus Celtic

Will be interesting to see how he does

Sky Sports 12 noon

Huffed and puffed, don’t see it as anything better than we lined up with against the same opposition last week. Probably less so given they got a doing, although he was alongside Jason Holt and Andrew Shinnie and there is no clamour to sign either of that pair.

[BILLYHIBS]

Huffed and puffed, don’t see it as anything better than we lined up with against the same opposition last week. Probably less so given they got a doing, although he was alongside Jason Holt and Andrew Shinnie and there is no clamour to sign either of that pair.

Did not look any better than his second spell with us

Pedestrian no pace

Managed to nick the ball away a couple of times in a way that only he can

Unfairly booked imho

Hooked on 60 minutes

[Since452]

One of those players that instantly become better than they are in the eyes of many when they leave Hibs. In a few seasons when he's playing for Dunfermline he'll be up there with Iniesta.