Jordan Obita

[Donegal Hibby]

First time seeing him and i thought he looked good , seems to be physically strong and with plenty of pace . Think he could be a good signing for us this season.

[LancsHibs]

First time seeing him and i thought he looked good , seems to be physically strong and with plenty of pace . Think he could be a good signing for us this season.

Yes agree👍

[King Cosell]

First time seeing him and i thought he looked good , seems to be physically strong and with plenty of pace . Think he could be a good signing for us this season.

My thoughts exactly.

[HibbyAndy]

First time seeing him and i thought he looked good , seems to be physically strong and with plenty of pace . Think he could be a good signing for us this season.

Comfortable on his right foot also

[Cat Stanton]

All good. And let's hope he turns out a great signing.

At the risk of sounding like the miserable old git that I am, however, I do remember comments being posted at (more or less exactly) this time last year about how amazing Tavares looked against part-time opposition, so maybe best to withhold judgement until we've seen him in a few more serious matches.

But, yes, here's hoping!

[Leith Green]

I thought he looked a player from the get go. One of them you can just tell early doors. Looks like a real coup and proper replacement for doig at last , but obviously looks good as a left sided forward as well. Good timing to bring him in on a free just when we are about to receive extra cash in the bank from the doig sale. Hopefully reinvest that and the nisbet money on another 3 or 4 of the same calibre in other key areas. Im starting to get real positive vibes for next few years

[Leith Green]

All good. And let's hope he turns out a great signing.

At the risk of sounding like the miserable old git that I am, however, I do remember comments being posted at (more or less exactly) this time last year about how amazing Tavares looked against part-time opposition, so maybe best to withhold judgement until we've seen him in a few more serious matches.

But, yes, here's hoping!


Fair point you make to be honest .. But its also worth noting how highly rated he has been by the clubs he has previously played for. Supporters and coaches all speak highly of him

[NAE NOOKIE]

Looked strong and reasonably quick. Also seemed happy to come off his wing and bring the ball into the middle of the park. It seemed to me that LJ played Youan on the right to ensure him and Obita didn't take up each other's space at the top end of the park. That was fine today, but where does that leave us when Boyle comes back ... no chance him and Youan will play on the right in the same team.

He would simply have to play Obita as a left fullback with Youan in front of him, Boyle on the right and Miller backing him up as an overlapping fullback. How that would work defensively is open to question, but it wouldn't half make us a potent attacking threat with so many forward thinking players on the park.

[Leith Green]

Looked strong and reasonably quick. Also seemed happy to come off his wing and bring the ball into the middle of the park. It seemed to me that LJ played Youan on the right to ensure him and Obita didn't take up each other's space at the top end of the park. That was fine today, but where does that leave us when Boyle comes back ... no chance him and Youan will play on the right in the same team.

He would simply have to play Obita as a left fullback with Youan in front of him, Boyle on the right and Miller backing him up as an overlapping fullback. How that would work defensively is open to question, but it wouldn't half make us a potent attacking threat with so many forward thinking players on the park.

Be good to have various options depending on the level of opponent. Stevenson solid and dependable when looking to keep things tight , obita from full back when you are looking to dominate games. Also he can quite clearly play as an outside forward.

[Nicho87]

I think for certain games especially at home

Boyle could be used more straight through the middle. I think between him and Youan these two will swap during the game when ALF isn’t on the park.

Still think we need another wide attacker as well as a central striker.

[Donegal Hibby]

Against the old firm I'd probably opt for Stevenson as LB as Obita does seem to be a attacking player who likes to push forward. Cadden's one I don't like playing RB against the old firm either for similar reasons. Though Obita could pay LM or LW if needed imo .

Maybe Boyle won't be rushed back for the first European game and we could go with a frontline of Obita , new striker🤞, Youan . Found it odd when Melkersen and Mackay came on , Melkersen went to the left side and Mackay to the right which wouldn't be there normal position's imo .

[Eyrie]

A pre-season friendly is a good time to see how Melkersen and Mackay play on the "wrong" wings.

[overdrive]

Mackay was playing right back when he came on.

[Tambo]

I could be wrong but has Melkersen not played out wide left before for us?

Mackay playing at RB/RWB I would only assume was due to the lack of players available? He could of played Campbell there but then would of needed to replace him in the middle.

Johnson must of though this was the best option with even Megwa having to go and play on the left.

Anyway Obita has a good 45.

[Donegal Hibby]

I could be wrong but has Melkersen not played out wide left before for us?

Mackay playing at RB/RWB I would only assume was due to the lack of players available? He could of played Campbell there but then would of needed to replace him in the middle.

Johnson must of though this was the best option with even Megwa having to go and play on the left.

Anyway Obita has a good 45.
I can't recall Melkersen playing on the left tbh more central or on the right side though could be wrong on that . I suppose pre season friendlies is the time to try out these things though.

[Hibbyradge]

I can't recall Melkersen playing on the left tbh more central or on the right side though could be wrong on that . I suppose pre season friendlies is the time to try out these things though.

My recollection may be skewed, but I'm sure he played on the left for us. I remember being surprised/disappointed. (I think.)

[Donegal Hibby]

My recollection may be skewed, but I'm sure he played on the left for us. I remember being surprised/disappointed. (I think.)
He probably has played on the left though I've just forgotten . I do remember him on the right one match and didn't think it suited him either . Maybe playing more central suits him better . Another young player I still think could come good for us yet 🤞

[jacomo]

Be good to have various options depending on the level of opponent. Stevenson solid and dependable when looking to keep things tight , obita from full back when you are looking to dominate games. Also he can quite clearly play as an outside forward.


:agree:

Quality options much needed, we discussed our inability to change things much from the bench at times last season. Hopefully Obita is good option at left back and further forward.

[BlackSheep]

Any news on his recovery from injury…? Could do with him ready for next week!

[Ronniekirk]

Any news on his recovery from injury…? Could do with him ready for next week!
Am sure out of all the injured players bar Cadden ( who is out long term ) L J said Obita could tske the longest to get back to full match fitness Would be a blow if that's the case, as Stevenson tonight didn’t have a very good game But you could say that about most of the players

[Heisenberg]

He’s going to be playing catch up from the start. Not ideal having seen Stevenson play like he did tonight.

[Tyler Durden]

Where is Oscar McIntyre? Surely needs to be in contention now.

Of course Lewis is a legend but our expectations are so low now. He usually gets pass marks for being solid defensively and keeping the ball. He very very rarely gets up to hit the bye line and contribute in an attacking sense.

Harsh to judge him on that all time low today but he needs phased out now

[Greenbeard]

Where is Oscar McIntyre? Surely needs to be in contention now.

Of course Lewis is a legend but our expectations are so low now. He usually gets pass marks for being solid defensively and keeping the ball. He very very rarely gets up to hit the bye line and contribute in an attacking sense.

Harsh to judge him on that all time low today but he needs phased out now
Only seen the highlights but I'll say this. For their first goal when the ball is flicked on behind Stevenson and Hanlon, they both turn round to face our goal about 5 yards inside our own half, with Hanlon starting his run back slightly in front of Stevenson. By the time the ball is getting played into our box, Stevenson is at least back near our 6-yard box in a position to defend, having taken 15 yards off an ambling Hanlon over about 40 yards. Horrendous from the skipper.
Can say the same of Miller not bothering to track back for their 2nd. Flatter footed than a flat footed mannequin advertising a flat foot correction centre.

[GloryGlory]

Maybe his chicken skin injury will have healed enough for him to get some minutes against Blackpool tomorrow? Hopefully the likes of Boyle, Newell who hasn't played that much and a few others can get minutes, too. It'll still be weeks before they are fully match fit and the SPFL starts next weekend.

[SHODAN]

Really hope we haven't signed yet another perpetually injured player.

[Real Emerald]

Maybe his chicken skin injury will have healed enough for him to get some minutes against Blackpool tomorrow? Hopefully the likes of Boyle, Newell who hasn't played that much and a few others can get minutes, too. It'll still be weeks before they are fully match fit and the SPFL starts next weekend.

I just hope he’s not plucked for the rest of the season.

[HendoDelivered]

Really hope we haven't signed yet another perpetually injured player.

This

[leith lynx]

I just hope he’s not plucked for the rest of the season.

He will be ok, comes from good stock.

[Eyrie]

He will be ok, comes from good stock.

That may be the case, but we're discussing feather or not he can stay injury free.

[leith lynx]

That may be the case, but we're discussing feather or not he can stay injury free.

Sure he will make an eggsellent recovery.

[hibee-boys]

Don’t count your chickens that he’ll be available for next Thursday either.

[Silky]

Sure he will make an eggsellent recovery.

I heard his leg was scrambled!

[scoopyboy]

Really hope we haven't signed yet another perpetually injured player.

My concern as well.

[Ronniekirk]

My concern as well.



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22/23
Knock
58 days
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20/21
Ankle Injury
42 days
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19/20
Ankle Injury
14 days
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17/18
Knee Surgery
714 days
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16/17
Torn Ankle Ligament
125 days
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15/16
Knee Injury
43 days
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[sauzee1989]

Not in squad again today! This is Mitchell all over again

[Gmack7]

If this is a long term injury or even 6/8 weeks we must look to bring in cover, we can't rely on Stevenson forever, he doesn't offer enough now

[Heisenberg]

It’s going to be Stevenson at left back all season again. I’ve made my peace with that fact. I love the wee guy but ffs.

[Ronniekirk]

If this is a long term injury or even 6/8 weeks we must look to bring in cover, we can't rely on Stevenson forever, he doesn't offer enough now
No time frame yet been given for his return Presumably get an update leading up to st Mirren game

[J-C]

No time frame yet been given for his return Presumably get an update leading up to st Mirren game


2 weeks, it's always 2 weeks.

[SHODAN]

Looks like we'll have to sign another left back. ****in' joke.

[GloryGlory]

2 weeks, it's always 2 weeks.

Yeah but which 2 weeks? Two weeks sometime in November? :dunno:

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22/23
Knock
58 days
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20/21
Ankle Injury
42 days
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19/20
Ankle Injury
14 days
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17/18
Knee Surgery
714 days
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16/17
Torn Ankle Ligament
125 days
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15/16
Knee Injury
43 days
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So in the last two seasons he has only missed 13 games.

[DIXIHIBS]

So in the last two seasons he has only missed 13 games.

Or only 27 in 5 seasons.

[Ronniekirk]

So in the last two seasons he has only missed 13 games.
Yep last two seasons have been good so despite his injury history we should get a decent number of games out him once recovered and match fit

[Bridge hibs]

Looks like we'll have to sign another left back. ****in' joke.Never heard of him, better no be from Rainbow Fc 😤

[CapitalGreen]

Or only 27 in 5 seasons.

Less than Joe Newell has in 4 seasons with us and no one would suggests he has injury issues.

[JimBHibees]

Or only 27 in 5 seasons.

:agree:

[scoopyboy]

Or only 27 in 5 seasons.

I really couldn't care about that stat, the one I'm more worried about is he has played in one pre season friendly, missed four as well as the first competitive fixture and no sign of him returning.

Not a great start to be honest

[wookie70]

No surprise Magennis fit to start for Killie today. I hope Jordan gets back quick as he looked really lively in teh game he played

[Bostonhibby]

Never heard of him, better no be from Rainbow Fc [emoji36]I see what you did there [emoji106][emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]

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[K-Zazu]

Has a timescale been put on the injury? Anyone know what the injury even is?

[hibee1875]

Has a timescale been put on the injury? Anyone know what the injury even is?

Chicken skin tear on a muscle 🤷

[007]

Chicken skin tear on a muscle 🤷

Hopefully back in training on Frieday. 🙄

[K-Zazu]

Back in training

[Since452]

Back in training

Great news

[California-Hibs]

Any chance he’ll be in contention for Thursday night? Definitely would be a big boost.

[GRA]

Any chance he’ll be in contention for Thursday night? Definitely would be a big boost.

BBC Sport says he's available for selection.

[SHODAN]

BBC Sport says he's available for selection.

Good news.

[Tambo]

All the back 5 played really well but thought Obita played really well.

Kept it simple at times and a wonderful ball in for Boyle.

[Mcbizz1998]

I really like Obita. With him and Miller we have 2 really strong, athletic players on either side - something I think is really useful in this league. If we can sort out the CB's and GK then defense is looking good, especially with Cadded to come back and Lewy still around as back up.

[Since452]

I really rate Jordan. Seems to love playing for Hibs.

[B.H.F.C]

He was good on Saturday. Full backs were a lot less exposed and no surprise that helped them have really good games.

The ball he put in for Boyle was superb. Strikers should be looking at that and just getting themselves in to the box as soon as he has the ball in that type of area.

[Hibee Mac]

He's really growing into the LB slot now he's getting frequent game time. He has some cross on him too, just need to get him doing it more often.

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[RIP]

On a night where there were very few positives, I love watching this guy. He's calm, good feet, capable in the air and rarely makes an error. In a season where we have a giant-sized hole where our midfield should be, offering our back 5 zero protection, that's one player we should be building the core of a team around.

[ancient hibee]

Most of the comments on here have been positive,unlike the press. The News marked him as one of our worst players.

[superfurryhibby]

I've no idea if Obita has played CH before, but as mentioned, he was one of the positives from last night. Overall he was comfortable on the ball, he tackled and blocked, but he also a couple of cracking balls over the top. Obita was decent.

[The Spaceman]

Far from being near the worst of our problems, but we also need better. I like him, but capable of losing his concentration a bit I feel.

[flash]

Far from being near the worst of our problems, but we also need better. I like him, but capable of losing his concentration a bit I feel.

He has been excellent this season.

[greenlex]

He has been excellent this season.
One of three players I’d keep next season notwithstanding the boys that have come in this window. The other two would be Vente and Fish. The rest should be replaced.

[Paulie Walnuts]

He has been excellent this season.

He has. I wasn’t convinced early doors but overall he’s been one of the only bright sparks.

[hibee-boys]

Better on the ball than most of our midfielders.

[hibsbollah]

Far from being near the worst of our problems, but we also need better. I like him, but capable of losing his concentration a bit I feel.

I dont think we can do better than him within our budget. Some realism needed here, if we are talking about replacing absolutely everyone we’ll need to start actually cloning Foley and put him in some sort of time machine and bring him back so he invests in us twice.

[Brightside]

One of three players I’d keep next season notwithstanding the boys that have come in this window. The other two would be Vente and Fish. The rest should be replaced.

Fish has been pretty awful for the last few months.

[CapitalGreen]

Fish has been pretty awful for the last few months.

He’s hasn’t really. He’s had a poor last month along with the rest of the team sure but prior to that he had probably been our best player during the period following LJs departure.

[Smartie]

Fish has been pretty awful for the last few months.

He hasn’t been at his best, but I don’t think the chopping and changing at the back helps him at all. He has a different CH partner every week, the fullbacks change regularly, we even sub the CHs during games and the protection from midfield is suspect. The only positive is that Marshall has been an ever present and (until Wednesday) really quite reliable.

It’s a nightmare scenario re getting the best out of a young CH.

If I was Hibs manager tomorrow I’d be making it known that Hanlon and Fish were my first choice pairing and barring disaster (injury or serious drop off in form) they’d be playing every week. I’d also be looking to play Obita and Megwa as much as possible, through mistakes and iffy form if necessary.

[Hibernian Verse]

I'd like to see Obita start at centre half tomorrow. We've been crying out for a ball playing left footed CB and he could be the answer.

[JimBHibees]

Fish has been pretty awful for the last few months.

Think awful is stretching it. Inconsistent would like him to be more commanding in the air which he is capable of

[Unseen work]

I'd like to see Obita start at centre half tomorrow. We've been crying out for a ball playing left footed CB and he could be the answer.

I genuinely do wonder if it would make Hibs reconsider.

He’s fast, strong, good defensively and really good on the ball and able to step out with it.

Could then bring in Penrice for example for pennies at left back.

Not saying we should but for the money we have available and left sided defenders out there they may think it’s the best option

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

I always preferred Obita further forward if I'm honest. I really like the way he gets the ball out his feet and delivers a cross

His performance during the week was quite incredible though and would happily see him continue in CB. I'd like to see us bring in another LB though as LS is finished, even as cover imo. Go help Daz with the youngsters and bring through the next batch

[Hibeesforever]

I always preferred Obita further forward if I'm honest. I really like the way he gets the ball out his feet and delivers a cross

His performance during the week was quite incredible though and would happily see him continue in CB. I'd like to see us bring in another LB though as LS is finished, even as cover imo. Go help Daz with the youngsters and bring through the next batch

I agree, out of all the performances from Wednesday night, Orbita was the stand out...like a new signing, play him there tomorrow...

[Jones28]

I always preferred Obita further forward if I'm honest. I really like the way he gets the ball out his feet and delivers a cross

His performance during the week was quite incredible though and would happily see him continue in CB. I'd like to see us bring in another LB though as LS is finished, even as cover imo. Go help Daz with the youngsters and bring through the next batch

His crosses are savage. Not seen crossing like it since David Murphy.

[007]

Hope he has been practising his goal celebration for when he scores on Wednesday.

https://youtu.be/yUEY-7gcj_8?si=Aa7Xv8vwEXowqHSa&t=14

[Forza Fred]

He’s been an excellent signing.

[BILLYHIBS]

His crosses are savage. Not seen crossing like it since David Murphy.

Super Joe Tortolano couid whip over a mean cross anaw

[K-Zazu]

He’s been an excellent signing.

He’s been part of the defence that’s shipped 42 goals in the league this season and hasn’t registered an assist/goal, he’s been alright but i wouldn’t say an excellent signing.

[BILLYHIBS]

He’s been part of the defence that’s shipped 42 goals in the league this season and hasn’t registered an assist/goal, he’s been alright but i wouldn’t say an excellent signing.

Scored at home versus Lucerne in a 3-1 win

[FifeHibs]

A bit of perspective is required here. He has been the only constant in a unsettled defence all season. On his right he has had Delferriere, Harbottle, Miller, Whitaker and Megwa and on his left he has had Rocky, Hanlon, Obita and Triantis. No wonder we are in the position we are. He is still a young player himself and he has not been able to form a consistent partnership on either side. At the start of the season Delferriere started twice on the right against STM and Livi at ER and we lost 6 goals and another 2 against Motherwell between those games. Then he has had to play an number of games with Whitaker and Megwa who are looking really good prospects but not 1st team ready. We have been targeted down our right side as it has been our weaker side in an unbalanced defence. For me I think as a younger player himself he has been an excellent signing. We would be in a much worse position without him. Hopefully we can a bit of stability at the back and he can just concentrate on his own game. I am sure we will see his worth in the run in. He is my nailed on Young Player of the Year. We will miss him when he is gone. Imo

He is 30

[badabing67]

He is 30

He just turned 21

[nonshinyfinish]

He just turned 21This thread is about Obita, you are presumably talking about Fish.

[FifeHibs]

He just turned 21

? Obita 30

[badabing67]

This thread is about Obita, you are presumably talking about Fish.

Yeah wrong thread. I should take a break

[nonshinyfinish]

Yeah wrong thread. I should take a break

I'm looking forward to the screaming arguments that result from people talking at cross purposes when they mix up the 'Hsl agm' and Hfc agm' threads.

[RIP]

He’s been part of the defence that’s shipped 42 goals in the league this season and hasn’t registered an assist/goal, he’s been alright but i wouldn’t say an excellent signing.

A large percentage of the goals conceded are due to a lack of protection from midfield, failure to track back or prevent crosses.

Lost another one of the same at the weekend.

The team has conceded too many