Jordan Obita has signed an extension at Hibernian to keep him in Edinburgh until 2026; seems to be settled in well there.
Jordan Obita says his move to Hibs has been "perfect" after signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2026.
The 29-year-old is now eyeing a strong end to his first full season at Easter Road as his side look to remain in the top six and finish in the European places.
"I'm really happy," the defender told club media, external. "I've been enjoying myself here. It was really easy. When they came to me and offered a new deal, I was really happy because I've only been here seven months.
"I've been playing a lot of minutes, so I was really proud that the club wanted to offer me an extension.
"It was a big move, I'd never moved from more area in Reading. It was a big step up here to Scotland but I've settled in really well. It's been perfect.
"In England, you don't get to play against Celtic and Rangers. That'd be the equivalent of playing against a Premier League team. We've progressed really well and hopefully we can finish the season well."
Obita's family have also settled down in the capital, but the dad-of-three admits juggling professional football with fatherhood comes with it's challenges.
"[It's] difficult. You get home but you've got to deal with the three kids - they keep you busy. They're really enjoying it here too."
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Mr Angry Jordan Obita has signed an extension at Hibernian to keep him in Edinburgh until 2026; seems to be settled in well there.
Jordan Obita says his move to Hibs has been "perfect" after signing a contract extension that will keep him at the club until 2026.
The 29-year-old is now eyeing a strong end to his first full season at Easter Road as his side look to remain in the top six and finish in the European places.
"I'm really happy," the defender told club media, external. "I've been enjoying myself here. It was really easy. When they came to me and offered a new deal, I was really happy because I've only been here seven months.
"I've been playing a lot of minutes, so I was really proud that the club wanted to offer me an extension.
"It was a big move, I'd never moved from more area in Reading. It was a big step up here to Scotland but I've settled in really well. It's been perfect.
"In England, you don't get to play against Celtic and Rangers. That'd be the equivalent of playing against a Premier League team. We've progressed really well and hopefully we can finish the season well."
Obita's family have also settled down in the capital, but the dad-of-three admits juggling professional football with fatherhood comes with it's challenges.
"[It's] difficult. You get home but you've got to deal with the three kids - they keep you busy. They're really enjoying it here too."
Can't believe he's still only 29...
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Franchise FCSCIAGHendo Interesting read on Greg Halford and his autism diagnosis.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68617366
And people say players aren’t relatable any more.
Nothing to do with the drug taking, then ?
Yeah, at the time it was widely shared he was coked up to the eyeballs.
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Didn't Roy Keane allegedly lose his shit over us knowingly selling him a cokehead and neglecting to mention it?
Like you'd fcuking mention that.
Like you'd fcuking mention that.
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From Despair To Where? Didn't Roy Keane allegedly lose his shit over us knowingly selling him a cokehead and neglecting to mention it?
Like you'd fcuking mention that.
Caveat emptor
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Yep.
Sorry Roy, not our fault your medicals don't screen for drug abuse. Ours do since we signed Greg.
Sorry Roy, not our fault your medicals don't screen for drug abuse. Ours do since we signed Greg.
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Only just learned that Daniel Carrico moved to the Chinese Super League to sign for Wuhan FC in February 2020 
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Ex Royals youngsterDavid Nyarko has signed for Swedish side Grebbestads IF.
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Just noticed that one time Royals triallist Dennis Lota passed away a decade ago from Malaria at the very young age of 40. Think he trialled unsuccessfully for Pards around 2000, seem to recall there was a lot of talk about him amongst some fans at the time.
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It was definitely in the Elm Park days.
I think a lot of the interest around him was down to the fact that it was only an injury that prevented him being on the Zambian team plane that crashed, killing everyone on board.
They were tipped to win the 1994 ACON.
I think a lot of the interest around him was down to the fact that it was only an injury that prevented him being on the Zambian team plane that crashed, killing everyone on board.
They were tipped to win the 1994 ACON.
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From Despair To Where? It was definitely in the Elm Park days.
I think a lot of the interest around him was down to the fact that it was only an injury that prevented him being on the Zambian team plane that crashed, killing everyone on board.
They were tipped to win the 1994 ACON.
Just a general comment that if you have the time to spare, Zambia's 1994 AFCON is one for a sit down and a long read. The Reading link is Ian Porterfield taking over, just missing out on the 1994 world cup and taking them a long way into the AFCON that year.
When the 2012 edition was held in Gabon, site of the plan crash, Zambia won it for the first time.
Penalty shootout here: https://www.reddit.com/r/soccer/comment ... ne_of_the/
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Weren't we linked to Stopilla Sunzu from the 2012 team?
At the game last night, I heard that Jamie Cureton has Motor Neurone disease; terrible news if true.
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Mr Angry At the game last night, I heard that Jamie Cureton has Motor Neurone disease; terrible news if true.
Very sad
Mr Angry At the game last night, I heard that Jamie Cureton has Motor Neurone disease; terrible news if true.
Maybe they were getting confused with Marcus Stewart? Ex Rovers striker who had a fund raiser recently for it alongside Stephen Darby.
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Yeah. Apparently Curo played an Isthmian League match (at 48!!) for Maldon & Tiptree as recently as last month.
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rabidbee Yeah. Apparently Curo played an Isthmian League match (at 48!!) for Maldon & Tiptree as recently as last month.
And has just been "promoted" to manager/head coach at Maldon and oversaw their 5-2 win at Stowmarket (who have not won all season) last night. Maldon are now 10th in the Isthmian North Division (tier 8.).
RG30Mr Angry At the game last night, I heard that Jamie Cureton has Motor Neurone disease; terrible news if true.
Maybe they were getting confused with Marcus Stewart? Ex Rovers striker who had a fund raiser recently for it alongside Stephen Darby.
Ah - bollox; pleased for Jamie; sad for Marcus Stewart (who I always rated).
Sorry for the fake news!
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