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Title: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Power to people on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:37:21

Winger / Forward has signed for us.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/8131967.stm


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:40:24
Hmm have they jumped the gun?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:40:36
ace irish international, im excited.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:41:39
Be good if true, but i'll wait until the O/s says i think.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Rustle on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:47:29
Would be a great signing if this is true,he's a decent age to.



Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:50:06
I need pictures of him with Wilson at the County Ground holding a Swindon scarf above his head before I believe this.....

I see some of the numpties on the comment section of the adver site have been moaning already...


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: tans on Friday, July 3, 2009, 07:59:56
I need pictures of him with Wilson at the County Ground holding a Swindon scarf above his head before I believe this.....

I see some of the numpties on the comment section of the adver site have been moaning already...

dont worry ive just labelled them mongs :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: ScillyRed on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:09:00
If you read the Hibs forum they are ecstatic he is leaving - don't get too excited - just yet  :(


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bogus Dave on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:11:21
If you forget all the posturing, the spl is a better quality than league one. This would be an equivalent of us signing someone who's played midtable championship football the past two seasons


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Dirk Diggler on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:13:39
Quoted on a Hibernian Fans Website

Which recently-departed players will you be keeping an eye on?
1 July 2009 33 views No Comment
Well the new broom is starting to sweep clean and we’ve got a few no ex-Hibbies moving onto pastures new.

Personally Im going to be looking out for:

Steven Fletcher- I want him (and Burnley) to do well in the EPL. Plus I want to see if they can get him to hit it with his right foot! Also playing at a high level week-in week-out should make him an even better player for Scotland.

Andy McNeil- I don’t expect him to make a return to the SPL straight away but he always came across as a commited pro who gave 100% for us and I genuinely want him to do well.

Alan O’Brien- Obviously a player in there but we didn’t see enough of it in a Hibs jersey (not necessarily his fault). I dont think he was going to fulfill his potential as a Hibs player though so moving on is best for both parties IMO.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:38:30
I think Wilson knows a good player when he see's one so I'll trust him on this one...

Sounds like the Hibs fan reckon he could be a good player but perhaps he's been played out of position? Or asked to perform in an unfamiliar role?

Its a bit like having to review Timlin as a left back as opposed to a midfielder, I think he'd get mixed reviews..... sorry, not sure what point I'm trying to make here.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:40:55
Not even the adver site has said anything yet, i'm getting a bit suspicious, as if there is a gun to jump, they'll be there at the front.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: yeo on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:43:21
Im sure he'll be fine,an average Wilson plodder league 1 player.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:44:23
It hasn't actually said he's signed only that he is going to sign.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ron Burgundy on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:46:07
Not even the adver site has said anything yet, i'm getting a bit suspicious, as if there is a gun to jump, they'll be there at the front.

Its on the back page of the adver today


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:50:48
If you read the Hibs forum they are ecstatic he is leaving - don't get too excited - just yet  :(

I am surprised those peg sellers can actually type/use a computer.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Riddick on Friday, July 3, 2009, 08:54:25
BBC have actually amended their story, it did say had signed and they have put it in the completed transfer section, but they have now changed the story.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, July 3, 2009, 09:42:52
I think he could be a good signing, very fast and not bad delivery, been playing at a higher level so its not fair to judge him on perfomances against the likes of Rangers and Celtic compaired to how he may be against Wycombe, Orient, Exeter and Gillingham etc.

Surely he has promise if he has 5 international caps for Eire, its not like being capped by Outer Mongolia or Angorra.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, July 3, 2009, 09:46:17
I heard he is signing for Huddersfield.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: reeves4england on Friday, July 3, 2009, 10:38:06
The official site says he's talking to Wilson on Sunday - so the earliest we'll hear anything will be Monday. Looks like the BBC massively jumped the gun on this one!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Berniman on Friday, July 3, 2009, 10:47:06
Sounds promising to me!

 


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:20:52
why oh why do we keep revealing our targets........ other clubs come in and nick them, like Tudor Jones, Orr etc... under Andy King... admittedly wages probably played a bit but still.... I understand about being oopen by the way but plead ignorance to rumours until the deal is done!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Samdy Gray on Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:22:13
We don't keep revealing them Gaz, the papers do.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, July 3, 2009, 11:24:28
We don't keep revealing them Gaz, the papers do.

Perhaps but we should plead ignorance or not comment on them...... conclude the deal first!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Power to people on Friday, July 3, 2009, 12:29:12
Perhaps but we should plead ignorance or not comment on them...... conclude the deal first!

What is the point if it is out in the public domain then there is no harm in admitting to holding talks, it is down to Wilson & Fitton's powers of persuation


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:24:29
What is the point if it is out in the public domain then there is no harm in admitting to holding talks, it is down to Wilson & Fitton's powers of persuation

True however if say we are talking to a player and another club were interested but were still umm'ing and ahhh'ing over making an approach, by us confirming our interest, it may alert that team to make their move and hijack the deal. Could be complete bollocks and all but... happened with Tudor Jones before although there is an arguement he is welsh and swansea being in wales is closer to home but Bradly Orr was at Newcastle and came down this way and we had only just made the L1 playoffs... and joined City shorly after we made our interest known!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: stfctownenda on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:25:26
True however if say we are talking to a player and another club were interested but were still umm'ing and ahhh'ing over making an approach, by us confirming our interest, it may alert that team to make their move and hijack the deal. Could be complete bollocks and all but... happened with Tudor Jones before although there is an arguement he is welsh and swansea being in wales is closer to home but Bradly Orr was at Newcastle and came down this way and we had only just made the L1 playoffs... and joined City shorly after we made our interest known!

Thank god Orr was a cunt.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: THE FLASH on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:42:30
We need a hard man.

Gittens - Ray McHale - Bullock - Kamara ......that sort of thing.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, July 3, 2009, 13:48:15
We need a hard man.

Gittens - Ray McHale - Bullock - Kamara ......that sort of thing.

Don't forget Animal Williams too

Or all the above in 1 team, BLOODBATH!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:37:35
Apparently DW has said -

Wilson told BBC Wiltshire: "He's desperate to come. He's exciting and the fans will love him."

O'Brien will follow David Lucas and Gordon Greer in moving to the County Ground as Wilson builds a squad for the 2009-10 League One season.

"What he will bring to us is that pace that every team needs and he'll cause problems in this division.

"He's still a young boy, not as many games under his belt as he should have at his age. We can give him an opportunity.

"He's got a great attitude, for a winger his defensive work is tremendous as well so he's got a lot attributes."

Sounds good to me!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Kinky Tom on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:40:26
cool


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:44:48
Good stuff. Sounds like he has a good attitude.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: thepeoplesgame on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:48:38
We need a hard man.

Gittens - Ray McHale - Bullock - Kamara ......that sort of thing.

No way does Bullock deserve to be in that kind of company.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: nevillew on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:51:24
Don't forget Animal Williams too

Or all the above in 1 team, BLOODBATH!

And Chris Ramsey.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ardiles on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:55:32
No way does Bullock deserve to be in that kind of company.

He had the potential to be a bit of a cult hero, I thought.  And then he cocked up big time with the Huddersfield shirt swapping incident.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Friday, July 3, 2009, 14:56:32
Early days, but judging by his Peterborough performance i think Lecisnel could be a bit of a hardcase.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Peter Venkman on Friday, July 3, 2009, 15:02:33
And Chris Ramsey.

God yeah I forgot about Rambo....man he was mean!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Friday, July 3, 2009, 15:45:26
No way does Bullock deserve to be in that kind of company.
Spot on - he was a twat. The others were heroes as was Animal. For those a little older Wilf Dixon was of the same mould and don't forget Foley and an early Fat Jack.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: land_of_bo on Friday, July 3, 2009, 15:48:40
Spot on - he was a twat. The others were heroes as was Animal. For those a little older Wilf Dixon was of the same mould and don't forget Foley and an early Fat Jack.

Stigger, he was gonna be my shout. I remember wincing at a drop ball when we played Sheff Utd some years ago, Stigger vs Vinnie Jones...


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Spencer_White on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 07:48:22
I havnt seen this fella play, but this is good work by Wilson.

He's obviously made a bee line for this fella, maybe gone up there? Got in there first and got him excited about Swindon.

He may have lost form, but he is an Irish international and we are a league 1 club.

Fingers crossed for scarf above the head on monday!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: ron dodgers on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 16:51:43
we all dream of a team of feckin' oirish
a team of feckin' oirish
a team of feckin' oirish
arse arse girls girls feck feck feck


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: THE FLASH on Saturday, July 4, 2009, 22:20:38
No way does Bullock deserve to be in that kind of company.

Fair point....but i think you get my drift....someone who can tackle and knock people over...


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, July 5, 2009, 09:13:53
According to sky, we could have this wrapped up today. Fingers crossed as he sounds like he would be a very good addition.

http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,11719_5413616,00.html


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Rich Pullen on Sunday, July 5, 2009, 09:17:15
Yeah, Wilson said he was down from Scotland today. Hibs fans don't rate him highly, but I'm inclined to believe that he's one of those players that don't get acknowledgement when he does do the business.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Sunday, July 5, 2009, 09:25:28
Yeah, Wilson said he was down from Scotland today. Hibs fans don't rate him highly, but I'm inclined to believe that he's one of those players that don't get acknowledgement when he does do the business.

I wouldn't worry about what Hibs fans say too much. I think Mixu Paatelinen is as highly rated at Hibs as Malpas was here so under decent management and given a fair crack of the whip I think he'll do well here if he signs. You don't become an Irish International footballer unless you are half decent.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:26:22
OFFICIALLY SIGNED NOW!!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: reeves4england on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:27:12
OFFICIALLY SIGNED NOW!!
Says who? (Not that I'm saying you're lying to us! ;) )


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: michael on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:28:36
See here for my little song:

http://thetownend.com/index.php/topic,34851.msg715013.html#msg715013


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:29:00
Says who? (Not that I'm saying you're lying to us! ;) )

SMS: Town have completed the signing of winger Alan O'Brien ho becomes Danny Wilson's 3rd signing of the summer and will join his teammates on Tuesday for Training.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Batch on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:29:19
Excellent.

OK he's had a rough couple of years, but he didn't get to play for the ROI by being rubbish. If we can get him on track again it could be a blinding signing.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:30:17
Excellent news.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Rustle on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:37:58
Great News.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: DV on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:39:15
meh.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: michael on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:43:47
On this subject, I can confirm that Ken Ryder is still working for the club, and is a very busy man too :)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Luci on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:46:32
Now an update on Douglas would be nice, although I'd be amazed if he came here!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Kinky Tom on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:50:07
there's a good boy


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Luci on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:57:30
Woop on the OS now - his right arm bicep in the pic is either a tattoo or a mass of veins!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 16:59:21
Now an update on Douglas would be nice, although I'd be amazed if he came here!

Me too, would be an amazing signing. But would like a striker next... although Douglas will be nice!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ardiles on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:05:38
Great signing.  Happy with that.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:10:54
Any idea of contract length?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:12:12
gertcha cowson


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Peter Venkman on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:12:21
Any idea of contract length?

A4 probably :)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:12:37
he didn't get to play for the ROI by being rubbish.

He got to play for them because he's Irish. Being rubbish doesn't preclude you from playing for them either.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:13:07
[url width=320 height=320]http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/javaImages/60/ae/0,,10341~6401632,00.jpg[/url]

Needs a bigger shirt!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: jonny72 on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:13:18
A4 probably :)

I reckon it was 5 sheets of A4.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Luci on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:14:17
[url width=320 height=320]http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/javaImages/60/ae/0,,10341~6401632,00.jpg[/url]

Needs a bigger shirt!

He looks a bit like Nicky from Westlife!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:15:54
He looks a bit like Nicky from Westlife!
Good god.... :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:16:05
bloody irish all look the same, luci you racist!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Simon Pieman on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:29:46
Great, another injury prone Irish player


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Luci on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:39:28
bloody irish all look the same, luci you racist!

I know but seriously - look!

[url width=900 height=711]http://blogs.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/bourne/Westlife2.jpg[/url]


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: THE FLASH on Monday, July 6, 2009, 17:43:16
unfit??  cellolite on left arm!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: STFC_Gazza on Monday, July 6, 2009, 18:25:58
I wonder if he can play up front?  ;)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, July 6, 2009, 19:38:57
He loks like he shuodl have carried on south a bit more and then turned left and signed for Brighton. I'd have my soap on a rope if I was in the shower with him.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: nochee on Monday, July 6, 2009, 20:12:45
He loks like he shuodl have carried on south a bit more and then turned left and signed for Brighton. I'd have my soap on a rope if I was in the shower with him.

Is that so you you would have both hands free?   :bye:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Weasel on Monday, July 6, 2009, 20:39:21
unfit??  cellolite on left arm!

I know, who would ask for a tattoo of some cellulite?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Jamiesfuturewife on Monday, July 6, 2009, 20:43:50
Your right Luci

I like Nicky off of Westlife  :-[


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Barry Scott on Monday, July 6, 2009, 20:56:09
unfit??  cellolite on left arm!

Jesus Christ, it's a tattoo (http://tinyurl.com/yonrvc).  ::)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Monday, July 6, 2009, 21:04:41
Is that so you you would have both hands free?   :bye:
Good shout ....... but no. He does look as thuogh he bats for the other side.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Nemo on Monday, July 6, 2009, 21:59:11
Fuck me this must be a good signing- STFC Romain is happy with it on the adver site!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:02:21
Still nothing on Adver site or OS about the contract? Is this a 1 or 2 year deal?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:15:54
Wasn't there meant to be some sort of press conference today?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Sippo on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:18:10
Still nothing on Adver site or OS about the contract? Is this a 1 or 2 year deal?

There's loads of stuff on the official site.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:30:36
I can safely tell you that Alan o Brien was one of the worst players ever to pull on a Hibs jersey.He must be the only winger that cant beat a man,never has a plan b,ie always the bye line and never tries to cut inside.Defenders have it easy playing against him.He has great pace but all too often it leads to nowhere,in fact when he started on one of his lung bursting runs most folk in the stadium used to shout "open the doors and let him out".As an attacking winger he has never scored a single goal.

Hibs fan.

p.s Bob, mixu has been shown the door at Hibs.  :)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:32:50
Fuck me, i didn't even realise they had football in Scotland. Well there you go.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: herthab on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:34:45
I can safely tell you that Alan o Brien was one of the worst players ever to pull on a Hibs jersey.He must be the only winger that cant beat a man,never has a plan b,ie always the bye line and never tries to cut inside.Defenders have it easy playing against him.He has great pace but all too often it leads to nowhere,in fact when he started on one of his lung bursting runs most folk in the stadium used to shout "open the doors and let him out".As an attacking winger he has never scored a single goal.

Hibs fan.

p.s Bob, mixu has been shown the door at Hibs.  :)

Thanks for that.

It, of course, means fuck all though. The game is full of players who were shit at one club but good at another.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:35:38
There's loads of stuff on the official site.

About the contract length??? I can't see anything.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: suttonred on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:37:09
Sure it says 2 years somewhere on there.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Chubbs on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:40:42
so we've signed a white macca


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Anteater on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:43:11
I can safely tell you that Alan o Brien was one of the worst players ever to pull on a Hibs jersey.He must be the only winger that cant beat a man,never has a plan b,ie always the bye line and never tries to cut inside.Defenders have it easy playing against him.He has great pace but all too often it leads to nowhere,in fact when he started on one of his lung bursting runs most folk in the stadium used to shout "open the doors and let him out".As an attacking winger he has never scored a single goal.

Hibs fan.

p.s Bob, mixu has been shown the door at Hibs.  :)


That's cos he's saving his scoring exploits for us !  :nod:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Batch on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:54:28
Fuck me, i didn't even realise they had football in Scotland. Well there you go.

It's going to be shown on the Disney channel soon. <Insert Mickey Mouse football comment here>

I hate it when fans of a players former club come on here and build expectations like that. It makes me think we have the next Sam Parkin. Which reminds me, why did Northampton let him go?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: THE FLASH on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 14:54:54
so we've signed a white macca

White Shakes!! :doh:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 15:03:18

That's cos he's saving his scoring exploits for us !  :nod:



i honestly hope he does as i think hibs fans would like to see a change in his fortunes. :nod:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 15:11:20
I heard he's looking forward to playing in front of some big crowds like the buzz of Yeovil away.  :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 15:23:19
I can safely tell you that Alan o Brien was one of the worst players ever to pull on a Hibs jersey.He must be the only winger that cant beat a man,never has a plan b,ie always the bye line and never tries to cut inside.Defenders have it easy playing against him.He has great pace but all too often it leads to nowhere,in fact when he started on one of his lung bursting runs most folk in the stadium used to shout "open the doors and let him out".As an attacking winger he has never scored a single goal.

Hibs fan.

p.s Bob, mixu has been shown the door at Hibs.  :)

Yuck, we now have 2 Hobos on this forum!

Hope you enjoy watching Hearts in the Europa Cup this season, I thoroughly enjoyed knocking you out of the Scottish Cup at Fester Road last season!

Don't forget to take your pegs on the way out!

;)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: bigbobjoylove on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 15:59:59
Which reminds me, why did Northampton let him go?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8138203.stm

Looks like it's a regular thing at Northampton.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 16:03:22
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8138203.stm

Looks like it's a regular thing at Northampton.

I saw that earlier, crazy!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 16:43:47
I can safely tell you that Alan o Brien was one of the worst players ever to pull on a Hibs jersey.He must be the only winger that cant beat a man,never has a plan b,ie always the bye line and never tries to cut inside.Defenders have it easy playing against him.He has great pace but all too often it leads to nowhere,in fact when he started on one of his lung bursting runs most folk in the stadium used to shout "open the doors and let him out".As an attacking winger he has never scored a single goal.

Hibs fan.

p.s Bob, mixu has been shown the door at Hibs.  :)

Sounds like Don Heath to me...he did alright for us though.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Spencer_White on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 17:55:59
Its just a relief to Scottish fans slagging off our new players and not our new manager. That was much worse!

To be honest we werent expecting a glowing reference from you Hibbee's. Its pretty obvious he hasnt hit it off up there.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 18:08:16
Just watched the O'Brien interview on STFC World.... and I'll tell you what looked cool - the sponsors board behind him.... it looks ace with fifa10, EA Sports and FOURFOURTWO plastered all over it.... professional stuff....



Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 18:16:36
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/8138203.stm

Looks like it's a regular thing at Northampton.
"Former Oxford United manager Graham Rix is among the coaching team at the academy."

This made me laugh!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: michael on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 19:14:39
I have noticed in the background of the pictures of AOB on the official site that the grass on the pitch has fully grown, not only this but it appears to have stripes mown in to it.

NOT ONLY THAT, but the stripes run from goal-line to goal-line.

If we have stripes like that for 1st team matches then I for one shall be pleased.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: ron dodgers on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 19:41:02
stripes - mown in - fuck off they're painted on


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 19:55:52
Yuck, we now have 2 Hobos on this forum!

Hope you enjoy watching Hearts in the Europa Cup this season, I thoroughly enjoyed knocking you out of the Scottish Cup at Fester Road last season!

Don't forget to take your pegs on the way out!

;)

i doubt you will be in it very long.Vlad needs to get those world cup stars in he keeps promising to give you a chance.
p.s i thoroughly enjoyed our unbeaten run against you in the league this season,2 wins and 2 draws  against the so called big team.  :D :D :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 20:05:13
 Anybody remember a friendly at the CG v Hibs circa 1990, I know I was there, but can't remember much, if anything about it...I know we didn't win.

 I suppose Noughty Nine, would have been able to provide rail and bus timetables, prices etc for the burger kiosk had it been at Easter Road.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: ronnie21 on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 20:32:49
Anybody remember a friendly at the CG v Hibs circa 1990, I know I was there, but can't remember much, if anything about it...I know we didn't win.

 I suppose Noughty Nine, would have been able to provide rail and bus timetables, prices etc for the burger kiosk had it been at Easter Road.
Haggis Reg, not burgers!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: chalkies_shorts on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 21:23:08
Anybody remember a friendly at the CG v Hibs circa 1990, I know I was there, but can't remember much, if anything about it...I know we didn't win.

 I suppose Noughty Nine, would have been able to provide rail and bus timetables, prices etc for the burger kiosk had it been at Easter Road.
If memory serves me right we drew 2-2 a bit of a better result than the 5 or 6 -1 drubbing we got from Real Sociedad a couple of years earlier / later.
Do you rememmer the pre season friendly with FC Roda Kerkrade in 78/79. They had 2 World Cup finalists playing for them -Dick Naninga who scored in the final and the goalie.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: 4D on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 21:38:24
i doubt you will be in it very long.Vlad needs to get those world cup stars in he keeps promising to give you a chance.
p.s i thoroughly enjoyed our unbeaten run against you in the league this season,2 wins and 2 draws  against the so called big team.  :D :D :D

Come on fellas, this isn't the place for Edinburgh derby banter.........up the Gers  :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 22:24:20
i doubt you will be in it very long.Vlad needs to get those world cup stars in he keeps promising to give you a chance.
p.s i thoroughly enjoyed our unbeaten run against you in the league this season,2 wins and 2 draws  against the so called big team.  :D :D :D

We finished 3rd behind the old firm. Your shambolic bunch finished 8th or something. Wee team, wee cup, Big Team Big cup!! You are the Oxford of Scottish football, woeful and Aids ridden!!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Kinky Tom on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 22:25:58
chuckle


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Crozzer on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 02:54:57

You thought it was a tattoo on his arm, this is Alan O'Brien's cousin.


http://www.cinematicwallpaper.com/movie-pictures/wallpapers/Rise_of_the_Silver_Surfer_wallpaper/Rise_of_the_Silver_Surfer_the_thing.jpg


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: wheretherealredsare on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 03:39:56
stripes - mown in - fuck off they're painted on

Mown, mown, mown ... it's the Swindon way.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: jayohaitchenn on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 08:27:42
Mown, mown, mown ... it's the Swindon way.

Excellent work sir!


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:02:39
We finished 3rd behind the old firm. Your shambolic bunch finished 8th or something. Wee team, wee cup, Big Team Big cup!! You are the Oxford of Scottish football, woeful and Aids ridden!!

aids ridden! thats not nice Bob. But on the subject i hope the only GAY in scottish football doesnt catch it,that will be calum Elliot, Hearts centre forward, check out his dance with his boyfriend on you tube  :-[ :-[ :-[

 :D calums the tall one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwlhD5rydNI


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Reg Smeeton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:13:30
If memory serves me right we drew 2-2 a bit of a better result than the 5 or 6 -1 drubbing we got from Real Sociedad a couple of years earlier / later.
Do you rememmer the pre season friendly with FC Roda Kerkrade in 78/79. They had 2 World Cup finalists playing for them -Dick Naninga who scored in the final and the goalie.

I remember it from the point of view of reading about it...wasn't there though, travelling then.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:25:34
aids ridden! thats not nice Bob. But on the subject i hope the only GAY in scottish football doesnt catch it,that will be calum Elliot, Hearts centre forward, check out his dance with his boyfriend on you tube  :-[ :-[ :-[

 :D calums the tall one

Christ almighty Spider...... let this be a lesson to all footballers.....(or anyone in the public eye) don't ever ever film yourself dancing with another geezer..... the ammunition this must give the terraces.....

Do you think we could find footage somewhere of Joey Bumchump doing a nice rumba???


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:28:57
spider, why do you have to knock hearts. you hibby's are just  homophobic  >:(


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:37:27
We finished 3rd behind the old firm. Your shambolic bunch finished 8th or something. Wee team, wee cup, Big Team Big cup!! You are the Oxford of Scottish football, woeful and Aids ridden!!

spider's got a point bob. hibs did the business in the league and if it wasn't for berra cheating ( i'm still ashamed now ) then they would have done us in the cup aswell. vlad's promises never come to fruit. divers off to burnley this friday for £1.2 M. that leaves us with pub players. i think we'll go out of europe at the first hurdle. relegation is a strong possibilty this season  :cry:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:43:53
Wow, this thread is now turning into an Edinburgh rivalry discussion..... my big question is which ground can I see from the air when landing at Edinburgh airport, just as you bank across the sea on final approach??

I thought I could see green seats but I couldnt quite make it out....

(I vote to get this thread moved to the 'Edinburgh Football, Discuss' section.... )


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:47:29
Wow, this thread is now turning into an Edinburgh rivalry discussion..... my big question is which ground can I see from the air when landing at Edinburgh airport, just as you bank across the sea on final approach??

I thought I could see green seats but I couldnt quite make it out....

(I vote to get this thread moved to the 'Edinburgh Football, Discuss' section.... )

that will be Easter Road ( Hibs ). it's a pretty good stadium apart from the east stand but i believe they're going to build a new east stand by the end off the year. Tynecastle is a little embarrassing i'm afraid.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:51:19
spider, why do you have to knock hearts. you hibby's are just  homophobic  >:(

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtzHRZ1oFWA&feature=related


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:53:06
Wow, this thread is now turning into an Edinburgh rivalry discussion..... my big question is which ground can I see from the air when landing at Edinburgh airport, just as you bank across the sea on final approach??

I thought I could see green seats but I couldnt quite make it out....

(I vote to get this thread moved to the 'Edinburgh Football, Discuss' section.... )

If it was green seats it is Easter Road. I used to live less than a mile from it.

Apologies for the Hibs fans, they'll have gone when the School Holidays are over.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 20:57:33
I remember disliking Hibs purely because I was missing a Tommy (or Terry?) McIntyre sticker to complete my 1986 Panini album. I was a distraught 14 year old.



Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:12:22
there's no point in denying it bob. gorGAY's is where the gay scene is. i know some folk can't face facts therefor look to pin it on our neighbours but thats the way it goes.
love you bob  :-[


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:13:44
Tommy it was mate.

This heres the Hearts MAIN stand and the stadiums locally known as the pink bus shelter or the pink palace.It mustve been the Hibs stadium you seen.

[url width=317 height=200]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/spudster_01/tynecastle-stadium2.jpg[/url]


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:14:58
I remember disliking Hibs purely because I was missing a Tommy (or Terry?) McIntyre sticker to complete my 1986 Panini album. I was a distraught 14 year old.



you shouldn't hate anyone  8)


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:20:48
Tommy it was mate.

This heres the Hearts MAIN stand and the stadiums locally known as the pink bus shelter or the pink palace.It mustve been the Hibs stadium you seen.

[url width=317 height=200]http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n205/spudster_01/tynecastle-stadium2.jpg[/url]

That is getting knocked down and a brand spanking new main stand being built. Should take capacity up to about 22,000 I think.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:23:06
That is getting knocked down and a brand spanking new main stand being built. Should take capacity up to about 22,000 I think.

thats what vlad says but planning permission will be running out seen and with the snp in power the council won't be able to do anymore deals. the place is to small for european football so it looks bleak  :(


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:24:20
Hmmm, it wasnt hate, I just had a mild dislike for one particular player because he endlessly evaded me in my Panini packs....

I had about 1,213 copies of some Notts bloody County player, Paul Whitmore or something like that.... couldnt give him away....

Concerning other Edinburgh football related stories, was it Hibs (John Rankin?) who scored that cracker from the half way line against Rangers this season? That was ace.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:26:09
Hmmm, it wasnt hate, I just had a mild dislike for one particular player because he endlessly evaded me in my Panini packs....

I had about 1,213 copies of some Notts bloody County player, Paul Whitmore or something like that.... couldnt give him away....

Concerning other Edinburgh football related stories, was it Hibs (John Rankin?) who scored that cracker from the half way line against Rangers this season? That was ace.


it was against smeltic  :D

i'd like hearts to go for rankin. good little player. we could swap him for that gun toting hibby lee wallace. that boys trouble


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:31:11
i like the name stanton,is that you Pat?  :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:35:36
i like the name stanton,is that you Pat?  :D

on the day i was born did he not lead HIBS to a 7-0 new years day HAMMERING off hearts at the pink bus shelter  :cry:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:37:47
on the day i was born did he not lead HIBS to a 7-0 new years day HAMMERING off hearts at the pink bus shelter  :cry:

He certainly did, are you on here often gorGAY ?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:39:48
AAAAAAAAAAGH, two peg sellers on here too many!!

Here's a reminder of which Edinburgh team is in Europe next season.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlCCb0hJ0y0


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:41:11
come on Bob we all know its just a jumped up version of the inter tattie. :doh:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:42:17
He certainly did, are you on here often gorGAY ?

no. i like swindon ( i have swindon car insurance ) and thought i'd have a peep. good to see there's edinburgh supporters on here aswell. bob's a bit off a kidder though. he's my lover :soapy tit wank:


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: spider on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:43:34
no. i like swindon ( i have swindon car insurance ) and thought i'd have a peep. good to see there's edinburgh supporters on here aswell. bob's a bit off a kidder though. he's my lover :soapy tit wank:

i think Bob likes the Bob  :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Wednesday, July 8, 2009, 21:48:20
i think Bob likes the Bob  :D

he likes it all right or he wouldn't be a gorGAY bhoy  :-[


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Arch Stanton on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 08:18:26
i like the name stanton,is that you Pat?  :D

nah, it would be odd why a former Hibs legend would be posting feverishly on a Swindon Town fans forum....

My name is purely a homage to the greatest ever non-character in motion picture history...


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Bob's Orange on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 08:44:21
i think Bob likes the Bob  :D

Mercer should have closed you down when he had the chance.


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: BANGKOK RED on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 12:09:54
What the bloody hell is going on here then?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Batch on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 12:27:06
Other than people mixing up Swinton with Swindon?


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: gorGAYhearts on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 12:34:01
Other than people mixing up Swinton with Swindon?

i wondered when someone would notice  :D


Title: Re: New Signing - Alan O Brien
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Thursday, July 9, 2009, 12:40:46
fuck off back to wales. bloody jews.