Nightwing Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Saw this doing the rounds on Twitter & I can't see a thread on it already.. 26 year old Syrian national left back currently playing for öfk östersund in sweden who qualified out of their EL group. Seems a half decent attacking full back & something we've been crying out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightwing Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Found this article also: http://www.sportbibeln.se/fotboll/fullbordade-bragden-med-ostersund-nu-kan-stjarnan-lamna/ Translated: Gabriel Somi 's contract with Östersund's FK expires at the turn of the year, but club chairman Daniel Kindberg is sure that the 26-year-old will remain. "He is a name that will surely play many matches for us in the long run. Yes, we have developed a contract proposal that we are proud of, he told Football Directly yesterday. The player himself, however, is not as sure. In an interview with Östersund-Posten , he confirms that he has received a contract proposal from the club, but that there is interest from several clubs. "I have received suggestions from ÖFK, there are other stakeholders too. Can end up in Djurgården or IFK Göteborg Two of the clubs to be interested are Djurgården and IFK Göteborg. In Djurgården he would be reunited with Özcan Melkemichel , who was coach of Syrianska while the left back played for the club. What speaks for Somi remains is the increased playing time and advancement in the Europa League. "It's clear that it means incredibly much, this fall has been fantastic in every way. Now a sixteenth-finals in the Europa League are also waiting, it's weighing in, but as I say, we'll see, says Somi to Östersund Posten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 That is interesting! Wonder what his work permit situation would be. He must have dual nationality to qualify surely as Syria aint exactly one of the major footballing nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 minute ago, Special Agent Dale Cooper said: That is interesting! Wonder what his work permit situation would be. He must have dual nationality to qualify surely as Syria aint exactly one of the major footballing nations. Born in Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 minute ago, jamboinglasgow said: Born in Sweden NIce one! kinda contradicts the OP though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special Agent Dale Cooper Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looking forward to reading Barry Anderson's article tomorrow then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Turn Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 If Djurgarden and IFK Goteborg are interested he must be at least a reasonable player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Quaresma Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Ooft, that goal at 51 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo51 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I know osh and rherras looked good in their videos but so does this guy...third time lucky?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychedelicropcircle Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Is he IS though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumpson Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 4 hours ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: Ooft, that goal at 51 seconds It's a sign ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah O Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 SYRIANZS OOT!!!111!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_A wehatethehibs Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Good delivery, looks a top player. But ive been duped by YouTube highlights videos before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howdy Doody Jambo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Not another you-tube signing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Wary of the YouTube video by now, not many clips of him defending but looks decent going forward. Loves a give and go which we lack at times as our movement is poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Henry Furst Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Wyscout and John Murray written all over this one. Have we learnt nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victorian Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 We're writing him off then? Braw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_jailer Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 20 minutes ago, Elias Henry Furst said: Wyscout and John Murray written all over this one. Have we learnt nothing? Agree mate. Hopefully this one turns out to be a decent player tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Pretty certain Notts mentioned a left back plying his trade in Sweden. This confirms it. If you go on the lads Instagram, you can see the clip of the stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1874robbo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Yes but is he left footed???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Looks decent going forward and good delivery going by that video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadj Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Fifa has him at LM but pacey if that helps ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diego10 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 He's currently playing for a better team than us, fairly regularly, so on paper a decent signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzas right boot Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Adapting from Sweden should be easier than the likes of where Osh was playing. We need this left back to work out Add in two from Cadden, O'Halloran, McGinn and maybe another striker I'll be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lost in space Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 46 minutes ago, 1874robbo said: Yes but is he left footed???????????? A left footed LB?????? - nah never catch on...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Elias Henry Furst said: Wyscout and John Murray written all over this one. Have we learnt nothing? Who would you have us sign instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo92 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, Elias Henry Furst said: Wyscout and John Murray written all over this one. Have we learnt nothing? Playing regularly for a team that has progressed to knock out stages of Europa League from a group with Athletic Bilbao, Hertha Berlin & Zorya. Given that doesn't automatically mean he will be a success but decent pedigree. He also appears to be attack minded full back, which is exactly what we need on the left. Our game plan is slow because we have right footed left back who is more defensive minded. I think he would be a good signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyJenkins Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, the_jailer said: Agree mate. Hopefully this one turns out to be a decent player tho Has it aye?! Away and have a word with yourselves ffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, BigDave'sHeed said: Adapting from Sweden should be easier than the likes of where Osh was playing. We need this left back to work out Add in two from Cadden, O'Halloran, McGinn and maybe another striker I'll be happy. Hmmmmm Cadden I think we've missed the boat on unless we can stump up for him. He's had a decent season and he's probably increased in value since we last made a daft offer for him. He's just done his hammy anyway so might be out for 6 weeks if that's a bad one. O'Halloran is only at StJ because Pedro shipped him out there after a row. I imagine he'll be back at Ibrox trying to win his place now that Pedro has gone. He's a possibility though and I really like him as a player. I'd rather have him than McGinn if I'm honest. McGinn has a choice between us and Hibs it would appear. I think he's far more likely to get a game for us so that'll be all about bettering their offer. Left back is essential and there appears to be some thing happening there with the Syrian/Swedish felly. Central midfielder might have to wait til summer. Another striker would be nice but again, probably a summer project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hearts_fan Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I'm no longer excited by signing previously-unknown players as I've learned this to be a complete waste of energy. Tziolis was probably the final straw. I reserve my excitement for when the player actually performs in maroon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_jailer Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, BobbyJenkins said: Has it aye?! Away and have a word with yourselves ffs. So the recruitment of players has been excellent then. The mount of money we have wasted is scary. Think its you that needs to have a word with yourself Petal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graygo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 27 minutes ago, Hearts_fan said: I'm no longer excited by signing previously-unknown players as I've learned this to be a complete waste of energy. Tziolis was probably the final straw. I reserve my excitement for when the player actually performs in maroon. Tziolis was a great player playing with players a few Levels below him. IMO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letsalldothebeattie Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 let’s just wait and see considering what our left backs have been like recently. But does this mean if he signs Smith-Brown punted back to City it will we see our season with 2 left backs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 minute ago, graygo said: Tziolis was a great player playing with players a few Levels below him. IMO of course. Your probably right with this comment. Would explain the drop in his performances every week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigAlim Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Good age, played at a good level and other teams in the Swedish league actually interested Add to that he's actually a left back with a left foot, no complaints from me but then I was happy with Struna and avlonitis based on pedigree, will reserve judgement but really willing the lad to be the answer for a position that we've fecked up consistently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 I don't do twitter or instagram but I take it you have to be logged in to see their latest posts because from what I can see (as a guest) there is nothing whatsoever on this guy's profiles about Hearts. Nor his Facebook one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyJenkins Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 43 minutes ago, the_jailer said: So the recruitment of players has been excellent then. The mount of money we have wasted is scary. Think its you that needs to have a word with yourself Petal Where did I say that? So that means THIS one will be a flop and done via wyscout and murray. Try engaging your brain first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi must stay Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, neilnunb said: I don't do twitter or instagram but I take it you have to be logged in to see their latest posts because from what I can see (as a guest) there is nothing whatsoever on this guy's profiles about Hearts. Nor his Facebook one. Instagram videos only last about 12 hours then they expire so that's what will have happened Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 4 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Instagram videos only last about 12 hours then they expire so that's what will have happened Cheers rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kila Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Special Agent Dale Cooper said: Looking forward to reading Barry Anderson's article tomorrow then. Right on cue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav M Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 that doesn't look like tynecastle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocam2325 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, Gav M said: that doesn't look like tynecastle! I don't think there is any suggestion that it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_blood Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Cheers rudi 22 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Instagram videos only last about 12 hours then they expire so that's what will have happened The video is still on his Instagram page. Might not show if you don't have an account though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escobar PHM Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 17 minutes ago, Gav M said: that doesn't look like tynecastle! Its the Jamkraft arena. Everyone knows that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Defo take him. And his manager. The Östersunds story is incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug73 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Not convinced by this. No footage there of him smashing a pacy winger into the advertising boards or clearing the ball 50 yards with his napper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 1 hour ago, the_jailer said: So the recruitment of players has been excellent then. The mount of money we have wasted is scary. Think its you that needs to have a word with yourself Petal Right enough we should probably just never sign a player again then. Close up shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irufushi Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 9 hours ago, Ricardo Quaresma said: Ooft, that goal at 51 seconds I’d sign him up based purely on that goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS86 Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 39 minutes ago, Gav M said: that doesn't look like tynecastle! 100% guarantee you it is. Just watched his Insta story and its still on there, will post up some screenshots off my phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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