Andrew Omobamidele D Strasbourg (loan from Notts Forest) b.2002

[Kingdom]

I feel that this thread has the potential to get out of hand. We need Pineapple Stu to offer some sobering reality...

Love you Stu!

[Eirambler]

Makes his Premier League debut today.

[punkrocket]

No, it looks like he didn't even make the bench

[SkStu]

I watched the first half and he did really well. Was caught out once with a ball over the top but was very composed. Made some good tackles, blocks and showed well for the ball as Norwich are another team that plays out from the back.

[punkrocket]

Excuse me, wrong thread.

[Trequartista20]

He's an extremely talented lad.

I'd be tempted to play him as a defensive midfield pivot in our next round of matches, with Duffy, Egan and Clark as our back three.

[Eirambler]

It's an interesting idea - alongside Cullen or instead of him?

--------------------Bazunu
-----------Collins Duffy Egan
Coleman Cullen Omo'dele Doherty
---------------------Knight
----------------Idah Robinson

I have used Collins instead of Clark there as he was in the last squad. It seems like there could be potential in something like that. If Omobamidele has the skillset to step into midfield that looks like a decent team.

[Eirambler]

Edit.

[Olé Olé]

He's an extremely talented lad.

I'd be tempted to play him as a defensive midfield pivot in our next round of matches, with Duffy, Egan and Clark as our back three.

I thought the same thing watching him the last night. Has he any priors in midfield?

[Olé Olé]

https://www.pinkun.com/sport/norwich-city/canaries-paddy-davitt-arsenal-premier-league-player-ratings-8315428

Seems to have had a decent game. I didn't realise they brought in Kabak from Schalke. There would surely be doubts over Hanley and Gibson adapting to the Premiership so one can see why they brought in another option. It should be interesting to see how many games Andrew gets.

[tetsujin1979]

some numbers about Omobamidele's debut: https://twitter.com/irish_abroad/statuses/1437391222214168581

I made the 36 Irish teenagers to start a Premier League game into a sporcle quiz, enjoy: https://www.sporcle.com/games/IrishAbroad/premier-league-republic-of-ireland-starting-teenagers

[elatedscum]

25/36 disappointed in missing about 5 of them

[paul_oshea]

Good read here

https://www.the42.ie/andrew-omobamidele-profile-5548706-Sep2021/

A bit nonchalant ? Hope he's not inconsistent in his performances for us! We have plenty of them already : D

[Olé Olé]

Good read here

https://www.the42.ie/andrew-omobamidele-profile-5548706-Sep2021/

A bit nonchalant ? Hope he's not inconsistent in his performances for us! We have plenty of them already : D

Amazing stuff. I see he signed for Norwich in 2019. Might have moved over a little before. I saw him with Ireland under 17s against a Belgium side that included Jeremy Doku in 2019 and he was awesome. I suppose you could say that some players can just move up the levels easily and adapt. Amazing how he has excelled to such a level whereby he's a centre half spinning by Serbs and resisting their pressing with such ease. Such an awesome prospect we have.

[passinginterest]

Listened to a podcast earlier, think it was recorded in May. Very down to earth and humble, his main concern was impressing enough to keep in the under 21 squads, never mind the senior squad. Seems very aware of the need to keep challenging himself and not take the praise or the criticism too seriously. Not sure if this will work but it was IFFTV podcast. https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9waW5lY2FzdC5jb20vZmVlZC9pZmZ0di1wb2RjYX N0/episode/aHR0cHM6Ly9waW5lY2FzdC5jb20vZ3VpZC82OTE0YWJlMS04Mz Q2LTQyZjMtODU2NS01MDYwMGY2MzRlOWU?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwi495y10IXzAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

[Kingdom]

some numbers about Omobamidele's debut: https://twitter.com/irish_abroad/statuses/1437391222214168581

I made the 36 Irish teenagers to start a Premier League game into a sporcle quiz, enjoy: https://www.sporcle.com/games/IrishAbroad/premier-league-republic-of-ireland-starting-teenagers

That was you? You motherfu....

I was very happy to have got 56% in that.

[Olé Olé]

Playing right of a back three tonight against Liverpool. Divock Origi just had the freest head ever between Gibson and Hanley for a goal. They might be trying a back five tonight to tighten up their leaky defence but the gap can't be plugged with both of that pair in there.

[paul_oshea]

Nice bit with him and idah on football focus this morning

I like how bored and nonchalant they both sound : D it's just like get on with it. Don't make a bit deal about anything.

I'm not referring to the subject matter just the attitude

[third policeman]

Norwich beaten 7-0. Came on after 70 minutes when they were down to 10 men and already 5 down. Maybe Norwich need to think about reshaping their defence and their attack for that matter.

[Colbert Report]

Norwich are terrible and a dead certainty to go down this season. It just doesn't make sense given how successful they were last year in the Championship. What went wrong?

[JR89]

Norwich are terrible and a dead certainty to go down this season. It just doesn't make sense given how successful they were last year in the Championship. What went wrong?

They're a yo yo club. Back to back championship wins followed by back to back relegations. And they'll probably win the championship again or at least get promoted again next season. They're happy to get the TV money and parachute payments without having to invest heavily in the squad and selling the odd player for a profit. Only way I can't see them getting promoted again is if Pukki struggles to score and they can't replace his goals.

[Olé Olé]

First PL goal. I do reckon this lad will be in the Premiership (or equivalent) for most of his career.

[Olé Olé]

As an aside, in the Norwich Liverpool match that Idah wasn't great in there was a Tzolis guy that was utterly muck. I find it funny that he's the guy they are introducing on 70mins here. I know he's a wider player but I do feel that the few bob paid is a factor here.

[seanfhear]

As an aside, in the Norwich Liverpool match that Idah wasn't great in there was a Tzolis guy that was utterly muck. I find it funny that he's the guy they are introducing on 70mins here. I know he's a wider player but I do feel that the few bob paid is a factor here.
Maybe Norwich are putting him back in the Shop-Window !

[tetsujin1979]

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[tommy_c12000]

Another good game today. Farke just sacked, must be a blow to Idah and Andy. Let’s see what happens with new manager…but if it’s survival at all costs attitude, I fear for game time for their youngsters. Having said that, idah would have needed a loan in Jan anyways, was getting minimal game time thus far

[Diggs246]

Sacked after winning, I wonder has the replacement been arranged already
Also Andy has nothing to worry about even mourinho wouldn't drop him

[seanfhear]

Sacked after winning, I wonder has the replacement been arranged already
Also Andy has nothing to worry about even mourinho wouldn't drop him
The Replacement must have been in the pipeline alright.

[samhaydenjr]

Another good game today. Farke just sacked, must be a blow to Idah and Andy. Let’s see what happens with new manager…but if it’s survival at all costs attitude, I fear for game time for their youngsters. Having said that, idah would have needed a loan in Jan anyways, was getting minimal game time thus far

Might be good for Idah not to have a manager wedded to a system of one-man up top and that man must be Pukki

[tommy_c12000]

Returns to bench today, as Dean Smith not surprisingly errs on the side of experience. Idah also on the bench. Let’s see how the next few games go. Idah for sure needs to push for a loan January if still getting no meaningful game time

[pineapple stu]

Not a popular decision going by Twitter anyway.

Agree on Idah alright

[Olé Olé]

I would not fancy Gibson and Hanley against that Southampton press.

[Olé Olé]

I would not fancy Gibson and Hanley against that Southampton press.

One of them got a goal an all to quieten me.

[Snapshot]

Returns to bench today, as Dean Smith not surprisingly errs on the side of experience. Idah also on the bench. Let’s see how the next few games go. Idah for sure needs to push for a loan January if still getting no meaningful game time
I agree. It could prove a difficult situation for both Irishmen. Smith wasn't noted for giving youth a fling at Villa and is unlikely to change tack in Norwich's fight for survival.

As for Idah, Smith had a similarly promising youngster in Keinan Davis at Villa who was mostly confined to short cameos and cup games. He also wasted £33 million on flops Wesley and Samatta before signing Ollie Watkins.

Having said that, there's no cash-cow at Norwich - so Smith might see a dividend in playing Idah. But I doubt it - Idah doesn't strike me as relegation dogfight material.

[passinginterest]

Starting today against Spurs, as is Idah. Huge opportunity for them both. Idah had a decent impact against Newcastle when he came on the last day.

[Insidetherock]

Just going on the Fantasy Premier League stats, Omobomidele is Norwich's best player in the first half

[tetsujin1979]

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[passinginterest]

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Some highlights here. Arguably, Andy could do better for two of the goals, in terms of closing down and being sold a dummy. Great play by Idah setting up the first Pukki chance, but unfortunately missed a good one himself later (came at him unexpectedly but it's the type of chance he needs to score)

[irishfan86]

Not sure if posted but looks like he’s going to miss the holiday period with a back injury. Too bad:

https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-40765323.html

[Paddy Garcia]

Rumour Chelsea are in for him circa £20m.

I'd not be surprised at all. I felt Lverpool was a good fit for him.

[tetsujin1979]

Rumour was started by a Twitter account with about 30 followers then picked up by the Irish propaganda account.
It's doubtful, to say the least

[JR89]

Not good news for Omobamidele whose suffered a set back in injury. From the article:

"Andrew has suffered a setback with his injury. We're hoping it's nothing too serious but we've sent him to see a consultant to check."

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[Trequartista20]

A great shame; he's such a talent. Hopefully back soon.

[John83]

New Norwich contract: 4 more years, as the Americans chant.

https://www.rte.ie/sport/soccer/2022/0606/1303234-omobamidele-signs-new-norwich-city-contract/

[JR89]

He's back running on grass so should be fit to go for pre season, unfortunately Idah could miss the pre season.

[CSAD]

He's back running on grass so should be fit to go for pre season, unfortunately Idah could miss the pre season.

Idah is really working overtime to try destroy any momentum he created before his injury, good lad.

[JR89]

Idah is really working overtime to try destroy any momentum he created before his injury, good lad.

Yeah shame on Idah for having the audacity of getting another long term injury.

[pineapple stu]

90 minutes today at home to Wigan (and also last week) - his first game time since last December. Good to see.

No sign of Idah yet - and also I see just seven subs named by each team. Is that a new rule for this season? But Premier League sides have nine subs (which I think is too many)

[JR89]

EFL are allowing teams make five subs this season.

[pineapple stu]

Just looking at a random game last season and it seems they only had 7 on the bench in the Championship last season, so nothing's actually changed.