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eeyawe · 17-03-06, 12:38

Finally got a work permit according to Forth FM

**derek07** · 17-03-06, 12:49

I like the bit about him being offered a LONG term deal Tony must really rate him that will do for me
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**Evil Monkey** · 17-03-06, 12:59

Also from the Scotsman
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HIBS today revealed they are to sign Moroccan star Abdessalam Benjelloun after finally securing a work permit for the 21-year-old striker. Benjelloun has been training at Easter Road for the past ten weeks as the club has cut through a swathe of red tape to secure his signature on a long-term contract.

The final piece of the jigsaw was put in place yesterday as chairman Rod Petrie and manager Tony Mowbray pleaded Benjelloun's case before a Football Review Panel at Hampden.

And today Mowbray admitted he was "excited" at the prospect of having "Benji" - as he has been nick-named by his new team-mates - in a green and white shirt, revealing that he'll immediately join the first-team squad.

Benjelloun has played through the age levels for Morocco, culminating in the World Under-20 Championships in Holland last summer in which his country was beaten for third place in a play-off with Brazil. He actually received a call-up for Morocco's full squad but was forced to pull out through injury, a complication in securing a work permit being that he hadn't played in 75 per cent of his country's recent international matches.

But in the Hampden hearing Petrie and Mowbray underlined Benjelloun's talent. Mowbray said: "You have to remember that Morocco are 25 places ahead of Scotland in the current FIFA rankings and the fact he's played for his country at Under-18 and Under-19 shows he has a decent pedigree.

"We've been trying to put things in place for a while and thankfully for us things went well yesterday, it would have been very disappointing both for the club and Benji, having had ten weeks out of his life training with us, had our case failed."

And Mowbray revealed how Benjelloun has fitted in well to the young Easter Road dressing room, saying: "He has impressed both by his football ability and his ability to integrate perfectly into our structure.

"He has a happy smiling face, he's very respectful and everyone gets on with him, he's right for our dressing room.

"Our players respect his talent. We have some decent Scottish players and when he doesn't look out of place among the Scott Browns, Kevin Thomsons and Steven Whittakers you know he is at a decent level."

Benjelloun will return to Morocco - where he played with Moghreb Fes - to tie up a few loose ends before returning to Edinburgh where he will immediately set about forcing his way into Mowbray's first-team plans.

He said: "He'll be back early next week and possibly play in a reserve game the following week. He's set up and ready to go, he will be in the squad competing for a place like everyone else

"I am excited about him, he will be a good signing for us, he brings further competition and hopefully his arrival will give us a wee lift."

Asked what kind of striker Benjelloun was, Mowbray said: "He's not of Chris Killen's size or stature but he is a very strong lad.

"We'll have to get him up to the demands of the Scottish game but he turns people either side, shoots with both feet, he can dribble past opponents and is very aware with the ball at his feet.

"The fact he's been willing to spend ten weeks in Edinburgh on what was something of a gamble for him shows that he also feels he has a future at our club."

Meanwhile, Mowbray expects to field more or less the same side which lost to Celtic last weekend when Hibs travel to face Motherwell at Fir Park tomorrow in the SPL.

Archie1875 · 17-03-06, 13:03

Welcome Benji!!! Hope u you bang in the goals ma man!!
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18grigson75 · 17-03-06, 13:03

excellent news
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hopefully he is as good as all the reports!!
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will he be able to play in the semi??
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**hibadelic** · 17-03-06, 13:07

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"We'll have to get him up to the demands of the Scottish game but he turns people either side, shoots with both feet, he can dribble past opponents and is very aware with the ball at his feet.

I like the sound of that.

delthehibee · 17-03-06, 13:07

Great news - heres to scoring the winner against the Jam fuds
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CadgeMac · 17-03-06, 13:10

yeah great news, mogga really rates him and maybe he will play him in the semi-final
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**Tully** · 17-03-06, 13:10

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excellent news
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hopefully he is as good as all the reports!!
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will he be able to play in the semi??
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good news
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should be able to play in the semi-final since hes signed more than 7 days before the game i think anyway
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**Daddy'O'Hibee** · 17-03-06, 13:14

Sounds like a fine prospect, if Tony's got him long term he must be a bit special. Welcome to Hibs Benji.

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Clery hibee · 17-03-06, 13:18

I can see it now, Benji scoring the winner in the 90th minute on 2nd April.

Graet start to the weekend!!
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stevieboi · 17-03-06, 13:27

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Originally Posted by Clery hibee

I can see it now, Benji scoring the winner in the 90th minute on 2nd April.

Graet start to the weekend!!
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Oh what a bore you are, I can see this lad getting an easy hatrick against that donkey Pressley. Glad he is finally signed up though, welcome to the hibees family Benji
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EastStandP · 17-03-06, 13:30

Lesser Spotted Benji sighted near ER

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For those doubters out there who still question the existence of the "BENJI" (latin name Abdelsalem Benjelloune), EastStandP is glad to report that this shy, timid creature was spotted away from his natural goal-scoring environment of the training ground, in the Albion Bar last night. He engaged in some social interaction, keeping his instinctive predatory instincts firmly under control while drinking from a nearby glass of orange juice. He professed to be unsure on the number of goals he will score in the semi-final - is six showing off he asked with just a subtle hint of Leith in his accent. He let it be known that while supporting Inter, he only rated Stankovic's goal as average before wandering off into the night looking for a well lit wall to hit his football off.

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**alnewhaven** · 17-03-06, 13:40

Sounds good signing
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plus I think shows forward planning at Easter Rd ......Garry O goes ...but Chris K already brought in ....Deek likely to go ....enter Benji stage right
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On the other hand you could always buy 11 from around Europe on the basis that one of them must be some good

**Osmosis** · 17-03-06, 13:45

Riordons replacement then???

Smurf · 17-03-06, 13:51

Welcome Benji.
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jaz · 17-03-06, 13:57

sounds a very exciting player, we have a great midfield and frontline now, if we keep Deek then all the better.

Only the defence to sort out and maybe keeper?

WATCH US GO

Glory Glory

Clery hibee · 17-03-06, 13:57

Stevie, i didny say he wouldnt score a hatrick, the score will be 3.2 hibs and Benji will score in the last minute to complete his hatrick.

Mon the cabbage

erskine-hibby · 17-03-06, 14:12

Lets hope he lives up to the hype.
4 against the yams would do nicely mind.
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stevieboi · 17-03-06, 14:18

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Originally Posted by Clery hibee

Stevie, i didny say he wouldnt score a hatrick, the score will be 3.2 hibs and Benji will score in the last minute to complete his hatrick.

Mon the cabbage

My mistake fingers crossed it comes true
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**CJRRHibs** · 17-03-06, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clery hibee

Stevie, i didny say he wouldnt score a hatrick, the score will be 3.2 hibs and Benji will score in the last minute to complete his hatrick.

Mon the cabbage

Stop it!! you're getting me all excited
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Cal_Hibby_4_Life · 17-03-06, 14:27

quality stuff, welcome to ER, hope you score many, and especially against hearts !!!!
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madhibee · 17-03-06, 14:31

Welcome to ER Benji
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First task is a easy one... bring the cup home
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Evil Monkey The Epitome of Pure Evil Radge Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: in your closet Posts: 243 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	Re: Benji Signs Also from the Scotsman To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. HIBS today revealed they are to sign Moroccan star Abdessalam Benjelloun after finally securing a work permit for the 21-year-old striker. Benjelloun has been training at Easter Road for the past ten weeks as the club has cut through a swathe of red tape to secure his signature on a long-term contract. The final piece of the jigsaw was put in place yesterday as chairman Rod Petrie and manager Tony Mowbray pleaded Benjelloun's case before a Football Review Panel at Hampden. And today Mowbray admitted he was "excited" at the prospect of having "Benji" - as he has been nick-named by his new team-mates - in a green and white shirt, revealing that he'll immediately join the first-team squad. Benjelloun has played through the age levels for Morocco, culminating in the World Under-20 Championships in Holland last summer in which his country was beaten for third place in a play-off with Brazil. He actually received a call-up for Morocco's full squad but was forced to pull out through injury, a complication in securing a work permit being that he hadn't played in 75 per cent of his country's recent international matches. But in the Hampden hearing Petrie and Mowbray underlined Benjelloun's talent. Mowbray said: "You have to remember that Morocco are 25 places ahead of Scotland in the current FIFA rankings and the fact he's played for his country at Under-18 and Under-19 shows he has a decent pedigree. "We've been trying to put things in place for a while and thankfully for us things went well yesterday, it would have been very disappointing both for the club and Benji, having had ten weeks out of his life training with us, had our case failed." And Mowbray revealed how Benjelloun has fitted in well to the young Easter Road dressing room, saying: "He has impressed both by his football ability and his ability to integrate perfectly into our structure. "He has a happy smiling face, he's very respectful and everyone gets on with him, he's right for our dressing room. "Our players respect his talent. We have some decent Scottish players and when he doesn't look out of place among the Scott Browns, Kevin Thomsons and Steven Whittakers you know he is at a decent level." Benjelloun will return to Morocco - where he played with Moghreb Fes - to tie up a few loose ends before returning to Edinburgh where he will immediately set about forcing his way into Mowbray's first-team plans. He said: "He'll be back early next week and possibly play in a reserve game the following week. He's set up and ready to go, he will be in the squad competing for a place like everyone else "I am excited about him, he will be a good signing for us, he brings further competition and hopefully his arrival will give us a wee lift." Asked what kind of striker Benjelloun was, Mowbray said: "He's not of Chris Killen's size or stature but he is a very strong lad. "We'll have to get him up to the demands of the Scottish game but he turns people either side, shoots with both feet, he can dribble past opponents and is very aware with the ball at his feet. "The fact he's been willing to spend ten weeks in Edinburgh on what was something of a gamble for him shows that he also feels he has a future at our club." Meanwhile, Mowbray expects to field more or less the same side which lost to Celtic last weekend when Hibs travel to face Motherwell at Fir Park tomorrow in the SPL. __________________ "The Evil Monkey turned evil after discovering that Hibs players & managers were signing with someone else"

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Clery hibee A Radge is a Pregnant Fish! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sunny Leith Age: 24 Posts: 132 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 5	Re: Benji Signs I can see it now, Benji scoring the winner in the 90th minute on 2nd April. Graet start to the weekend!! To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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erskine-hibby Mad Dug Radge Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Erskine Age: 47 Posts: 1,191 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	Re: Benji Signs Lets hope he lives up to the hype. 4 against the yams would do nicely mind. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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