Post by redrebel on Feb 11, 2017 8:20:09 GMT
Omar was more than just a player for Worthing he was part of the community a de facto ambassador for the club. His moving on deserves more than a few lines and IMO a thread of its own.
Omar is “Mr Football” he lives and breathes the game, released by Munich 1860, when he was 16 because he was too small (“he shot up soon after” his words not mine) he eventually left Germany to find a football career in England.
He ended up at Worthing via Selsey courtesy Adam Hinshelwood and the story began.
The away boys summed it up perfectly when they said “”the best since Carrington.
To be mentioned in the same bracket is praise indeed.
Both players are a great example to the younger generations following on behind.
Ben because he combined academic success with football, Omar because he showed you should never give up on your dream.
Omar was full time football, when he wasn’t playing and training with the first team he was out coaching the kids.
Omar coached for All Star, Albion the Community and the Worthing Development Centre and as he coached my son for two years I can tell you the kids loved him.
This community involvement brought many people to the club. Omar was forever encouraging people to come and watch Worthing and come they did. I have seen many people at the club who have not been before who I have met through the youth football scene.
Like the rest of you I have many great Omar memories, but my favourites involve the kids.
At one game after being subbed I remember about 15 kids running up to the dugout shouting “Omar Omar” hoping for acknowledgement from their hero, which of course he did.
The other is the many times Omar coached my son, on the Woodside pitch which made it all so special.
Last night my son played in game it was eight a side and competitive between two of the local training organisations. Red Rebel junior was asked to play attacking midfield afterwards his coach commented how well he played in that position. When we got in the van Junior said “I learnt that from watching Omar at Woodside Road”
I won’t be the only parent to hear that and that’s Omar legacy he’s made his mark on this town and on this club.
He’s part of the reason we now enjoy big crowds and the success we wouldn’t have dreamed of two years ago.
To quote the away boys again “To say we're gutted would be an understatement but we all knew this day would come.”
It sums it perfectly but speaking personally I am so pleased for the lad as he truly deserves this. I believe he can follow on from this in the footsteps of Mickey Demetriou and play in the Football League.
Auf Wiedersehen Omar thanks for everything it really is very much appreciated,
Omar is “Mr Football” he lives and breathes the game, released by Munich 1860, when he was 16 because he was too small (“he shot up soon after” his words not mine) he eventually left Germany to find a football career in England.
He ended up at Worthing via Selsey courtesy Adam Hinshelwood and the story began.
The away boys summed it up perfectly when they said “”the best since Carrington.
To be mentioned in the same bracket is praise indeed.
Both players are a great example to the younger generations following on behind.
Ben because he combined academic success with football, Omar because he showed you should never give up on your dream.
Omar was full time football, when he wasn’t playing and training with the first team he was out coaching the kids.
Omar coached for All Star, Albion the Community and the Worthing Development Centre and as he coached my son for two years I can tell you the kids loved him.
This community involvement brought many people to the club. Omar was forever encouraging people to come and watch Worthing and come they did. I have seen many people at the club who have not been before who I have met through the youth football scene.
Like the rest of you I have many great Omar memories, but my favourites involve the kids.
At one game after being subbed I remember about 15 kids running up to the dugout shouting “Omar Omar” hoping for acknowledgement from their hero, which of course he did.
The other is the many times Omar coached my son, on the Woodside pitch which made it all so special.
Last night my son played in game it was eight a side and competitive between two of the local training organisations. Red Rebel junior was asked to play attacking midfield afterwards his coach commented how well he played in that position. When we got in the van Junior said “I learnt that from watching Omar at Woodside Road”
I won’t be the only parent to hear that and that’s Omar legacy he’s made his mark on this town and on this club.
He’s part of the reason we now enjoy big crowds and the success we wouldn’t have dreamed of two years ago.
To quote the away boys again “To say we're gutted would be an understatement but we all knew this day would come.”
It sums it perfectly but speaking personally I am so pleased for the lad as he truly deserves this. I believe he can follow on from this in the footsteps of Mickey Demetriou and play in the Football League.
Auf Wiedersehen Omar thanks for everything it really is very much appreciated,