Source: Team_Talk
O'Connor happy with Hibs return
Garry O'Connor insists he still has plenty to offer after sealing his return to the Scottish Premier League with Hibernian.[LNB] The striker, 28, has signed a season-long contract with his former club.[LNB]O'Connor first made the breakthrough at Hibs a decade ago and is back at Easter Road following spells at Lokomotiv Moscow, Birmingham and Barnsley.[LNB]He said: "I wanted to come back to Hibernian for a reason - my love for the club. I think Hibs are going to get the best out of me.[LNB]"I'm still quite young, but I've also now got lots of experience from playing in the English Premier League, the Championship and in Russia.[LNB]"Hopefully I can bring some excitement to the team. I'll certainly be trying my hardest in every game.[LNB]"I've never played with as much passion and commitment as I did when I pulled on the Hibs jersey.[LNB]"Hopefully I can help to lead the team and make sure that everyone plays with that same level of passion and excitement next season."[LNB]During his first spell at Hibs, O'Connor made 167 appearances and netted 59 goals and he is confident he can pick up where he left off.[LNB]He said: "I'm delighted to be coming back home to play for Hibernian. I'm just so happy at this moment in time - this is where it all began for me.[LNB]"Ever since I left to go to Russia, I've always wanted to return at some point and I cannot wait to play at Easter Road again.[LNB]"I'm really excited about what I can achieve with Hibernian and I'm aiming to repay the faith shown in me from the manager by scoring goals and helping the team to succeed.[LNB]"Hibernian is a special club with phenomenal supporters - they gave me my big break in the game and now I want to give them something back."[LNB]Speaking on the club's official website, O'Connor added that boss Colin Calderwood has earmarked him as being a leader within his squad.[LNB]"The manager says he wants me to come in and to be a leader," he said.[LNB]"He knows what type of player I can be, so he wants to see my full potential this season.[LNB]"He has got every faith in me, that is why I am here. Everything the manager said to me was positive about where he wants the club to be next season and the year after.[LNB]"He talked about the players that he is trying to bring in and it is all positive for the club. This is a great environment to be in right now and one we need to build on."[LNB]Calderwood is hoping that O'Connor's experience will be telling, and expects him to[LNB]be a different player to that one that left the capital for Russia.[LNB]He said: "We are really pleased to have a player like Garry on board for next season. He is a quality player with a proven pedigree at the highest level.[LNB]"Goals win games and Garry will strengthen our attack for next season and give us an extra option.[LNB]"He has learned a great deal about the game during his time away from Easter Road and he will be a very exciting addition to our squad."
