Oneil Odofin - starter this season?

Richinns · Post by **Richinns** » 17 Jul 2015, 10:29

Just pure speculation on my part but I suspect Oneil might have a large part to play this season. Judging by the type of defender Cox has used in the past, and the type we are seeing turn up for trials, then Oneil seems to be very much of a similar type and if we are going to play 3 CB's then there will be an even bigger opportunity for him in this set-up. With the budget tight and currently only two CBs on the books (one of which is him) then he might very much be in and around the first team this season.

PhilGull · Post by **PhilGull** » 17 Jul 2015, 11:05

Sounds good to me. About times these young players started earning their wages!
I've not seen much of him myself but everything I have heard suggests he has the potential to be a very good lower league defender. Perhaps not quite the game head to play at the top but that can be taught by good coaches but the physicality and bravery to get involved where others shy away.

OllieGull · Post by **OllieGull** » 17 Jul 2015, 11:08

Well he got 2 assists from flick-ons against Tiverton the other night, could be a dangerman from set pieces for us.

Post by **Scott Brehaut** » 17 Jul 2015, 12:14

Supergulls would disagree with you - he doesn't rate Odofin whatsoever.

brucie · Post by **brucie** » 17 Jul 2015, 13:19

First time I have seen Odofin at Tiverton. He is a massive unit for a young bloke but in general was a liability in the first half nearly gifting Tiverton a couple of goals. Very similar in looks and stature to the triallist Madoke (or whatever his name is)
Difficult to judge either really but against better opposition I think theyt would both struggle.

yellowforever · Post by **yellowforever** » 17 Jul 2015, 16:08

Looks like it'll be Geohagan and MacDonald as the first choices.

I can see us signing one more versatile defender who can play along the backline, and then Odofin to round out the options.

DaveysBarTab · Post by **DaveysBarTab** » 17 Jul 2015, 17:19

heard hes a right timmy

chardie · Post by **chardie** » 17 Jul 2015, 18:45

DaveysBarTab wrote:heard hes a right timmy

What does that mean?

PhilGull · Post by **PhilGull** » 17 Jul 2015, 18:50

chardie wrote:

What does that mean?

I'm guessing it's a South Park reference, http://southpark.wikia.com/wiki/Timmy_Burch. Up to you how distasteful or offensive you find it.

supergulls · Post by **supergulls** » 19 Jul 2015, 09:20

Scott Brehaut wrote:Supergulls would disagree with you - he doesn't rate Odofin whatsoever.

Your right there Scott, he has all the physical attributes to succeed in the game, but there's one problem ..... He is not a very good footballer ! He's clumsy as hell and gives away pens like nobody I have ever seen. For a big guy he lacks aggression and he doesn't read the game at all. I watched him play against reading for the youth team and it was the worst performance I've seen from a centre half. He gave away two pens through being clumsy and just diving in when he only had to jockey the player. Then he was at fault for another goal after playing an awful back pass. People may say you can coach him and turn him into a decent player I say you can make a donkey a racehorse.

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