Michael Obafemi F Plymouth Argyle (loan from Burnley) b.2000

[Demesne Lad]

Millwall likely managing his minutes I'd say. After coming back from illness has played 45mins, 72mins midweek, and came on at half time tonight.

Correct: 'I'm delighted for him and I'm delighted for me' - Millwall boss on Michael Obafemi opening his Lions account as he reveals why striker did not start against Blackburn - Southwark News (https://southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/blackburn-obfemi-goal-harris/)

[SkStu]

First goal for him since his last goal! Home to Cardiff... good to see him get the start and an early goal.


The home side take the lead inside 10 minutes with a strike from Michael O'Bafemi.

Zian Flemming plays the Irishman through behind the Bluebirds backline before he smashes it in at the near post for 1-0.

[Demesne Lad]

Interesting comments from Neil Harris:

'Michael owed me that goal today' - Neil Harris delighted with Obafemi's performance and development for Millwall as he offers cryptic comment on striker - Southwark News (https://southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/owed-me-harris-obafemi-goal/)

[seanfhear]

Interesting comments from Neil Harris:

'Michael owed me that goal today' - Neil Harris delighted with Obafemi's performance and development for Millwall as he offers cryptic comment on striker - Southwark News (https://southwarknews.co.uk/sport/football/millwall/owed-me-harris-obafemi-goal/)
Basically saying that Obafemi was not fit enough ~ Certainly not fit enough to play the way Harris wants him to play ~ Have we heard that before ?

[liamoo11]

Basically saying that Obafemi was not fit enough ~ Certainly not fit enough to play the way Harris wants him to play ~ Have we heard that before ?

Typical new manager talk, lads aren't fit enough because last manager was crap I've made them fitter. Class player who is in a sprinters body. Sprinters do not train to run all day so very difficult if not impossible for obafemi to play like that without creating injuries for himself by doing far too much mileage weekly.

[samhaydenjr]

Basically saying that Obafemi was not fit enough ~ Certainly not fit enough to play the way Harris wants him to play ~ Have we heard that before ?


Typical new manager talk, lads aren't fit enough because last manager was crap I've made them fitter. Class player who is in a sprinters body. Sprinters do not train to run all day so very difficult if not impossible for obafemi to play like that without creating injuries for himself by doing far too much mileage weekly.

I think that Obafemi has a body type that requires more effort to keep it in shape than other lads and perhaps, and maybe he sometimes doesn't have the drive to do that and needs a particular push. Whatever the reason, I hope he can build on this, because at his best he is a terrific weapon to have in our line-up

[CraftyToePoke]

Typical new manager talk, lads aren't fit enough because last manager was crap I've made them fitter. Class player who is in a sprinters body. Sprinters do not train to run all day so very difficult if not impossible for obafemi to play like that without creating injuries for himself by doing far too much mileage weekly.

Hahahaaaaa, fantastic. Show me a sprint start line up with an array of adorable chubby cheeks, love handles and slight guts there liamoo. Show us all.

[seanfhear]

Typical new manager talk, lads aren't fit enough because last manager was crap I've made them fitter. Class player who is in a sprinters body. Sprinters do not train to run all day so very difficult if not impossible for obafemi to play like that without creating injuries for himself by doing far too much mileage weekly.
Like a doctor that say the patient is, very very sick / probably going to die ~ ~ When / if the doctor saves the patient = = Great Doctor !

[Eirambler]

I've always struggled to work out where Obafemi's level will eventually be. Premier League pace, Premier League ability to take a chance in front of goal, but constant fitness and injury issues and questionable attitude reports from multiple managers. I'm thinking probably Championship stalwart (injuries permitting) at this point, we may see him at the top level again but probably not consistently throughout his career.

He just doesn't quite seem to have the drive to make it at a higher level. If he falls below Championship with his natural ability then he'll have really underachieved.

[pineapple stu]

Left out of the Millwall squad entirely (don't think he was injured) for his return to Swansea, the only club he's really performed for. An unused sub last week. 2 goals in 14 games for Millwall isn't a great return. He's 24 in July and you wonder where he's going to be next season. Only on loan at Millwall of course, Burnley don't seem to want him (even if they are relegated). League One a distinct possibility?

Amazing how far he's fallen since that purple patch two years ago.

[Eirambler]

I'm still surprised that Burnley bothered signing him at all. Seems they were committed to it as part of the conditions of the loan deal, but he hasn't done anything of note for them. Sadly could see both him and Connolly falling away into the lower leagues if they don't sort themselves out soon. They're both capable of so much more than that but they're running out of road as they move into their mid 20s now.

[pineapple stu]

I'm still surprised that Burnley bothered signing him at all.
Yep - doesn't seem like they really had any plan behind it. They were flying as it was, never gave him a proper run in the team (and possibly he never earned it in training), but even in the last few months of his Swansea career he had a questionable attitude and a poor record in front of goal. Strange one, but that's football I guess. The Millwall loan feels almost close to last chance saloon in terms of proving he has a career at the top. Really other than the exceptional three months at Swansea when he couldn't stop scoring, he's done nothing of note at all to justify anyone in the top two tiers being interested.

[zero]

He is constantly injured so hard to know who might be interested. On a similar trajectory to Aaron Connolly sadly.

[JR89]

Millwall manager was asked about a couple of players that didn't feature recently. Included the bits that mention Obafemi' specifically.

"Michael has done brilliantly for us on loan and we're really thankful for his efforts. He didn't feature for us off the bench the other day and he wasn't going to feature today. I'd rather play our own players who have trained impeccably.

When asked to clarify if Obafemi's absence was also related to ill discipline, Harris added: "Michael was based around discipline but also around that we're not going to look to sign him in the transfer window, so no need to include him."

[seanfhear]

Millwall manager was asked about a couple of players that didn't feature recently. Included the bits that mention Obafemi' specifically.

"Michael has done brilliantly for us on loan and we're really thankful for his efforts. He didn't feature for us off the bench the other day and he wasn't going to feature today. I'd rather play our own players who have trained impeccably.

When asked to clarify if Obafemi's absence was also related to ill discipline, Harris added: "Michael was based around discipline but also around that we're not going to look to sign him in the transfer window, so no need to include him."Thanks and Goodbye.

[Eirambler]

"Michael did brilliantly for us. So well in fact that we have absolutely no interest whatsoever in bringing him back here next season".

It's already been said but the thing with Obafemi is that if he knuckles down in pre season he could absolutely challenge for a first team place at Burnley next year. But sadly the more likely outcome is that he won't and will find himself looking for first team football again elsewhere at some point next season.

[Diggs246]

He's a breast

Talent is only useful with the right attitude.

He looks to be another wasted talent unfortunately.

He might grow up but I'm losing hope

[Eminence Grise]

He's a breast

Not great in the league, but alright in a cup, maybe? Milwall certainly seem to be saying so long and thanks for all the mammaries. It could explain the cleavage between his supporters and detractors.

[CraftyToePoke]

Not great in the league, but alright in a cup, maybe? Milwall certainly seem to be saying so long and thanks for all the mammaries. It could explain the cleavage between his supporters and detractors.

Oh dear Christ ;)

Boob voyage Micheal O

[pineapple stu]

He does sound a right tit in fairness

[seanfhear]

He was good in the Welsh valley ! !

[Eirambler]

Off to Plymouth Argyle on a season long loan.

[Olé Olé]

Well, now, if he's looking to learn from one of the best strikers to do it in recent years then he's gone to the right place.

[Razors left peg]

Last chance at this level for him? Hes done well to get another Championship move given how the last couple of seasons have gone, hopefully this is the season he stays fit, has a professional attitude and plays

[Eirambler]

Big season for him all right. He's still living off the Swansea goals a few years ago. If he can hit that form again he'll pretty much establish himself as a Championship standard player for a few more years. But another poor year and his next move will be down the divisions.

[seanfhear]

Rooney might be able to knock him in to Rooney physical shape !

[Diggs246]

Rooney won't tolerate his BS
It's absolutely his last chance. It's criminal because we know he has the talent.

[pineapple stu]

Rooney won't tolerate his BS
All well and good - but then how long is Rooney going to last himself?

[Diggs246]

All well and good - but then how long is Rooney going to last himself?

True, but we will know where Michael is at by xmas if he's not in the team or not scoring, then it could be the "start" of the end of his international career etc

[pineapple stu]

That's definitely true alright.

[Jolly Red Giant]

From Obafemi's perspective - the sooner Rooney gets the boot the better. Ronney is that bad a coach.

[Razors left peg]

From Obafemi's perspective - the sooner Rooney gets the boot the better. Ronney is that bad a coach.

Obafemi could be the one to keep Rooney in a job if he performs. At his best Obafemi has the ability to be the best striker in that division, unfortunately he has only shown that best for 1 period between Jan and end of season for Swansea, which is 2 and a half years ago.

The most likely scenario here is that Rooney is sacked by November and Obafemis loan is cancelled by the end of the year, and he ends up in L1 for 2nd half of season.

Obafemi is in the Connolly category now, rumors of lack of professionalism follow him around and is running out of last chances, lets hope he takes this one.

[JR89]

From Obafemi's perspective - the sooner Rooney gets the boot the better. Ronney is that bad a coach.

Yeah Obafemi doesn't need help in ruining his career because he's doing a good job of it himself. How many managers now have questioned his commitment and poor attitude?

[Jolly Red Giant]

Yeah Obafemi doesn't need help in ruining his career because he's doing a good job of it himself. How many managers now have questioned his commitment and poor attitude?
I am not disputing the issues with Obafemi - but Rooney is a donkey as a coach.

[Razors left peg]

I am not disputing the issues with Obafemi - but Rooney is a donkey as a coach.

Rooney is no Frank Brettell alright

[JR89]

I am not disputing the issues with Obafemi - but Rooney is a donkey as a coach.

They'll suit each other then given Rooney is a donkey of a coach and Obafemi is a waster.

[pineapple stu]

Got a half hour run out today, which is something at least.

They drew 1-1 away to QPR despite playing an hour with ten men (and the last couple of minutes with nine)

[Eirambler]

Interesting that Burnley loaned out Obafemi during the week, and then had to resort to throwing on Luke McNally as a centre forward substitute today. They're either really badly organised right now, or they really, really don't rate Obafemi (or possibly a bit of both).

[samhaydenjr]

When I remembered that Rooney was in charge of Plymouth, my first thought was "oh no, that's not good" but then I thought of a potential silver lining - Rooney became an elite striker in spite of having a physique that probably required extra work than others, and some questionable off-field antics. Perhaps he could be the ideal coach to help Obafemi with any issues he has with maintaining an elite pro's physique and with scoring goals.:crossed:

[pineapple stu]

First league start for Plymouth today in a 3-2 win over Sunderland. Had pretty minimal impact though - whoscored says he had five touches of the ball before coming off after 64 minutes.

Alan Browne came on as a sub for Sunderland a few minutes later.

[samhaydenjr]

First goal for Plymouth today - in the highlights package I saw he looked fit and lively

[pineapple stu]

Second of the season for Plymouth tonight, at home to bottom-of-the-table Portsmouth.

But he's been on the bench four of the last five games (including tonight) and didn't even come on in one of those games. All told, it looks like another disappointing season in the offing

[tetsujin1979]

It's a good finish, uses his strength to put off the defender before scoring
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[liamoo11]

Second of the season for Plymouth tonight, at home to bottom-of-the-table Portsmouth.

But he's been on the bench four of the last five games (including tonight) and didn't even come on in one of those games. All told, it looks like another disappointing season in the offing

It's 9nly the start of November. That's a big goal tonight and a lovely finish.

[pineapple stu]

It is only the start of November - but he's already found his way into the team and back out of it again, hasn't been performing particularly well (four <6 ratings on whoscored for example) and only two goals so far. It's not what we would have been hoping for, let's be honest.

[rebelmusic]

Went off injured after 9 minutes today. Can't find anymore details

[pineapple stu]

Groin injury per the Plymouth forum. Though that's from posts when he went off rather than any official confirmation later.

[pineapple stu]

Well, he's lasted longer than Wayne Rooney anyway.

Wasn't in the squad the last two games since his injury; can't see a timeline on a return. 2 goals in 18 games isn't great - though their top scorer is on 3 in fairness.

[pineapple stu]

Made his return from injury today, coming on for the last 18 minutes of a 2-2 draw with Bristol City with no real impact.

Jason Knight scored for City though, so that's something. First goal in three months, and only his second of the season. McNally and O'Leary also involved for them.

[Demesne Lad]

Returned to parent club Burnley, who have let Nathan Redmond and John Joe Shelvey go, made four of their five on-loan players permanent and are negotiating new contracts with Egan-Riley, Brownhill and Barnes (burnleyfootballclub.com). I wonder what's next for Obafemi, as Burnley return to the Premier League.