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 NewsQuote:
Originally Posted by JR89
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First goal for him since his last goal! Home to Cardiff... good to see him get the start and an early goal.
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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.
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 ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Demesne Lad
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by seanfhear
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Originally Posted by seanfhear
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-upQuote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
Like a doctor that say the patient is, very very sick / probably going to die ~ ~ When / if the doctor saves the patient = = Great Doctor !Quote:
Originally Posted by liamoo11
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.
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.
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.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Eirambler
He is constantly injured so hard to know who might be interested. On a similar trajectory to Aaron Connolly sadly.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by JR89
"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.
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
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
Oh dear Christ ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Eminence Grise
Boob voyage Micheal O
He does sound a right tit in fairness
He was good in the Welsh valley ! !
Off to Plymouth Argyle on a season long loan.
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.
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
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.
Rooney might be able to knock him in to Rooney physical shape !
Rooney won't tolerate his BS
It's absolutely his last chance. It's criminal because we know he has the talent.
All well and good - but then how long is Rooney going to last himself?Quote:
Originally Posted by Diggs246
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 etcQuote:
Originally Posted by pineapple stu
That's definitely true alright.
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
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.
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?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
I am not disputing the issues with Obafemi - but Rooney is a donkey as a coach.Quote:
Originally Posted by JR89
Rooney is no Frank Brettell alrightQuote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
They'll suit each other then given Rooney is a donkey of a coach and Obafemi is a waster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jolly Red Giant
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)
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).
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:
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.