havanatopia Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Blimey, Reading that lot it strikes me opinion on Akinde is very polarised; weird. My observation of these remarks is that perhaps he looks dangerous, at times, gives his all, on occasion, and has a football brain, once or twice in a match. In short you might see all 3 positives but, on the other hand, you might blow your nose, have to take a pee or scratch your ear lobe and you could so easily miss that bit of magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristolian76 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 "Class" "Quality" "big & strong" I definitely watched a very different game to some on here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplyRed Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I think Akinde has an identity, or confidence, problem - looks the part, seems to have the wherewithal, but doesn't believe in his own ability. Because of that, people don't really know what to make of him. He needs a confidence boost of, perhaps, regular starts for the next 4 or 5 games, but that looks unlikely now because of the new striker(s) on the horizon. Akinde will continue to show a lot of promise and little else until he gets regular starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 People slate clarksom, bit forget he did get a goal and a assist yesterday and look much improved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hicksy-BCFC Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Sorry I can't agree. I am happy to be in a minority on this one but I just don't think he's good enough. He has the touch of the Enoch Showumni's about him for me. Big but can't head the ball. Just causes trouble for being as big as he is. If he's amongst the best we have, we're in some trouble this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityfan Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 The touch of Enoch? You've got to be kidding. Akinde touch and control is excellent. brings the ball down quickly, takes the pace out of it and uses the pace to lay off as well. He may be lacking in confidence through a lack of a run of games and that may not change unless he gets those games for City in the Championship. I'd expect similar from most players, but poor touch is definitely not something you can pin on the guy! I just don't get why you bring in a guy for his potential and then never properly test that potential. If I was him I would be seriously disappointed with City and my career to-date at the club. I would be telling the Manager that as well and telling the manager I wanted to start. Why? Because you brought me in given that I was scoring goals at a lower level, you saw the potential and now you keep buying other strikers in, most of whom have failed and don't give me the chance to show my potential. Give me 5 games of 90 minutes and give me the supply and let me show you what I can do. Ivan has had 3 continuous games this season and so far he is doing very well All very sad for Akinde and poor management in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellRedPhil Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 He was quality when he came on again, just like last week. He's immensely powerful and pacy and he can run at defenders in a way Clarkson can't, forcing his way through defences at times. He is still raw, and obviously has a lot to learn, but as he gets more match time he will start to become more composed on the ball, and his positional sense will naturally improve. He created problems when he came on, and was a genuine threat. I just hope the two new arrivals that are expected this week don't result in Akinde being pushed completely out the picture once more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo red Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Too true my friend. I happen to have thought LJ did very well (looking for the killer pass and rather than sideways or backwards). Also thought Sproule played as well as I have ever seen him and was very impressed (from a self-admitting Sproule 'basher'). What stuck in my throat was for Sproules disallowed goal he was calling for the ball for a long time. Akinde held on for far too long and their leftback stepped up. Guess he will improve elements like this with experience - I just think he has too far to improve to be a big player for us. Don't forget the precise passes he made to the opposition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackIKnowski Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Couldn't agree mire with last post. When Forlan went to Utd he was sub for furst 20 appearances. When he had a run he started scoring. Need to leave him in for a few games, but with Pitman and Stead imminent I doubt it'll happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nibor Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 We haven't really seen enough of Akinde to have an idea either way. He was far too static yesterday but he showed some great pace to get ahead of the defence on a couple of occasions. He looks to me as though he needs some much stronger coaching and match time. Not more loan spells. If I was him I think I'd hand in a transfer request if both Stead and Pitman arrive this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedTilDead Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 as much as i'd like Akinde to be the answer to our problems in attack, i can't see it. too often his touch lets him down and he doesn't put himself about enough for a man of his size, strength and pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 I wouldn't say impressive. Every player was below par. The worst 3-3 you will ever watch. It was strange, couldn't get excited by anything happening on the pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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