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Title: Reo
Post by: Filo on February 01, 2022, 11:09:15 pm
Looks a big strong lad, I saw something there in the lad, if he gets the service he may well be an astute signing
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: ColinDouglasHandshake on February 01, 2022, 11:13:59 pm
Much more about him than Odubeko who i can see never scoring for us.
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Post by: dickos1 on February 01, 2022, 11:15:30 pm
Much more about him than Odubeko who i can see never scoring for us.

Of course you can
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Post by: goalkick on February 01, 2022, 11:19:20 pm
He puts ahold shift in running around. :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: ColinDouglasHandshake on February 01, 2022, 11:23:56 pm
Odubeko works very hard but simply doesn't look like he has any awareness of goal. At all. A bit like a more physically aggressive and energetic Cukur.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: since-1969 on February 01, 2022, 11:26:12 pm
Looks a big strong lad, I saw something there in the lad, if he gets the service he may well be an astute signing
Can he play in goal !!
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: drfchound on February 01, 2022, 11:39:37 pm
Reo wasn’t able to get into the game during his short spell on the pitch tonight so it isn’t really possible to form any defining opinion on him.
He looks physically strong but we need to see him a bit more yet.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on February 01, 2022, 11:49:15 pm
There was one tiny glimmer. It's such a simple thing, but we have t seen it from any Rovers striker for so long. When we had a corner late on and Younger (?) got a powerful header on goal that their keeper saved low down. Griffiths was following it in, in case the ball broke loose.

We have been so static in the box for 12 months, I was almost elated to see a Rovers striker looking like doing a basic thing that a striker should do.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: drfchound on February 01, 2022, 11:56:12 pm
It was Rowe who had that header BST and it was not a powerful one.
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Post by: BigH on February 02, 2022, 06:52:43 am
A bit like a more physically aggressive and energetic Cukur.
That is not a high bar
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: GazLaz on February 02, 2022, 07:15:02 am
He moves like a proper player. Looks rapid and strong. Sadly we never got the ball to him.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Cramby10 on February 02, 2022, 07:32:56 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.
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Post by: DonnyOsmond on February 02, 2022, 07:51:16 am
Don't worry we'll drill that energy and determination out of him!
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: GazLaz on February 02, 2022, 07:52:18 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Arsenal Of The North on February 02, 2022, 08:03:55 am
First time I’d seen adubeko tonight, didn’t play to his strengths at all. This lad needs balls down the side to run on to or to his feet, when we’re limping it in the air v a strong Rotherham defence, he’s going to lose that battle all night.

Reo looked ok when he come on. Looked like he wanted a battle/scrap on the pitch. But did anyone see his little kick out?

Either way we need a bit of that to get teams to engage and drop to our level to give us a chance
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Filo on February 02, 2022, 08:04:12 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: DonnyOsmond on February 02, 2022, 08:09:49 am
First time I’d seen adubeko tonight, didn’t play to his strengths at all. This lad needs balls down the side to run on to or to his feet, when we’re limping it in the air v a strong Rotherham defence, he’s going to lose that battle all night.

Reo looked ok when he come on. Looked like he wanted a battle/scrap on the pitch. But did anyone see his little kick out?

Either way we need a bit of that to get teams to engage and drop to our level to give us a chance

The kick out when they were given another weak free kick when he was trying to get into the game?
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Cramby10 on February 02, 2022, 08:21:37 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started
it pains me to say it but Clayton’s display reminded me of the Gardner display earlier in the season when he was hooked after 20. It’s a worry. The guy has serious pedigree and only hope he’s just not match fit rather than his legs have gone as suggested by the Birmingham fans.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Metalmicky on February 02, 2022, 08:23:39 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: GazLaz on February 02, 2022, 08:26:38 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: jmt23 on February 02, 2022, 08:33:49 am
Yes we played a five at the back, the one thing I found strange,and it can only be a tactic, Horton was squeezing towards the centre backs( this has been something done all season) but left their number 11 acres of space.
The guy was like a bullet train, and should never have had that much room.
I’ve said in another thread,  the wrong tactic’s throughout, long high balls, we never won one. A team sheet that almost looked like we had admitted they were going to batter  us.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Metalmicky on February 02, 2022, 08:40:03 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

Didn't see the game - decided to excuse myself the pain... however, the BBC (and other news outlets) said we shaped up as a 4-3-3.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: jamesrover17 on February 02, 2022, 08:47:24 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

He certainly did, gave Ogbene even more room to knock it round him, skin him and leave him for dead
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Post by: DonnyOsmond on February 02, 2022, 08:50:19 am
He was never going to get any decent service with the, frankly, mind boggling decision to leave Martin on the bench for the duration.

The fact he had to hook Clayts and Horton at half time killed Martins chances of getting on.

Clayton should have been hooked after 20 mins, he was a passenger and clearly not match ready, we know how poor Horton is against tricky wide men, he should never have started

Not sure why Clayton was even considered - could have possibly come on for the last 10-15 minutes, but not going to be match fit after being out so long.  Also really can't understand why we are persisting with Horton at left back - he isn't a good defender - if anything he should be on the left side of a midfield 3, or as a wingback in a back 5.

Did he not play wing back in a back 5 last night?

Didn't see the game - decided to excuse myself the pain... however, the BBC (and other news outlets) said we shaped up as a 4-3-3.

Was a 5-2-1-2.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: RoversAlias on February 02, 2022, 11:21:28 am
With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Bailey Vickerage on February 02, 2022, 02:58:20 pm
With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.
u forgetting Martin? He’s been brilliant in the games he’s player so far and should’ve played again yesterday.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: BVB on February 02, 2022, 03:24:17 pm
Best part was when Reo came on, immediately went for a header and pole-axed Wood to the ground.
Strong lad.
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Post by: Monkcaster_Rover on February 02, 2022, 03:36:54 pm
Best part was when Reo came on, immediately went for a header and pole-axed Wood to the ground.
Strong lad.

Seen that. Wood had literally just come on as well.

Flattened him.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: EasyforDennis on February 02, 2022, 04:18:35 pm
Reminded me of Leroy Lita.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: Padge_DRFC on February 02, 2022, 07:10:07 pm
With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.

Hi Gary Mcsheffery. Only you think Dodoo gets in our team.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: The Beast on February 02, 2022, 07:14:19 pm
Best part was when Reo came on, immediately went for a header and pole-axed Wood to the ground.
Strong lad.

Seen that. Wood had literally just come on as well.

Flattened him.
We need more of that, they were pushing us with two hands every time there was a coming together if the ref lets it go as he was last night, do it back!
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: RoversAlias on February 02, 2022, 09:29:35 pm
With Taylor injureed, our best front three in terms of playing style is probably going to be Dodoo-Griffiths-Odubeko.

Griffiths looks a proper centre forward, his physical presence and awareness should allow him to have some success in the middle, but the ball needs to be on the floor. Dodoo and Odubeko look like wide forwards, to get in the channels and hopefully pull defenders out of shape.

Gary McSheffrey will need to persevere with his ideas though now, because playing other teams for percentages is pointless. We are down, learn about how you want to play and teach those players to work as one unit in preparation for next season.

Hi Gary Mcsheffery. Only you think Dodoo gets in our team.

I mean, he plays nearly every game and is our top scorer. He's not brilliant, but with Taylor and Fej injured I don't see who else could class as a front 3 player who is better than him. Unless you count Martin but I'm unsure where his best position is as yet.
Title: Re: Reo
Post by: ColinDouglasHandshake on February 05, 2022, 11:32:32 am
Dodoo is pure and utter shite as a footballer. He runs like a gazelle but that is where the comparison must end. A gazelle is fast. Dodoo seems to take an age to get somewhere and trots rather than runs.  So that's that straight.

On to Reo. Hoping he gets a start today with Agard and we can use the movement, pace and physicality to our advantage up there.