Olowu

[roversdude]

Olowu needs a contract extension he is becoming a tremendous servant to this club

[BillyStubbsTears]

I'll put decent money on Olowu never playing above the bottom end of L1.

I really do not get what people see in him. He's reasonably able, with a regular mistake in him.

If we stay in L2 his next move is likely to skip L1. I’m pretty much certain of that.

Possibly time to revisit this. See it now BST?

If you're going to go trawling, might make the effort to be up to do it right.

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=292519.msg1348770#msg1348770

I've been saying for many months that Olowu has massively stepped up this calendar year. He's always had the physical attributes, those have never been in doubt. Something's changed in his mental resilience. Up until earlier this year, he'd been prone to simply switching off and forgetting the basics of defending. And he'd shown no sign of getting better at that in the 2.5 years he'd been with us. I absolutely stand by that evaluation from 15 months ago. If others are claiming they knew he was suddenly going to click into the very, very mentally resilient defender he's been since early 2024, then I'm happy to admit they have far more insight into the future than I will ever have.

And of course, shouldn't have to say, but you know what this place is like. I would be absolutely delighted if he ends up way higher than the bottom end of League 1.

Still. You got a like from Hound, so that's nice.

[Pancho Regan]

Just the humble response I was expecting…..

[drfchound]

 

[GazLaz]

I'll put decent money on Olowu never playing above the bottom end of L1.

I really do not get what people see in him. He's reasonably able, with a regular mistake in him.

If we stay in L2 his next move is likely to skip L1. I’m pretty much certain of that.

Possibly time to revisit this. See it now BST?

If you're going to go trawling, might make the effort to be up to do it right.

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=292519.msg1348770#msg1348770

I've been saying for many months that Olowu has massively stepped up this calendar year. He's always had the physical attributes, those have never been in doubt. Something's changed in his mental resilience. Up until earlier this year, he'd been prone to simply switching off and forgetting the basics of defending. And he'd shown no sign of getting better at that in the 2.5 years he'd been with us. I absolutely stand by that evaluation from 15 months ago. If others are claiming they knew he was suddenly going to click into the very, very mentally resilient defender he's been since early 2024, then I'm happy to admit they have far more insight into the future than I will ever have.

And of course, shouldn't have to say, but you know what this place is like. I would be absolutely delighted if he ends up way higher than the bottom end of League 1.

Still. You got a like from Hound, so that's nice.

The skill is in seeing top players when everyone else doesn’t. Everyone can see good players when they are playing well week in week out. Some see it in them when they are not and are proved right in the long run…

[Usher wide.]

I'll put decent money on Olowu never playing above the bottom end of L1.

I really do not get what people see in him. He's reasonably able, with a regular mistake in him.

If we stay in L2 his next move is likely to skip L1. I’m pretty much certain of that.

Possibly time to revisit this. See it now BST?

If you're going to go trawling, might make the effort to be up to do it right.

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=292519.msg1348770#msg1348770

I've been saying for many months that Olowu has massively stepped up this calendar year. He's always had the physical attributes, those have never been in doubt. Something's changed in his mental resilience. Up until earlier this year, he'd been prone to simply switching off and forgetting the basics of defending. And he'd shown no sign of getting better at that in the 2.5 years he'd been with us. I absolutely stand by that evaluation from 15 months ago. If others are claiming they knew he was suddenly going to click into the very, very mentally resilient defender he's been since early 2024, then I'm happy to admit they have far more insight into the future than I will ever have.

And of course, shouldn't have to say, but you know what this place is like. I would be absolutely delighted if he ends up way higher than the bottom end of League 1.

Still. You got a like from Hound, so that's nice.

The skill is in seeing top players when everyone else doesn’t. Everyone can see good players when they are playing well week in week out. Some see it in them when they are not and are proved right in the long run…

Spot on!

A note for all the Bobby Faulkner ‘doubters’ me thinks.

[BillyStubbsTears]

I'll put decent money on Olowu never playing above the bottom end of L1.

I really do not get what people see in him. He's reasonably able, with a regular mistake in him.

If we stay in L2 his next move is likely to skip L1. I’m pretty much certain of that.

Possibly time to revisit this. See it now BST?

If you're going to go trawling, might make the effort to be up to do it right.

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=292519.msg1348770#msg1348770

I've been saying for many months that Olowu has massively stepped up this calendar year. He's always had the physical attributes, those have never been in doubt. Something's changed in his mental resilience. Up until earlier this year, he'd been prone to simply switching off and forgetting the basics of defending. And he'd shown no sign of getting better at that in the 2.5 years he'd been with us. I absolutely stand by that evaluation from 15 months ago. If others are claiming they knew he was suddenly going to click into the very, very mentally resilient defender he's been since early 2024, then I'm happy to admit they have far more insight into the future than I will ever have.

And of course, shouldn't have to say, but you know what this place is like. I would be absolutely delighted if he ends up way higher than the bottom end of League 1.

Still. You got a like from Hound, so that's nice.

The skill is in seeing top players when everyone else doesn’t. Everyone can see good players when they are playing well week in week out. Some see it in them when they are not and are proved right in the long run…

As I say, if you saw that Olowu was on the verge of making this transition, as opposed to simply having undeveloped potential, then I'm genuinely impressed.

How's Harry Forrester doing these days?

[Filo]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

[andyst79]

As much as I like Wood and Anderson (who's been a great servant to the club) our new CB pairing of Olowu & McGrath are the way forward for the club. Anderson is useful if we're playing 3 at the back , not sure about Wood in a back 3 but he's a great organizer and should imagine he will still have a part to play at some point in the season.

[Chris Black come back]

That covering tackle from Olowu in second half was very high quality.

[ravenrover]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

[BobG]

Jesus

[StocksArmy]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

Jay Mcgrath

[BobG]

Alan Hansen

[BobG]

Terry Butcher

[BillyStubbsTears]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

That wasn't my issue. All do, of course. The issue with Olowu was that, to me at least, he didn't seem to have the mentality of a strong defender. He would dive in when jockeying was required, not impose himself when he had the chance to, lose concentration and drift into poor positions, miss the movement of opponents.

He always had the physical attributes, and as a result was often able to rescue bad situations. But I simply thought his lack of defensive instinct and concentration were career-limiters.

He's an absolute joy to watch at the moment. I'm very glad to have been proved wrong in my earlier assessment that I didn't see the likelihood of those shortcomings improve.

[NickDRFC]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

Jesus

He’s a striker, have another go 

[BobG]

No. He's the Son of God - as you really ought to know.

BobG

[silent majority]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

You and me both, I've always rated him, he just needed a little more maturity.

[Nudga]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

Jesus

He’s a striker, have another go 

Not so good on crosses though

[TheFunk]

BST Name me a centre back in any league in any team who never makes or has made a hash of things at times?

Jay Mcgrath

He cost us the second goal at Harrogate with his ridiculous pass that wasn't on.

[NickDRFC]

No. He's the Son of God - as you really ought to know.

BobG

As far as I’m aware that one didn’t play centre half either 

[idler]

I find his only problem at the minute is his heading at times.Rather than using his forehead correctly he seems to be an inch or two too low so the trajectory of the ball leads to it going higher than it could and not as far forward. I’m sure that the coaches have seen this and are trying to rectify it.

[BobG]

No Nick. He was neither a centre half nor a forward. But if you were to think a bit deeper you might see the relevance of suggesting the Son of God, he of the miracles you remember, as the one man capable of delivering what was requested.

BobG

[ravenrover]

No. He's the Son of God - as you really ought to know.

BobG

As far as I’m aware that one didn’t play centre half either 

More of a midfield creator?

[drfchound]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

As much as you might not like me being in agreement with you, I’m in the same camp with regards rating Olowu highly and have done all along in his time with us.

[Thorney]

He is getting a good run in the team now and also has cut out the silly mishaps, he is finally showing why alot of people rated him from the start

[roversdude]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

You and me both, I've always rated him, he just needed a little more maturity.

Plus one

[Filo]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

As much as you might not like me being in agreement with you, I’m in the same camp with regards rating Olowu highly and have done all along in his time with us.

On footballing issues I think you’ll find we agree on many things

[drfchound]

I’ve said it from day one, and been consistent with my opinion, Olowu is a class act, he’s matured and got better since then

As much as you might not like me being in agreement with you, I’m in the same camp with regards rating Olowu highly and have done all along in his time with us.

On footballing issues I think you’ll find we agree on many things

   My pal from Sheffield will think it is nice that I “liked” your post.