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Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Gullscorer » 15 Aug 2011, 21:18

Glostergull wrote: He indeed can and I like him a lot. He's a smashing guy, but, He can also cut through butter like a supertanker through a council estate. And that's the frustrating problem with him. He was great on Saturday but wll he keep it up.
Well, I just have this gut feeling that Stevens, and all the rest of the squad from last season, will play far better this season under Martin Ling than they did last season (or than they might have done this season) under Paul Buckle. True, Buckle left behind (minus the players he took with him) an excellent squad for Ling to work with, but Ling has now built up an even better squad of players, and I just have a feeling it's going to be a very exciting season....

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Glostergull » 15 Aug 2011, 20:25

Gullscorer wrote: Danny Stevens can kick and head the ball and cut through defences like butter through a knife. If necessary play him in the centre alongside Howe or Kee. :keepie:
He indeed can and I like him a lot. He's a smashing guy, but, He can also cut through butter like a supertanker through a council estate. And that's the frustrating problem with him. He was great on Saturday but wll he keep it up.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Gullscorer » 15 Aug 2011, 18:01

Trojan 67 wrote:
Three senior srikers at first glance appears to be not enough. It certainly isn't enough if both Howe and Atieno are out of the side. If only Howe plays and Kee fails to make the partnership work then 4-5-1 is the formation with Howe leading the line with Mansell, McPhee and O'Kane in centre midfield with one of McPhee or O'Kane in the hole.

Likewise if only Atieno leads the line. Hopefully, both Howe and Atieno will keep their form and stay clear of long term injury.
Danny Stevens can kick and head the ball and cut through defences like butter through a knife. If necessary play him in the centre alongside Howe or Kee. :keepie:

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by yellow » 15 Aug 2011, 17:36

royalgull wrote:Nope I said the same Modgull. I think we've found a little diamond here.

He's quick, strong, decent touch, works hard and can finish. Him and Howe work really well together.
Agree 100%. (I knew it would happen sooner or later royal!).

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Trojan 67 » 15 Aug 2011, 17:29

tufcbrett wrote:I still think we need one more striker brought in. Atieno would work well with either Howe or Billy, but if he was to get injured then i cant see billy and howe working because they are to simular.

He was class yesterday and he should do well with us but 3 main strikers and the young lads to cover i feel we are short of one to be simular to atieno that can offer us that bit different to what howe and billy does.

Three senior srikers at first glance appears to be not enough. It certainly isn't enough if both Howe and Atieno are out of the side. If only Howe plays and Kee fails to make the partnership work then 4-5-1 is the formation with Howe leading the line with Mansell, McPhee and O'Kane in centre midfield with one of McPhee or O'Kane in the hole.

Likewise if only Atieno leads the line. Hopefully, both Howe and Atieno will keep their form and stay clear of long term injury.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Plymouth Gull » 15 Aug 2011, 17:12

That chance hasn't even made the extended highlights on the BBC website.

Disappointing.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by ferrarilover » 15 Aug 2011, 15:31

NickGull wrote:Still early days yet, but as said, he and Howe were fantastic yesterday. Had he scored that one after skinning two then rounding Bevan, god that would have been incredible!
Do not underestimate this chance. It had such an air of George Best about it. Beating me for the sake of it, just such a crying shame that he didn't stick it in the net. Had he, I think we might be looking at a Goal of the Season contender.

Matt.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by tufcbrett » 14 Aug 2011, 20:26

I still think we need one more striker brought in. Atieno would work well with either Howe or Billy, but if he was to get injured then i cant see billy and howe working because they are to simular.

He was class yesterday and he should do well with us but 3 main strikers and the young lads to cover i feel we are short of one to be simular to atieno that can offer us that bit different to what howe and billy does.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Trojan 67 » 14 Aug 2011, 20:22

The current strike pair have something about them of that there is no doubt. Word gets about quick in League 2.

I hope both have the strength, stamina and temperament to avoid injury, loss of form and suspension.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Plymouth Gull » 14 Aug 2011, 20:13

Still early days yet, but as said, he and Howe were fantastic yesterday. Had he scored that one after skinning two then rounding Bevan, god that would have been incredible!

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by happytorq » 14 Aug 2011, 19:18

Modgull wrote:Am I the only one to have warmed to Atieno?
Pretty sure we'll warm to anybody who scores goals for us.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Regiment » 14 Aug 2011, 19:00

many people questioned this guy, as he's had a lot of clubs in a short career, but as has been said many times, sometimes a player needs the "right club". life in torquay is not everyone's cup of tea compared to life in a big city, but if a player settles, is happy and enjoys life at the club, his football will improve.

i think more doubters should give torquay a chance, and not knock it til they've tried it.

atieno looks at home, looks happy, and looks a cracking signing. well done ML.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by cosmic74 » 14 Aug 2011, 17:25

I agree entirely, think on his own up front he might struggle, but alongside Howe, they seem to complement each other and to an outside it looks like they have been playing together for a couple of seasons. It is just so refreshing to see us playing 2 out and out strikers.

Andy

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by Mr_T1nker » 14 Aug 2011, 16:32

When I first heard we'd given him a trial, honestly, I thought there was no point, my opinion was he was a poor player that wouldn't even earn a contract but I have to say I've really enjoyed watching this guy play through-out pre-season, he then made a significant impact when he came on at home to Burton and he was my personal man of the match yesterday at Rovers. He's building what looks a promising partnership with Howe upfront and I'm glad my original opinion of Tai seems to be way off.

Re: Taiwo Atieno

by bobby93 » 14 Aug 2011, 14:56

He took the goal well yesterday, but there was that one chance where he was intent on walking the ball into the net right in front of our fans. Would have loved him to put that one away.

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