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Benik Afobe

what shall i expect from him? im one of those people who dont watch the reserves (as its not televised) so have to admit i've never seen the kid play. but from what i've heard, hes supposed to be one of the next big things from the academy. so my question is, is he like everyone else in our academy? is he one of those young lads who thinks their from compton? is he one of those young lads who thinks that hes already made it? is he one of those young lads who has Emmanuel in his name? is he like JET?

posted on 26/7/11

Needs a loan deal really, probably to a half decent Chamionship team, a full season there would test his mettle. Young, raw, but definitely talented. Seems a bit more humble than some of the young wannabe gang bangers on our books.

posted on 26/7/11

He's good, but he's no Aneke

posted on 26/7/11

"I've dreamed of playing for Arsenal since I was 6 years old."

Well I wanted a BMX when I was 6. Did I get one Benik? No!

My Little Pony is RUBBISH!

posted on 26/7/11

The less you expect the better. For your sake.

posted on 26/7/11

Exactly goonz, (see my previous comment).

posted on 26/7/11

I see Benik earlier on the train. He was swearing and bragging he is a pro footballer

posted on 26/7/11

Course you did hyypia. He's always up your way. On the train 'n' that.

"Up your way" meaning Liverpool by the way.

Not Disneyland.

posted on 26/7/11

Barca supposedly wanted him a couple of years back, so he's obviously got potential.

posted on 26/7/11

Only seen him in 5 matches and despite getting into good positions, has no composure in front of goal. Also his goal scoring record in league 1 wasn't exactly fantastic despite playing upfront for the 3rd best team in the league and the previous seasons 3rd top scorers.

If he went on loan in the championship he would be another Jay Simpson and would fail to score regularly and would be out of his depth. Best place for him would be Charlton as they are one of the biggest clubs in league 1, yet he would get a lot of starts there.

posted on 26/7/11

8 goals in League 1 at the age of 17 is actually largely impressive.

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