Is Christian Obodo useful as a DM...

[Mister Dolly]

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE midfield under a new coach..

[Player]

Obodo is not DM Material, he is a CM, he would be usefull in a 5 midfield formation, like the one Chelsea used last season. he plays the same way Obi did in the just concluded WYC, but he does not track back as much.

[kaycee2g]

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE midfield under a new coach..

Man, MD u disappoint me!

[mke1010]

Not sure that he would be an effective DM in 4-4-2 system. Under 3-5-2 with another DM-yes. However, anyone is better than Finjana.

[GUEST]

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE midfield under a new coach..

JUST HOPE THE NEW COACHES DON'T PLAY HIM AS A STRIKER--

OBODO AIN'T A STRIKER---ALSO HOPE THE NEW COACHES CAN

BRING THE BEST OUT OF HIM--VERY RELEVANT TO SE!

[Mudi E]

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE
midfield under a new coach..

Obodo is behind Oruma is the pecking order. He was worthless in Kano and didn't bring any bite to the attack.
Obodo should be let go in all totality.

[Player]

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE
midfield under a new coach..

Obodo is behind Oruma is the pecking order. He was worthless in Kano and didn't bring any bite to the attack.
Obodo should be let go in all totality.

but Obodo does not play the same position as Oruma

[YUJAM]

Lai lai lai!

Obodo threaded two brilliant passes that team mates wasted. First he found Osaze unmarked in the box with a brilliant threaded pass. The next was when he hustled in the box and found Kevin Ammunike unmarked, unfortunately Ammunike could not finish. Obodo was flawless in his brief time on the field.

Dolly:
Obodo is highly talented. IMO, he'd be most effective in the center of midfield, mopping up, distributing and occasionally joining the attack in a support role. I still think he can make the leap to full DM if he can improve on his defense!

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE
midfield under a new coach..

Obodo is behind Oruma is the pecking order. He was worthless in Kano and didn't bring any bite to the attack.
Obodo should be let go in all totality.

[Toluchukwu]

Obodo is a talented player no doubt...but i can't stand his laziness sometimes.

[balo]

Obodo is too lazy to play any position. He could be good on the bench though. To make the numbers.

Until I see him play differently, I see him as surplus to SE needs.

[TD]

Obodo can play as a deep lying CM, however in the current dispensation, it is pretty difficult to make a strong argument for him given that Mikel Obi can play similar role and has more upside to his game going forward.

[General Trousers]

Do not let Yujam lynch you ... err too late!!! This is what I have said, and ever since uttering such blasphemy Yujam has not allowed me to hear word ... Obodo is what I call a squad player ... he is good, but he needs to have one hot season.

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE midfield under a new coach..

[Sir V]

As I have said before, a proper screening of our players from a good coach, may not see Obodo in the Eagles shirt. There are better players out there.

[azuka]

MD,

If i were to be the coach of the SE today, Obodo will be a key member of my midfield squad comprising of the following:
1. Atanda Yussuf,
2. Sani Kaita
3. Mikel Obi
4. Xtian Obodo
5. Osazee Odemwegie
6. Aliyu Mohammed Datti - here may be the answer to the left sided midfield problem if i need to play a 4-4-2 formation. I would also have another closer look at that local boy, Ogechukwu Ileagu and see what he is up to now.

[Ayo Akinfe]

A good coach will know how to bring out the best in Obodo. He has suffered from crap coaching in the Eagles.

Like Frank Lampard, Chris is not your deep lying anchorman but would excel in that role if played there properly with someone like Seyi or Yusuf.

[Skylolo]

Obodo is relevant to the SE, he is talented enough. He needs to improve his workrate this is the only problem I have with him, however he would not be in my starting SE XI on current form!

the emergence of Obi who is a similar player to him has just pushed him further back in the pecking order.

[Toluchukwu]

A good coach will know how to bring out the best in Obodo. He has suffered from crap coaching in the Eagles.

Like Frank Lampard, Chris is not your deep lying anchorman but would excel in that role if played there properly with someone like Seyi or Yusuf.

Just look at ur mouth like Seyi...if you haven't been told cuz you have no aptitude to appraise soccer, Seyi wouldn't have made the U-20 team if he tried out! the guy sucks.

[Eaglezbeak]

It seems to me that no one knows where to put Obodo so why did any one blame CCC for messing up?

[green4life]

Yujam, the problem is that the SE have not had a coach who understands & appreciates the value of Obodo. His game is similar to Mikel's except that Mikel has more physical presence and is more effective.

Lai lai lai!

Obodo threaded two brilliant passes that team mates wasted. First he found Osaze unmarked in the box with a brilliant threaded pass. The next was when he hustled in the box and found Kevin Ammunike unmarked, unfortunately Ammunike could not finish. Obodo was flawless in his brief time on the field.

Dolly:
Obodo is highly talented. IMO, he'd be most effective in the center of midfield, mopping up, distributing and occasionally joining the attack in a support role. I still think he can make the leap to full DM if he can improve on his defense!

...because from what I've seen of him in the SE shirt, he certainly doesn't have what it takes to play as an AM for the SE, or be a marquee player especially now that Obi has truly staked a claim to that role behind JJ..

So how relevant is Obodo to what will probably be a new SE
midfield under a new coach..

Obodo is behind Oruma is the pecking order. He was worthless in Kano and didn't bring any bite to the attack.
Obodo should be let go in all totality.

[green4life]

It seems to me that no one knows where to put Obodo so why did any one blame CCC for messing up?

For starters, Obodo cannot do any worse than Olofinjana did as a DM.... which was nothing. That's why its easy to blame C3. He pigeon holed Obodo as an AM in the mold of JJ which was never the case if he bothered to watch any Fiorentina games.

[Robbynice]

Yujam, the problem is that the SE have not had a coach who understands & appreciates the value of Obodo. His game is similar to Mikel's except that Mikel has more physical presence and is more effective.

Ol'boy I agree that we need a coach that can incorporate Obodo into the SE but please make no mistake about it Obodo is no Mikel. He is good but not as good as Mikel. That is very obvious even to the naked and naive eyes.

[Cellular]

Is Christian Obodo useful as a DM...

NO!

He is not a DM... he plays too much like his idol.

[Molue Conductor]

MD,

If i were to be the coach of the SE today, Obodo will be a key member of my midfield squad comprising of the following:
1. Atanda Yussuf,
2. Sani Kaita
3. Mikel Obi
4. Xtian Obodo
5. Osazee Odemwegie
6. Aliyu Mohammed Datti - here may be the answer to the left sided midfield problem if i need to play a 4-4-2 formation. I would also have another closer look at that local boy, Ogechukwu Ileagu and see what he is up to now.

your midfield lacks experience, big mistake to make