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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Saintquin
Date: June 1, 2021, 2:47 pm
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With the way we're defending at the moment I'd have thought he
would fit in nicely!
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: KentQuin
Date: June 1, 2021, 3:14 pm
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In the hypothetical Earle versus Ibitoye, I'd have to go with
Earle. Even not at his best, his size does give us something
different to every other back three player on our books.
I'm just not convinced about Ibitoye at all. He has raw pace but
I wouldn't say raw talent. His fundamentals just aren't up to
scratch. His positioning and handling were woeful at times and I
don't recall him having any real sort of kicking game either. I
realise that sounds harsh, but a great moment once in every five
games doesn't make up for the doing basics well.
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Thegp
Date: June 1, 2021, 3:59 pm
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I wouldn’t criticise him for leaving as judging by some of the
weird decisions behind the scenes maybe he was treated badly
Or maybe he’s an overrated mercenary- who knows??
I wouldn’t take him back as he’s not good enough
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Quinston Churchill
Date: June 1, 2021, 4:06 pm
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I think Ibitoye has a lot more than just pace. His footwork and
eye for a gap are very good. That said, I’d agree that his
defence wasn’t up to scratch, his decision-making was iffy and
there was no evidence of a kicking game to speak of. He has the
instincts and athleticism to be a very good player but would
really need to work on his weaknesses. If he is prepared to do
that, he could still become a very good player.
I’m a fan of Earle’s and pre-injury, I would have taken him any
day of the week, but these days, he just isn’t the same player.
His point of difference in terms of size/power is being negated
by what seems to be a sharp drop in his game sense general
instincts. In his recent games he’s overrunning the play, out of
position, just a bit all over the place really. I’d understand a
bit more if were the physical aspects given his injury, but to
me it feels more like he’s lost his feel for the game. I know he
scored two tries against Leicester but both were pretty standard
finishes for a Premiership winger. Given time and space, he will
finish but he’s not really making the most of his opportunities
right now. Hopefully he proves me wrong and sticks around.
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Somardino
Date: June 2, 2021, 6:30 am
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Some good information on the Agen issue here:
HTML https://www.rugbypass.com/news/agens-season-from-hell-airport-fights-walks
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Banstead Quin
Date: June 2, 2021, 6:30 am
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I realise that sounds harsh, but a great moment once in every
five games doesn't make up for the doing basics well.
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It seems to have worked for Johnny May ok, KQ :-)
I'm being facetious of course. I don't blame him for going for
the money as we all would do that at his age but THEGPs point
around he is simply not good enough overall to warrant a
contract with us.
If he does come back, I'd like to see an intense course on
defence with Flannery over the summer and see how it goes. His
attack is good enough but if he's limited to 2 chances a game,
he needs to take them. But he may not mature into that for
another 2 or 3 seasons so he needs to go somewhere and knuckle
down a bit.
As stated earlier, I'd rather put the time into Lynagh who does
have the feel for the game, just needs to bulk up.
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: Kermitpower
Date: June 2, 2021, 11:44 am
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Is he really a Premiership standard player? Give it a couple of
seasons in the Championship learning how to tackle and he might
be worth a look.
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: UxQuin
Date: June 2, 2021, 1:27 pm
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Merci mais non merci...
He’s got the skills but he can’t defend, which is a shame. Was
hoping that he would do well for Agen after his bright start but
it sounds like the French side is a wrong fit for him and most
of his former Agen teammates. Good luck to him with his next
move.
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: West Stand Quin
Date: July 12, 2021, 1:52 pm
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Re: Ibitoye
DIR By: honkytonk
Date: July 12, 2021, 2:07 pm
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I though the man himself confirmed he is not coming back
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