Also- some young players mature later than others. Or might fit better into a different system than they're used to. Perhaps Obika will slot in nicely if/when he's used. I happen to think a young guy who has a bit of pace & athleticism- and enthusiasm- might fit in rather well next to Ulloa if...
I think we can be fairly certain those grumbling that Obika isn't the sort of player we should be aspiring to are the same ones who also professed their deeply underwhelmed emotions at the signings of Ward- who's filled the glaring hole at full back perfectly competently- and Andrews- who came...