Tolu Arokodare’s merciless assessment as Wolves throw Spurs lead

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Tolu Arokodare’s merciless assessment as Wolves throw Spurs lead
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It was not the brightest of weekends for lanky Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare, whose outing for Wolverhampton Wanderers left supporters unimpressed. 

The 24-year-old, fresh from scoring his first goal for the club in midweek, was unable to build on that momentum when called upon against Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. Arokodare had written his name on the scoresheet in Tuesday’s League Cup third-round tie against Everton, briefly winning over the Molineux crowd with a well placed shot. But Premier League football proved less forgiving. 

Brought on by manager Victor Pereira late in the second half, he featured for just 13 minutes in a contest that ended 1-1, yet his contribution was enough to ignite fierce criticism.

Tolu Arokodare's merciless assessment as Wolves throw Spurs lead

Fans tear into Arokodare for sub-par cameo

The forward’s statistics told a stark story: no shot attempts, no dribbles, six duels contested and none won, alongside a solitary accurate pass from two attempts. In a Wolves attack already short on bite, many fans judged his presence as exacerbating the problem.

Social media turned unforgiving within minutes of the final whistle. “Technical level of some of these Wolves players is so bad. The striker was a shocking sub” one supporter wrote, accusing the Nigerian of draining the energy out of Wolves’ front line. Another lamented that his movement made the team look blunt, a recurring grievance among sections of the fan base.

Others reached for humour to mask their frustration. “His footwork is like Poco Lee trying to find the rhythm,” one fan quipped, referencing the Nigerian dancer known for flamboyant legwork. Yet another asked bluntly: “How is he playing at this level?”

The harsh assessments highlighted the gulf between fleeting cup joy and the relentless demands of English football.

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Solace Chukwu

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Solace Chukwu is one of Africa's foremost football columnists, with over a decade of experience working with various media outlets including Goal, Guardian UK, Pulse Sports and NewFrame News. While football is his first love, he also follows and comments on boxing and tennis.

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