' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:43 am
Tuesday Dec 3rd 2013.
Wales online
Andreas Cornelius is poised to prove a big hit at Cardiff City, according to fellow Bluebirds striker Peter Odemwingie.
The 20-year-old Dane was Malky Mackay’s major signing of the summer, arriving for a then-club record £8m fee from FC Copenhagen.
Cornelius had proved a smash hit in Scandinavia, firing Copenhagen to the title, breaking through at international level for Denmark and recently being named his country’s player of the season and best young talent.
But the youngster’s time in the Welsh capital so far has proved very much an exercise in frustration.
An ankle problem in pre-season saw his progress halted and then an ankle injury again in the Bluebirds’ Capital One Cup clash at Accrington Stanley in August saw him ruled out once more.
But the big striker is fit again and made his return with late appearances from the bench in Cardiff’s last two outings in the Welsh capital, a draw with Manchester United and a defeat to Arsenal last weekend.
With Premier League goals thin on the ground for Mackay and his men, many will be looking to the Dane to start paying back that transfer fee by finding the net.
Particularly now with the Bluebirds entering a critical month with some eminently winnable games on the horizon starting with a trip to Stoke tomorrow and then an encounter with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
But Odemwingie, a summer arrival himself, from West Brom, has no doubts Cornelius is set to excite his new fan base.
Indeed Odemwingie insists the young striker has already played his part, causing confusion in the Manchester United box for Kim Bo-Kyung to head home a late equaliser when the two sides clashed recently.
“Big guys are normally not so technical, but sometimes in training he does skills that maybe only smaller guys normally do,” said the 32-year-old frontman.
“Andreas has got a big future at this club and he’s got a lot to show people. He’s very skillful and he has got a very good shot with his left foot.
“One day he’s going to show that and obviously with his height he is going to score a few goals with his head too.
“I thought against Manchester United his run to the near post and his jump caused them a problem and diverted some attention of the defenders.
“I thought he attacked the ball very well there late on and looked very determined and created the chance from Kim-Bo.
“We are going to use all his strength and qualities. It’s going to take just one moment to let the fans know what this boy can do.
“One day he will shoot from a long way and it’s going to go in and they will be excited. It will only take a moment from everyone to realise what we have here. That could happen in any game.”
Odemwingie may be a veteran himself, but he can sympathise with his young teammate, who arrives in the Welsh capital with what is a hefty price-tag, by Bluebirds standards, hanging around his neck.
He believes Cornelius can live up to the hype, but warned not too much pressure must be heaped on his young shoulders.
“He’s his country’s top talent. He is expected to have a good career and he has many years left ahead of him,” said Odemwingie.
“But you can’t demand too much directly from such a young player too soon. He’s on his own here, sure he speaks English, but he’s in a new country.
“There must not be too much pressure on him. But I bet his desire is to play and score goals which I’m sure he could do.
“He’s been unfortunate with injuries, they came at the wrong moment.”
After their exertions against the might of United and Arsenal in their last two outings, Odemwingie believes the pressure comes in a different form now for him and his teammates.
December, with it’s crowded festive fixture schedule, looks set to prove pivotal to the Bluebirds survival fortunes.
Tomorrow comes that clash with Mark Hughes’ Stoke, then the trip to Palace now under new manager Tony Pulis.
Odemwingie is expecting a difficult test particularly at the Britannia against a Potters side he believes are not too dissimilar in style now from the Bluebirds themselves.
And the striker insisted Cardiff’s only away win in the Premier League so far, a 2-1 victory at Fulham back in September, needed to be the inspiration for him and his teammates as they head out on the road for two vital encounters.
“I would not say playing Stoke or Crystal Palace is bigger or more important for us than playing Manchester United or Arsenal, but maybe the pressure is different,” said Odemwingie.
“Mentally I suppose you go in to face the top sides feeling pressure of course, but you do not really expect to win.
“Games like Stoke and Palace there is an expectancy to win . That is the expectancy you have and that is the only difference. This season Stoke have been playing a bit differently. They are trying to change the way they play. We are a very physical side ourselves I would say that was one of our strongest assets.
“But we can pass the ball too. So maybe at the moment we and Stoke are quite similar in many ways.”
“Fulham must be an inspiration for us. We know we have match winners in the team who can change things. We need to stay compact and play with confidence. Fulham has shown what we can do on the road and we need to replicate that.”
Odemwingie himself is hoping to play a big part in the up-coming games after finding himself on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Gunners.
He came on as a second-half substitute then, but is now looking to start at the Britannia tomorrow evening.
But he insists that with the games set to come thick and fast everyone in and around the first team will be asked to play a big part as Mackay and his men continue their Premier League adventure.
“You always want to start Premier League games especially against the likes of Arsenal,” added Odemwingie.
“But we have two games this week and these are the kind of times when everyone must participate. I’m hoping I will be fresher for these two. It has to come round though. I wish to start, but I am OK.”
Wales online
Andreas Cornelius is poised to prove a big hit at Cardiff City, according to fellow Bluebirds striker Peter Odemwingie.
The 20-year-old Dane was Malky Mackay’s major signing of the summer, arriving for a then-club record £8m fee from FC Copenhagen.
Cornelius had proved a smash hit in Scandinavia, firing Copenhagen to the title, breaking through at international level for Denmark and recently being named his country’s player of the season and best young talent.
But the youngster’s time in the Welsh capital so far has proved very much an exercise in frustration.
An ankle problem in pre-season saw his progress halted and then an ankle injury again in the Bluebirds’ Capital One Cup clash at Accrington Stanley in August saw him ruled out once more.
But the big striker is fit again and made his return with late appearances from the bench in Cardiff’s last two outings in the Welsh capital, a draw with Manchester United and a defeat to Arsenal last weekend.
With Premier League goals thin on the ground for Mackay and his men, many will be looking to the Dane to start paying back that transfer fee by finding the net.
Particularly now with the Bluebirds entering a critical month with some eminently winnable games on the horizon starting with a trip to Stoke tomorrow and then an encounter with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
But Odemwingie, a summer arrival himself, from West Brom, has no doubts Cornelius is set to excite his new fan base.
Indeed Odemwingie insists the young striker has already played his part, causing confusion in the Manchester United box for Kim Bo-Kyung to head home a late equaliser when the two sides clashed recently.
“Big guys are normally not so technical, but sometimes in training he does skills that maybe only smaller guys normally do,” said the 32-year-old frontman.
“Andreas has got a big future at this club and he’s got a lot to show people. He’s very skillful and he has got a very good shot with his left foot.
“One day he’s going to show that and obviously with his height he is going to score a few goals with his head too.
“I thought against Manchester United his run to the near post and his jump caused them a problem and diverted some attention of the defenders.
“I thought he attacked the ball very well there late on and looked very determined and created the chance from Kim-Bo.
“We are going to use all his strength and qualities. It’s going to take just one moment to let the fans know what this boy can do.
“One day he will shoot from a long way and it’s going to go in and they will be excited. It will only take a moment from everyone to realise what we have here. That could happen in any game.”
Odemwingie may be a veteran himself, but he can sympathise with his young teammate, who arrives in the Welsh capital with what is a hefty price-tag, by Bluebirds standards, hanging around his neck.
He believes Cornelius can live up to the hype, but warned not too much pressure must be heaped on his young shoulders.
“He’s his country’s top talent. He is expected to have a good career and he has many years left ahead of him,” said Odemwingie.
“But you can’t demand too much directly from such a young player too soon. He’s on his own here, sure he speaks English, but he’s in a new country.
“There must not be too much pressure on him. But I bet his desire is to play and score goals which I’m sure he could do.
“He’s been unfortunate with injuries, they came at the wrong moment.”
After their exertions against the might of United and Arsenal in their last two outings, Odemwingie believes the pressure comes in a different form now for him and his teammates.
December, with it’s crowded festive fixture schedule, looks set to prove pivotal to the Bluebirds survival fortunes.
Tomorrow comes that clash with Mark Hughes’ Stoke, then the trip to Palace now under new manager Tony Pulis.
Odemwingie is expecting a difficult test particularly at the Britannia against a Potters side he believes are not too dissimilar in style now from the Bluebirds themselves.
And the striker insisted Cardiff’s only away win in the Premier League so far, a 2-1 victory at Fulham back in September, needed to be the inspiration for him and his teammates as they head out on the road for two vital encounters.
“I would not say playing Stoke or Crystal Palace is bigger or more important for us than playing Manchester United or Arsenal, but maybe the pressure is different,” said Odemwingie.
“Mentally I suppose you go in to face the top sides feeling pressure of course, but you do not really expect to win.
“Games like Stoke and Palace there is an expectancy to win . That is the expectancy you have and that is the only difference. This season Stoke have been playing a bit differently. They are trying to change the way they play. We are a very physical side ourselves I would say that was one of our strongest assets.
“But we can pass the ball too. So maybe at the moment we and Stoke are quite similar in many ways.”
“Fulham must be an inspiration for us. We know we have match winners in the team who can change things. We need to stay compact and play with confidence. Fulham has shown what we can do on the road and we need to replicate that.”
Odemwingie himself is hoping to play a big part in the up-coming games after finding himself on the bench for Saturday’s clash with the Gunners.
He came on as a second-half substitute then, but is now looking to start at the Britannia tomorrow evening.
But he insists that with the games set to come thick and fast everyone in and around the first team will be asked to play a big part as Mackay and his men continue their Premier League adventure.
“You always want to start Premier League games especially against the likes of Arsenal,” added Odemwingie.
“But we have two games this week and these are the kind of times when everyone must participate. I’m hoping I will be fresher for these two. It has to come round though. I wish to start, but I am OK.”
Re: ' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 10:47 am
Hope he's right, time will tell.
Re: ' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:36 am
“One day he will shoot from a long way and it’s going to go in and they will be excited. It will only take a moment from everyone to realise what we have here. That could happen in any game.”
I said this last week
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I said this last week
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Re: ' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:38 am
well hes hardly going to come out and say hes shit is he! 
Re: ' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 12:51 pm
His aerial ability is world class, he hasn't had 100% fitness since last season his pre season was disrupted by lack of games and then injury, for a player of 20 years old in his position he is exactly where he needs to be on development terms to make it at the highest level.
The only part of his game that is still raw is his ground game but if he is given time in the premier against and around great players he has the potential to become a household name in this league
The only part of his game that is still raw is his ground game but if he is given time in the premier against and around great players he has the potential to become a household name in this league
Re: ' PETER ODEMWINGIE PREDICTS BIG FUTURE FOR CORNELIUS '
Tue Dec 03, 2013 1:56 pm
From the little I have seen of him so far at Forest Green, Cheltenham and Accrington, he doesn't use his size well enough and gets bullied off the ball too easy. He also gets regularly beaten in the air although the way he powered home a header from McNaughton's cross at Forest Green, he is definitely a threat with good service. He just needs to improve his holding up the ball and link play I think.