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redtalk · 13th July 2017, 06.54:30

To be fair who knows what his reasons are and why his career tailed off. A lot are putting two and two together. I certainly wish him all the best going forward whatever that may be

moldroadred · 13th July 2017, 07.01:29

Let's not cry what a waste of talent. There is a reason why he never progressed.
Take away his pace and he would be pretty average, he certainly wasn't the best defensively..

B10Red · 13th July 2017, 07.43:50

It is a real shame that his career is over, because he could have had something more if he'd stayed with us... can't blame him but hindsight is 20/20

ysbryd · 13th July 2017, 07.46:09

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Originally Posted by B10Red

It is a real shame that his career is over, because he could have had something more if he'd stayed with us... can't blame him but hindsight is 20/20

Spot on. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Rob · 13th July 2017, 07.47:49

He had / has a lovely R8 though

B10Red · 13th July 2017, 08.09:44

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Originally Posted by Rob

He had / has a lovely R8 though

Maybe he'll be a good car salesman?

Pieman · 13th July 2017, 08.16:29

Cant blame him for taking his opportunity when it came. When he went to Fleetwood and others and his form dropped dramatically that's what surprised me. His best football was here at least we got to see it and made a few bob too

jackwilliams · 13th July 2017, 09.01:46

Always thought Obeng's best work was done in the opponents half. I am surprised he was not tried in more attacking positions. In the games I saw him he often looked sharp around the opposition's penalty area.

Keith · 13th July 2017, 17.55:25

I don't think [Removed User] is being patronising to 'fellow fans' just stating the difficulty of predicting potential, something which applies to any field of activity. Whether someone succeeds or fails depends on so many factors, confidence, the support of a mentor who believes in you, determination to put right mistakes and succeed. We've all experienced some or all of these factors in our lives. Wrexham fc have had many players who fans thought wrongly were destined for stardom at a higher level, Jonathan Cross, Gareth Owen, Mark Jones, Mark McGregor all spring to mind . Ditto the other way round with Carlos, Neil Taylor and Jon Walters. It's a question of being humble in judgement, not coming out too easily with 'xx is crap and will never make a footballer'. Who was it said 'Fred Astaire can't act, can't dance and can't sing?'

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redtalk Club Captain Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired To be fair who knows what his reasons are and why his career tailed off. A lot are putting two and two together. I certainly wish him all the best going forward whatever that may be

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moldroadred Cult Hero Joined: Jun 2011 Racecourse Spot: mold road stand Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired Let's not cry what a waste of talent. There is a reason why he never progressed. Take away his pace and he would be pretty average, he certainly wasn't the best defensively..

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B10Red Squad Player Joined: May 2017 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired It is a real shame that his career is over, because he could have had something more if he'd stayed with us... can't blame him but hindsight is 20/20

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Rob Due a Testimonial (info 1 & 2) (info) Joined: Oct 2004 Racecourse Spot: Yale Stand Real Name: Rob Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired He had / has a lovely R8 though

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Pieman Cult Hero Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired Cant blame him for taking his opportunity when it came. When he went to Fleetwood and others and his form dropped dramatically that's what surprised me. His best football was here at least we got to see it and made a few bob too

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jackwilliams Squad Player Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: anywhere Real Name: Brian Williams Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired Always thought Obeng's best work was done in the opponents half. I am surprised he was not tried in more attacking positions. In the games I saw him he often looked sharp around the opposition's penalty area.

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Keith Squad Player Joined: Jul 2012 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road stand Real Name: Keith Scott Twitter: @	Re: Obeng has retired I don't think [Removed User] is being patronising to 'fellow fans' just stating the difficulty of predicting potential, something which applies to any field of activity. Whether someone succeeds or fails depends on so many factors, confidence, the support of a mentor who believes in you, determination to put right mistakes and succeed. We've all experienced some or all of these factors in our lives. Wrexham fc have had many players who fans thought wrongly were destined for stardom at a higher level, Jonathan Cross, Gareth Owen, Mark Jones, Mark McGregor all spring to mind . Ditto the other way round with Carlos, Neil Taylor and Jon Walters. It's a question of being humble in judgement, not coming out too easily with 'xx is crap and will never make a footballer'. Who was it said 'Fred Astaire can't act, can't dance and can't sing?' Last edited by Keith; 13th July 2017 at 17.57:23..