Abbott backs Offiong to come good

01 October 2009 14:54
Offiong has failed to find the net since his summer move from Scottish side Hamilton and has been largely disappointing during his seven appearances in a Carlisle shirt. Abbott is convinced the 25-year-old can improve but says Offiong has admitted he has struggled to adjust to English football. "I have spoken to him about the pace of our game and the levels of endeavour required at our game," said Abbott. "He has admitted it's different. It's tough, he's got to get there and the expectation of what he's got to deliver is higher. "I am certain there are goals in Richard. With his pace he is capable of going past people like they are not there, and we want him to show that on a more consistent basis."

Source: Team_Talk