Rob wrote:Akins game is about more than just goals. It's pathetic that every time we lose, no matter what actually happened in the match, Akins and Bowery are ALWAYS singled out by the same few. Neither were our worst players yesterday and Akins actually had a very good 1st half when but for poor finishing we should have been well ahead.
Akins is crucial to how we play, especially away from home. His strength is a major factor in the way we build attacks as he holds the ball up and allows other players to get forward.
Sadly, to so many people on here, unless a forward player scores 20 goals a season he isn't a good striker.
He makes mistakes as all players do. If he didn't he wouldn't be playing in league 2. I admit he didn't have the greatest beginning at Mansfield, but people still look back at that period when judging his performances now.