Rabiu has so far failed to make an impact at notable European clubs like Sporting Lisbon, PSV Eindhoven and Celtic. But Shiels believes the 21-year-old playmaker who has so far had a stunted career has the capacity to live up to his full potential.
“I would class Rabiu as a player we can develop,” Shiels said. “I think Rabiu’s career is on the descent and I don’t want to give him any discouragement when I say that. But he needs a kick-start – and I feel we can provide that.
“Having looked at Rabiu’s career, it’s clear the ability must be there. He’s been at clubs such as PSV Eindhoven and Celtic.
“That tells you something. But, for whatever reason, his career hasn’t taken off.
“People in the game and scouts I’ve spoken to have said Rabiu has great potential.
“But I don’t want to be sitting in four years’ time describing him the same way – as having potential.
“He has to start fulfilling that now. And if we can get him to his maximum potential, then we’ve got a good player.
“The first thing we have to do is make him feel comfortable. To give him an environment where he’s going to develop,” he said.
Rabiu is expected to make his debut for his new club when they host Dundee United on January 19 at the Rugby Park.
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People who are close to him should advise him so. I recommend the SCOAN of Senior Prophet T B Joshua. Marvelous things happen there.
"Knowledge is like onyx. One digs deep to have it.\"
And talking about your TB Joshua, I pity you people that depend on a so called prophets or pastors to communicate with God. We have Jesus, and He is enough. He said the \"Whosoever calleth on the name of my Father shall be saved\".
I wish Rabiu best of luck.
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From sporting to PSV, PSV to Celtic. now Celtic to Kilmarnock. i bet he has not played upto 10 matches summed together. funny enough, all the coaches have one thing or the other to say about his enormous potentials. He needs to be given opportunity in Eagles friendly matches and qualifier. i bet with prayers, good psychology and opportunities, Rabiu can still make a good player. wish him the best.
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And talking about your TB Joshua, I pity you people that depend on a so called prophets or pastors to communicate with God. We have Jesus, and He is enough. He said the \"Whosoever calleth on the name of my Father shall be saved\\".
I wish Rabiu best of luck.-------- @Anonymous.
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You have clearly expressed your state of mental depravity with all the tirades above and some others on this subject which are interspersed somewhere on this forum. Just like my good friend Game 147 admonished you and I quote \" People should understand that the spiritual controls the physical. Even our Lord Jesus Christ ( the son of God ) was crucified by men, how much more a mere mortal ?? I wish Rabiu Ibrahim well because i'm his number one fan and still believe he has alot to offer. ''Touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm '' , i think this is a Biblical injunction. It is left for God to judge who serves him and who does otherwise\", I am going to tow his line. I refuse to join words with. My training and orientation forbids me from that.
But, keep in mind that my opinion and exhortation to Rabiu Ibrahim and not you, did not warrant uncouth and foul rants from any one let alone being referred to as an idiot. Again, thanks for the insult. Can we now talk football including such things as solutions that will revitalize Rabiu Ibrahim?
"Knowledge is like ony. One digs deep to have it.\"