'Wait and see' - Crawley Town boss hints at starting XI chance for Watford loanee - but fans might have to wait

The Watford loanee made his starting debut for Reds against Cheltenham – just after signing in January. But the 21-year-old has only made four substitute appearances since, all coming in the last four games.

In those brief cameos he has made an impact, especially in the 1-1 draw with Barnet on Tuesday night when his header on lead to the penalty, and fans have been calling him to play more minutes – even in place of Danilo Orsi.

Lindsey usually favours a one-up-top formation and after Orsi’s goal-scoring antics in the promotion-winning season, he is always likely to be first choice.

But when asked if there was an occasion where Adeyemo and Orsi could start a game together, Lindsey said: “Funny you should say that. We've been talking about this today and yes, we do see that in the future.

"I don't know when, whether that's Saturday or whether that's next Saturday or whenever, but we definitely do see that.”

And the Reds boss added how well he has done when he has played. "I think Tobi's done fantastically well. He's gone from not being in the squad at all to being in the squad, to coming on the pitch, or being in the squad and not coming on the pitch, to coming on the pitch and making a real impact,” said Lindsey.

"Certainly in the last few games, I think he's done extremely well. I've got to admit, he's the greatest kid ever. I absolutely love him. He's so humble, hard-working, a brilliant kid. You want players like him to do so well because he's such a good kid. He's come and knocked on my door today and wants to play and wants to start.

"I love that desire and passion that he's shown that he wants to get on the pitch. At the moment, it's working in him coming off the bench and flipping that shape a little bit. But yes, we definitely see it as a starting tool for us as well. Whether that's Saturday or not, we'll have to wait and see.”