Just because somebody is 34, it doesn’t make them “completely past it”. A return to familiar surroundings with appreciative fans could give Akinde a whole new lease of life. A bit of knowledge and guile goes a long way when upsetting defenders. I can remember us signing Paul Furlong. He was turned 40 and concentrating on his coaching, but he didn’t do badly.
Maybe Akinde isn’t the one but don’t turn away players purely on age alone.