joseph1013:
Taye Taiwo! A joke taken too far!

For a player to be considered for the Olympics as an Overage, he MUST be a regular in the Super Eagles.

forgiveness:


why is it a joke? Is Taye taiwo not a good player?

There's no such obligation attached for selection to the U23 team. It's rather you MUST be a regular in your club before you can be considered for the Olympics because we know that not all regular players in their clubs are in the Super Eagles. I dey lie?

Although, Taye Taiwo didn't play in one of the top leagues in Europe this season but he had played consistently in top leagues and top clubs previously.
Hopefully, he gets a better club this January and he's good to be considered.

BascoVanVeli:


Anyone who follows my comments should know that i love Isaac Success. You are the one comparing them. All I am saying is that Ighalo is the man.

TheGoodJoe:


[b]Nacho is the third striker of Man City. The lessons he will learn training under the top players and top managers, is a lot than just game time under a mediocre coach.

That is like saying Isaac Success is better off at Granada because of game time than Iheanacho.

A club as Big as Man City operates with four strikers from time.

For instance, Tevez, Aguero, Balotelli and Dzeko.

But we are operating with three strikers which guarantees games for Nacho in one of the biggest club in world football. It is only a matter of time before he becomes a regular in City. He is still young and what better way will he learn about becoming a top star than training under them.

With the champions league, EPL, Capital One Cup and FA Cup. Nacho is bound to have game time with us only having three strikers.

Remember Morata at Real Madrid. He trained under some of the best players today without much game time. How many young strikers of his peers can compare with the performance of Morata.

I repeat, game time is overrated. It is training under the best conditions that is the best way to nurture stars.

I would prefer Osimhen on the bench studying the likes of Neymar, Messi and Suarez with Enrique as his coach. Training everyday with these stars than regular game time at Wolfsburg.[/b]

joseph1013:
You can't say he is a good player based on past glory, else we should take Kanu and Jayjay to the Olympics. Heck, even Aiyegbeni would be good enough.

Taiwo is a backup defender at his Finnish club. Rather than take him, I'd rather take a promising player from our domestic league.

terzurum5:

[b]
Sir you see I respect your views a lot. Besides we happen to be on the same side of arguments, but as far as this one is concerned, I wish to differ not because you are actually wrong.

But come to think of it. Its not like if Nacho goes on loan then it will have to be a mediocre Club, no no way. Even in EPL or the English Championship and other good Clubs whoes Coaches have proven knowledge and antecedents of raising youngsters.

They are some players who did not come or were not from the so called big Clubs but got acquired by the big Clubs today and are doing pretty well. You and I know so well that Nacho is better than them.

Take a look at some notable Nigerian football legends. They were not raised by these so called great Clubs but ended up becoming the best in their positions. They competed at the highest level and proved themselves equal if not more than those who were nurtured and raised by the many notable Coaches.

Some of the Coaches whose Clubs are not doing too well can also raise such stars hence, so many factors come to play in making stars.

Now how many of the players that are doing well in the EPL were sorely raised by these EPL Clubs? Some were from Belgium, Africa and so on. These players rose from not too known or respected leagues, but today they have and are still carving a nitch for themselves.
I am not too comfortable with this idea of keeping a great talent on the bench under the guise that he is learning from the best Coaches and already established Stars. Just allow him some time much longer than coming in in the 82nd, 89th, 90th, 91st minutes,....
What is so wrong if he enjoys an average of 25 to 30 minutes, so long as he proves his worth.

Look at Martial, he enjoys some playing time. In the case of Dominic Solanke, Chelsea could not guarantee him such opportunity, so they simply loaned him out and he is doing well.

The truth is that, there are also good Coaches in other leagues who are good in raising youngsters just as we have in the EPL.

And on the issue of Mancity operating 3 strikers in a league were you have the EPL, Capital One Cup, FA Cup. I quite agree with you, but that were the same reasons that made me almost a kind of "celebrate" some injuries and poor form of some of their top Stars, thinking it was a fertile avenue to usher in the rain of Nacho. That never happened.

Am still watching. I just pray they do the needful.

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terzurum5:
[b][size=14pt]
Genoa Linked With ND Gorica Striker Blessing Eleke
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Italian Serie A side Genoa have made a move for the second highest goalscorer in the Slovenian top - flight Blessing Eleke.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Rossoblu are hoping to sign the former Flying Sport Academy pupil before the start of next season.

Eleke has been one of the biggest headline makers in the PrvaLiga this season, with 12 goals in 19 starts for ND Gorica and is being tracked by a number of teams outside Slovenia.

In the summer transfer market, the 19 - year - old was heavily linked with a move to Olimpija Ljubljana but it is thought that the suitor failed to meet ND Gorica’s €1 million valuation of the forward.

The teenager, who is represented by former Genoa striker Ayo Makinwa, has contractual obligations with ND Gorica until June 30, 2017.
www.allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=17424
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TheGoodJoe:


[b]This is Nacho's first year as a professional footballer. I believe Nacho getting games with Man City makes him a more rated player than Solanke.

If you put both players in the market, I bet you that clubs will bid higher for Nacho than Solanke.

So why are you making it look like sending Solanke on loan was better than playing him as a third choice striker at Chelsea. That was a ridiculous decision by Chelsea.

Hence this is Nacho's first year in professional football, he needs to spend his time learning from his coaches and top stars. Better than him running around the pitch trying to understand how the best of the best do it.

Note: Wolfsburg is offering Osimhen first team football when he turns 18. They are not saying he will play as a starter. Nacho is already playing first team football in one of the biggest clubs in the world.

So far so good.

I do not rate regular time over working with the top players and coaches. Nacho also gets to play with these players. The time for game time will come. For now, he is to learn.[/b]

terzurum5:

[b]
Sir you see I respect your views a lot. Besides we happen to be on the same side of arguments, but as far as this one is concerned, I wish to differ not because you are actually wrong.

But come to think of it. Its not like if Nacho goes on loan then it will have to be a mediocre Club, no no way. Even in EPL or the English Championship and other good Clubs whoes Coaches have proven knowledge and antecedents of raising youngsters.

They are some players who did not come or were not from the so called big Clubs but got acquired by the big Clubs today and are doing pretty well. You and I know so well that Nacho is better than them.

Take a look at some notable Nigerian football legends. They were not raised by these so called great Clubs but ended up becoming the best in their positions. They competed at the highest level and proved themselves equal if not more than those who were nurtured and raised by the many notable Coaches.

Some of the Coaches whose Clubs are not doing too well can also raise such stars hence, so many factors come to play in making stars.

Now how many of the players that are doing well in the EPL were sorely raised by these EPL Clubs? Some were from Belgium, Africa and so on. These players rose from not too known or respected leagues, but today they have and are still carving a nitch for themselves.
I am not too comfortable with this idea of keeping a great talent on the bench under the guise that he is learning from the best Coaches and already established Stars. Just allow him some time much longer than coming in in the 82nd, 89th, 90th, 91st minutes,....
What is so wrong if he enjoys an average of 25 to 30 minutes, so long as he proves his worth.

Look at Martial, he enjoys some playing time. In the case of Dominic Solanke, Chelsea could not guarantee him such opportunity, so they simply loaned him out and he is doing well.

The truth is that, there are also good Coaches in other leagues who are good in raising youngsters just as we have in the EPL.

And on the issue of Mancity operating 3 strikers in a league were you have the EPL, Capital One Cup, FA Cup. I quite agree with you, but that were the same reasons that made me almost a kind of "celebrate" some injuries and poor form of some of their top Stars, thinking it was a fertile avenue to usher in the rain of Nacho. That never happened.

Am still watching. I just pray they do the needful.

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BascoVanVeli:


I cannot agree with that. How many stars did Yaya Toure learn from when he came from Africa? Wasn't it KDB that had to leave chealsea in order to break out as a star. Iheanacho should seek a loan, at this stage he should be playing regularly.

forgiveness:


You are right on point. Chelsea fc decided to loan out Dominic Solanke this season because he was unable to play in the Premier League last season except for one UEFA Champions League match. And the boy is doing very well in the Dutch Eredivisie.

However, we know many top Brazilian players like Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Rivaldopreferred playing regularly in order to develop themselves rather than playing for a top European club with limited playing time hence they opted for PSV, PSG, Santos and Desportivo la Coruna before moving to bigger clubs. And the rest they say is history.

Nacho needs playing time rather than been reduced to training... for big boys. You know what I mean.

Moreover, he should know that limited play time is equivalent to no call up to the Olympics games and the National team. Period .

TheGoodJoe:


Solanke's decision was a ridiculous decision. It was better he was a third choice striker at Chelsea than going on loan. The Club choosing a crocked striker over him shows the club has no trust in their youth players.

Nacho has done okay for his first few months in professional football, including getting a National team call up.

I repeat, Nacho has a better market value than Solanke. How many Vitesse Boys are clubs chasing.

forgiveness:


You are right on point. Chelsea fc decided to loan out Dominic Solanke this season because he was unable to play in the Premier League last season except for one UEFA Champions League match. And the boy is doing very well in the Dutch Eredivisie.

However, we know many top Brazilian players like Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho, Neymar and Rivaldopreferred playing regularly in order to develop themselves rather than playing for a top European club with limited playing time hence they opted for PSV, PSG, Santos and Desportivo la Coruna before moving to bigger clubs. And the rest they say is history.

Nacho needs playing time rather than been reduced to training... for big boys. You know what I mean.

Moreover, he should know that limited play time is equivalent to no call up to the Olympics games and the National team. Period.

terzurum5:


Nacho needs quality playing time not just for his Club but for National teams as well. The more he plays for Club, the better his development which will inturn enhance his performance with the National teams. I also love the idea of him playing for their youth teams, probably to keep his physical fitness, but the main koko is all I want.

TheGoodJoe:


Was Kevin De Bruyne good enough to start for City before he joined Chelsea? Was Yaya good enough for the starting position at City before he moved to Barcelona?

It took these men years before they reached the form they are at today.

Yaya Toure already had 7 years professional football and he still was not a regular for Barcelona when he joined them.

Nacho does not have up to six months experience and we want him on loan looking for playing time.

The fastest way for him to reach his top form is to train with the best and trying to beat them.

Unless you guys want him to leave Man City for three to four years before playing at such a level.

BascoVanVeli:


U can't just merely say stuff and expect it to stick. De Bruyne was obviously good enough to play at chealsea because the first moment he left he began to shine. He carried wolfsburg to the champions league and he was the best player in Germany. Also Lukaku left and now he is one of the best strikers in England. Barca has never been a small club that any player could immediately make impact but as of that time period a bench warmer at Barca could have started for city.

Top players do not train so hard, i remember Joe Hart saying Aguero does nothing in training so all this he will get better in training is false. The more this goes on this boy will digress.
A man also has to learn on his own, if he goes out on loan hopefully to a small club he can learn first hand what it takes to be the man on a team.

forgiveness:


We know Ronaldo, Romario, Ronaldinho, Rivaldo and Neymar are/were far better players than Kelechi Iheanacho now despite playing regularly for those clubs I mentioned earlier before moving to bigger clubs.

Dominic solanke was the fourth striker at Chelsea last season at the age of 16 but did he get to play? Even second and third strikers didn't see much game time. So, it was wise they send him on loan.

Were you expecting a 17 years old boy to become Chelsea third choice striker? Remember, Chelsea is not Man City mate when it comes to winning trophies.

Hopefully, he plays regularly else he will be shut out of the National team.

The last time I checked, Dominic Solanke has better market value than Kelechi Iheanacho.

Sir, your Bony na product of Vitesse. they even bought him for 35 million Euros without collecting change. Chai!

terzurum5:


Nacho needs quality playing time not just for his Club but for National teams as well. The more he plays for Club, the better his development which will inturn enhance his performance with the National teams. I also love the idea of him playing for their youth teams, probably to keep his physical fitness, but the main koko is all I want.

BascoVanVeli:


U can't just merely say stuff and expect it to stick. De Bruyne was obviously good enough to play at chealsea because the first moment he left he began to shine. He carried wolfsburg to the champions league and he was the best player in Germany. Also Lukaku left and now he is one of the best strikers in England. Barca has never been a small club that any player could immediately make impact but as of that time period a bench warmer at Barca could have started for city.

Top players do not train so hard, i remember Joe Hart saying Aguero does nothing in training so all this he will get better in training is false. The more this goes on this boy will digress.
A man also has to learn on his own, if he goes out on loan hopefully to a small club he can learn first hand what it takes to be the man on a team.

lakritz:
Isaac success with a goal.

Granada 1-0 Sevilla 21mins



Game on.

joseph1013:
Mikel was one of the stand-out stars in the Blues' win against Crystal Palace.



So Nigerians, whenever you slight Mikel, realize that whenever you TRUST Mikel to get the job, he is there to perform. That's what Hiddick is doing.

BascoVanVeli:


U can't just merely say stuff and expect it to stick. De Bruyne was obviously good enough to play at chealsea because the first moment he left he began to shine. He carried wolfsburg to the champions league and he was the best player in Germany. Also Lukaku left and now he is one of the best strikers in England. Barca has never been a small club that any player could immediately make impact but as of that time period a bench warmer at Barca could have started for city.

Top players do not train so hard, i remember Joe Hart saying Aguero does nothing in training so all this he will get better in training is false. The more this goes on this boy will digress.
A man also has to learn on his own, if he goes out on loan hopefully to a small club he can learn first hand what it takes to be the man on a team.