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Carl Ikeme

TheGoodJoe:


You can not judge a player's quality with a few games. Also, Lukaku played a wrong position in most games at Chelsea. On the wings. He was not deteriorating. The fans were just being fickle. I tried explaining it to them repeatedly but they would not listen.

Simple play him in his right role and give him five games. Then judge. What matters was the young man worked hard and got his chance to show how good he was. He did not and was not deteriorating at Chelsea.

We need Iheanacho improved. Playing time is misleading. Ask.. .

TheSuperNerd:





Ikeme's injury persists

by Andrew Randa


Super Eagles goalkeeper Carl Ikeme is yet to recover from a niggling injury that might see him miss the rest of Wolverhampton Wanderers.


Wolves manager Paul Lambert told express.co.uk that Ikeme is definitely out of the game against Leeds United in the Championship (Wolves won 1-0 away at Elland Road) and isn’t sure Ikeme will play again this season.


"He'll definitely be out at Leeds. I'm not sure if he'll be back this season, it's not one where I'm thinking 'he's going to make it'. I'm not sure."Lambert revealed.


Ikeme’s injury meant he didn’t suit up for Nigeria’s international friendly against Senegal last month at The Hive in Barnet and might face a race against time for the Super Eagles first 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa in June.


The 30-year-old has played 31 teams for Wolves this season with eight clean sheets.


Source: http://www.supersport.com/football/super-eagles/news/170418/Ikemes_injury_persists

TheGoodJoe:


Film tricks. Players also deteriorate with game time. Players need to stay on their toes. Finito.

TheGoodJoe:


I disagree with the whole men talk. It has a lot to do with abilities. We have had young players outclassing older players in the World Cup repeatedly. Why make it because an old player is in the squad then it makes the younger players play better.

The fact is that if the young player is better, he will do well. There was no player better than Shweinstiger then. If there was a younger player better, he will play.

We still have Mikel, Onazi, Moses, Balogun, Echiejile who are not kids in the squad.

TheSuperNerd:
Sir Terzurum5.... biko forgive me if you have already posted this... I have to post this again..... that is if you have...
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Fulham's Aluko Has Contributed To 20 Goals This Season After Scoring Against Aston Villa





Fulham strengthened their playoff chances after beating Aston Villa 3-1 at Craven Cottage on game week 43.


Nigeria national-teamer Sone Aluko helped Fulham to secure their third win on the bounce after netting his eighth goal in the second-tier on 56 minutes.


A cross found the winger and his volley hit Aston Villa goalkeeper Johnstone but still crossed the line, giving the Cottagers a crucial 2-1 lead in the process.


Aluko had a big chance to open the scoring for Fulham in the 17th minute but the goalkeeper made a magnificent save to deny him, and he saw his shot blocked in the 67th minute before drawing another save from the keeper with 11 minutes left on the clock.


The former Hull City and Rangers star has contributed to 20 goals (8 goals, 12 assists) in 42 appearances for Fulham this season.


Fulham, who occupy the last playoff spot, are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Huddersfield Town.


**Igho Kingsley

Photo Credit : fulhamfc.com


Source: http://allnigeriasoccer.com/read_news.php?nid=22750

TheGoodJoe:


Not contradiction. It is just that people do not pay attention. I said a player develops himself on the training pitch and needs run of games to show his quality. I said at City, Nacho is going through development and with a run of games, we will see the improvement.

Icon4s:


In my entire life I have never seen a goalie that gets injured like the way this guy does.
Even outfield players do not get half as injured as he does.

I think we have to move on without this guy.

Icon4s:


I understand where goldfish80 is going. He has a point. But what do we do when the ones he calls kids are the arrow head of the team?

There is a stage in the WC where the experience of the big players carry the team through.

Pundits including my humble self believe that this team is likely to peak post 2018 WC. We see the 2018 WC as a good exposure and by 2019 AFCON and beyond we expect this team to be on top at least in Africa.

Icon4s:


In my entire life I have never seen a goalie that gets injured like the way this guy does.
Even outfield players do not get half as injured as he does.

I think we have to move on without this guy.

zicky:
Is this how we should treat our players. We should always support annd encourage them in difficult timess not just discard them, same thing we did to Anichebe

goldfish80:

Thank God atleast someone got my point. Seems we never learn from the past. I still recall how we took a lot of kids to Korea Japan 2002, we massaged our egos with the youngest team of the tournament tag but what happened? We nearly lost 3 games at a spin.
It still pains me remembering how Argentina tortured us in the first game, forget the scoreline, we saw what happened on the pitch.

Icon4s:


That your last sentence is exactly what we are clamouring for. We need to see how far pep's drills have made him improve. But going by what we are seeing presently and what plans Pep and City have for the 2017/2018 session the drills will continue without that same run of games u just mentioned.

Rohr and the rest of us are worried bc 2018 is a WC year. It is as simple as that. Instead you started pointing fingers at Iwobi as deteriorating even with game time. Haba TheGoodJoe! This your love for this one player is something else.

TheGoodJoe:


I can understand the clamor for game time but you of all people knew my stance. I have full belief in Guardiola's methods and made it clear just after he arrived. That was during the preseason.

A season or two under Guardiola EVEN IF IHEANACHO IS ON THE BENCH, will make him a better player.

You in particular was shocked at the statement, given my belief in Nacho. I explained he will need time adapting and competition for game.

Where we are now is troubling to some but not me. I envisaged this happening and believed Iheanacho will become better after it. I never expected an easy path or regular game time.

I understand Rohr's perspective. He wants to monitor the development of his players and know where to contribute to their development. He can not do this with Nacho not playing. I get our Super Eagles boss and bow to his demands.

Not yours. Lol.

TheGoodJoe:


I can understand the clamor for game time but you of all people knew my stance. I have full belief in Guardiola's methods and made it clear just after he arrived. That was during the preseason.

A season or two under Guardiola EVEN IF IHEANACHO IS ON THE BENCH, will make him a better player.

You in particular was shocked at the statement, given my belief in Nacho. I explained he will need time adapting and competition for game.

Where we are now is troubling to some but not me. I envisaged this happening and believed Iheanacho will become better after it. I never expected an easy path or regular game time.

I understand Rohr's perspective. He wants to monitor the development of his players and know where to contribute to their development. He can not do this with Nacho not playing. I get our Super Eagles boss and bow to his demands.

Not yours. Lol.

Icon4s:


I understand where goldfish80 is going. He has a point. But what do we do when the ones he calls kids are the arrow head of the team?

There is a stage in the WC where the experience of the big players carry the team through.

Pundits including my humble self believe that this team is likely to peak post 2018 WC. We see the 2018 WC as a good exposure and by 2019 AFCON and beyond we expect this team to be on top at least in Africa.

TheGoodJoe:


I also understand his point but our young players could make massive impact in the tournament. Remember the youngsters of Ghana in 2010 and the young Spanish team of 2006.

Two years later, the Spanish team peaked at the 2008 Euros, winning it under Aragounes tutelage. As I keep saying, footie is a long term project. What we need is a massive impact and we will be okay.

Icon4s:


They got to where their young talents and abilities could carry them.

We are not saying we expect the team to flop. What I expect is at least a commendable performance.

Please look at our squad and look at those of Brazil, Germany, France, Spain, Argentina, Belgium, Italy, Chile, Portugal, and England and tell me we are favorites to win matches against these teams. We will be a massive under dog in that WC.

Icon4s:


Yes, players deteriorate even with game time. How much worse players without game time. You saw Iheanacho against Senegal right? OK. Let Pep continue drilling him.

TheGoodJoe:


Underdogs on paper. With belief, determination and hard work, we can make a strong impact. I have full faith in these lads.

TheGoodJoe:


That was a bad day in front of goal. Even the best like Messi, CR7 and Ronaldo De Lima have days like that. It does not mean deteriorating. That is why I have the 5 games theory to judge a player. There is room for bad days.

daveP:
you c y i said you made my day. someone so so valuable left m a free transfer. free transfer and you term that 'valuable'

i dont wana bring the racism side of the story into this, but if he was such an investment why let him walk away. even man u on social media admitted they neva considered him this valuable. the story is repeating with nacho.

the body language of a free transfer is too obvious.

(in the rock's voice) KEED MAKING MY DAY.

Icon4s:




Rohr has the cards in his hands and has started playing it.

Thank God your opinion does not count on this issue.

TheGoodJoe:


I can understand the clamor for game time but you of all people knew my stance. I have full belief in Guardiola's methods and made it clear just after he arrived. That was during the preseason.

A season or two under Guardiola EVEN IF IHEANACHO IS ON THE BENCH, will make him a better player.

You in particular was shocked at the statement, given my belief in Nacho. I explained he will need time adapting and competition for game.

Where we are now is troubling to some but not me. I envisaged this happening and believed Iheanacho will become better after it. I never expected an easy path or regular game time.

I understand Rohr's perspective. He wants to monitor the development of his players and know where to contribute to their development. He can not do this with Nacho not playing. I get our Super Eagles boss and bow to his demands.

Not yours. Lol.

TheGoodJoe:


Pogba was young and did not understand SAF's plan for him. He had to study Scholes and grow slowly. The young man was eager for the fame and fortune. I still feel he missed a big part of his formative years. That is why Manchester United most times need a Carrick or Herrera to pivot their midfield. No matter the hype, he does not have that class and touch.

zicky:
Mr Joe, that is the height, an 89m player does not have the class and touch. Why will United spend 89m on a classless player, abeg say something else.

goldfish80:


I actually agree with your line of thought. Kelechi is just 20. He still have a lot to learn from senior players at City since he won't learn much from those in front of him in the national team.
A 20yr old Messi spent most of his time on the bench understudying Crespo, Tevez and Saviola at the 2006 world cup.

My problem with Guardiola is not exactly lack of game time for Kelechi but how he's managing him. From Guardiola's antecedents. I wouldn't be surprised if news come out that he doesn't talk to Kelechi. I contested this issue with you a long time ago.
Something tells me since he does not make the Manchester City team sheet, he might not be on speaking terms with Guardiola. We don't know what is going on behind the scenes.

If he has fallen out with Guardiola, it's of no use Kelechi remaining there. He will be better off changing environment if that be the case.

TheGoodJoe:


LOLS.

Please tell Rohr to call up Aluko.

TheGoodJoe:


There is a big possibility of a fall out and I nurtured that thought after Gabriel Jesus got injured. However, the improvements I am seeing in Delph and Fernando convinces me that it is not the case.