Joebie:
I like to think that it's easier to get players that do not appear to be on the radar of the other nation(s) at the moment. Ilori's father was born in London though, although a Nigerian decent.

Modified
Did Akpoguma ever...?

TheSuperNerd:
Neville Tasks Sanchez, Ozil To Learn From Diligent Iwobi, Welbeck
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Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/neville-tasks-sanchez-ozil-learn-diligent-iwobi-welbeck/

junnyjake:


Gary Neville!!

Don't ask me why i'm smiling.

komekn:


The guy is Portuguese body and soul.

I wonder if the guy don chop pounded yam for him life. His cultural identity is Portuguese very unlike our boys from Small Lagos in London. Who can Shoki probably better than you.

do4luv14:



where is JUDE ANEKE now see??

TheSuperNerd:
Looollll... it may shock you but I think I know why....

Joebie:

Troost Ekong ties for best pass success rate for players who played the entire encounter

goldfish80:


He really needs to work on his passing game.
Looks like he's doing just that.

komekn:



In football you are only as good as your last game.

A year in football is like ancient history, two years is archived and three years your totally forgotten.

That is why you could be valued £100million one season have a poor season and you could be worth £20 million.

Since Ilori came to Liverpool he has done nothing he has been overtaken by boys who were 7/ 8 years younger than him. In near 4 years at Liverpool he has played 3 token cup games. You are referring to ancient history of 4/5 years ago in Portugal. I have watched him train at Kirby and play several U23 Games, firstly, he lacks the athleticism and strength required for the EPL even the Championship, consider that he has played over near two seasons in the Championship but just 12 games for Reading. That means Stamp does not rate him at all and its really a waste of money.

Compare him to Domonic Iorfa first team regular for Ipswich over a hundred games in the championship ,add to that Iorfa is just 22, 2 years younger but way more experienced to summarise, them no be mate at all.

kennysville:
Sirs Komekn and SuperNerd, please sheath the swords. Let us be civil when addressing issues "passionately".
I beseech you all.
On this Iheanacho matter, let us understand onr fact that he is just coming out of a bad season, an injury to the toe and more importantly, new team mates with whom he is yet to bond, or even have understanding of the workings of the team. Last weekend's match was his first start and I want to believe he gave a good account of himself. As much as I like to disagree with super enthusiasts like sir GoodJoe, truth is he is right in some sense as per the team Iheanacho now finds himself. This team is set up with a primary focus of not comceding goals as against scoring. Scoring seems to be a bonus to their setup.

With that in mind, how do we expect Iheanacho to find his footing so quick when he hasn't even gotten the right vibe from other players? There has to be a level of understanding between himself and the other team mates with different attitude and need to win. This is what is lacking in the leicester team. The coach wants to play it safe, hence the "find Jamie Vardie " football pholosophy, whether you are clearing the ball from inside your penalty area, or throw in or any. Seems all shots at goal has to be by Vardy.

When Iheanacho gets going, he will also need the cooperation of Vardy (who I would deem pretty selfish) and Mahrez who is increasingly becoming Leicester's version of Mesuit Ozil. We all want what is best for our boy, hence the noise we make about hime getting game time. Iheanacho is quality, no doubt! Allow him at least 15 starts and then we can come and reassess. Afterall he is not gonna take the ball from the goal keeper and dribble his way all the way to the opponents goalpost and score a hat trick each time.

An example of what is happening can be seen in everton. That team makes Wayne Rooney look like a mediocre. Let us hope for a formidable partnership between Vardy, Iheanacho and Mahrez. Otherwise, all Iheanacho will be doing is passing the final balls to Vardy to tuck home. Final word, its too early to castigate Iheanacho, Our Iheanacho and label him a flop. One day at a time peeps, .... one day at a time.

kennysville:
Sirs Komekn and SuperNerd, please sheath the swords. Let us be civil when addressing issues "passionately".
I beseech you all.
On this Iheanacho matter, let us understand onr fact that he is just coming out of a bad season, an injury to the toe and more importantly, new team mates with whom he is yet to bond, or even have understanding of the workings of the team. Last weekend's match was his first start and I want to believe he gave a good account of himself. As much as I like to disagree with super enthusiasts like sir GoodJoe, truth is he is right in some sense as per the team Iheanacho now finds himself. This team is set up with a primary focus of not comceding goals as against scoring. Scoring seems to be a bonus to their setup.

With that in mind, how do we expect Iheanacho to find his footing so quick when he hasn't even gotten the right vibe from other players? There has to be a level of understanding between himself and the other team mates with different attitude and need to win. This is what is lacking in the leicester team. The coach wants to play it safe, hence the "find Jamie Vardie " football pholosophy, whether you are clearing the ball from inside your penalty area, or throw in or any. Seems all shots at goal has to be by Vardy.

When Iheanacho gets going, he will also need the cooperation of Vardy (who I would deem pretty selfish) and Mahrez who is increasingly becoming Leicester's version of Mesuit Ozil. We all want what is best for our boy, hence the noise we make about hime getting game time. Iheanacho is quality, no doubt! Allow him at least 15 starts and then we can come and reassess. Afterall he is not gonna take the ball from the goal keeper and dribble his way all the way to the opponents goalpost and score a hat trick each time.

An example of what is happening can be seen in everton. That team makes Wayne Rooney look like a mediocre. Let us hope for a formidable partnership between Vardy, Iheanacho and Mahrez. Otherwise, all Iheanacho will be doing is passing the final balls to Vardy to tuck home. Final word, its too early to castigate Iheanacho, Our Iheanacho and label him a flop. One day at a time peeps, .... one day at a time.

junnyjake:


No mind am.

I thought Sevilla wanted him.

TheSuperNerd:
Onyekuru Loses Coach As Anderlecht Sack Weiler



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Super Eagles striker Henry Onyekuru’s coach at Anderlecht, Rene Weiler, has been sacked, the Belgian club announced in a statement on Monday.

Weiler took charge at Anderlecht after a two-year spell with German Bundesliga 1. side, FC Nürnberg in 2016.

Former Switzerland international Weiler won 36, drew 16 and lost 44 of his 96 matches in charge of Anderlecht.

Onyekuru, who has scored three goals in six appearances, will now receive instructions from Thomas Binggeli, who will be assisted by Nicolas Frutos and David Sesa temporarily.

The 20-year-old Onyekuru is on a season-long loan deal from Everton.

Binggeli’s first game in charge of the team will be against Westerlo in the Belgian Cup game before their UEFA Champions League clash against Scottish side, Celtic.

Anderlecht are ninth in the Belgian topflight division with nine points from seven games.

A statement on Anderlecht’s official website thanked Weiler who guided the club to their 34th league title last season – “for his commitment, his services and his professionalism”.

Source: https://www.completesportsnigeria.com/onyekuru-loses-coach-as-anderlecht-sack-weiler/

Joebie:
Christantus may have been right after all

Wolfsburg sack manager after four matches
by Josh Wright at Monday, Sep 18 2017 11:48
Wolfsburg sack manager after four matches

Wolfsburg have announced they have sacked head coach Andries Jonker after just four league games this season.
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The Bundesliga outfit slipped to a 1-0 defeat away to Stuttgart on Saturday and are now only two points above the relegation places after winning one of their opening four matches.

Wolfsburg have only managed to score two goals so far this season and have taken the decision to sack Jonker after just seven months in charge.

“Decisive for us in taking this step at this point in time was not just the impression made upon us during the game against Stuttgart, but rather based upon the perception of stagnated development amongst the team, which was to a great extent newly formed during the summer,” a statement read on the club’s official website.

“We expressly wish to thank Andries Jonker and his coaching staff, for rescuing VfL’s position in the top-flight at the last minute at the end of last season.

“The decision to make a change of head-coach at this early stage of the season wasn’t easy for any of us. However, during our internal consultations, we ultimately came to the conclusion that we wish to approach the task with a newly formed coaching-team.”

-- Whoscored

BascoVanVeli:
Why did it take Salisu 3 matches to play 2 wingers and a striker? This is the best team he has put out yet I just hope it is not too late because winning Ghana is a big ask. #WAFU

BascoVanVeli:


Lets just hope the next one loves him.

BascoVanVeli:
We are looking good but must score.

tbaba1234:
Etebo goal for Feirense

Joebie:
Another fine AM

Joebie:
I think he actually meant AM. There isn't much of a distinction though. I think as a CM one should be a good holder and distributor of the ball. Somewhere midway between an AM and a Holding Midfielder. Iwobi has improved in his ball holding capability.

Of course he is known for his good passes