AIG07:
Chai 20something pages in just a little above 24hours. All on top LEGENDARY matter... You no de tire ni. *laughing*

I hope Sir Joseph1013 will be able to catch up with this thread. Abeg which page you de now.*smiles*

My brother! It's becoming mission impossible.

Icon4s:


A get together not a bad Idea.

However, distance will definitely be a challenge.

Twill be amazing to meet some you here in person.

However, also we can take a census of our various locations and look for a meeting point that is central.

Or if over 60% of us stay in a particular city. Eg Lagos, then all routes leads to Lagos. Then we give live updates to those outside the country. Hahaha.

komekn:


It seems I didn't make myself clear.

There is no comparison between the Bundesliga and the Scottish premier League. They are MILES APART
in quality, not on the same level AT ALL.

However, just like the Scottish League they are a one club wins all just like the Celtic in the Scottish premier League. You have very similar characteristics with Bayern winning everything going for the past 17 years plus, bar 2/3 titles. Bayern success in Europe pushes the Bundesliga up on the national league ratings table by UEFA.

The gap between Bayern and everyone else is considerably large. Then the gap between the top 4/5 teams and the bottom section is also considerable.

Unlike in the EPL where it's impossible to predict who as among the top five will win it. In thus regard the EPL is the most competitive league in Europe.

Back to Felix I asked you how many games he has played in the Bundesliga. You still haven't answered the question.

edi287:

You mean the same role the likes of Busquets, Alonso, Redondo, Kroos, Makalele played?? Personally I think he simply played as a CM/DM in the wrong team. I remember how well he played under Ancelotti. Imagine if he had that sort of manager for like 4 seasons straight

TheGoodJoe:


It took me time to appreciate Mikel’s role at Chelsea. I was guest and disappointed that Mikel was reduced to a player playing in an unrated position.

With time, I understood he was a key and important player playing that role. Just as people were ignorant to the importance of Makelele until players like Zidane, Hierro highlighted that he was the most important.

It was not a flashy light role but a role that deserves praise. As long as the managers and players respected Mikel for his sacrifice of personal glory to give the team glory, he got all the respect for me.

I finally was convinced, relieved and happy that the young player, John Mikel Obi who many predicted would become a great player really became great.

Just like Makelele, the Tabloids may not ring his name but history will remember the great contribution of the Mikel. This is the real truth.

Joebie:
Omeruo is not even good enough for the standby list right now.

Don't suspect foul play when there is none. Who made move for Sarenren Bazee? Same person also made a move for another German-Nigerian --
I can't remember. We are only hearing of Tammy this Tammy not only because of his exploit in the Championship but he's moved to the Premier League. Added to that Pinnick has a personal relationship with the dad. I'm sure Rohr has he's eyes on those Germans. That's his circle. He knows what to do. Just because he is not loud mouthed like Pinnick don't mean he is not looking to win them over.
Besides, don't forget we made a move on Torunarigha earlier.

goldfish80:


Of course Zidane will be rattled when Makelele left. Durring the era of galacticos, they were notorious for not running or marking the ball. Everybody was Oga, nobody wants to do the dirty job for the other person. In such circumstance, why won't Zidane complain when Perez sold the only guy willing to do the dirty job for others (him)?

Kog45:
What a nice write up,meaning Chelsea limited his ability as a player but still a Chelsea LEGEND despite d limitation.

joseph1013:

Let's see how many will indicate after the Zambian game, hopefully we'd have qualified.

goldfish80:


Of course Zidane will be rattled when Makelele left. Durring the era of galacticos, they were notorious for not running or marking the ball. Everybody was Oga, nobody wants to do the dirty job for the other person. In such circumstance, why won't Zidane complain when Perez sold the only guy willing to do the dirty job for others (him)?

goldfish80:


Some of those guys you mentioned are not DM's. Someone like Alonso is a registre, he played thrived when someone else does the dirty job (Vidal, Mascherano). Pirlo had Gattuso, Pogba, Vidal. Toni Kross is a CM
Now, let me ask, who does the dirty job for Mikel at Chelsea?

If you can't name a DM who have been listed top 3 in Ballon d'Or listing the it should indicate to you that the position is not where to you find theost technical players.

safarigirl:
after Zambia game ke? Some of us wey get exams throughout October nko?

ProfOrlando:
Super Eagles new kit vs Zambia. :\

Napoleon55:
between IWOBI and MOSES SIMON,who starts against zambia?
@Icons,Goodjoe,Mickael2,Goldfish80,forgiveness,etc
for me i will go for IWOBI

Mickael2:



we will send you pictures na. I sha have exams too so I won't come but the thing is that such an event should go ahead even if everybody won't attend, the first they say is always the eye-opener. If we can host the first one well enough(even if it's just 10 persons) then the subsequent ones will be a lot better

Joebie:
ITALY: Serie A - Round 7

Spal 1-1 Crotone

Forgotten Nigerian forward, Simeon "Simmy" Nwankwo scored Crotone's equalizer after slipping a grounder to the bottom right corner.
He was the man-of-the-match [/b]by virtue of Whoscored stats
+Stats: [b]MOTM; 7.73 Rating; 4 Aerial Duels Won (Best of the match); 3 Total Shots (Joint 3rd Best)

Torino 2-2 Verona
Dream Team VI forward, Sadiq Umar made Torino's squad, but was not pulled off from the dugout.
+Stats: N/A

Genoa 0-1 Bologna
Orji Okoronkwo did not score the winner this time around, as he was not introduced from Bologna's bench.
+Stats: N/A

Kog45:
Truly not even on standby due to a slow start in d league,i wish he rediscover his form and fight for a place in d team.

Honestly seeing Felix Uduokhai in action,something tells me d guy w be a good bargain for Eagles ,hope Rohr do needful on d guy.

On Tournarigba Jordan i don't think NFF or Rohr have made any move except media speculations,though i read where is Dad Ojokojo Tournarigba said he prefer his son to play for Germany which is unfortunate coz Ojokojo was a thorough home bred that played in Nigeria local league and very popular with shooting star.

I don't know much about Irofa but I expect his Dad to have great influence on him being an ex international but nothing is coming from old Irofa

Kudos must be given to parents of Iwobi,Aina,Ebuhei, Ekong for having great influence on d their children not Irofa and Ojokojo who are home grown ex player and we are finding it difficult to have their son committing to Nigeria.

somehow:
I have one reservation for the current SE squad, does it mean we have no one who can take accurate FK? By now, we should have a 50% (accuracy) free kick taker.

There was a time Emenike used to take for us, Taiye Taiwo, okocha, oboabona, osaze but of recent, we haven't scored a free kick.

Shouldn't our players be taught this or learn on their own?

Countless times have clubs/countries been saved by FKs.

It's a leverage just like PKs

safarigirl:
after Zambia game ke? Some of us wey get exams throughout October nko?

TheGoodJoe:


That is why it was key to the team.

Hierro referred to Makalele as the best player. He said, they all knew. That is those praised knew Makalele was the best.

Zidane tagged Makalele the engine.

The role is underrated but key. Just as how De Bruyne, Sane and Sterling will get rave of praises but behind them, Fernandinho has been the engine driving the team.

Just like Oliseh was not getting the praises like Kanu, Okocha, Ikpeba and co. without Oliseh, the team always had a big hole.

adegwurulez:

Bar the Victor moses' free kick that was wrongly disqualified for offside, the last time the super eagles converted a free kick chance was moses Simon against Cameroon.

During oliseh's era, Simon was shouldered with that responsibility and he did well. If I'm correct, he's gent's free kick taker. I'd give him that role if I were the coach.

goldfish80:

Of course it is important to have someone who bullies the he opposition and wrestle the ball from attackers. This role was usually left for the lesser technically gifted players.
Let us not paper over the cracks and say it like it is.

adegwurulez:

Bar the Victor moses' free kick that was wrongly disqualified for offside, the last time the super eagles converted a free kick chance was moses Simon against Cameroon.

During oliseh's era, Simon was shouldered with that responsibility and he did well. If I'm correct, he's gent's free kick taker. I'd give him that role if I were the coach.

goldfish80:

Of course it is important to have someone who bullies the he opposition and wrestle the ball from attackers. This role was usually left for the lesser technically gifted players.
Let us not paper over the cracks and say it like it is.

Joebie:
Iorfa said he is now available for Nigeria. We will go for Felix and Torunarigha, I'm confident about that. Let's wrap up this Zambia issue. lol

Napoleon55:
between IWOBI and MOSES SIMON,who starts against zambia?
@Icons,Goodjoe,Mickael2,Goldfish80,forgiveness,etc
for me i will go for IWOBI

somehow:
I think it was against Swaziland, he didn't score a FK against Cameroon.

Clementoke:


Not sure Moses Simon has scored a free kick against Cameroon bros