OMANBALA1:


I am not crazy about European football but I will not hurriedly criticize those fanatics that go to bed with Chelsea and Arsenal jersey, because like Icons4 said it takes a lot of faith and patience to sit down and watch Nigerian league...It is pure torture because of the standards:horrible pitch, frustrating officiating , karate kicking players and the hungry and angry players who are playing with empty stomach and this is coming from an ardent Nigerian league follower.

terzurum5:

A valid question for our candid considerations Sir. I think this is another area we need to deliberate on seriously and make recommendations to the appropriate quarters.

What can we do to improve on poor spectators in our stands during matches?
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BascoVanVeli:


We have a few NPFL teams on the stock market but lets be honest here the government isn't the problem here. It is no their fault that fans are at viewing centers instead of stadiums.

tbaba1234:
Another Nigerian kid signs a pro deal with Arsenal. Potentially one for the future.

daveP:
I beg to differ. Reason being that based on years ago, salary structure was wacky. Thug hiring was rampant, and discipline, club philosophy were absent. The reason the tanzanian women's league is fast growing is cos there is a healthy, consistent benchmark of salary payment. That alone is the attraction to sec school graduates to turn pro over there in tanzania instead of going to university.

Its small, but consistent. Now how is that not totally assuring and relaxing to hear?! We both know we have a sh!ty salary structure in the npfl. 70k/week, and you wont smell beta alert for 7months?

Let govt hand ova to private and watch how running clubs as profit-org wont make lots of mishap fall in place.

daveP:
I beg to differ. Reason being that based on years ago, salary structure was wacky. Thug hiring was rampant, and discipline, club philosophy were absent. The reason the tanzanian women's league is fast growing is cos there is a healthy, consistent benchmark of salary payment. That alone is the attraction to sec school graduates to turn pro over there in tanzania instead of going to university.

Its small, but consistent. Now how is that not totally assuring and relaxing to hear?! We both know we have a sh!ty salary structure in the npfl. 70k/week, and you wont smell beta alert for 7months?

Let govt hand ova to private and watch how running clubs as profit-org wont make lots of mishap fall in place.

daveP:
Exactly my point@ bascovanveli!! How definite are you that the collecting of half a milla is consistent?


Those in charge ruined it. IUFC owed players too, so its not about having the cash, but the discipline to keep paying. Oga come watch hin team, and tv caught him chasing another player to beat him up!!! Jizos is lawd!!

League should sit down and see if the 20teams have a budget, cash at hand to execute half a season, or take action. Its why crystal palace play in the epl asides the cash given them for promotion. Set pillars in place, and watch the structure go up to skyscraper length&strength

OMANBALA1:


I am not crazy about European football but I will not hurriedly criticize those fanatics that go to bed with Chelsea and Arsenal jersey, because like Icons4 said it takes a lot of faith and patience to sit down and watch Nigerian league...It is pure torture because of the standards:horrible pitch, frustrating officiating , karate kicking players and the hungry and angry players who are playing with empty stomach and this is coming from an ardent Nigerian league follower.

BascoVanVeli:


Down play was the word I used. I don't care what league u say they are in the point is they are not bums like u implied

Oasis007:


You are taking this Issue too personal. I think this Topic is raised to proffer Solutions, to suggest the possible ways of improving the League.

Kindly be patient, coz no one is willing for the death of the Local League.

somehow:
Which league are you talking about here? Have you gone close to our league players before? I am not talking about 5 years ago, I'm talking about our players since LMC took over. Don't be surprised if you discover they are fresher than you. I have had close contact with them and I put it to you that alot of them are fresher than office workers.

Go to the field of play hungry and angry? Maybe some of the new comers but certainly not known names. Some clubs owe salaries but majority aren't.

Horrible pitch? Now I know you no nothing about the LMC led NPFL.

somehow:
Which league are you talking about here? Have you gone close to our league players before? I am not talking about 5 years ago, I'm talking about our players since LMC took over. Don't be surprised if you discover they are fresher than you. I have had close contact with them and I put it to you that alot of them are fresher than office workers.

Go to the field of play hungry and angry? Maybe some of the new comers but certainly not known names. Some clubs owe salaries but majority aren't.

Horrible pitch? Now I know you no nothing about the LMC led NPFL.

Mickael2:



y'all are saying this based on hindsight. What is the guarantee that he would have developed properly as an attacking midfielder under Ferguson? Over the years how many world class attacking midfielders did Ferguson produce? I can only remember Scholes. I can also remember him preferring Cleverly to a lot of other better midfielders, what is the guarantee that Mikel would not be overlooked in favour of cleverly? If you ask me I am totally content with the player Mikel is right now, hypothetical he could have developed into a better player and he could have ended up a lot worse as well so we need to accept what we have

tbaba1234:


A few weeks ago, we saw Rivers United players begging Governor Wike for their wages. There was a similar problem with Rangers, i believe, during the season.

As much as LMC has done good work and the league is much better, we still do have hungry and angry players. This improvement has been gradual. Salary standards were introduced just a couple of years ago and it was not followed by clubs at the start.

There are still serious problems with the league.

soetanoreoluwa:

Thank you

Concerning the pitches I can see caterogically that NPFL team have a very good pitches...
I have seen some live matches with good fans and sold out ticket of popular stand....
People are coming out to see the matches especially with this LmC organisation..
Just need to give it to Oga Shehu Dikko he has done a great job...

Last season oyo state govt turned down nairabet proposal to buy the club...
And he signed a sponsorship deal with the team with coaster bus..

We need as public private partnership ...it will help and go a long way...

And new set of younger players should be introduce to the league

soetanoreoluwa:


You are very right...

On your last statement what happened to private clubs that died long time ago... Julius Berger, Abiola babes, stationery stores and the likes... What happened to them?

It is true state govt her not putting all the got into the team rather use it for political agenda this is one of the reason they won't sell the

On pitches for past three season now all NPFL teams have a very good pitch of you don't have a good pitch LMC won't allow you to play in your home ground...

Think LMC should do more of repackaging and more awareness... We have one already, the deal with NTA and LMC... Let see what will happen..

We just need to be patience better days for the league are coming soon..

Jarus:

Thanks for the newbie award o.

Icon79:
I think the easiest way is to stop televising EPL and other foreign league matches in Nigeria ....


O pari

BascoVanVeli:


Speak about ur club so we know where u are coming from. Not every club is owing their players or plays on bad surfaces. I am an Akwa United fan, lately we have been playing great football and we don't owe our players.

safarigirl:
great football?

Na when Champions League and Confed Cup show we go know who dey play good football.

BascoVanVeli:


Ehn sister no talk am o!!!! Akwa united will be ready for the confederation cup mark my words.

daveP:
i go follow up close.

Icon4s:


My brother, you wouldn't blame those guys at the viewing centers watching the European leagues o.

We have failed to develop our own.

It takes a lot of patience and humility to even watch the NPFL in your living room not to talk of taking the pains to drive or transport your self to the match venues where your safety is not even guaranteed.

Even me as a person that still manages to once in a while have the appetite to watch the NPFL, I only watch selected matches involving the big clubs like Enyimba, Kano Pillars and Rangers. As I said it takes a lot of patience and humility to even do this in your own house.
What I mean is while some people are watching Chelsea vs ManCity elsewhere you are watching Rivers united vs Kano Pillars

daveP:
Take one or two clubs and do documentary to be aired.. show how they relate, connect and create. each club should sell their brand, philosophy and managers also. If we don't upgrade to international standards of how a fc is, we would not play kpim at continental competitions. Now that's not progress. Cry all that the league is good now, but some logistics are just stil there. Overall, i twale for the LMC!! Now it lies with each club to make it way bigger. Club stores where fans can connect.... these are lil things that go a long way with Nigerian fans. Liamm i see thru the 'patriotism' too

terzurum5:

A valid question for our candid considerations Sir. I think this is another area we need to deliberate on seriously and make recommendations to the appropriate quarters.

What can we do to improve on poor spectators in our stands during matches?
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terzurum5:

A valid question for our candid considerations Sir. I think this is another area we need to deliberate on seriously and make recommendations to the appropriate quarters.

What can we do to improve on poor spectators in our stands during matches?
cc: Komekn, Forgiveness, Safarigirl, TheGoodJoe, TheSuperNerd, Bascovanveli, Kog45, Dannycrusoe, Kennysville, LakeSidePapa, Orkpekyandega, tbaba1234, Joebie, joseph1013, Goldfish80, AIG07, Isahalbash, Joebie, Kog45, Goldfish80, daveP, kennysville, realpoacher, certitude, humility017, enomakos, Mikael2, petrobros, chrisoblog, loogan, do4luv14, icon79, maidaboi, Icon4s, lakesidepapa, goldfish80, Xzbit91, lexyman, ChrisKels, bigblangston, goke7, Chrismario, Daninya11, shawwal1, ganiyat2adeyeri, yemyke001, edi287, krattoss, eseose9, oasis007, jihday, tglobal, jars, Cheapgoals, mikron, elyte89, MilitaryCommander, kratoss, e.t.c

BascoVanVeli:


I don't mind that I trust my team to show up