Eartquake1:


Aribo is also calm and calculating

With zero creativity.

i don't know about abundant Ndidi is the only quality DM we have. Esiti is not it for now while Mikel Agu hasn't overly impressed me truth be told

OMANBALA1:


It will be hard pressed to have Rohr play a non DM in the presence of abundant quality DM.

As in!

Blueelf:


What is Agu and Esiti doing there.

They are faculty members in the Carpentry Unit (Nigerian Campus)

Etebo played well in nigeria vs croatia and Nigeria vs uceland in the world cup. Match commentators even applauded him

chrisooblog:
which break up play? of the top of your head can you recollect any good performance (not even asking for great) from the duo?

He was our best player at the world cup. Etebo is a good player with high work rate

Philosopher1979:
Etebo played well in nigeria vs croatia and Nigeria vs uceland in the world cup. Match commentators even applauded him

The way some of you people hype Etebo on this thread like he is a world class player man is not even the best midfielder in the relegation threaten Stoke city that he is playing for... SMH

Imama is the best indigenous coach

BascoVanVeli:



With zero creativity.

Philosopher1979:
Etebo played well in nigeria vs croatia and Nigeria vs uceland in the world cup. Match commentators even applauded him

So we should still be playing him because of what he did last year now that we have players better than him?

Silly arguments. Etebo is a carpenter, full stop!

Zero creativity because he is yet to get an assist in the 4 games he has played for the National team?

Go to Google n check how many assist he has so far in Rangers colors.

BascoVanVeli:



With zero creativity.

charlesemeka85:
Imama is the best indigenous coach

Do I give a flying phuck about Imama as of now? Please just ask me that once.

charlesemeka85:
Zero creativity because he is yet to get an assist in the 4 games he has played for the National team?

Go to Google n check how many assist he has so far in Rangers colors.

U already ended the conversation so lets not act like you really want to debate

Atleast he was the best we can boast of in cm position prior to aribo's debut

I have never been a fan of his but that won't make me deny the fact that he has been decent so far. Aside aribo and azeez he is the best for us in that position.

Players have different and strong attributes that makes them better in certain areas than others so it depends on the coach to utilize these qualities which depends on the style and formation he intends to deploy in a particular game

jargooflife912:
The way some of you people hype Etebo on this thread like he is a world class player man is not even the best midfielder in the relegation threaten Stoke city that he is playing for... SMH

DrKlever:
Silly arguments. Etebo is a carpenter, full stop!

should have said that during last year world cup

chrisooblog:
which break up play? of the top of your head can you recollect any good performance (not even asking for great) from the duo?

Agu has been having good performances for his club of late

You don't tag him not creative when you re yet to watch him play in his club side or atleast check his stats so far this season both in the league, cup games and uel.

How many assist does kalu, Iwobi, chukwueze hv so far in their national team careers?

BascoVanVeli:


U already ended the conversation so lets not act like you really want to debate

BascoVanVeli:



With zero creativity.

He has been playing double pivot what do you expect from him?

mkrest:



should have said that during last year world cup

What did he do?

He excelled in a 3-5-2 where everybody was running around and tackling the nearest person

When we played a 4-2-3-1 where individuals performances are seen he did nothing

Aribo have 4 assist with 5 goals in 24 games so far in the colors of Glasgow rangers.

It's a decent Stat for a player who just made the leap from league 1 football to the Scottish top flight.

BascoVanVeli:



With zero creativity.

Eartquake1:


What did he do?

He excelled in a 3-5-2 where everybody was running around and tackling the nearest person

When we played a 4-2-3-1 where individuals performances are seen he did nothing

this why commenting here seems like a big deal for me

what I just have to say to you my dear sir is that every player has a system they Excell in and one that pegs them back

good afternoon

mkrest:




this why commenting here seems like a big deal for me

what I just have to say to you my dear sir is that every player has a system they Excell in and one that pegs them back

good afternoon

We have graduated from 3-5-2 bro

When we need some construction work at the NFF we call the carpenter

charlesemeka85:
Imama is the best indigenous coach

Ohhhh lawd

na to pple wey go curse Rohr but defend our local corrupt coaches.

Humility017:


Ohhhh lawd

Eartquake1:


We have graduated from 3-5-2 bro

When we need some construction work at the NFF we call the carpenter

���

I know "bro"
but more than that we have someone who seem more suited for that CM role

Eartquake1:


He has been playing double pivot what do you expect from him?

The double pivot is not an excuse ooo. Ndidi makes more thoughtful passes, all Aribo does is pass to the nearest man and his final ball is nothing special.

This doesn't mean I am saying he is a bum because the boy can sure score goals and that goes against your double pivot theory

BascoVanVeli:


The double pivot is not an excuse ooo. Ndidi makes more thoughtful passes, all Aribo does is pass to the nearest man and his final ball is nothing special.

This doesn't mean I am saying he is a bum because the boy can sure score goals and that goes against your double pivot theory

Yes he scores goals and what do you think is a work of a pivot?

What do you mean by thoughtful passes?

charlesemeka85:
na to pple wey go curse Rohr but defend our local corrupt coaches.

When have you seen me curse Rohr? Stop being a baby. I only talked about a player's attributes. Does he know you exist? Why you wan turn defense attorney

The one book no footballer reads: "Goalkeeping essentials by Loris Karius"

A number of Leeds United fans have taken to Twitter to laud Liverpool loanee Ovie Ejaria after the midfielder got the better of Kalvin Phillips in the Whites’ 1-0 win over Reading on Tuesday night.

Marcelo Bielsa’s side have returned to the top of the Championship with a narrow win. It was a tough night for the promotion-chasers, and the Royals threatened to give them a scare. Kiko Casilla made a couple of smart saves, and Michael Morrison missed a fantastic chance in the second-half.

But Jack Harrison scored late on to secure the three points for the visitors. However, it appears that one Reading player, in particular, impressed the Leeds fans on social media.

Ejaria has been outstanding for Reading this season. And he has been in particularly good form since Mark Bowen took over as manager, with two assists and a goal in the four games leading up to Tuesday’s clash.


And it is fair to say that he was excellent against Phillips. The Leeds midfielder is undoubtedly one of the best players in the Championship. But he seemed to struggle to get the ball off Ejaria throughout the game.

There were some delightful touches and pieces of skill from the Reds loanee. And some Leeds fans have heaped praise on the youngster.

And it has been suggested by a couple of supporters that the Whites should make a move for the 22-year-old. It must be noted that Reading have the option to make Ejaria’s move permanent (via club’s official website), but some Whites fans clearly feel that the club should consider a last-ditch bid if it is possible.

Here is how some of the fans reacted to Ejaria’s display…

Might get slagged off for this but I don’t care, Phillips wasnt great tonight and their Midfielder, Ejaria, was superb and run him ragged!

Phillips MUST be taken off set pieces too, he hardly ever makes one count.

I adore Phillips so there’s no scapegoating here �#lufc

— �RyanC (@RazzaC91) November 27, 2019

Tell you what that ejaria for reading was class tonight hate to say it but he torn Philips a new one ! Oh well top of the league for now and a big 3 points #lufc

— jack wall (@JackWlufc) November 26, 2019

Tell you what that ejaria lad is making our midfield look like mugs #lufc

— Joe (@LUFC_Joe90) November 26, 2019

Ovie Ejaria the pick of the bunch for Reading by a mile for me. #lufc #MOT

— Through It All Together (@ThruItAllLUFC) November 26, 2019

Sign Ejaria tbh #lufc

— Batesy (@batesylufc2) November 26, 2019

If Leeds have anything about them they are on the phone on Liverpool to ask for Ejaria in January #lufc

— James Howson (@BigJimmy_V) November 26, 2019

Thought kalvin was poor today. Pocketed by ejaria all the way through.. �

— Tom (@TomFlufc) November 26, 2019

sorry sir

BascoVanVeli:


When have you seen me curse Rohr? Stop being a baby. I only talked about a player's attributes. Does he know you exist? Why you wan turn defense attorney

Eartquake1:


Yes he scores goals and what do you think is a work of a pivot?

What do you mean by thoughtful passes?

2 defensive midfielders in front of the defense. One marks and one attacks. If you watched the last match Ndidi played as a lone DMF.

A pass the helps in the build up of a play. A pass that sends an attacker on his way. Joey either passes to iwobi or Ndidi. If he tries something else he spoils the ball.

Reading fans on Twitter have lauded Ovie Ejaria for his performance against Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips on Tuesday night.

Leeds secured a late 1-0 win at the Madejski Stadium, but the home fans were impressed with how their man in the middle performed.

Phillips would have been tasked with stopping the attacking threat of Ejaria, but the Leeds man was seemingly provided with the toughest test of his season.

Whilst Reading and Ejaria would have been disappointed with Jack Harrison popping up with a late goal, they can take comfort from the manner in which they battled.

Both Ejaria and Phillips played the whole game as Reading remained compact and strong in their shape and Leeds dominated possession.

Kalvin Phillips of Leeds tackles with Ovie Ejaria of Reading during the Sky Bet Championship match between Reading and Leeds United at Madejski Stadium on November 26, 2019 in Reading,...

Marcelo Bielsa's side were sluggish in the first half but did quicken things up after the break but they still weren't able to create clear cut chances.

Then Helder Costa provided a brilliant cross from the right-hand side and Harrison's bursting run into the penalty area resulted in him sealing the points for his side and putting them top of the table.

This is how a selection of Reading fans on Twitter reacted to Ejaria's performance against Phillips:


Aidan Healey
@AidanHealey1
· 16h
We were naff, Ben White superb. That Ejaria for them is an absolute baller. 6 points from games we’d have blown last season. ��


Ben Turner
@benturrrner
Expected more from Phillips. Ejaria had him on toast. But good teams win games like that. Fair play

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Saul
@Saul1871
Ejaria has just absolutely done Phillips

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Courtney Friday
@ChronCourtney
Ejaria just made a mockery of Phillips three times in a row. Lovely. #readingfc

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Josh Davies
@Jd_rg
Don’t even @ me there Is no argument here. Ejaria is the best player in this league. He is a joy to watch Ovie literally pulls players pants down week in week out. So don’t feel bad Phillips for making you look silly there. #ReadingFC

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Harry
@dingharry___
Can someone get me that clip of ejaria skilling up Phillips please #readingfc

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Adam Goodwin
@AdamGoodwin__
Went to the game tonight expecting to come away raving about Kalvin Phillips, but Ovie Ejaria gave him the absolute runaround. Unlucky to not take a point from *arguably* the best team in the league. #readingfc

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leigh southall
@leighwbafc
By the way all this kalvin Phillips bollocks for england � shouldn't be anywhere near the england team ejaria the best player on that pitch tonight by a country mile

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Jamie Wykes
@jamiewykes99
Ovie Ejaria just CANNOT be embarrassing Kalvin Phillips like that on tv! The man has Premier League clubs watching, he has a family!

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Cam
@CamWyper
Hard to see the case for Kalvin Phillips getting anywhere near the England squad when Ovie Ejaria has him beat all ends up #readingfc #REALEE

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