jihday:
Huh? Aberration? Conte is a very brilliant coach

forgiveness:


*Yimu* I hear but na for dem backyard dem beat Bayern Munich. Abi I lie?

forgiveness:



Which rape?

Have you forgotten how Chelsea beat dem in their own backyard to win the Champions league?

Before yesterday match, Chelsea and Bayern Munich played 4 matches. We won twice and lost twice. Where dem wan rape?

The fact they even struggled against small boys and expired legs showed that Bayern is not good enough.

andrewbaba44:


lol okay ,no wahala

Na here we go dey when you go go back to your days of tears ,you go dey carry 10th for table

because e dey do well for rangers abi ,lol ,u funny die

Blueelf will say it better

Blueelf:


No mind am ooo. My hand no dey any average coach matter. Me, I will never be in support of average and sentimental English coaches

TheSuperNerd:
The return of Leon Balogun to action and his strong performance yesterday shows why he is still relevant to the Super Eagles fold for now.


The Valid CB options we've got right now with the Return to Top action and Top form of Leon for Wigan are as follows:

- William Troost Ekong
- Leon Balogun
- Kenneth Omeruo
- Semi Ajayi
- Chidozie Awaziem (who also deputises for now, at RB)

Five solid options. All Starters. We can only get better.

LaMujer:



Chelsea manager Frank Lampard has admitted his side were taught a 'harsh lesson' following their 3-0 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.


Your manager accepted his L honorably, but una dey make excuse

andrewbaba44:


Why didn’t spurs win them ?

How come they scored 7 against spurs ?

I am sure you are pained that Bayern always rape London clubs ,Arsenal chelsea and spurs ,dem don use basket pack the goals give these teams

forgiveness:


I don't know why you are grasping for straw. My respond to the post below was right on point. Bayern Munich has NEVER ALWAYS RAPE CHELSEA. GBAM

Danielnino00:


You don't even follow Gerrard progress at Rangers.. you don't know how his team plays..you don't know anything about his players selection method ..
I doubt if you even watched Gerrard play for Liverpool..u probably started supporting the club last year...

Blueelf:


So because Gerrard was a world class footballer, he automatically makes a good coach?

Was Rangers a small team before Gerrard joined them? Has Rangers not made Europa or even champions league before Gerrard?

Or you think I'm being sentimental. Gerrard coming will be the undoing of Liverpool

ILLICITblood:
Wonderkid Bukayo Saka is making a serious claim to be in England’s Euro 2020 squad but Arsenal legend Perry Groves warns it may be too soon

By Oliver Dawnay
27th February 2020, 9:00 am

In what has been another turbulent season for Arsenal, a true gem has been unearthed in the shape of Bukayo Saka.

Despite being small and light on his feet, Saka has taken each game by the scruff of its neck and has become a crucial member in the Mikel Arteta revolution.

With each passing performance, the 18-year-old is turning more and more heads and, inevitably, there are now whispers he could be in contention for a place in England’s Euro 2020 squad.


Saka has dazzled for Arsenal this season
Saka produced another superb display on Sunday after coming on for the injured Sead Kolasinac during Arsenal’s 3-2 defeat of Everton.


Not only did he defend brilliantly, but he delivered arguably the best piece of quality in the match when he whipped a marvellous ball in for Eddie Nketiah to guide home.


His delivery was so good former Manchester United and England full-back Gary Neville was left purring at the piece of play.


“The quality of the cross was absolutely outstanding,” Neville said. “All you want is your striker in that position and he (Nketiah) is. He gets a good contact on it.

“It’s harsh to suggest Arsenal fans were happy that Sead Kolasinac went off but there was a bit of a cheer.

“What a cross from Saka. I was having a mundane chat because I thought nothing was on.”

It was Saka’s tenth assist in all competitions this term and he is now giving Gareth Southgate a genuine selection headache ahead of the tournament in June.

The question is – why shouldn’t he be considered?


Saka has shined under Arteta’s leadership
Yes, many youngsters have failed to live up to the hype in the past and a call-up at such a young age could be detrimental to his career, but at the moment he is undoubtedly outshining any other left-back in the country.

Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen shot to stardom when they were called up to international tournaments as teenagers – why can’t Saka?

As it stands, Leicester full-back Ben Chilwell is England’s current first choice, but he isn’t performing as well as he was earlier this season and he was torn to shreds by Riyad Mahrez in the Foxes’ 1-0 defeat to Man City at the weekend.

Danny Rose’s start to life at Newcastle has been underwhelming and the 29-year-old has not done enough to retain his place in the Three Lions’ squad, while Luke Shaw is another unconvincing option.

However, despite Saka’s superb breakthrough campaign, Arsenal legend Perry Groves believes a call-up for the Euro’s may come a little too soon as he is still adjusting to becoming an out-and-out left-back.

Ben Chilwell will be Southgate’s first choice left back
“I think the Euro’s is a bit too early for him.” Groves told talkSPORT.com. “He’s done brilliantly but realistically he is a wide player who has been asked to fill in at left-back.

“He’s adapted well. Going forward he’s excellent. His final ball is really good as we saw on Sunday for the goal he made for Nketiah.

“The only thing he needs to improve on is recovering the ball quicker because as he is not a full-back he often jogs back instead of sprinting back into his left-back position.”

Groves suggested there are at least three players ahead of the Gunners starlet in the pecking order, but revealed that people at the club have been hugely impressed with his faultless attitude and willingness to improve.

“He’s got competition with Ben Chilwell, Danny Rose and maybe Ryan Bertrand – who are more natural left-backs,” Groves added. “But he’s 18 and playing with no fear at the moment. As the team improves he’s getting better but I think realistically he will go with the Under-21s squad.”

“The next step for him is to play in Aidy Boothroyd’s squad and establish himself there but at the moment he’s not ready to make that step up.

“He’s actually learning his trade in a different position and you can’t have an England left-back who’s learning their trade. It’s not their natural position.

“But I’m lucky enough to talk to people at the club and everyone says his attitude is spot on.

“He’s a level-headed lad and has an eagerness to learn and he’s always asking the coaches for tips and that bodes well.”


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We are gradually losing Bukayo Saka to England

5inchdick:

The appropriate thing to say would be "We've lost Saka to England. "

daveP:
Lol, see what England wants to give him as call up?


Im angry Ian Wright feels it is a shame if he decides to play for Nigeria. What nonsense is that?

TheSuperNerd:
Leon Balogun vs Ejaria's Reading yesterday:



Leon played all 90mins: 47 touches, 34 passes, 76.5% passing accuracy, 5 Aerials won, 7 clearances, 2 tackles won, 3 interceptions.


**Courtesy of Whoscored.

daveP:
Lol, see what England wants to give him as call up?


Im angry Ian Wright feels it is a shame if he decides to play for Nigeria. What nonsense is that?

ILLICITblood:


One can't mind these English guys

They think football evolves around the three lions

Nonsense

Danielnino00:


I feel people are rushing Saka unnecessary.
That was how Tomori started..

Danielnino00:


I feel people are rushing Saka unnecessary.
That was how Tomori started..

daveP:
I am relaxed cos the rush is from Southgate's end of the pitch.

We only have hope and the fact that his dad has shown love for the GWG. Else, we are just hoping.


England want to have him but with that silent "your time will come" punchline. I hope he is wise to see that. He wont even make the Euros team. Afcon will however be a good one.


This Ian Wright never said such about Iwobi o. But now.... Lets keep watching.

daveP:
Im surprised we havent taken up arms to roast him on all social media platforms for that statement. What the hell does he mean?


In the SE he and Ola Aina can form an understanding as both are good with attacks. They can be swapping in times of overlapping. No loss whatsoever. We need a Crouch kinda striker to start using head to score, not necessarily but at least have him.

Subzero047:


Onuachu

LaMujer:
‘A good appointment done in a wrong way’ – Babayaro faults Yobo's Nigeria appointment

"From my point of view as an ex-player I think he is a good appointment probably done in a wrong way," Babayaro told BBC Sport.

"I'm not sure if he's got his badges but if you are trying to appoint someone you make sure they've got the right credentials before you appoint them.

"I don't care if it's an ex (player) or whoever, make sure you appoint the right person that knows the job.

"Yes, Joseph Yobo has been a captain for Nigeria and he has done well, if you want to give him that sort of position make sure he gets the right badges.

"If he hasn't got his badges, send him somewhere. It takes a few months or less than a year."

"Get the right badges, get the right papers and make him whatever you want to make him."

TheSuperNerd:
Huesca Coach appreciates Nwakali’s talent

Head Coach of Segunda Division side SD Huesca, Francisco Javier Rodríguez Vílchez believes Nigerian international, Kelechi Nwakali has great potential and he is a wonderful addition to the club as they continue to chase promotion into the elite division, AOIFootball.com reports.

Huesca have had an impressive campaign and are currently placed 4th on the log and the eventual arrival of Kelechi after visa issues is certainly needed as he will add some steel in midfield for the team, this the coach agrees with, having watched and drilled him in training since he arrived.


Francisco has also taken a special likeness for Nwakali.

The former Arsenal midfielder is undergoing special training organized by the club and has been made to work on his aggressiveness and shooting when on the ball.

AOIFootball.com further gathered that the club’s coaching hierarchy appreciates the quality of the former Nigeria U17 captain and are polishing him to make him even a better attacking midfielder in the mould of Koke and Ivan Rakitic of Atletico Madrid and Barcelona.

Nwakali is expected to get some game minutes soon.

Meanwhile, the Olympic Eagles midfielder has begun his Spanish language class to sharpen his communication skills with his teammates.

Language and communication have been a barrier since the Owerri born player arrived in Spain and this recent move will definitely aid easy understanding and communication.


Source: AOIFootball

ILLICITblood:

One can't mind these English guys
They think football evolves around the three lions
Nonsense

tbaba1234:


No single quote from the coach about the player.

No spanish inside source. This looks like one of those agent sponsored news.

Take the news with a grain of salt.

ILLICITblood:

One can't mind these English guys
They think football evolves around the three lions
Nonsense

Danielnino00:


U don't have to worry about how it will end up.. u aren't a Liverpool fan,so u have no emotional stake at the club..
U just want to troll Gerrard because of your dislike for anything that has to do with English football just as u are trolling Lampard ..
Gerrard is coming home!!

LaMujer:



Ha! well, that's an aberration.


Even Greece won Euro's 2004