PietroRico:



I see certain statements here and it makes me cringe. They make it look like united are carrying him.
When in actual fact it is far from that.
Its one thing to be patriotic, it's another thing to allow it influence our objectivity.
Rashford deserves every bit of praise he has got so far since he broke out.

If the same Rashford that they are always so eager to belittle were to have Nigerian roots, I'm sure these same set of people would sing his praise to high heavens, non stop.
He would be compared to young Pele and Maradona

I'm not asking anyone to sing his praises here btw, don't get me wrong. You don't owe that to him.
But you need to stop dragging him needlessly with people that honestly are not on his level

bataderemi:

As if the guy just had things handed to him. I wonder how bad it would be if he was white sef.
And the fact is, he's better than Kelechi presently. Playing for Leicester with their rubbish kick and follow doesn't help.

safarigirl:
if Iheanacho was part British, you think he would not have been wanted by England as well? Hell, they were asking for his call-up just last year, they would have nicked him clean if they could.

We can argue this two ways, but the best way to ensure we don't talk about Rashford is to not drag the discussion like you are doing now.

Rashford is privileged, maybe if he was not, he would not be where he is today. You can shout hard work and 'earning' his spot all you want, but don't expect us to ignore the OBVIOUS English influence to his rise.

junnyjake:



Sentiments aside!!!

Rashford is not rated higher than Tammy because he's fully English.

Rashford performs relatively well for one of the best teams in the world and the best team in England. I don't see any reasonable coach choosing Tammy over Rashford.

He's also not disappointed with what we've seen so far with the National Team.

Only when Tammy cuts it with Chelsea would he be rated higher (Which I doubt he would )

Above all, he should make a decision that's best for his career.

safarigirl:
if Iheanacho was part British, you think he would not have been wanted by England as well? Hell, they were asking for his call-up just last year, they would have nicked him clean if they could.

We can argue this two ways, but the best way to ensure we don't talk about Rashford is to not drag the discussion like you are doing now.

Rashford is privileged, maybe if he was not, he would not be where he is today. You can shout hard work and 'earning' his spot all you want, but don't expect us to ignore the OBVIOUS English influence to his rise.

soetanoreoluwa:


Lol... Market value too will increase of he opt for England

TheSuperNerd:
Bla Bla Bla.... Man Utd bullcrap!!

Last time I checked I don't see Rashford in the top 5 even of EPL's deadliest forwards....

But that list has Gabby Jesus topping it now, Followed by Aguero... and guess who comes next? Iheanacho... oya cringe again...

Rashford better indeed... Hahahahahahahahaha.... what do you expect to hear from EPL core apologists and man Utd faithfuls? The truth?

TheGoodJoe:


Rashford came into the mix after the commentator in the last Manchester United game said Rashford is the future number nine of England. Shocking when Tammy is there. I expected Rashford on the left and Tammy nine (if he opts for England). Rashford is a brilliant talent but in the nine role, I feel Tammy has more to offer.

However, that statement from the commentator sent warning bells that Tammy might not be in the picture Of England as some thinks. That is what dragged Rashford into the picture.

Gerrit?

soetanoreoluwa:




You can see his father has alot of influence on him...just like iwobi and Aina.... Their father follow them Up and down

TheGoodJoe:


Do not mind them. The young man is bright and a nice talent but they should cool with the blowing of trumpets. I do not even rate him over a young Zaha. Yet see how Zaha was treated. Let another white kid come and run that left flank riot. You will see them forget him. Keep in mind, Jordan Sancho is coming for that left forward role.

TheGoodJoe:
We need the best in every role. Caste or no Caste. As long as they are devoted to the green white green flag.

bataderemi:

Lol, not everything is 'us' and 'them'. You can like more than one person at a time.
But that's by the way. By your logic (or lack of it), Kelechi should be starting ahead of Vardy since he is 'deadlier'. But then, it's obviously just stat-padding considering the fact that Pep sold him at a time when he was the 'deadliest' striker, ahead of both Jesus and Aguero.
More hilarious, you people were so anti-Jesus.

PietroRico:
Rashford actually plays much better as a number 9.
It is to the young man's credit that he still has prominent roles in both his national team and club sides despite having more established players ahead of him in his preferred position.
Tammy Abraham is a footballer I really like and I hope we snap him up, but I still do not agree that Tammy has more to offer as a number 9.

Your people don dey chase me out of here already so this is the last I will say on the issue.

PietroRico:
Rashford actually plays much better as a number 9.
It is to the young man's credit that he still has prominent roles in both his national team and club sides despite having more established players ahead of him in his preferred position.
Tammy Abraham is a footballer I really like and I hope we snap him up, but I still do not agree that Tammy has more to offer as a number 9.

Your people don dey chase me out of here already so this is the last I will say on the issue.

bataderemi:

Ordinary discussion, they gang up and do 'us vs them'. Reason I usually stick to reading.

bataderemi:

As if the guy just had things handed to him. I wonder how bad it would be if he was white sef.
And the fact is, he's better than Kelechi presently. Playing for Leicester with their rubbish kick and follow doesn't help.

bataderemi:

You people form an opinion, irrespective of what you actually read, and go with it.
No one is blowing trumpet. Just stop disrespecting the guy.

TheGoodJoe:


No stress. If you/your people see Rashford as the future 9, with Kane also in the picture, then Tammy needs to rethink where his loyalty lies although I feel the nine role in Nigeria is going to get fierce with the likes of Nacho, Osimhen, Success (who I expect to get his groove back), Onyekuru and others fighting for the role. I do not see the nine role in the near future of the Super Eagles a walk in the park.

bataderemi:

Lol, not everything is 'us' and 'them'. You can like more than one person at a time.
But that's by the way. By your logic (or lack of it), Kelechi should be starting ahead of Vardy since he is 'deadlier'. But then, it's obviously just stat-padding considering the fact that Pep sold him at a time when he was the 'deadliest' striker, ahead of both Jesus and Aguero.
More hilarious, you people were so anti-Jesus.

safarigirl:
anyone who thinks Rashford did not have things handed to him must be a United fan

Look at how you are insulting your country man's team just to praise your club player.....Leicester is playing kick and follow, is it Kelechi's fault? Why don't you put your darling Rashford in that kick and follow football set up and let's see how awesome he is,it is people like you that make me dislike that boy so much....better than Kelechi indeed

This your comment is sickening, if I were a mod, I would ban you for it

PietroRico:
yet your people cannot understand when England wants to do same.
Expecting them to leave Tammy because they already have xyz. Lol

safarigirl:
anyone who thinks Rashford did not have things handed to him must be a United fan

Look at how you are insulting your country man's team just to praise your club player.....Leicester is playing kick and follow, is it Kelechi's fault? Why don't you put your darling Rashford in that kick and follow football set up and let's see how awesome he is,it is people like you that make me dislike that boy so much....better than Kelechi indeed

This your comment is sickening, if I were a mod, I would ban you for it

TheGoodJoe:


It depends on Tammy Abraham. If England wants to cap him and treat him like Agbonlahor, then that is sad. If they have him in mind as a key future of England, no problem with that. If Tammy prefers England and they want to cap him, he can go.

I want what is best for the guy and history shows he will get more respect, love and international success, flying the Nigerian flag. I hope his heart lies with us and we get him. If his heart is not with us, we do not need him.

Gerrit?

PietroRico:

I'm not an English man

But then again, this was just one commentator in just one match.
Don't you think you might be taking the comment way too seriously.
How exactly are you sure Tammy hasn't had the same tag by one commentator or another in recent times?

bataderemi:

Aunty, calm. Where did I say it's Kelechi's fault? It's their style, obviously not his fault. My country man's team? Really? Are the two clubs not English, what level is sentimental is this... God. Rashford will play kick and follow cos he runs. Kelechi will play better under Pep cos his game is better when his team can have the ball and pass around.
Rashford has things handed to him, wow. A win for black people then.

TheGoodJoe:


Trumpets on Rashford is blown loud and clear. I hear it from Nigeria. He is good but they should cool their temperature. Rashford has not even performed as a young Sterling at Liverpool. Haba. They should chill and encourage the young man to keep working hard.

TheGoodJoe:


Gray runs with the ball too but he is more lost than Iheanacho in the system.

Gerrit?

TheSuperNerd:
By your own logic or deepest lack of it... Rashford is the next best thing since Shearer... loooollll

You walk in here and blab rubbish about Talking down Rashford when what we say is true about the hypes. If you are in denial of the hypes and The English media hyperbole on Man Utd and Rashford, then my good man, you are living on planet Z.... Hahahahahahahahaha....

And yes... cringe buddy... Kelechi is the EPL'S third deadliest forward based on goals per mins ratio. Let him start having his run and see if he won't form a fine partnership with Vardy up-top... or you don't know they play 4-4-2? So who says anything about Kelechi starting ahead of Vardy? Hahahahahahahahaha.... This guy just bringing in illogical ramblings. Looolll

Run along to the European section biko... we get better talks to engage in about Nigerian football. Thank you

bataderemi:

Good you said 'they'. I haven't said to suggest he's exceptional. He probably won't even the Golden boy award, so...
I see the problem you all generally think anyone who thinks Rashford is a decent player also thinks he's the world's brightest talent. Like I said, forming opinions and going with it.