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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheSuperNerd(m): 4:46pm On Apr 12 |
Can't wait too but remember some will definitely be knocked out by MRI. Time is really short but let us see what he puts together. mostob: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 4:55pm On Apr 12 |
Kog45: The world cup did nothing. With multiple penalties all along the way. The world cup added nothing to Messi's pedigree. It was just ceremonial. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Napoleon55(m): 5:00pm On Apr 12 |
TheGoodJoe:Good,then agree with what every normal football follower would, because I have never heard anywhere else that KDB is better than Zidan. For football of new Era vs old Era, expectedly, football should be far better in all area and departments of d game,including d intensity and techniques . The world has evolved and knowledge increased so football should not be exempted, but what we r seeing today is way less what is expected. Just as u know that it takes lesser hours for aeroplane to fly from London to New York now than 50yrs ago,so football should b far better and appealing to the eye more than what we have seen before,but this exactly seems not d case |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by komekn(m): 5:06pm On Apr 12 |
TheGoodJoe: I can't argue with your opinion but you cannot contend with the facts. Taking a team from the Segunda Division to la liga is top level experience underpinned with measurable and quantifiable outcome delivery performance. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Kog45(m): 5:06pm On Apr 12 |
TheGoodJoe:It wasn’t ceremonial to Messi and Argentina football fans.It cemented his place along Pele and Maradona. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 5:08pm On Apr 12 |
charlesemeka85:See life, the first Norwegian club said he wasn't good enough and threw away a lottery winning ticket. Because someone rejected una no be the end of the world!!!!!. I read somewhere too that Dortmund declined to sign Marco Reus because they said he was too skinny as a youth player and eventually spent millions of dollars to sign him. Much can be said of Osimehn, Salah and KDB too, players rejected but came back stronger and proved the doubters wrong!!! 2 Likes |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 5:40pm On Apr 12 |
Goal contribution is a lame way of measuring players performance. Goal contribution is often criticized as a limited measure of player performance. For instance, Chukwueze's exceptional dribbling against Roma resulted in Giroud hitting the post, an opportunity that won't be counted as a goal contribution because his teammates failed to convert the chance. This scenario is not an isolated incident. Despite statistically favoring Pulisic over Chukwueze, those who watch the games closely recognize the nuances of their performances. To illustrate, Zidane's impact on the 1998 World Cup final for France was monumental, almost single-handedly securing their victory. In contrast, his absence due to injury during the 2002 World Cup led to France's early exit in the group stage. In 2006, Zidane's performance nearly won France another World Cup, although his actions in the final overshadowed his brilliant play. His Champions League-winning goal is still revered as one of the best in history, highlighting his enduring influence on the game's biggest stages. While players like De Bruyne are crucial for their teams, Belgium and Manchester City have shown they can perform without him in important games. De Bruyne has not affected any important game in history (Euros final, World Cup or Champions league). Eve, 20-year-old Foden has seamlessly adapted to his role without any issues. Who takes Thiago Alcantara seriously? Which space is he talking about? lol There is no time in history that football has suffered mediocre talent than now. Comparing the quality of teams from past eras like Ajax, Liverpool, Inter, Juventus, Milan, Lyon, Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Roma, Chelsea, and even the Manchester City of the past to present teams reveals a stark difference in talent! Mediocrity has taken over! TheGoodJoe: 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:46pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Please stop the single handed winning final talk. Zidane was not even the best player of the team. It was two headers from corners in the final. Did Zidane cross the corner kicks to his head? Chill. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:48pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Stark difference in talents because of stark difference in space and defending formula. Today, football is tighter and those talents of the past will not find it easy as today. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:49pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: When it comes to chances created, De Bruyne creates load every time. That is why his goal contribution stats is astronomical. He is one of the smartest football has ever seen based on how he suits the modern game. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:50pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Zidane was also absent in a good number of games in 1998 and the team still coasted. That was a super team. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:52pm On Apr 12 |
Kog45: It cemented nothing. It took a large chunk of penalties to win that cup. Messi has done more unimaginable things than that World Cup performance. You can't use that world cup to even hint Messi's legacy. His greatness in football has gulfs everything of that World Cup. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:53pm On Apr 12 |
komekn: Falke promoted Norwich repeatedly from the Championship to the EPL. Will you call those top level coaching? Na wa. Coaching Real Sociedad B is not top level coaching. Finito. 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:55pm On Apr 12 |
Napoleon55: No one said KDB is better than Zidane. I said when it comes to direct goal contributions he trumps Zidane. Even Zidane will not argue. Why is this difficult to comprehend? 1 Like |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 5:58pm On Apr 12 |
Napoleon55:The intensity of football we are seeing today is far ahead of what we saw on the past. Even old stars don't argue. So what else were you expecting? We are hardly going to see Ronaldinho and Messi mazy runs as we used to see before because football has gone better with most players tactically sound. Fitness is high. Technological studies is insane. And much more. It does not mean talents are dying but players are improving. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by mrwilliams9: 6:43pm On Apr 12 |
If Boniface improves his finishing, he’ll have a much higher ceiling than Osimhen. I also like that Boniface is also a fan of the game and banters fans and players alike. The professional game can be a bit stale with players having these pre-coached media interviews. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Amedino99(m): 6:52pm On Apr 12 |
TheGoodJoe:you know all these points could have been made once. It didn't need 3 separate posts |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lbrichman2: 7:15pm On Apr 12 |
Someone up there wants to start a Boniface and Osimhen comparison/ argument That's completely unnecessary Jump and pass |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by lbrichman2: 7:23pm On Apr 12 |
Napoleon55: The point is not who is the better player TheGoodJoe is looking at distinct attributes I haven't done so, but if we look at the statistics, we may find that Iwobi has made more goal contributions than Okocha That's all he's saying KDB trumps Zidane in GOAL CONTRIBUTIONS!! I put it in capslock so it may be a little clearer.. The facts are clear |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by typicalgamer(m): 7:23pm On Apr 12 |
Kog45: And i respect it wholeheartedly |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheLoneCitizen(m): 7:24pm On Apr 12 |
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Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by typicalgamer(m): 7:39pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: If people can’t Tiago alcantara seriously then who are you ?? Give KDB prime Zidane teammates and you’ll see how KDB will make Zidane stats look average If I’m building a team to win I’d pick KDB over and over and over because i know final is a guarantee but winning the final is a an issue for KDB. Imagine KDB in France 98 midfield or galaticos Real Madrid midfield lol But the man had to settle for the likes for sterling 😂 Give KDB his dues abeg It’s like saying Jay Jay okocha is better than mikel because he has flair and magic lol |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 7:46pm On Apr 12 |
typicalgamer:Don't ever quote me again in your life! Gtf out of my post! |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by elyte89: 7:54pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Lol I sure say if u c dis guy wey quote u in real life …u go shoot am reach 50times for chest and head 😃😂😂😅😃😄😄 |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 8:00pm On Apr 12 |
Lol! Modric won the Ballon in his 30s just few years ago due to lack of quality players. Messi just won the Ballon in his 30s last year. lol! What space are you talking about and when did that lack of space and defending start to happen? Please name those teams and their palyers. lol! You are funny! It was actually the other way round! The quality of the defenders and players then made players to play at high level. The quality of players now is a fkn joke. TheGoodJoe: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by Marjoribanks: 8:01pm On Apr 12 |
He can't even be in my space! tbh! lol! elyte89: |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by AndSunGorilla: 8:03pm On Apr 12 |
Ndidi starts for Leicester as usual and KC not listed today. I have my own conspiracy theory about KC's non inclusion. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by typicalgamer(m): 8:04pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: I don quote you again do your worse |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by typicalgamer(m): 8:04pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Boss evening sir i don quote you again o |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:12pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: Scientists: football has changed dramatically New research on the Premier League shows that professional football players are sprinting more and more. And it is changing the way the game is played, say scientists. If you are a football fan, you might have noticed that European league games have changed over the years, and that player activity in most games can vary wildly in intensity. Science can now back up that claim. A new study shows that the amount of sprinting in the English Premier League has increased by 50 per cent in ten years. The new research is based on the analysis of 473 Premier League players, and shows that the high intensity sprints come at a price: after just a couple of minutes of sprinting, the players will have a hard time keeping up with the game for upwards five minutes. “The general pacing of football has increased dramatically and it seems as if the nearly constant intensity of the game, which was characteristic of the sport a couple of years back, has been replaced with a lot of high intensity sprinting periods followed by resting periods,” says co-author Magni Mohr from the University of the Faroe Islands. https://www.sciencenordic.com/denmark-football-society--culture/scientists-football-has-changed-dramatically/1440511 This is in 2016, today, the intensity is far more. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by TheGoodJoe(m): 8:19pm On Apr 12 |
Marjoribanks: How is football different from when you started? It’s taken up a different pace, rhythm: more accelerated, more physical. The figure of the No 10 has almost disappeared. We see less magic, less fantasy. Footballers do more but faster. There’s no need to dribble because you run. Players are more developed in every sense. You lose that player who’s different, who ‘breathes’; the playmaker who was slower even if he had sublime technique doesn’t get the opportunity to turn. Those of us who are not so fast with our legs have to be faster in our heads. It’s like anything in life: adaptation. Things keep moving. Football changes constantly, expressed differently. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/jun/18/thiago-alcantara-we-see-less-magic-less-fantasy-footballers-do-more-but-faster By Thiago Alcantara. |
Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2023, 2025 And 2026 World Cup by typicalgamer(m): 8:22pm On Apr 12 |
elyte89: He can never na, if he dare enter the buildings i enter them go arrest am straight up as per him no meet standards and emotional ret@rd when he be He acts like a church girl always in his feelings lol |
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