European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 12:37pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
MRTA7: It is but that decision should still not be made now. There is nothing wrong with making that decision known at the end of the season.
Amrabat knowing that decision will likely impact his performances negatively. True but the problem is that everything leaks at the club. It is like the staff have to pass an amebo test before they can be employed. Very disgraceful. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 12:03pm On Dec 22, 2023 |
melodyogonna: So far the only weaknesses I can spot in Mainoo is lack of pace and maybe tackling He can tackle when in position. He is quick running forward (especially with the ball). So far in the seniors, he has shown lack of stamina (which is understandable) and lack of recovery pace (which might be more problematic). There was no real evidence of either in the academy so hopefully it is only a transient issue. The first time i saw him play as a 15yr old he played RM, so he definitely didn't show that he was slow for a CM in the academy. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 11:59am On Dec 22, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: APC really packaged him for that first term sha, let's give it to them. The general dissatisfaction with Jonathan's government that was well amplified too played a crucial role True. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 11:40am On Dec 22, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: The fact that millions of people defended this figure head president up till the last few months of his administration still dey burst my head 🤯 The fact that people ever believed that he won’t be a figurehead scatter my dada. Nothing he did (or didn’t do) shocked me, including his attempt to scuttle Tinubu’s presidential ambition. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 10:42am On Dec 22, 2023 |
OasisX:

......very easy to blame everything on the Government. LOL! You might be surprised that those salaries are not going to those doctors. After i left the country i found out that some people in the Accounts Department were chopping my salary for several months after my resignation. You overarching point is valid sha. It is not only government that is involved in the looting. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 8:13am On Dec 22, 2023 |
Jokerman: Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly already made the decision to let Sofyan Amrabat go at the end of the season 🔴📰 A reasonable decision for a change. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 3:26pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
engrelvis: l strongly feel Man utd management shud recruit u into their scouting team.l will b in UK by january.lf ur there hala.let c Na wetin i don dey beg nitrogen to do be that but e no want look my side. if you get the links show us the way o. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 2:51pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
GloriousGbola: This is actually what happens to big businesses everywhere. Once you reach a particular size, what you want is stability. We complain about the state of Nairaland, but if Seun does something as simple as changing the site layout, people will be up in arms. There is a fine line between stability and stagnation. Maintaining the status quo is fine as long as it is not leading to negative experiences. Big businesses also evolve with the times and keep rebranding themselves to keep up with changes in the business ecosystem. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 2:20pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
Leyqute: 100%
I haven't seen Amass play that much. I'm happy we have talents like him tho. What about Missin?
I think the best thing for these kids is to allow the same coach manage them for their year 2 and once majority of them goes to the U-21s, the coach should follow them too.
This way, we can have players that are almost ready and can almost immediately slot into a vacant position in the senior team- which is what the U-21 was supposed to be in the first place (reserves).
We have too many underdeveloped talents in that U21 side. Shoretjre, Aaron, etc. I'm happy some of them are getting some exposure to the first team in terms of training.
Tom Huddlestone had to join first team training this week because we are so thin in midfield. Amass is the Under-18 LB. The guy is very technically secure on the ball. Rarely gives it away. His defending is still not great but is better than when he first joined. Missin has pace and work rate but i suspect he lacks that technique and upper-level skill needed to make it here as a winger. We already did the coach promotion thing. The current Under-21 coach is the former Under-18 coach that won the FA Youth Cup with Mainoo and Garnacho last year. The Under-21 side are the top scorers in the league but are 10th because they concede goals in boat loads as well. We can't do it every time though, otherwise the Under-21 coach will need to be sacked every 2 years. The one from last season Dempsey had to reposted elsewhere as he was woeful at his job. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 1:54pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: I think some people are just born with Villian Complex if not, what will anybody gain hoping the site gets taken off the internet completely? Na those kind people go kidnap person, collect ransom and still kill their victim. It’s not villain complex. Na simple envy and bitterness. It is something that appears to be relatively common amongst Africans. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 1:38pm On Dec 21, 2023 |
Leyqute: Jack Fletcher.
That’s the post. Leftie. U-18. Plays like KDB. So much passing intelligence. Wow.
I can understand why Man City never wanted to sell him to us.
Afrodoc2 this kid could be the exceptional talent of the U-18s. I know a few of them stand out already in terms of talent but this guy could be it.
And he doesn’t look small either. I co-sign this completely. Jack Fletcher is him. I think Jack Fletcher, Harry Amass, Shea Lacey are the 3 best talents in that set. I actually don’t think many of them stand out like that. My view is that they are a set that has above average (but not standout) talents in every single department, and they are exceptionally well coached. The coaching is key cos for example the Under-21 coach can’t train a good defence even if his life depends on it. Amass reminds me of Shaw. That kid can control even bullet or stone on his first touch alone. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 10:57am On Dec 21, 2023 |
Henry140: No mind am, na back of tv that one dey watch Very possible.  |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 10:51am On Dec 21, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: The problem a competitor will face is that Seun started when some of us don't even have access to affordable internet. A lot of old users are emotionally attached to Nairaland and it will take more than an app and a more refined UI to drag them to the competitor's new platform. Like me now, na this nairaland I gain admission into university; it will take a whole new innovative product offfering for a competitor to win me over completely.
I think it's best Seun either steps up or sell to any of these young tech boys let them do their thing. True. That emotional angle dey but e get one day water fit pass garri. Like you alluded to, he needs some fresh ideas and energy. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 10:46am On Dec 21, 2023*. Modified: 5:49am On Dec 23, 2023 |
Giving the ball away must have a different meaning.
Mainoo against Liverpool.
Pass accuracy 89.5% Dispossessed 0 Unsuccessful touch 1
I know Mainoo's weaknesses. Giving the ball way too frequently is not one of them. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 10:09am On Dec 21, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: This is exactly what I feel too. He's just like somone who made good money from "pool" business which he started years ago and then gets stuck with that money . He closes his eyes to owning a baba ijebu company,owning a sport bets company, owing a casino & bar, owning a chain of hotels and moving to real estate. 100% Lack of proper competition is a factor too. There is no comparable alternative so he happy to maintain the status quo. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 9:31am On Dec 21, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: Make I no talk wetin dey my mind. I write something up there few minutes ago and dem don hide am sef. smh The guy be like person wey hammer through ingenuity and decided to rest on his laurels. Money don silence ingenuity. Ingenuity don lazzident. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 2:50pm On Dec 18, 2023 |
obainojazz: That’s the most I’ve seen blacks working in an airport outside of Africa…. Blacks and Asians. Many of the workers are Africans that got employed pre-works cup and stayed behind. It is a tough country for a foreign female to live in because of the culture, so I mentored a few of them during the last World Cup. Gave them in toto advice. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 12:14pm On Dec 18, 2023 |
larride: There was a Salah counter that Dalot was able to stop which was suppose to be our throw in, Dalot complained aggressively and was given a yellow, then he gave him another yellow and a red all within a space of few seconds. 2 yellow cards for the same complaint? That guy is one of the mofos I always pray we avoid. He never applies common sense and his decisions usually go against us. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 12:11pm On Dec 18, 2023 |
patrickmuf: Dissent. He gave him 2 yellows in the same sequence of events. I wonder howthey expect players to keep their emotions in check in such tensed atmosphere.
In the near future, players will probably be asked not to celebrate after scoring a goal because it irks the opposition fans. 2 yellow cards for the same complaint? |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 11:51am On Dec 18, 2023 |
Oasis007: I hope ZeroHag can come across this page accidentally cos I get advice for him. Stop playing McTom ffs! He has outdone his usefulness, hence send him to the bench.
Case, Mainoo and Bruno should be tried out. I wouldn't even mind Amrabat, Mainoo and Brino. Even before I will consider McTom in the starting XI, I will consider Gore, Mainoo and Bruno first. There was one time in the first half that we beat the Liverpool press with a long ball into a free McTom in midfield. I don't think there was any opponent within 10 yards but by the time he had controlled the ball (like it was a funnel), turned (like a ship), and started to move with it, he was surrounded by 3 opponents and duly lost the ball. The guy changed a positive situation into a negative situation. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 11:02am On Dec 18, 2023 |
patrickmuf: This card for dissent makes no sense or rather should not always apply. How do you expect a player to keep his cool when a decision goes against his team at crucial moments of the game. They'll just kill the passion associated with the game. What was the reason for Dalot’s cards? |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 11:00am On Dec 18, 2023 |
patrickmuf: I think the ref had stopped the game but I hate seeing United players act so nice when the opponents are out there to kill... Oh yeah but I am more interested in him delivering quality performances and working hard for the team. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 10:54am On Dec 18, 2023 |
patrickmuf: Gravenberch picked up a knock and Antony was forming caring like it was a friendly. Was the game still going? They are Ajax ex-teammates. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 9:27am On Dec 18, 2023 |
If ETH wants his head to gbabode he should move away from the double pivot in our next games. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 9:21am On Dec 18, 2023 |
Fatherless scallywags.  That's cold. nihilist why are you this brutal?  |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 9:17am On Dec 18, 2023 |
nihilistjnr: Omo obainojazz can't be sowing no seeds in these fatherless scallywags.in the value chain he should be a consumer not a producer. His mission should be to reap where he definitely did not sow. Leave the sowing for the local inspirational speakers. Brah, i was just talking about him giving them words of advice and encouragement, as well as serving as an inspiration for them to japa.
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 8:43am On Dec 18, 2023 |
obainojazz: We must give back to the community, hence I am only here to contribute my share of diaspora remittance  It is very commendable that you are sowing seeds in them. That is the only way the community can grow. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 8:40am On Dec 18, 2023*. Modified: 9:08am On Dec 18, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: Oh, na so he dey do him things ? Why dem no come cancel like they are trying to cancel Diddy? Na the funny thing be that. If you toast them and treat them nice and they like you, you stand a chance of not being tackled later. Pushing people to do things under threat of violence or influence of alcohol like Diddy is a quick way to get cancelled. Top 5 sharpshooters alive Di Caprio fit enter, alongside John Mayer, and legendary samurai like Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty. Beatty and maybe even Nicholson will make Top 5 Dead or Alive. It is Nicholson that i am surprised has not been cancelled. That guy tiptoed along the line with so many women, i wouldn't be surprised if he did cross the line a few times. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 8:26am On Dec 18, 2023 |
obainojazz: Na black full Doha airport as staff and it seems they mostly East Africans. So you are on your way back home to carry out your annual Christmas mentorship program for Naija-based babes. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 8:19am On Dec 18, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: Oh, i didnt know that was what this was about . I thought he refrencing Ozil’s use of English .
Dismt even jnow DiCaprio is known for that; I ni dey follow all these oyinbo entertainers DiCaprio is one of the legendary Hollywood sharpshooters of the 21st century. The cardinal rule though is that you must be an Under-25 female. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Manchester United Fan Thread:''20 Times EPL Champion by afrodoc2: 8:04am On Dec 18, 2023 |
Mrviktor: , He's not good enough to be starting for us tho..
Can mainoo start for real Madrid? No Barca..? No Bayern?. No Juventus.. Inter.. AC Milan.. Atm Madrid?. No Mancity... Liverpool.. Chelsea.. Arsenal..? No
But he's our savior in the midfield... We are not ready to compete. To be the best team in the world. U need the best players in the world.. ok
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by afrodoc2: 6:36am On Dec 18, 2023 |
BlueRayDick: English is like Ozil’s 4th or 5th language. He try say he even dey type for English Lol you didn't get the joke. DiCaprio only rolls with sweet sixteens. He is not interested in anything over 25yrs of age. |