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People will argue Chelsea won the Champions League and the Club World Cup in 2021 and apportion blame on the new owners for making too many changes too soon. But, as the table below illustrates, the decline had set in before Boehly-Clearlake arrived.

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@SJohnsonSport

Simon Jordan: “The only thing that will change Todd Boehly’s ‘legacy’ — his current achievements — will be his team winning, [not building a new stadium]. End of discussion.”

{talkSPORT}

Maurizio Sarri’s Chelsea lost only once at Stamford Bridge in 2018-19 season. Wow!

Chelsea have won just one of their last nine home games in England’s top division. After Aston Villa on Sunday, their next five home games are against teams who prevailed at Stamford Bridge last season: Arsenal, Brentford, Man City and Brighton.

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@SJohnsonSport

Technical Assistant to the CEO

Ideal candidate should be able to prepare business proposals, make presentations, and be technology inclined. (This should be clearly articulated in the CV)

Salary range is up to N1 million monthly net.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to strategichireafrica@gmail.com with the subject title, "Technical Assistant."

Technical Assistant to the CEO

Ideal candidate should be able to prepare business proposals, make presentations, and be technology inclined. (This should be clearly articulated in the CV)

Salary range is up to N1 million monthly net.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to strategichireafrica@gmail.com with the subject title, "Technical Assistant."

Early Career: LEAD - Field Engineer (Nigeria) 2024 opportunities

Location: PORT HARCOURT

To be successful in this role you will:
•Have graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (all fields), Mathematics, Chemistry, Geosciences, or similar, within the last 36 months.
•Have a GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0 (or equivalent)
https://t..co/vtnkMWeVXA

Re: Subsidies

1. EU
- Plans to end oil subsidies in 2050
- made oil subsidy payments of
~ €50b in 2020
~ €39b in 2021
- in all paid €184b on ENERGY (ie oil, nuclear, renewables) subsidies in 2021

2. US
- no plan to end subsidies
- pays ~$20b/yr in oil subsidies

DeadPresidents:
I’m looking for a semi-detached penthouse with heated jacuzzi and full home automation in Lekki Phase 1 for NGN 400,000 pere.

Some companies dey mad and they need someone to tell them

Dreams do come true

Urgently Hiring:
nVAULT is recruiting experienced Frontend developer

Job Type: Full-time / hybrid
Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Salary: 400k

Frontend Developer experience:
● 3+ years professional experience in ionic 5+
● 3+ years professional experience in angular 8+
● Very solid understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3 and JS.
● Experience in consuming REST API’s, Release of Mobile Apps to Play store and App
● Experience with xCode, Android studio
● Capacitor with Ionic 5 framework
● Experience with web services API integration (HTTP, REST, JSON).
● Strong experience with Git version control softwares (github/azure/bitbucket)
● Strong experience with Jira/Azure Devops software.

Interested candidates should send resume /portfolio to recruitmentnmfb@gmail.com

Paul Merson: “Chelsea have been nowhere close to their best this season and are coming on the back of another disappointing draw against Bournemouth. Still, from box to box, they actually carved the Cherries open and played well between the lines.

Their performance wasn’t as bad as everyone made it out to be – they looked good on the night but just didn’t manage to put the ball into the back of the net. Chelsea have enough pace up front and could hurt Villa’s high line, but I think this game will end all square. Prediction: Chelsea 1-1 Aston Villa.”

As previously reported, Chelsea have Ivan Toney on the list for January as a potential option and have done early ground work. £50 million plus add ons likely to be the marker.

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@FrazFletcher

Our client a construction company is in need of the following

Digital marketers -2 slots
Sales executives - 4 slots
Operations Manager - 1 slot

3-5years of experience for each role

Location abuja
Attractive salary

Send a 1 minute video telling us about your self and why you are more suitable for the role with “ ROLE APPLIED FOR AS SUBJECT OF MAIL” to phireoutsourcing@gmail.com

Our client a construction company is in need of the following

Digital marketers -2 slots
Sales executives - 4 slots
Operations Manager - 1 slot

3-5years of experience for each role

Location abuja
Attractive salary

Send a 1 minute video telling us about your self and why you are more suitable for the role with “ ROLE APPLIED FOR AS SUBJECT OF MAIL” to phireoutsourcing@gmail.com

Microsoft Nigeria is hiring!

Software engineer positions

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raumdeuter:
Olisa Agbakoba

Had he not listen to the speech of Tafawa Balewa when he was Prime Minister? This is misinformation/exaggeration

Purchasing that land would give them a bigger footprint to work with should they choose to rebuild or redevelop on the existing site.

Seeing off competition from 13 other bidders, Chelsea agreed a deal in principle with veterans’ charity Stoll to buy the land next to Stamford Bridge and the consultation period with residents ends today.

Stoll will review the feedback before their board make a final decision this autumn on whether to proceed with the sale to Chelsea.

{Dailymail}

Fabrizio Romano details why Chelsea didn't sign Joao Felix:

"The feeling at Chelsea from June to August was that for Atlético it was impossible to accept a loan deal. It was a permanent transfer or nothing and Atlético knew Chelsea decided against spending €70m to €80m. It was a no for Chelsea from the financial point of view.

And also from a technical point of view, Pochettino was not convinced about this solution and believed that Nkunku was perfect for Chelsea in that kind of creative position. So, they (Pochettino and the club) decided together to go on a different way."

Chelsea have joined Brighton and Liverpool hitting the woodwork 4 times this season. The highest in the Premier League.

Clearlake's co-founder Jose Feliciano: "I think what we are trying to do is reduce the salary [at Chelsea] and essentially the opex [operating expenses] of the business by over $100m (£80.6m) per year."

Disstroy, Larride another one
https://techcabal.com/2023/09/20/fintech-payday-is-looking-to-sell-months-after-3m-raise/

Kogi State has again won the 2022 fiscal transparency and accountability award in a survey conducted across the states in North Central Nigeria.

The first position award was presented to the state yesterday in Lokoja during the launch of the 2022 North Central State Budget Transparency Survey Report carried out by the Social Economic Research and Development Centre (SERDEC).

The national coordinator, State and National Budget Transparency Survey for the agency, Mr. Tijani Abdulkareem, who presented the report and the award, said the objective of the budget Transparency and Accountability Program was to promote focus and attention of Nigerian States towards the improvement of their budget performance in providing good governance to the people.

“Good governance starts from budgeting. This report and award are aimed at strengthening fiscal transparency to help build trust in government, facilitate accountability in public resource management and ensure sustainability in the participating states,” he said.

He added, “It is evident from the 2022 SNBTS on the public availability of budget documents and transparency that there are positive changes.
Most of the North Central states now publish their budget documents in 2022 compared to 2020.

“Nevertheless, in terms of state-by-state performance, none of the states provided extensive budget information to the public in 2022. Only Kogi State can be said to be significantly transparent and provide adequate amount of budget information to the public, as they score more than 60 per cent.”




Tijani explained that the reports were collated across the six states of the North Central zone between 2021 and 2022, adding that the states were judged based on parameters such as public participation, availability of budget, oversight functions of the state legislators and level of transparency of the procurement process.



He noted, “The survey was set up as a model to improve budget transparency amongst North Central states towards a better fiscal outcome.”
https://leadership.ng/kogi-wins-fiscal-transparency-accountability-award/

Omari Hutchinson: "I’m buzzing – first start and a first goal. It was tough and a bit of a blow. I played just shy of 80 minutes and I worked really hard, which is what the manager wanted from me. It’s about working hard, working to get the ball back and then also expressing yourself, which is what I tried to do."

Ian Maatsen’s Chelsea path is muddied by positional uncertainty. Pochettino’s use of Levi Colwill at left-back does not help the 21-year-old Dutchman, nor does the failure to offload Marc Cucurella.

- @liam_twomey

STATES THAT HAVE NOT ACCESSED THEIR EDUCATION GRANTS - MARCH 2022

1 Ogun: ₦3.67bn
2 Anambra: ₦3.18bn
3 Imo: ₦3.18bn
4 Niger: ₦2.67bn
5 Enugu: ₦2.51bn
6 Abia: ₦1.69bn
7 Kwara: ₦1.66bn
8 Benue: ₦1.66bn
9 Nasarawa: ₦1.66bn
10 Adamawa: ₦1.66bn
11 Borno: ₦1.66bn
12 Kaduna: ₦1.66bn
13 Sokoto: ₦1.66bn
14 Taraba: ₦1.66bn
15 Ebonyi: ₦1.66bn
16 Osun: ₦1.66bn

Grants cover from 2005-2021

#StatiSense
(UBEC)

Paul Merson on Jackson: “There’s a lot of pressure for a young lad who was playing in Spain and now is spearheading a team who is expected to win football matches because of the money they spent.

I don’t think it’s fair on him, so I’d definitely give him more time. Though [Mauricio] Pochettino would take him out of the firing line if he could.”

{Sky Sports}

East Anglian Daily Times on Omari Hutchinson's performance against Southampton:

“Impeccable first half on his first senior start. A couple of moments where he didn’t quit make the right pass, but his decision making has improved hugely. The tackle for his goal was excellent, as was the finish, and he continued to cause Southampton’s back line all sorts of problems with his movement and energy.”

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "We [Man United] couldn’t buy the players I mentioned to the club. Haaland, before he made his Salzburg debut. Declan Rice, who wouldn’t have cost what he did in the summer. We discussed Caicedo but we felt we needed players ready for there and then."

Abu Hāzim Salama ibn Dinār, [may Allāh have mercy on him], said:

“When you witness your Lord's persistent bestowal of blessings upon you, despite your disobedience, exercise caution [and reflect on your actions].”

Siyar A’lām an-Nubalā’a, 6/101 | Al-Imām adh-Dhahabi, [may Allāh have mercy on him]

Translation: Authentic Quotes

Marc Cucurella, Noni Madueke and Armando undertook the training session today.

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@ChelseaFC

Griffon:
Both Guardiola and De Zerbi are disciples of positional play, but their interpretations differ. Guardiola’s emphasis on controlled progression and optimal positioning embodies a chess-like strategic approach. In contrast, De Zerbi’s penchant for verticality and rapid third-man combinations mirrors a high-paced, thrilling game of checkers. These distinct interpretations not only highlight the versatility of the positional play philosophy but also underscore the beautiful intricacies and nuances that make football a perpetual tactical spectacle.

GUARDIOLA: CONTROLLED PROGRESSION AND OPTIMAL POSITIONING

Precision and Patience:

Guardiola's teams, whether at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Manchester City, have showcased an uncanny ability to progress up the pitch with methodical precision. The progression is seldom rushed; instead, it’s a meticulous build-up where each pass serves a purpose.

Strategic Positioning:

For Pep, the positioning of his players is paramount. He believes in creating "superiorities" in different zones – be it numerical, positional, or qualitative. This ensures that his team always has a safe passing option and can progress the ball without being overwhelmed.

Stretching the Opposition:

Guardiola often employs wingers who hug the touchlines, thus stretching the opposition's defense. This creates spaces in between the lines, allowing midfielders or false forwards to exploit these pockets of space.

Control as a Defense Mechanism:

For Guardiola, ball possession is not just an offensive tool but a defensive strategy. By controlling the ball, his team dictates the game's tempo, thereby limiting the opponent's opportunities to attack.

DE ZERBI: VERTICALITY AND THIRD-MAN COMBINATIONS

Embracing the Vertical:

While Guardiola values a controlled horizontal progression, De Zerbi often seeks the more direct, vertical route. His teams are drilled to identify and exploit spaces behind the lines with greater urgency.

Third-Man Principle:

Central to De Zerbi's approach is the third-man combination. It works as such: the first player draws in opposition players, lays it off to a second player, who instantly releases a third player in space, bypassing the press or defensive line. This approach, though riskier, can rapidly disorient defenses and create clear-cut chances.

Fluid Forward Movements:

De Zerbi’s attacking players are given the license to interchange positions frequently. This fluidity makes it hard for the opposition to mark players or predict their movements.

Risk as a Strategy:

While Guardiola leans towards assuredness, De Zerbi is willing to take calculated risks. His teams might attempt more vertical and intricate passes in tight spaces to break lines. This approach can be a double-edged sword, leading to potential turnovers, but when executed well, it can dismantle well-organized defenses.

"PRINCIPLES OF THE POSITIONAL PLAY" - Complete guide to understanding and coaching positional play. Tactical theory covers 10 principles used by masters of the positional play like Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola: playing out from the back, control of possession, positioning, movement, compactness, exploiting half-spaces, combination play, counter-pressing, vertical play and overload to isolate. With 40 tactical practices included (4 practices to coach each of the 10 principles).

Source: Phase Of Play

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