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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Abramovich To Hand Roberto Di Matteo One-year Chelsea Deal by avignon: 12:44pm On May 24, 2012
[color=#000099][/color]Roberto Di Matteo should just resign and say that Roman's offer simply did not meet his expectations. Let someone give this billionaire a taste of his own medicine... let someone sack him for a change. How many "World-Class" managers has RA been through to get UCL, and when he finally wins it he's still confused?! I can see that his billions are beginning to confuse him now.

What did AVB do to deserve his 3-yr deal? Ok... in Porto he won the title and UEFA Cup in Portugal, like a certain other Portuguese manager I'll not name. As a matter of fact he was an understudy of said manager... but let's not say there was anything emotional in his appointment nor that allowed Roman to keep AVB on for so long while he oversaw Chelsea's worst period of the Roman era... Let's not say Roman believed AVB could be the 2nd coming of the "Special Manager" he sacked. AVB lost his superstars and couldn't manage his players; because in his mind he was already a world class manager and thought himself the star of CFC!

RDM did was he was meant to do as an interim manager to perfection. He took what he was given and made the best of it... call it luck or whatever you like, but he took lemons and made lemonade... If you like, brand it Lucky Lemonade, but it's the lemonade Roman has been looking for! Now if Roman doesn’t believe he can enjoy this "Cup" of lemonade for much longer, I believe RDM should say thank you to Roman for appointing him and giving him the opportunity, thank the fans for their support and the media for sensationalising him during his tenure. He should immediately look for the nearest exit from Stamford Bridge! There's nowhere to go but down from here, because now that he's done everything the owner could imagine... other than win the treble, nothing will ever be enough! Not for RA or supporters of RA's philosophy of appointing and sacking managers.

AVB was asked to rebuild the team, but RDM will be expected to rebuild and win the treble at the simultaneously... I mean,, he already did a double... Ancelotti did a double and got sacked the following year... why, because he didn't get the Cup he wanted! So the question is: What are Roman's expectations now? He was ready to concede to a trophyless season with AVB under the guise of rebuilding... and only fired him because the situation at Stamford Bridge was flat out embarrassing.

If RDM knows what's good for him, he'll forget his time in Chelsea as a player and coach and focus on his own reputation as a potential "World Class Manager". All he needs is the right opportunity... IMHO, he's done very well at every level he's managed thus far. From MK Dons to West Brom and eventually Chelsea... So for people that say he was sacked from his last club, it was after a poor run of form, but look at what 2 others Roberto Ms did in the Prem after a period of poor results this season... One went on to beat SAF and the other defied all expectations and kept Wigan out of relegation! So, we'll never know if RDM would have turned it around in West Brom... what I know is that he turned around the fortunes at Stamford Bridge and for that he deserves credit.
Career › Re: Tayo Aderinokun, GTBank CEO, Passes On by avignon: 9:51am On Jun 15, 2011
It's a shame that our country has just lost a brilliant and progressive mind and individual,  yet the bloodsuckers of our society linger on.
May he rest in perfect peace and may those he left behind find solace and comfort in his memories and legacy.
He will be missed.
Career › Re: How Can I Download Acca Study Notes From The Internet by avignon: 1:39pm On Oct 30, 2009
You can sign up to www.opentuition.com. My husband signed up to it and he cannot recommend them enough!!!
Politics › Re: Yar'adua's Health Worsens, Collapses At Hilton Hotel by avignon: 3:59pm On Oct 22, 2009
Fela talk am, Coffin For Head of State.  grin grin grin grin grin

Politics › Re: Achebe To Nigerian Youths: Rise And Reclaim Your Country by avignon: 5:06am On Oct 22, 2009
Fela coined the word Demo-Crazy from democracy,  he said it was a [b]demo[/b]nstration of [b]crazi[/b]ness,  and that's exactly what we need to do, because our leaders want to drive us to insanity.

The time for a peaceful demonstrations can start now. When better than with the eyes of the world squarely on Nigeria during the U-17 World Cup? It's the best chance for an international audience, and we know our leaders will be watching as well. So maybe some of us who will be attending the games can have some banners  that say "Light Up Nigeria!",  or "No to Corruption!" and just any other message that we want heard. It can be a constant message all through the tournament across the various stadiums nationwide. Football brings people together and it will bring the world's media to Nigeria for a few weeks, let's take advantage of it in a peaceful and manner and let our voices be heard. We are all frustrated with the sad state of affairs, and the truth is that it has gotten worse year after year. If we truly believe in Nigeria, then we really need to unite with one voice and say what we feel loud and clear. We can show the world that there's so much more to us than they chose to portray in their media and communicate to our leaders as well.

Chinua Achebe told us that Things Fall Apart, and since that day till right now Nigeria has been falling apart. Let's try and put her back together before it's too late. This is an opportunity we can't afford to miss.

Fashion › Cheap And Good Place To Braid Hair In London by avignon(op): 11:12pm On Oct 14, 2009
Hi,

Can anyone recommend a place that I can get my hair braided that is good and cheap?>

My hair dresser charges me 60 pounds for twists and I wanted to know if that is considered expensive or not.

Thanks

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