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Sports / Re: African World Cup Without African Coach by babypalm77: 3:08pm On Dec 07, 2009
Finally, i think it just a product of some people mischief, that made them to think that Amodu should not reap where he had already sown. Lets trust our own local coaches and the sky will be the limit
Business / Re: How To Make Money By Selling Online by babypalm77: 3:04pm On Dec 07, 2009
This is a great piece, i will like to add that for all online business, you will need an online payment system that is safe, secure and easy to use. go to www.owode.com to see for yourself.
Sports / Re: England Seeded For World Cup:your Thoughts by babypalm77: 3:53pm On Dec 04, 2009
I think they deserved to be seeded, looking at the fact that they almost had a flawless qualification to the world cup
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Cesc Fabregas - The Spanish Genius At The Heart Of Arsenal by babypalm77: 1:47pm On Dec 04, 2009
edoyad:

cry forgive me for showing too much emotions.
But it also helps when your dad is not a coke dealer or mum shop lifter.
Are you talking about fabregas' Dad?
Sports / Who Will Be In Nigeria's Group In The World Cup by babypalm77: 1:02pm On Dec 04, 2009
Today is the day for the Draws of the world cup, its time to look into the crystal ball and try and fathom who will be in the same group with Nigeri as for me i think the group will look like this:
[list]
[li]England[/li]
[li]Nigeria[/li]
[li]Uruguay[/li]
[li]New Zealand[/li]

[/list]
What do you think?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Cesc Fabregas - The Spanish Genius At The Heart Of Arsenal by babypalm77: 12:16pm On Dec 04, 2009
One of the world's finest midfield players, Cesc Fàbregas has come to personify Arsene Wenger's philosophy on the football field. Mobile, possessing a delightful first touch, completely unselfish, always aware of 'the big picture' and totally committed to playing the game in the 'correct' way, Fàbregas is the perfect midfielder for one of Wenger's teams.

How Barcelona must still curse the day they allowed Cesc Fàbregas to slip through their fingers. It wasn't as if they didn't know about him, either. The acknowledged star of their much acclaimed youth policy having scored 30 goals in a single season and player of the tournament in a FIFA Under 17 World Championships, the Catalan giants knew that they had a star in the making. And yet Arsene Wenger was able to persuade him to turn his back on the team that he loved and had played for since childhood and come instead to north London. It seems as if Barcelona have been trying to sign him back ever since.

It didn't take very long for Arsenal fans to appreciate why the club had signed the young Spaniard, however. Despite his comparatively small stature, Cesc was put into the first team in a League Cup fixture when he was only 16 years old in 2003 and the following season he became the Gunners' youngest ever goalscorer in a Premier League fixture. When you compare Fàbregas' progress with the careful manner in which the Arsenal manager has nursed along the talents of, for example, Walcott, Ramsey and Merida then you can appreciate how highly he must have been regarded. After all, Cesc had played his 150 first team match before his 20th birthday.

The current 2009/10 season has seen Cesc playing in a role in which he has been able to get into the opposition penalty area more frequently. The consequence of this has been that, at the time of writing, his composure in front of goal had seen him score a more than adequate 9 goals in 15 games, in the League and Champions' League competitions. The manner in which he has linked up with Van Persie, Arshavin and others has won Arsenal plaudits all over Europe.

Never afraid to put a tackle in - and certainly never shy about standing his ground - Fàbregas' commitment to Arsenal is another reason why the fans love their captain so much. Although a very different type of player to the legendary Tony Adams, he has become another Arsenal captain that the followers of this famous London club think of as their own representative out on the pitch.

Cesc Fàbregas has become an important member of the successful Spanish squad in recent years, with 45 international caps and 4 goals to his credit so far. His profile at home is high enough for both Spanish giants, Real Madrid and Barcelona to actively covet his signature on frequent occasions. With his boyhood hero, Pep Guardiola, now manager of Barcelona, it seems unthinkable that Cesc would sign for anyone but them, should he leave Arsenal, but Arsenal fans everywhere will hope that day is a good few years off yet.

And the Premier League really would be a lesser place without a player like Cesc Fàbregas lighting it up.
Sports / Re: 10 Reason Spain Might Win The World Cup by babypalm77: 11:56am On Dec 04, 2009
jay bee:

where did you copy this from?
A friend sent it to me and i find it very incisive and interesting
Sports / 10 Reason Spain Might Win The World Cup by babypalm77: 11:45am On Dec 04, 2009
1. St Iker Casilas: Any side that aspires to win football's greatest prize needs a world class goalkeeper on top of his game. Italy had Buffon in 2006, and for South Africa 2010 read Iker Casillas. The Madrid stopper is considered Spain's finest keeper of all time; lightning reactions, in command of his area and solid with his feet; he has it all. In the Bernabeu they call him 'San Iker', and after saving their skin on literally hundreds of occasions, you do begin to if there are any extra-terrestrial powers hidden within those gloves.

2. For club and country: Right across the Spanish first eleven you will find pockets of players that ply their trade together at club level, and that understanding is irreplaceable. In defence you have Pique and Puyol from Barca, in midfield Xavi and Iniesta (and Sergio Busquets when Senna isn't available) and upfront; Villa and Silva from Valencia. They all know each other so well they have developed an almost telepathic understanding, and instantly transform club form onto the international stage.

3. Euro Memories: For years Spain had gone into tournaments among the favourites, only to disappoint time and time again. Them and England had mastered the art of crashing out in the quarter-finals. But Euro 2008 changed all that. Whilst England didnt even manage to qualify, Spain waltzed their way to Vienna and defeated the Germans to lift the Euro 2008 trophy. They have finally discarded the 'Perennial Underachievers' tag that had plagued them for so long; now for the World Cup.

4. Villa Maravilla: Is their a more lethal marksmen in the game right now than David Villa? Right now only Eto'o and Luis Fabiano for Brazil comes close. The other pretender will be lining up right next to him; Fernando Torres. Villa was a revelation in Euro 2008, scoring 4 in 4 to send Spain rocketing towards the final, finishing the tournament as top scorer. Unfortunately for the Valencia hotshot he was unable to play against the Germans due to injury, but he will be raring to put that right in South Africa. The striker has 33 goals for Spain, and has scored three goals already in a World Cup: he has to be a solid bet for topscorer in 2010's showpiece.

5. Superstyling: Is there an international team that plays with the same panache and flair than Spain right now? The answer has to be a resounding no. Spain have won over the world with their characteristic incisive, one-touch passing. They score goals for fun, as their qualifying group rivals will testify. They run rings round teams, grinding them into submission, almost toying with their opposition at times. They have a settled first eleven and fixed formations for any given circumstance or fixture. Teams just cannot get the ball off them, and as any wily football coach will tell you: you cant score goals if you don't have the ball.

6. Fight with Flair: As mentioned above we all knew about Spain's flair, but as yesterdays friendly against Argentina showed, they're not afraid to get stuck in. Argentina came out in the second half with a gameplan to get stuck into Spain's miniature midfield men. Masherano and Gago set about Xavi, Iniesta and Alonso with a ruthlessness one would expect from a team led by Diego Maradona. But Spain gave as good as they got, and never lost their heads in the heat of the battle. Villa, Alonso, Xavi and co. showed they can fight fire with fire, and Spain ended up putting the Argentinians to bed. This bodes well for a World Cup where teams will have no choice but to bully Spain.

7. Supersubs: When Cesc Fabregas, Xabi Alonso, Pepe Reina and Alvaro Negredo find it difficult to break into the first eleven, you know you´re dealing with a special group of players. They have world-class players as back-up in all departments: Senna gets injured, in comes Busquets. Silva needs a rest, let's bring on Juan Mata. Third choice stiker Negredo feels like a breather? Bring on La Liga's top scorer from 2008, Dani Güiza. Incredible.

8. Mixing it up: The Spanish have a fantastic mix of wise old heads and spriteful youth. Players like Puyol, Casillas, Xavi and Senna have been there and done it. The younger players such as Iniesta, Silva and Cesc were all part of the Euro 2008 winning team, so nothing will phase them next year. And with some cracking youth coming through in the shape of Jesus Navas, Juan Mata, Pablo Hernandez and Nacho Monreal, Spain are in a fantastic position to let them loose in friendlies before next summer.

9. Anybody out there? Who are realistic challengers to Spain's assault on South Africa? Brazil, Argentina, Italy, France and Germany are the usual suspects. England and Holland will make a splash, but you can normally rely on those already mentioned to mount the more serious challenges. Spain have beaten them all in the last two years, with the exception of Brazil, and we were denied our opportunity to see them pit their wits against each other at the Confederations Cup due to an unexpected giantkilling from USA. Man for man, I would put my 10euros on Spain, but in no way should one underestimate the Brazilians, who always seem to wheel out the performances for the big occasions.

10. It's their turn! :Brazil, Argentina, Italy, France and Germany have all won the thing, so it has to be Spain's turn, right? France proved you can win a World Cup and European Championship in succession with their double in 1998 and 2000, so Spain shouldn't feel overawed by the prospect. World Cups are naturally difficult to predict, and anything can happen in 90 minutes of knock-out football. But I've already made my prediction, and if 'La Roja' manage to shake off the burden of expectation and turn it on in South Africa, the trophy will surely be heading to Barajas Airport on July 12th 2010.
Business / Re: I Want To Start Playing Baba Ijebu by babypalm77: 3:24pm On Dec 03, 2009
i think predicting football scores is fun and great too, it is far better than baba ijebu and by the way football prediction is for those with class and not an all-comer affair. ciao
Business / How Much Does It Cost To Set Up An Interswitch Payment Gateway by babypalm77: 1:21pm On Dec 02, 2009
please i would like anyone with a reliable information to please tell me how much it cost to set a payment gateway using the
interswitch platform. I really need this info.
Sports / Re: Any One Knows About Football Betting by babypalm77: 10:22am On Dec 02, 2009
i thing you should go to google and search for leekweed dot com , i guess you will like their website and the layout. just try it out
Business / Re: I Want To Start Playing Baba Ijebu by babypalm77: 1:24pm On Nov 20, 2009
don't play baba ijebu, because the odds are too much, but u can make predictions on football and make money, but don't think it is for lazy man, u need a correct of fooball for u to make money

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Nairaland / General / How Do I Set Up An Online Shop In Naija by babypalm77: 9:46am On Nov 18, 2009
Please , do anybody have any idea on how to set up an online shop in Nigeria, and what is the cost of setting it up.
I will also need a very good shopping cart software, anyone with useful information should please help me out. thank you
Business / Is Parimutual Prediction Gambling? by babypalm77: 3:30pm On Nov 17, 2009
I was going through a couple of documents on the above topic and i can't really seem to get a clear message out.
That's the reason i am throwing it out to you , that is business or outright gambling.

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