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Richy abeg give this guy the job. . . . . he doesnt seem to realise you have a life outside NL. . . .

Sauron, abeg give me a date for our battle. . . .

nateevs:
Oh Please! Don't even go there. . . . ManCity will and I mean will finish in the top four even if Tony Mowbray was their manager.
Go on and make yourself happy . . get deceived  and do not sign more players . . .

They have
                         ------------Given-----------

Corluka/Richards--Lescott--Dunne/Kompany/Toure-----Bridge

--------------------------De Jong/Kompany----------------------

-----------------Barry-------                   ------Ireland----------------

    SWP/Bellamy/RSC/Adebayor/Tevez/Robinho/Petrov


If they don't sign anyone else . . . . and you think this team won't finish in the top four. You must be high on something. . .
Hughes is perhaps the smartest of all managers. Apart from De jong, the last 11 players he's signed are established in the premiership. There is no "getting used to the prem" . . they only have to gel . . .


Go on and deceive yourself. .

Dont mind them. . . . they said the same about Chelsea till we succeeded in 2005. . . .let em get complacent. . . .

Man City are packing their squad with proven talent at an alarming rate, . . and I believe Mark Hughes has the acumen to make it stick. . . .

NB: Corluka left City last season. . . .

CGKing:
These guys have to be dealt with decisively, whats all this bullshit?

So they've been saying since 2005. . . . false arrogance will never let Nigeria succeed. . . . . where are those who were lauding JTF's efforts in Gbaramatu just a month ago, imploring JTF to squish those little cockroaches. . . . thinking MEND was just a ragtag group who could easily be dispensed with. . . . since then Naija's Crude oil production has halved and MEND has extended its reach upland. . . . . yes I agree, MEND are just a bunch of ragtag profiteers who can easily be dealt with by way of JTF, Amnesty, Niger Delta Ministry, NDDC, OMPADEC, onshore/offshore dichotomy, bribery etc etc etc. . . . we are still waiting for this inconvenient but minor irritant called MEND to go away. . . .

hehehehehehe. . . . . of course now, Sharpton gave the best speech at the MJ skitzno, followed by Marlon Jackson.

[quote author=Negro_Ntns link=topic=295740.msg4176292#msg4176292 date=1247457526]Articulate but bad journalism.

If you gonna bash Palin do so with a straight face, not in connection to the unpopularity of Sharpton.[/quote]If you gonna bash Sharpton, refrain from associating him with that ignoramus called Palin.

Me thought Sharpton gave a brilliant speech at the MJ memorial. Palin would pay a million bucks to be able to possess his oratory prowess.

Jakumo:
Well a few posts ago there was a guy who claimed to live right where the bombs supposedly went off, and he claims not to have heard a thing.    I suppose he could have missed the noise if his stereo was turned up.

Does he live inside the water?. . . . and how many kilometres offshore. . . .  

I would expect this to be a small explosion, perhaps not visible from land. . .

doyin13:
Walahi. . .anytime I see this Gbomo Gbomo's writing. . . IBIME keeps coming to my mind.

But I know Ibime no get heart like that. He will turn red even before action

Why do you think Jomo Gbomo was always there whenever there was a shoot-out with JTF, yet he survived countless times to regale us with tales of the action. . . . by law of probability, he should be dead by now. . . . Jomo Gbomo is probably not even in Nigeria. . . . so it could be anyone, even someone on Nairaland!  

Jakumo:
So, after all the hot air expended here, are we talking about an event that never actually took place, and in fact originated in the firtile imagination of a stock broker hoping to boost the value of crude oil to make a quick killing ?

What d'ya mean. . . . Nigerian military officials have confirmed the attack. . .


[quote author=$5M-Buyout link=topic=295733.msg4178248#msg4178248 date=1247489433]keep deleting my post, you sell out[/quote]relax. . . . its the auto-spam function deleting ya posts. . .

freezy:
Atlas Cove Jetty is (NNPC) Nigerian property. First built in 1979, and rebuilt by Messrs Julius Berger in 2000. You see why isaid mend is losing focus?
Putting it simply. blowing up PH refinery to get attention. Whose gonna suffer for that ? US!!!

MEND doesnt disriminate between Nigerian property and oil company property. Both can get it. The aim is to bring oil production down to 0 bpd. . . .its now 800,000, down from 2.4m bpd. . . . I say MEND are making very good progress. . . .

Jduck13:
Jaws off rip the teeth right out ya gums
Hit you in the chest n suck the breeze right out ya lungs

Is there a biting epidemic going through Nairaland recently. . . . will you remove Canibus lyrics from ya verse?

Debosky would be salivating over this latest development. . .

Just pray that Man City do not pip Arsenal next season and Adebayor does not score 30 goals. . . . otherwise we would never hear the last of it from Dr Kit.

No2Atheism:
It does not take a rocket scientist that attacking Lagos is a recipe for disaster on the part of MEND and the ethnic groups they claim to represent (of which Yorubas in Ondos ought to be amongst if truth be told), however it is obvious that MEND is not really out to protect Niger Delta interest, but really out to protect the interest of a few ethnic groups in the Niger Delta, considering that i have had reasons to understand that some Regions of Abia, Calabar, Port-Harcourt might not mono-ethnic hence the question, who is MEND actually representing (themselves or others)

- Yorubas had developed the west before the discovery of oil and still continued to do so since independence (hence it does not take a rocket scientist to see why the west still thrives even though the north has basically being dominating the affairs of nigeria)
- Yoruba have sustained, redeveloped and are still redeveloping lagos even after it was abandoned for abuja years ago.
- Yorubas do not lift guns and destroying other ethnic groups properties because the Taxes generated in lagos state are being taken out of lagos state to fund other regions, including naija delta.
- Ondo is part of Naija delta, yet you do not see them bombing anybody, hence does it mean MEND is only represent the interest of a few groups in ND or how come Yorubas are also being targetted.
- JTF is populated by northerners according to reports, hence its stupid for MEND to seek to destroy infrastructures in Lagos.
- Lagos has made itself a free city for all to live in and make money off, hence MEND is asking for trouble from the Yorubas once they start considering Lagos as a target.
- I have been in ND and i know that Yorubas do not have as much freedom in other people's lands as they have give other people in their own lands, hence it is crassly stupid to turn Yorubas into an enemy of MEND.
- Despite more than a few years of 13% derivation little or nothing is being shown for it Niger Delta, yet Lagos as a Yoruba state is constantly seeking to develop despite all the overpopulation and lack of financial support from the federal government, even when a yoruba man was president.


It is sad that some people on this forumn are using this opportunity to do a little Yoruba bashing despite that the big picture actually calls or the opposite. Considering that Yorubas have always supported and fought for Complete Regional Autonomy. Attacking Lagos is a stupid idea, considering that MEND needs the support of Yorubas in actualising their 100% derivation dream (which Yorubas do not mind supporting cus we have oil, natural minerals and manpower also in commercial quatities).

Why has MEND refused to attack and prosecute its own people like Odilis, Iboris, Uduaghan, Etiebet, Goodluck Jonathan and co considering those people have made money and still continue to make money from the deprivation of Niger Delta. It is one thing to fight and destroy your own property and land, it is another thing to destroy property located in another man's land and still expect them to keep quiet and continue to watch you to do so.

Logic and Common sense shows that Infrastructures in the North are supposed to be the target not infrastructures in the south-west or south-south, considering that people of the south-west have endeavoured to be fair to all and sundry irrespective of ethnic group. Hence why you find it such that Yorubas tend to fare less in other regions than in their own homeland even though other tend to fare more in yoruba lands.

A word is enough for the wise, MEND is looking for trouble and they would find it if they proceed to destroy western structures, YORUBA are not their enemies, it would be wise not to make them one.


At the end of the day i am still convinced that: Some Western powers and secret security agencies are behind the armed militants in the Niger Delta for the following reasons:
1. Their weapons are quite sophisticated to say the least.
2. It costs a lot of money and a lot of military connections to continuously supply and re-supply military weapons of such high qualities.
3. Their attacks are getting more and more coordinated.
4. MEND members still have access to the West despite that they are openly showing to be militants, hence meaning that the West openly allows them in their own countries despite that the west knows of their activities.
5. Militancy in the Niger Delta ultimately contributes to the increasing the global price of oil even if it causes reduction in the local supply of oil, hence when considered from the perspective of a big picture, more money is made through oil and gas globally, if their continues to trouble in the Niger Delta.

stop blathering babble with your tribalistic mindset. . . . how do you know it wasnt Ondo wing of MEND who carried out the attack?. . . . by your logic, MEND has also declared war on the Niger Delta since most of their bombings have been in the Niger Delta?

tkb417:
hmmm
He who have ears, let them hear

or you would do what?. . . . abegi go siddon jor! . . . . if kwatar start, itk419 would be the first to run!

[quote author=Tudór link=topic=295631.msg4177289#msg4177289 date=1247479003]Donovan is an idiot and a bastard gold digger!
If he truely wanted to be honest why did he have to write a book "The Beckham Experiment" ? Whats wrong in just giving interviews to the media?
He wants to create hype for the book and make a quick buck. The truth is DAVID BECKHAM SELLS and donovan is just trying to cash in using "honest criticism" as an excuse. Screw the f.ucking gringo![/quote]Donovan is correct. . . . the only man at LA Galaxy with a strong enough profile to criticise Beckham. . . . if you see the way Beckham has been stroliing during LA games, you would puke. . . . the amount of chances conceded due to Beckhams failure to close down his opponents should be three or four chances a game. Beckham is obviously de-motivated at LA and needs to find his way back to Europe ASAP cos he is just embarassing himself there.

hehehehe. . . . . Negro Ntns is exposing his innate fears. . . . who want seize Lagos? Bwahahahahahahaha.

That slum called Lagos should be bulldozed to clear space for manageable development.

Eastbay:
The third one was remarkeable because he (Gatti) broke his hand,i think it was in the 4th round.

Ol' boy, that third fight was the ultimate display of granite chin by Arturo Gatti. I have never seen a boxer win a fight with one-hand simply by putting his chin out to be hit, then countering with his one good hand. I saw the fight on ESPN classics and I couldn't believe it.

Eastbay:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/football/premier_league/article6696182.ece

Another report linking another player to us.

Douglas Costa could be the most significant signing made this summer. . . . I know youtube is not the best platform for judging players, but I checked him out on youtube a couple of weeks ago and I was amazed. . . . what struck me about the kid was:

(a.) He doesn't have one style of dribbling, but many - he is not over-reliant on step-overs, and dribbles mostly with body swerves, close control and Ronaldinho's Ole trick.

(b.) He is very tenacious. His style of play is grigidi. He tackles and runs bullishly

(c.) His decision making is almost perfect. He prefers to pass than score. In that sense, he is a true playmaker, although fulfilling the functions of a winger.

(d.) He cant shoot properly yet.

katakata don burst. . . . I just siddon look, waiting for Yar'Adulls response. . . . the topics he submitted to the SNC for discussion included nothing on federalism and regional autonomy. . . . coconut head, na stone dem dey use break am.

Cristalz:
Hehehe. . .and what might her motive be?

Cash money!

They were about to get a divorce. . . . her payments were prolly subject to a pre-nup. . . . but in the event of death, she becomes the sole beneficiary!

Cristalz:
Ibime, just teasin, k?

Anytime darling!

debosky:
what makes matuidi ready for the premiership? Playing for a club that almost got relegated?

Which kain statement be this. . . . weren't Lens relegated when Seville signed Setdou Keita, Bastia relegated when Wigan signed Chimbonda. . . didn't Aly Cissokho move to Portugal from 2nd division Geugnon? St Etiennes poor form is mostly attributed to the selling of Pascal Feinduono who was their creative fulcrum. . .

debosky:
The problem is when he signs some 'potential' to add to the tons of it we have already. We need delivery from day 1 and I do not think Matuidi has anything to offer beyond what Diaby, Song and Denilson can do already.

He has a lot to offer beyond what Diaby and Denilson can offer. Those two have been well and truly discounted as DM's. He will be the substitute/competition for Song.

Cristalz:
Na wa o, oga Ibime. . .sensationalism!!

How could an average wife have strangled her boxer husband with the strap of a purse? I mean, by herself?? Authorities haven't confirmed the wife murdered the hubby, so I don't get your thread title.

Knowing how Brazilian chicks operate, I dont doubt that she drugged him first. . . . some Samson and Delilah shit!

Lets not forget his epic battle with Mickey Ward (the third fight). I remember discussing that epic battle here with some guys. . . . has to go down as one of the best fights of all time.


RIP Arturo Gatti


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[size=14pt]Police detain wife of former boxing champion Gatti[/size]


AP - Jul 11, 5:53 pm EDT 1 of 8 Boxing Gallery SAO PAULO (AP)—The wife of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti was detained as a suspect by Brazilian authorities Sunday following his death at a posh seaside resort.

Police said 23-year-old Amanda Rodrigues was taken into custody after contradictions in her interrogation. Gatti’s body was found early Saturday in a hotel room at the Porto de Galinhas resort in northeastern Brazil.

The former junior welterweight champion was apparently strangled with the strap of a purse, which was found at the scene with blood stains, said Milena Saraiva, a spokeswoman for the Pernambuco state civil police. She told The Associated Press that the Canadian also had a head injury.

The investigation was not complete, but Saraiva said authorities were preparing to present a formal accusation against Rodrigues, who denied being involved in her husband’s death.

Police said Rodrigues, a Brazilian, could not explain how she spent nearly 10 hours in the room without noticing that Gatti was already dead.

Police were investigating witness reports that the couple fought and Gatti was drunk when he returned to his room Friday night, Saraiva said, adding that police were told the pair were extremely jealous of each other and that he constantly complained of her clothing when she traveled to Brazil.

Acelino “Popo” Freitas, a four-time world champion Brazilian boxer, told Globo TV’s Web site on Saturday that he was a close friend of Gatti and his wife and that he “knew they were having some sort of problem and were about to separate.”

The couple’s 1-year-old son, who was unhurt, was with Rodrigues’ sister, Saraiva said.

The 37-year-old Gatti, whose epic trilogy with Micky Ward branded him one of the most exciting fighters of his generation, retired in 2007 with a career record of 40-9 and 31 knockouts.

Known for his straightforward punching and granite-like chin, Gatti captured the junior welterweight title in 1995, when he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson in Atlantic City.

C'mon Smith. . . . stop using nonsense generic lines like Neverland and battery lines. . . .

Wordsmith:
'Smith rewrites a verse

Smith rewrites a verse/ but he might disperse/
cos this time Im gonna beat him. . . three times as worse!/
My rhymes sharper than the claws felines insert/
I write rhymes in sand script. . . and he bites the dirt!/
Dont tempt me/ to empty/ bullets in ya Fendi/
Ya rhymes don't register. . . . not even in assembly!/
Took a week to respond, now he feeling like a hero/
just got back from the O2. . . I went to see Ne-Yo. . .
logged on Nairaland to see this bitch taking shots/
but his rhymes left me board. . . . like windows on vacant lots!/
The battery line was cool but I heard it before/
I murder this LovePeddler/ He don't wanna further this war/
The fear Im weilding/ would bury his very children/
He couldn't stoke a breast. . . if he was dairy milking!/
No need to hate him. . .  cos even my love nearly killed him/ 
. . . cos my love knocks him down. . . flat out. . . like Keri Hilson!/

Since Mykali decided to kick-off the Dark Lord's rehabilitation process, I am also giving Sharon a chance to take a shot at the 5 star general. . . .


Rules:

40 lines
No biting
Sauron drops first


Waiting. . . .

folem:
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Kanu may be older than his official age but to claim he is over 40 may be an exaggeration.

The average Naija Secondary school leaver is about 17-18 (without repeating classes) and that will put Kanu plausibly 36.

Kanu wey been no sabi speak English properly, you think say him finish school at 17/18?

[quote author=~Sauron~ link=topic=270819.msg4166231#msg4166231 date=1247236060]That is if Matuidi won't end up like Reyes or Owusu Abeyie. . . . .
AW has lost it finally. . . . . . . . .I don't see him ever finishing above Liverpool, Chelsea and Man Utd in years to come.
Those 3 clubs are light years ahead.[/quote]I am willing to bet that Matuidi will be a resounding success. . . . unfortunately, only God knows how Gaynners will take his signing. . . . they may start a riot since he is not the 'big name' they were promised. . . .besides, with the way that Arseblogger and Myles P keep stoking up Anti-French-African feelings, who knows - the Arses might boo him on the first day of the season!

debosky:
Frankly I don't know anything about Banega, but I'd take someone playing in La Liga over some guy from St Etienne.

This is a hasty statement. . . .

Matuidi is ready for the prem right now. . . . Banega still needs a couple of years to establish himself. . . . for next season, Matuidi should be the preferred option.  . . . . in the long run, Banega would grow into a world-renowned midfielder. . . . . Matuidi is not the bone breaker type of DM, more like Flamini. . . . small but highly energetic and quite technical. . . . methinks the price is very good for Matuidi (£3m or so being reported). . . . I expect Banega to cost no less than £10m since Valencia signed him for E20m. . . . .St Etienne have already signed Gelson Fernandes from Man City to replace Matuidi, so as far as I am concerned, Matuidi to Arsenal is 60% completed.

I think Matuidi is a correct option for AW. . . . when you have someone up and coming like Song, you dont wanna sign a big-name that would put him on the bench for eternity, rather someone to compete with him. . . . considering that AW had 6 DM's just two seasons ago and turned down Palacios because he was overstocked in that position, he wouldnt wanna spite himself by spending gazillions on a new DM. . . .

hmmmmm. . . . I thought Blaise Matuidi was supposed to be signing soon. . . .as of yesterday, he told St Etienne that he is definitely leaving. . .

Ever Banega = Xabi Alonso - strength.

He was supposed to be the next big thing from Argentina. BBC's South America correspondent Tim Vickery used to rave about him. . . . moved to Valencia couple seasons ago but failed to establish himself. . . . loaned to Athletico Madrid where he didn't set the place on fire. . . . fits in with AW's policy of buying great talents who are having a hard time (thus their price is lower) eg Henry, Vieira, RVP, Kanu, Pires etc.

I guess this is becomrich aka Bashali trying to prove that he is not Becomerich. . . . kolo dey take many forms. . .

debosky:
Not to be pedantic, but the appropriate term is 'moot'

Hard drive error. . . 

debosky:
If he had freedom in 07/08, the reverse was the case in 08/09 - he was asked to essentially play supporting striker in a 4-5-1 situation and stay in that position instead of falling back deep in midfield where he could instigate long passes and use his vision. Anyone watching Arsenal's games would have clearly observed that this position virtually neutralised Cesc's creative ability, except for a few games in which he did produce results.

Bottom line - that position is not the one for Cesc - his vision and ability to dictate the pace of the game is essential. Playing Denilson and Song together to dictate pace is negative and will produce few chances - that is the fact. It was HIGHLY ineffective, especially given that ARSHAVIN, who excels in this half striker role was also in the team and should have been applied in that role.

True that. . . . he said himself that he likes playing deep. . . . I am talking about why his goal output drastically dropped in what is effectively the same position. . .