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NYSC / Re: NYSC 2014 Batch C House by IceMan85(m): 10:55pm On Oct 31, 2014 |
Presh21:Yeah, it was pasted today. 1 Like |
NYSC / Re: NYSC 2014 Batch C House by IceMan85(m): 10:49pm On Oct 31, 2014 |
Kennycyphers:Akwa Ibom has a park in Enugu @ P n T okpara avenue at the back of Mr biggs |
NYSC / Re: NYSC C14 Cross River State by IceMan85(m): 10:44pm On Oct 31, 2014 |
wisenewgem:We will meet there. |
NYSC / Re: NYSC C14 Cross River State by IceMan85(m): 6:21pm On Oct 31, 2014 |
cindyswit:Sound interesting....... 1 Like |
NYSC / Re: NYSC C14 Cross River State by IceMan85(m): 7:19pm On Oct 30, 2014 |
yemioloyede:Pls how is state allawee |
NYSC / Re: NYSC 2014 Batch C House by IceMan85(m): 7:10pm On Oct 30, 2014 |
Posted to Cross River. Abeg any body in the house that is going there from Enugu? |
NYSC / Re: NYSC 2014 Batch C House by IceMan85(m): 7:09pm On Oct 30, 2014 |
Posted to Cross River. Who is going there from Enugu? |
NYSC / Re: NYSC C14 Cross River State by IceMan85(m): 7:45am On Oct 30, 2014 |
Yea, i belong here oooo Any body going from Enugu? |
NYSC / Re: Check Your NYSC Posting Here!!!! LOL by IceMan85(m): 8:04pm On Oct 28, 2014 |
jacob05:They no dey pay shishi. |
NYSC / Re: Check Your NYSC Posting Here!!!! LOL by IceMan85(m): 7:25pm On Oct 28, 2014 |
Na Imo the thing carry me go! |
Romance / Re: At What Age Did You Have Your First Kiss? Where? by IceMan85(m): 2:36pm On Oct 27, 2014 |
I had my first kiss the day i was born. My mama kissed me as sey tommorrow no dey. My first romantic kiss was when i was 18. After my waec, i had that wonderful kiss with a girl i crushed on through out my secondary school days. Though many centuries has passed but it's just like yesterday. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester United Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 26th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 6:05pm On Oct 26, 2014 |
It's time for the two coaches to show their technical capabilities.......... Players don play first half and is now for coaches to play........ |
Business / Re: *****world Currencies The Naira Is Bigger Than***** by IceMan85(m): 9:03pm On Oct 23, 2014 |
With 100,000 man go dey scarter ground for Iran and Belarus even vietnan. Abeg make i call my agent. Level go change even if na one month. |
Health / Re: W.H.O Has Officially Declared Nigeria Ebola Free by IceMan85(m): 10:59pm On Oct 20, 2014 |
Hope our bush meats are also ebola free? Bcs i no go play with them again. Imagine Monkey walking freely and instead of people to pursue her, every body ran helter skelter. Make i catch am again! 1 Like |
Fashion / Re: Ebola: US Company Makes Ebola T-shirt Mocking Nigeria by IceMan85(m): 8:54pm On Oct 19, 2014 |
Idiots.... They just want their company to be known. Stupid company trying to sell their name with some people misfortune. |
Sports / A Tactical Methods On How Mourinho And Mikel Manages To Confuse The Opposition. by IceMan85(m): 7:24pm On Oct 17, 2014 |
Have you ever thought why John Obi Mikel, the perennial squad player of Chelsea is one of the manager’s most favourite players? He is apparently one of the most popular guys on and off the pitch and has a very good bonding with John Terry, Petr Cech, Didier Drogba and even with ex-Chelsea players such as Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole. Being in the club since eight years, he has taken the Premier League norms and Chelsea’s culture in his stride and has grown into a loyal servant. Many football critics and fans across the globe ask, why is he still in Chelsea and how he makes it before the final whistle? The 27-year-old midfielder does nothing spectacular in the midfield but is still considered as a very important piece of the jigsaw by all the managers who have managed Chelsea in the hire and fire system. He has most certainly been playing better for Jose Mourinho than for any other manager. But there is a key tactical reasoning to why Mourinho of all men, who wants to make surgical changes to the Blues and build an empire, rates Mikel as a very important player, someone who makes regular cameos from the bench. The changes on the pitch with Mikel coming on John Obi Mikel usually is put in play during the last 15 minutes, and he usually replaces a wide midfielder (Schurrle/Willian) or the number ten player who is usually Oscar. Apparently, he doesn’t occupy these positions on the pitch. Chelsea has versatile attacking midfielders capable of playing in any position behind the striker. Oscar if playing number 10, easily shifts to the right or left wing, and if Oscar is the one who comes off for Mikel, then Cesc simply occupies the empty number 10 spot. The key change is always the same- Cesc Fabregas pushing forward, relieving him of the defensive duties allowing him more freedom on the pitch and the permission to play in the void behind Costa. Mikel’s coming on is instantly perceived as a defensive tactic, but is it? Most fans moan when Mikel comes on in the match. Even the commentators talk about Mourinho shutting up shop and playing defensive in the final minutes of the match. That used to be true in the older days, or just say last season, when Mikel used to help the team hold on to the lead or draw the match, but now the scenario has changed. Mikel is a hard tackler when instructed and is a player who without much technique, can help keep possession with his short passing and strength in midfield. A player like Fabregas needs a regular dose of passes, when he is in the number 10 position, as the more forward he plays, the lesser he gets on to the ball. Mikel does the dirty job of winning possession and passing it to Fabregas. Also, the Nigerian’s position play is such that when Matic wins the ball, he always has Mikel for support when he is under pressure. He maintains a link between Matic and Fabregas and vice versa. Mikel won’t push forward so that Fabregas can play his natural attacking play and not be worried about the hole of space left behind him. Mikel’s lack of forward activity also means Fabregas has the added responsibility of offensive duties, which he prefers to do instead of the defensive job. Conclusion: Mikel’s play is a beautifully disguised offensive tactic Mikel is a player who is helping Mourinho make the most of his team due to his reputation in world football. Everyone thinks of Mikel as a defensive block and someone who would offer a bare minimum in offense. The opposition is also forced to think this way and they bombard and commit men forward often playing into Chelsea’s hands as the Blues are a strong counter-attacking team (eg, Diego Costa’s goal vs. Arsenal took three passes- Terry to Mikel, Mikel to Fabregas, Fabregas to Costa and goal.) Also, if the opposition takes him as an offensive tactic, then they can choose to sit back and take the onslaught from Fabregas and company. But again, if Chelsea are leading and Mikel is on the pitch against a team that doesn’t want to press further, the game is as good as won. Mikel is thus, a great offensive tactic in disguise- something that gives balance and tactical superiority to Mourinho and Chelsea over their opponents. 1 Like 1 Share |
Sports / Re: NFF Sack Keshi, Pick Amodu As Replacement by IceMan85(m): 11:23am On Oct 16, 2014 |
From fry pan to fire! Chai! End of controversy and start of new controversy! |
Celebrities / Re: Paul Okoye Shares Adorable Picture Of Aliona & His Son, Andre by IceMan85(m): 9:12pm On Oct 12, 2014 |
NaijaChild:Which kin name be that self? |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 9:14pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
Chuks16:Chai! There was a team. |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 7:03pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
Chuks16:hahahahahahaha no be lie oh! |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 6:55pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
I remember what my secondary teacher taught me..... That pride goes before failure... I wonder what Ike Uche will be doing now... |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 6:44pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
hahahahahahahahaha use hand cover my face. A fool @ 54 1 Like |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 6:15pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
Oh mikelllllllllllllll 2 Likes |
Sports / Re: Nigeria Vs Sudan - AFCON Qualifier (0 - 1) ON 11th October 2014 by IceMan85(m): 6:13pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
I don't like this Naija long ball style oh! They should pass the ball and play more of possesive game. |
TV/Movies / Re: Osuofia Vs Saka: Who Is The Better Comedian? by IceMan85(m): 3:21pm On Oct 11, 2014 |
Abeg who is saka? Can someone please upload his picture, let me see if i know him. I believe i'm not the only person that doesn't know. 7 Likes |
Politics / Re: Riot In Kirikiri Medium Prison by IceMan85(m): 9:40pm On Oct 10, 2014 |
A place where inmates can use Refrigerator, gas cooker, televsion, air condition, even cable and also eat free food is not a prison. If na like that, crime will be easy to commit. Afterall there is a comfortable place to stay. And why are they callling kirikiri paradise HELL? 4 Likes |
Nairaland / General / Re: Total Eclipse Of The Moon Occurs Wednesday by IceMan85(m): 7:40pm On Oct 07, 2014 |
victorazy: 1 Like |
Nairaland / General / Re: Total Eclipse Of The Moon Occurs Wednesday by IceMan85(m): 10:22am On Oct 07, 2014 |
samx4real:If nah during sun rise, u knw say na moon dey find trouble be that. Wetin moon still dey do the time wey sun suppose rise? In other words ETT. |
Nairaland / General / Re: Total Eclipse Of The Moon Occurs Wednesday by IceMan85(m): 4:33am On Oct 07, 2014 |
How we go take see this one, na with goggle or water inside bucket? And bros eh, you no give us time. Wether na morning matter or night 11 Likes |
Family / Re: Which Is Worse? A Cheating Or Nagging Wife by IceMan85(m): 7:13am On Oct 04, 2014 |
It is better to live on a roof than to share a room with a nagging woman. Thou cheating is devilish, but nagging is worst. You'll be afraid of ur home. I hate both but cheating is pardonable! 2 Likes |
Family / Re: Share You Bed Wetting Stories As A Kid by IceMan85(m): 6:29am On Sep 27, 2014 |
brb 1 Like |
Politics / Re: U.S. Wants Ihejirika’s Sudden ‘Billions’ Probed by IceMan85(m): 5:40am On Sep 23, 2014 |
Oduduwaboy:Not at all but the way they play their own politics is too bad. They take it as do or die affair, just to displaced Gej. They can go any level not considering the masses. |
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