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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:52pm On Feb 06, 2017

safarigirl:
bros, August is five months away.

The only reason they played that way was because they had achieved cohesion after playing together through six games. That cohesion will not be there by August after the different fragments are re-aligned

You are talking so much sense.

Recall after Nigeria featured at 2014 WC with all the cohesion we thought we had achieved we got thrashed by Congo PR in Uyo in our very first AFCON qualifiers game.

What would matter more in that August clash is the form of players of both teams at that time.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:57am On Feb 06, 2017

forgiveness:
Cameronians don gather liver. Asi bo kwa!

Cameroon Coach – We Have Defeated Teams Better Than Nigeria. Egypt, Senegal & Ghana Are Better

February 6, 2017
Nigeria

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Coach of the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon Arthur Brooks says his team have put themselves in the best possible shape to beat Nigeria when the World Cup 2018 qualifiers resume.

A delighted Brooks told the Cameroonian media shortly after lifting the Africa Cup of Nations title, that there focus will shift to the World Cup 2018 qualifiers tie against Nigeria.

Nigeria are currently leading their group with Cameroon sitting four points behind in second place, but Brooks believes it will be a different ball game when they take on Nigeria in back to back World Cup Qualifiers in September.

” You have to allow us enjoy the joy of this remarkable victory before focusing on other task ahead. We won the trophy in style beating teams like Senegal, Ghana and Egypt in the final”, he said.

” Considering the pedigree of the teams I mentioned earlier are either better or same as Nigeria, it’s normal that if we can beat them in a tense situation like at the Cup of nations, we should also be confident against Nigeria”.

http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/870717961?-21310:8643:0

Very good. I like this.

This is the beginning of his downfall. grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:55am On Feb 06, 2017

forgiveness:

Cameroon Defender Boast- We Are Champions Of Africa, Bring On Nigeria

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Ahead of their September World Cup 2018 qualifiers against Nigeria Cameroon defender Ambrose Oyongo says they will approach the back to back games with the mentality of champions of Africa.

Cameroon will face group leaders Nigeria in back to back World Cup Qualifiers, with Nigeria four points ahead of them in the race to be in Russia following two straight victories while Cameroon have drawn their opening two games.

However Oyongo believes there’s a change of mentality in the squad, which will make them approach their remaining World Cup Qualifiers game as the number one team in Africa after winning the Cup of Nations.

” We have to allow the joy of lifting this trophy sink in quickly, because there is the big issue of qualifying for Russia 2018. As African champions we deserve to be there”, he said.

” The Confederations Cup in Russia will help us perfect our strategy before the game against Nigeria. We will be up against some of the best team in the World. We are champions of Africa we are not scared of Nigeria

http://c.newsnow.co.uk/A/870718844?-21310:8643:0

No wahala. Una go hearam

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:55am On Feb 06, 2017

TheGoodJoe:

I think Rohr should work with his tools at his disposal first. With time, he can spread his net to accommodate more youngsters from other regions.

And I also feel that for that Senegal friendly, save for 1 or 2 new inclusions he should field our full strength. The team seems to be improving and gelling with every successive match and that momentum must continue as we build up towards the June AFCON Qualifiers and August & September WC qualifiers.

TheGoodJoe did you watch the Leicester vs Manunited game yesterday?

Did Ndidi play? And how did he perform if he played?

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:25am On Feb 06, 2017

TheSuperNerd:
My Favorite men of the Roaring Indomitable Lions who just conquered Africa for the first time since 2002 and the fifth time in their history......

Meanwhile the Hector Cuper curse continues....

-Fabrice Ondoa (jersey no.1): My Man of the Tournament. The finest goalie at the Afcon. He's just 21. The legends of Nkono, Antoine bell, Sango'o, Kameni Other Camerounian greats between the sticks lives in this fantastic young man.

-M. Ngadeu-Ngadjui (jersey no.5): This guy is like the return of Cameroun's beastly defensive legends all rolled into one. He scores and he defends with power, considerably good pace and grit. Won't want our dear Iheanacho coming up against this dude..... #Honestly
He was a marvel to watch and should be bested if we must overcome them over those two legs in Definitely Africa's biggest double header in recent times come August 28 and sept.3rd....

-A. Teikeu (jersey no.4): This dude reminds me of The great and super legendary Rigobert Song.... He may not be the fastest of defenders but he is certainly a rock. Joel Matip cannot break into this team's back four even if he were here... #fact

-Christian Bassogog (no. 13): This dude is a livewire and a menace on the wings. Reason why Clinton N'jie was mostly coming from the bench. Bassogog is one of the break-out stars of this new camerounian generation.

-Benjamin Moukandjo (no. : THE LEADER OF THE PACK. The talisman of the team. The team soars when he does but struggles if he doesn't come to the party. His assists in this tournament especially from freekicks are to be watched closely by Balogun and Ekong or any other defender that will feature in that African super special legendary battle.

-Nicolas N'Koulou (no. 3): Wasn't a starter but his goal brought the Lions roaring back into today's final. NKOULOU AND MATIP SHOULD NATURALLY BE STARTERS BUTTTTTT THE CHEMISTRY AND COMBO OF NGADJUI AND

-Vincent Aboubakar (no. 10): He's one for the big occasion. Have been expecting him to strike a great goal at this Afcon but he chose to do it at the moment that will end Egypt's run of 55 years without losing a final game. The last time Egypt lost an Afcon final was 1962.... Cc: The Super elders... Sirs: Icon4s, Kog45, Tbaba1234, et al

-Clinton N'Jie (no. 7): His wingplay was impressive whenever he was in action. He is a threat anytime anyday and a quality cover for Bassogog.

-Sebastien Siani (no. 15): This was one of Cameroun's most effective midfielders at the Afcon. He's a force in the Lions' midfield and also one of their strong lietenants. But I have to admit... The Nigerian Midfield still edges them in quality.

After all is said and done..... What a year we have up ahead...

Squaring off in a double header against the African Champions and the team that will play at Russia 2017 Fifa Confederations Cup....

Our group in the WCQs and our games against Cameroun coming up soon.... Hmmmm

This is the stuff of legends..... #ThingsJustGotReallyInteresting

Cameroun would always be Cameroun. They have played in 6 finals and won 5. That is why they are called the Indomitable Lions. They have a title winning mentality.

Going into the WC Qualifiers, Cameroun have done themselves both good and harm.
Good in the sense that they have used this AFCON to build a team with a winning mentality together with all the cohesion achieved in different departments of the team.
And harm in the sense that the Super Eagles will no longer in anyway under-rate them in the double header clash. Thank God we got to see them at this AFCON, they would have probably taken us by surprise.

We have the advantage with a 4point lead. What we need do is to win that game in Uyo and open up a 7points lead. So that at the worst case scenario of losing in Yaoundé/Doula we will still have that 4pts lead with 2 matches to go. A win in our next game against Zambia and they can't catch us again.

It is also important for our players to remain in shape till that time.
I know we have the team to beat this Cameroonian side.

I only now have more respect for them but I dnt fear them.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:11am On Feb 06, 2017

TheGoodJoe:
From the look of things, Aguero is leaving Manchester City. If Guardiola does not buy a high profile striker to fit that role, do you think Iheanacho should still leave Manchester City? Consider he still has a lot to learn.

cc: Icon4s, Kog45, TheSuperNerd, safarigirl, Joseph1013, lakesidepapa, goldfish80, Xzbit91, BascoVanVeli, terzurum5

One thing I know is if Pep decides to put Iheanacho on the transfer table, there are so many top clubs that would scamper for him.

I am not bordered about his development. If he does not get the playing time at City he may get it elsewhere.

What I would say for now is lets see how things would turn out for the rest of the season.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 12:45pm On Feb 03, 2017

goldfish80:
The Egyptians aren't good enough to beat the Camerounians.
If you watched how Cameroun out played Burkina Faso and the same Burkina Faso outplayed Egypt.

Judging by this analysis, one will be tempted to tip Cameroun for the win

Football is not like: X is >Y and Y is > Z so X is> Z.

All three of these teams play typically in different fashions. The Burkinabe's though very enterprising but do not posses that cutting edge and sound tactics to see them through.

Cameroun, though tactically better than the Burkinabes and can also be very enterprising, may not have that cutting edge to beat the Egyptians.

The Egyptians may not be the most enterprising team in the final four but their tactical depth and edge cutting players would see them through.

Celebrities › Re: Saint Obi Stuns In New Photos by Icon4s(m): 12:37pm On Feb 03, 2017

Na so this man don bleach reach? shocked

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 12:30pm On Feb 03, 2017

This Cameroonian team though hard to beat but they can't stop Nigeria.

I have watched all their games each for 90mins in this AFCON. They have a good defense and compact midfield. Infact there is avery good cohesion between their defnse and midfield. However, they dnt have good strikers. This could be partly why they've had two draws in the WC qualifying group. I expect them to even get stronger when or if the 8 players that pulled out of the AFCON return to the team.

I expect Rohr to file out an attacking formation of very fast and skillful wingers and a point and kill striker. No room for strikers that would play 3 or 4 chances wide before hitting one on target.

The key is to get an early goal which would destabilize that their cohesion between their defense and midfield, stay compact on our own side and continue to terrorize them with quick counter attacks. God should please keep Moses, Iwobi, Etebo and Iheanacho fit for that clash.

I tip Egypt to beat Cameroun in the final.
Our attention should be drawn to how Egypt would unlock that Cameroonian defense line.

Cameroun must fall!

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:14am On Feb 03, 2017

goldfish80:
Surprised I could find the nairaland link to the story. I knew way back in 2005 when I traveled to Kumasi.

https://www.nairaland.com/835569/samuel-osei-kuffour-im-nigerian

The gist was that he used to be a house boy to a former Ghanaian U17 coach. On a certain match day, one of the players got injured and the coach decided to call up his house boy. The rest was history.

Hmm.. quite interesting.

Politics › Re: Peter Dauke Shares Meal With Soldiers As He Visits Them In The Frontline. PICS by Icon4s(m): 11:09am On Feb 03, 2017

See the dry Harmattan in that first picture. See those creepy looking mud houses sef.

NYSC › Re: 'I Thought You Are Buhari's Sister' - Corper Recounts Unpleasant Experience by Icon4s(m): 11:08am On Feb 03, 2017

malware:
On the contrary, Hausas are very hospitable people more especially if you are making efforts to learn their language. When you go to the market there, just tell the Mallam NAWA (i.e How Much), you would see how happy he would be seeing you speaking his tongue. Most people corpers who served in the North, left there with emotions... What a nice place to stay! What a nice set of people!!!

It is that same Ab-oki that you told Mallam Nawa that would lead attackers to your house when their madness starts.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 10:49am On Feb 03, 2017

goldfish80:
I understand Kuffor is actually Nigerian.

How?

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:28am On Feb 03, 2017

Just30:
and you think
Majority of Ghanaians are not glad?

So majority of Ghanaians are glad too?

The thing is they are tired of Avram Grant.

You saw Sammy Kuffours comment about Grants future last night.

Kuffour's eyes were visibly red. I felt for the guy. He is my favorite Ghanaian. grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:25am On Feb 03, 2017

AIG07:
baba u don vex!

Folks like that are meant to be ignored just like the way guys that come here to promote their betting sites are handled.

The guy think se this place resemble kick-off nigeria or may be e de pain am se naija football don de get bearing towards a specific goal of dominating world football.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:10am On Feb 03, 2017

TheGoodJoe:
Sha, If Ghana wins the AFCON, I will feel happy for them. The celebration there will be huge. Then my Homie Andre Ayew will not cry again.

Well, Andre did that again. undecided

TheGoodJoe, its like you dnt know these Ghanaians. If they had won this AFCON u would have seen how they would have trooped here and start insulting Nigerians, from our Government to our populace and to our players. They would want to rubbish this thread.

Ghana was my second favorite team, after Nigeria. I stopped supporting them after the prolonged battles at kick-off Nigeria and Kick-off Ghana. When the sites were closed down we trooped down to nairaland and the bashing continued grin

. Although I had always been on nairaland even before joining Kickoff.
I know their monikers very well. I dnt want to give any mention here. The way that guy was throwing insults yesterday here shows they have still not grown up.

I am glad Ghana is out period.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:08am On Feb 03, 2017

safarigirl:
Petrodolla is a frustrated Ghanaian, pay him no mind.

Na today Ghana dey enter AFCON Semis? Even when trophy dey their front, they still find a way to tank everything.

Like say na we be the origin of their 34-year old drought

Na 37 years e go be by next AFCON. grin

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:48pm On Feb 02, 2017

ucheo:
Kelechi Iheanacho dropped from CL squad . U guys shoud stop over hyping him. We have better players that are even regulars in a good club please.

Please can some one verify the authenticity of this news?

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:46pm On Feb 02, 2017

TheSuperNerd:
Wait.... What??

[img]http://1.bp..com/-EhqByaLhZoc/UQh40r0q7iI/AAAAAAAAFqU/TbRmC6LrEnE/s1600/3sryon.jpg[/img]

The Archguardian of our royal house is angry.... Who dares defies his authority??!!!!! Who??

Coz he won't ask for a gun just like that.....

The guy no reach who go make me angry. grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:45pm On Feb 02, 2017

chrisooblog:
oga icon please ignore the irrelevant one he is just seeking attention. he is still suffering from the ill effects of the accumulated toxic dust of their trophy cabinet. abeg let's discuss better things

Me ke?

Who get that one time?

Better to ignore.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:01pm On Feb 02, 2017

safarigirl:
Petrodolla is a frustrated Ghanaian, pay him no mind.

Na today Ghana dey enter AFCON Semis? Even when trophy dey their front, they still find a way to tank everything.

Like say na we be the origin of their 34-year old drought

I know you will know him and his cohorts. grin

Those guys grin

They have still not grown up. grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:57pm On Feb 02, 2017

TheSuperNerd abeg borrow me that your gun.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:54pm On Feb 02, 2017

TheGoodJoe:

No need for all the antagonism and hate. He even put a smiley on the comment which shows nothing malicious. Calm down and I wish your country the best today. I am a fan of Andre Ayew and his tears in the final against the Ivorians brought back the '92 finals memories against the same Ivorians.

One love.

You don't know that guy? grin

It simply means they have been monitoring this thread all these while. Just a simple mention of Ghana and you see him breathing hard grin

Watch out for his compatriots. grin

modified: I don't throw insults so there is no way I would have made the comment quoted above.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 2:48pm On Feb 02, 2017

PetroDolla3:
You people are pathetic! Ghana no gree pessimism hear word,huh? You've forgotten Ghana has won the title 4 times already, compared with a miserable two for your pathetic country? Nonsense! And who gives a fvcking who you prefer or who you don't prefer. Ghana will win the trophy, if it the will of God. All of you Nigerians can pray for Ghana to lose, we don'T give a fvck!

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:54am On Feb 02, 2017

daveP:
Somehow for Egypt to win it again, they'll seem uncatchable till the next 7 editions of Afcon without them in the competition.

If Ghana take this now, mouth of how Abedi was better than Jay Jay would resurface as usual.

Cameroun meanwhile will now use reputation to face us....

Abeg Egypt just take it

Abeg Egypt all the way jare. I prefer it that way.

Ghana no go gree pessin hear word again. grin

Travel › Re: Couple & Their 3 Kids Die In Fatal Accident On Their Way To Abuja(See Burial Pic by Icon4s(m): 11:43am On Feb 02, 2017

O God why? cry

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Celebrities › Re: Kemi Olunloyo Slams Georgina Onuoha by Icon4s(m): 11:35am On Feb 02, 2017

E don happen. Fire for fire.

*Grabs pop-corn waiting for Regina's reply*.

More pop-corn buyers still dey line. grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 11:33am On Feb 02, 2017

Tarzaa:
Can't wait to see this current squad of the super eagles display their talents as a team as qualifiers begin again. Seriously, I'm seeing the 94 eagles now. Our inability to qualify for the nations cup doesn't call us minors. The egyptions worth that. I sincerly love the way you guys analyse football here. Thanx guys.

Thanks for the complement.

As par seeing the current Eagles like the '94 Eagles, I would say, No we are not there yet. This team still has a long way to go to attain that level of proficiency of the '94 Squad. We even analysed the current Eagles with the France '98 Squad and we agreed that only 1 or 2 players from the current squad would arguably make the starting 11 of the France '98 team. IMO they are not even as good as the 2004-2006 set that was blessed with players like Martins, Ayegbeni, Utaka, Okocha, Kanu, Osaze, Obodo, Oruma, Babayaro, Taiwo, Yobo, Odiah, Olofijana, Ayila, Nwanneri and the likes.

The current squad is talented and have up and coming youngsters. But they are not there yet.

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:10am On Feb 02, 2017

goldfish80:
Congratulations to Egypt and Hossam El hardary. The young man El hardary makes it to another final yet again.

I've always rated the Egyptians to reach the finals but I don't see them winning the trophy. I expect the curse of Hector Cuper to strike again. The man seems to have pissed on a sacred grave,akin to the curse of Benefica.
I will be betting against Egypt on the showpiece game

I like the looks of Bertrand Traore. The young man is so talented. Hope he goes on to have a better career than his injury prone brother Alan Traore. Watching him reminds me of the Iheanacho I saw who burst into the scene. Chelsea have a player there but unfortunately I don't see him getting the chances his talent deserves at Chelsea.

I been like that guy o. But injuries.... undecided

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:09am On Feb 02, 2017

safarigirl:
A Big Congratulations to the great Pharoahs of Egypt for returning to their base with a Bang.

Now go to that finals and show the world that Nigeria did not miss this AFCON for nothing

#EgyptForTheWin

'His' country abi?

On a serious note now, I know the bolded is where you have been going.

I see Nigeria's next FIFA ranking climbing high even despite not kicking a ball last month wink

Notable countries we will over take are Ivory coast and Algeria.

Who go follow me bet this one? grin

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Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 8:07am On Feb 02, 2017

TheSuperNerd:
Congratulations to the pharoahs of Egypt...

Wow! Their "tactical discipline" have paid off in huge ways.... Wow! What a team... Burkina faso is a strong side... First to breach The pharoahs' defence at this Afcon.

Abeg.... Our "not going" to Afcon 2017 is now justified somewhat... We lost to an eventual Afcon finalist and possibly Champions...

Egypt is one step closer to being African Champs for the 8th time!!! Lawd!!!

Na only dem dey Africa?

Anyway, Ghana and Cameroun both have 8 titltes between them (Ghana-4, Cameroun-4) and it would be very interesting to see which of them will earn the ticket to battle Egypt for a fifth crown...

Meanwhile, Our Super Eagles are still on Three Afcon Titles... Nna eh... Make 2019 come quickly abeg...

That was the point I was making last week.

Sports › Re: "The Super Eagles Thread: The Road To AFCON 2027, 2028 And 2030 World Cup by Icon4s(m): 3:03pm On Feb 01, 2017

TheGoodJoe:

I am actually seeing a weird side of him too and I am not ready to sway anyone's thought on Pep Guardiola. It is not just Nacho that hurts me but the way he treated Angelino this season. The left back was clearly open. With repeated horrendous performances by Clichy and Kolarov. Yet he did not give the young man a sniff.

Same goes to Denayer who had a successful spell with Galatasaray along side with Virgil Van Dijk of Southampton. Guardiola turned down a return of this young man to Gala and sent him to Sunderland.

Same with Tosin Adarabioyo. With our defensive problems this season, Tosin honestly deserved a shot. With Fernandinho suspended and Fernando injured. How Aleix did not get a shot despite his brilliant performance against Manchester United stuns me.

Just as we spent so much on Stones while we have Tosin, we will spend a fortune on Grimaldo without giving Angelino a chance.

Just like leaving Real Madrid did not stop Eto'o from becoming a legend, I have no doubt, Nacho will blossom. My heart and prayers are with the young man.

As for Pep, I will support him because he is there to run the club. If I say I am happy, then I am telling a lie.

He does not believe much in young players.

Remember when we discussed about Chidi Nwakali's future with City?
Remember my stand point on that issue? - that Pep would rather shop for an established Midfielder than to bring back Chidi Nwakali to solve your midfield problems.

You have to still support him cos he is your coach.

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