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BlueRayDick:
Everybody just dey play their card .

I read Rice only played that last match cos it was his 50th England cap . The clubs now have so much influence now that they don't respect the national team anymore

I think the reason is that most matches in this international break were friendly matches.
So, it was so easy for clubs and players to pull their cards.

iamoyindamola:
It's a lie because haaland is not injured and why is kdb not in the list
So it's a lie

The only injury that I would say is legit in the city squad is Walker's. Others na scam. Now let's hope Saka, Martinelli and Gabriel's injuries are mind game too.

BlueRayDick:
They are claiming 6 city players are out injured . We don't know if this is another mind game Gurrdiola is playing sha

mind game obviously.

Spy360:
He is interested in youth but he needs more courage to integrate them into the first team. It won't be easy especially this season where he is under pressure to deliver at least one trophy

Courage ko, boldness ni.

Marjoribanks:
Only a sentimental element won't notice, Finidi has lost the dressing room even as an interim coach! I am disappointed in myself that I once rate him highly!
It is highly suspicious leaving Ndidi and Iheanacho on the field for 90 minutes when Tella, Alhassan and Fisayo were on the bench and got no single minutes in 180 minutes. Even Lookman got less than 45 minutes in 180 minutes. LOL! Ladan Bosso type of behavior!

It is funny how you just conjure up baseless agenda from nowhere. So because Finidi left Fisayo et al on the bench showed he has lost the dressing room?

Schoolboy Andre Annous trained with the Arsenal first-team squad yesterday.

The 16-year-old, who can play as an attacking midfielder or a winger, has made a major impact for Arsenal at U16 level this season.

Annous made his debut for Arsenal U18s last month when he featured as a substitute against Southampton.

The youngster has been offered a scholarship contract by Arsenal ahead of next season.

U15 player Marley Frohock was also present at the Arsenal training ground as he was involved in training with older age groups.

Under Arteta more prospects have trained with the first team this season than any other in the last 10 seasons . #arsenalfanaticsnews

TheGoodJoe:
He built.

How do you think a 16 years old Amokachi made it to the camp? It was a building process that took time. He missed qualifying for the World Cup and stayed on. Then in the next world cup, we had a formidable squad.

The same way 15-year old Lamine Yamal made it to Spain's camp. When you identify an exceptional talent, you call him up. How does that translate to building?

daveP:
Overall positive is just that

Ndidi is back
Nacho too
Iwobi freedom is back


Get Collins and Awaziem out abeg. Even Omeruo still get sense pass them. Smh.

We need to bridge he gap between the DM and final third. Ndidi, Raph and Onyeka are DMs. Iwobi is better at the final third. Maybe it is time we try out Benzo, Victor and Ireonugbulam. A good ball carrier... someone who is or more cerebral than Iwobi.

charlesemeka85:
Awaziem is suppose not to be in the super eagles a long time ago just that paddy paddy and godfatherism still made him to earn invites till date

What stops them from trying Igoh ogbu who hv distinguished himself in European club football competitions?

Awaziem that hv failed to improve over 8 seasons playing in europe? The same reason he barely hv serious clubs vying for his signature

He faded off after that wonderful season in Nantes. He used to be my favorite then but man is no longer good as before.

charlesemeka85:
tiki taka that is fast fading off

Pep no dey play am again sef. In one of his interview, he clearly said he detest passing and passing without purpose.

TheGoodJoe:
You have not seen when a whole multitude is wrong.

It happens but only when a realistic notion is involved

TheGoodJoe:
Westerhoff built our National team.

He didn't build. He assembled talented individuals.

TheGoodJoe:
Them telling me the same thing outside the thread does not make them right. What do you want me to agree?

That Finido does not need time?

If you're the only one holding on to one side of an argument, then something is wrong with your opinion.

TheGoodJoe:
That is what I am saying focus on improving the team and stop looking at the disguise of being pressed with time.

It is being pressed with time that our midfield has been stagnant for over seven years. Is it not better we invested that time into building the team?

You can't build a national team!!!

TheGoodJoe:
We have been doing wuruwuru but I am seeing no trophies.

We could have been patient for 5 years developing one useless tikitaka tactic and miss out totally from many tourneys.

TheGoodJoe:

I don't believe I am always right. I want someone to make concrete reasons why they disagree with me.

The single reason I cited is concrete enough. Take the argument outside this thread and they would tell you the same. But you would never agree because you believe you're always right!!!

TheGoodJoe:
Even National team football will need time and patience to develop. There is no quick fix.

It will need time. Let's say 5 years or more. What do you think would have happened during that time frame? National team football na 'catch and chop'. Just put together one wuruwuru tactic and take the trophy home. That's what matters.

TheGoodJoe:
Even Guardiola had it tough in his first season with Manchester City. It takes time to get the team to click. No matter the possession based manager.

Because there is luxury of time for Pep to implement his ideas. Can you say the same with national teams. Pepe trained with the guys like thrice a week so there is enough time to practise, correct and perfect different tactics. How do you expect a national team coach to do that? How? Where is the time?

TheGoodJoe:


I wonder where you got that notion of always right. Maybe I should say sack Finidi and all will be happy.

It is not about being right but pointing the right decisions to make with reasons to back it up.

Finidi showed promise he can get this team to play better. Give him time and we will see result.

I'm not the only one who is aware of this though. You're known for your rigidity. I admire your intelligence and the way you encourage civility here. However, your biggest flaw is that you believe you're always right.

TheGoodJoe:
Spend time on the point on discussion and not the person.

There is no need for any discussion since you already have it in mind that you're always right. The basis of discussion is open-mindedness.

dijon:
Oga, this is National team with variety of play style from different clubside...we dont have the liesure of time for Finidi ball aka back pass football.

This is like the millionth time we will be telling him this. The Spain team he was using as an example had the core of the team playing in the same team FFS. I don't like all this ITK mode of argument. At least listen to other's opinion.

daveP:
The fact is their rep is reducing and they need to step up like their female counterparts at least. None can't even get a spot on a coaching crew in Europe?? Is it that bad?

Europe may be too much. Why not Africa? Even NPFL. But Egunje no go let them rest. See as Taribo that turned himself to Prophet Elijah ontop politics money.

TheGoodJoe:
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Last statement is irrelevant because we play heavy possession football.

Mali won because their transitions are smoother and this comes with time. However, Finidi has shown he can improve the team.

It will not happen overnight.

ok sir

I've never met Thegoodjoe but I can bet he do argue with his teachers back in school. The teacher would tell him a Billy goat has 4 legs and Thegoodjoe would disagree.

TheGoodJoe:
Make contribution. I say coach need time, you are talking another thing. If you disagree, tell us why. Na wa.

We are saying there is no luxury of time for national team coaches!!!!!!!! You can't compare national teams to clubs. Clubs have the required time frame to perfect tactics. It took Arteta about 3 years to get Arsenal to this level. How many years do you think it will take Finidi or Amunike or whatever to get the SE to speed?

Damioduso1:
Apart from Victor Boniface that can challenge Victor Osmihen non of our back up striker is fighting for the position of 9 with Victor Osmihen. I saw Cyril Dessers in today match he did not impressed me at all

Awoniyi is trying too but injury has been limiting his chances.

charlesemeka85:
No be here pple talk say em better pass osimhen 2 Abi 3 days ago?

No be that citizen guy bin dey compare him to Haaland that year?

TheGoodJoe:
Man City have scored a goal straight from a long pass from Ederson the goalkeeper to the striker and goal. Does that mean Man City does not play possession football?

But they have results to show for it. We clearly doubled Mali's number of passes yet they won with two goals. Moreso, Pep doesn't play tikitaka like before. Baba don upgrade

charlesemeka85:
na passing we go chop

I tire o.

daveP:
Baba full discussion table with 11 staff wey no be core crew if you remember

These are little signs that magic can't happen.

They can't fool us. e fit be say na sharing percentage Dem dey discuss o.

Amedino99:
Our backup strikers sef no resemble person wey wan collect shirt from osimhen hand. See wetin dessers dey play today.

Dessers is a big disappointment. I really don't know what is wrong with him.

TheGoodJoe:
You are chan mouth.

Just learn that they are carrying quality UEFA pro licenses.

A or B or C? That's the question.