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Jodera:
Are you sure?

Is this one not higher and is this one not at the near post?

Our Ck this season are always at the near post and not too high (reason why it never gets past the first man)

Not all the CKs. I remember Jesus scoring at the far post this season. I think it all boils down to who is taking the kick. The free header missed by Gabu was at the near post while his two goals were scored at the far post. The way our players make the runs from deep is a tactic to confuse the opponent as nobody could predict where the taker is sending the ball.

Jodera:
Shebi Roland don talk taya say make we no expect anything this Jan esp since we're tightwalking under the lens of ffp. Me I no dey put hope for any signings again after reading everything from him.

It's the main reason why I deh always look out for in-house solution

From what I read days ago, we can still spend up to £100k this window.

Shegzdave:
Please Eze should stay far away from this team, that unserious player

Gbam! I've said it many times. The guy is not as good as we portrayed him to be. There is a reason why teams are looking at Olise instead of Eze.

Jodera:
Nice win and scoreline after this turbulent past matches. Tbh, we really needed that.

Takeaways from the game

1. It's good that we've finally reverted back to our normal Ck deliveries. It's no surprise we've scored two goals from a direct corner and aside the two goals, other Ck deliveries were very threatening. Mostob, how do you see our Ck deliveries today and did you notice anything different?

2. As Dave.P said, we have the Hack to Martinelli. That was my exact line of thought even before this game and Martinelli just proved it right. He's badly underwhelming as a winger as his decision making is very very poor(he showed that today again before both well taken goals) but his goals were exquisite. So, why don't we make him a wing forward?
Instead of being stationed away at the wings, why don't he drift inside and we'll be looking to release him free for a one-time shot(the way Rashford have been playing for Man u since last season).
Perhaps we he can be our Auba esp how he played the CF/WF during Arteta's debut season here with devastating effects.
Kudos to Jorginho for the release of the forward passes. He did it more than once today.

3. I've always said it that Havertz without the ball is a ghost. I just hope that ESR stays fit. The forward runs and drives is what we really need from the LHS too and he offered that even with his little cameo. Another thing is that if Arteta will look his side especially since ESR is up against his beloved Havertz. But he needs to stay fit first for us to find out.

4.. As for G.Jesus, I notice he sometimes complicates simple issues too. He did well for Trossard goal(same as Raya to kick-start the attack) but most times he dilly-dally with the ball for too long and the chance is already gone. I dunno if I'm wrong but he wasn't like this first half of last season. Also, this is one of the rare times we've scored from counter this season with Trossard goal. I just hope we can see how simple and effective it is when the chance presents itself instead of doing one kinda slow buildup weh dey kill morale and ginger.

5.. Aside his Injuries, I wish we could get someone like Eze. He's always forward thinking and I admire his decision making. Probably he doesn't have the best of workrates reason why most top clubs don't look at him plus his injuries concern but he deserves to be in a club very higher than palace. His creativity, decision making and unpredictability is what most top clubs crave for.

A very good win. Hopefully, this will be the beginning of a good run of form for us.

COYG!!

It is still the normal CK routine. Fortunately, we got two goals.

Abeg who dey use Smartcash PSB? The app is not working from my side here and I'm unable to sub. And data dey cheap on that app.

Excellent match today....
BTW 60p years for those wey collude to award that second goal as own goal. The ball was already going inside the net fah. Not like Henderson directed the ball from Bariga until it entered the net. SMH

komekn:
Within reason and taking in context.

Kalvin Philips is in the best team in the world arguably with world class players that's the context. I asked the question outside of Rice who is a better DM than him in the English team. Quality Options are limited and he is the best among many, irrespective of the limited game time.

KC situation is completely different, he is not match fit after coming straight into the SE from injury. He is not outstanding and off the ball in club and league.

In addition there are better options that are inform, match fit and not coming back from injury.

All this epistles are for your pocket. Kalvin Philip I not playing regularly yet he keeps getting called up. Maguire was a disaster last season but still made the WC squad. How do you justify these?

daveP:
Biereth recalled from loan











He joins an Austrian club on loan for remainder of season.



Some Arsenal fans are sick. Toney over Osimhen? Smh. This is not even discussion about style of play but who is better.

Biereth was not called back to make the first team in the first place.

Toney is manageable please. Aside missing chances, Osimhen's injury record is also worrisome. We have Jesus who is only fit every Eke market day. You want us to add Osimhen join? Haba

comodo:
You don carry am handicap.

superbloke:
See the excuse he's giving. No one is better than Kalvin Philips in that position. Person wey dey glued to the bench for the past 2 seasons. If it is Nwakali or Kelechi now, criteria will change.

Don't mind him. He will soon come back with all those grammars in order to wriggle his way out.

Jodera:
Hmmmm....

I just hope we don't sign another lacazette oo


Any Striker wey we sign, make e turn up abeg

I hope so too. The loan should be a form of trial.

komekn:
Stones is a CB for England already.

Maybe you haven't noticed but Pep Guardiola is not the Manager of England and he is entitled to his preference.

Exactly... coaches are entitled to their preferences. If JPes preferred Kels ahead of Onyedinma, Akpororo and Iregbogbo, nothing you can do about it.

komekn:
DM that suits Southgate game.

Kalvin Philips has not had much game in Manchester city if any to be honest. However, the EPL is flooded with top players across the globe.

And the reality is tell me one English player that was not selected that's a DM that's better than him.

Is he playing regularly for City? That's what they're asking you. All this Alaroye talk no be am abeg

COOL10:
BEBE of Cape Verde just scored the goal of the tournament. What a freekick.

He tried it the first time, the ball hit the crossbar.

Mujtahida:
What Blueelf does is really infuriating. Thing is that he can point out the exaggerated estimation people have regarding the team and that's fine but to gloat and mock your fellow compatriots when they are seething from a loss is downright insensitive and to continue doing it against the general sentiment of this thread is just childishness.

I go do am so that make e pain una. That's his idea.

That's why I asked if he is passing through something. All his tantrums here could be a form of coping mechanism. He should speak up so we can help him.

Bannedlargedx2:
You saw how Senegal dispatched Gambia and Eq dispatched GB that’s how we should dispatch these minors. There are definitely minors in African football don’t be deceived

Cape Verde vs Ghana? Egypt vs Mozambique? The minnows are waking up. Dem no wan gree for any team again.

ThunderFireAgba:
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You don't have to blame the midfield in yesterday game,we played with only two midfielders, onyeka and iwobi, and they were trying to protect the defence that's why iwobi played deeper to support onyeka. The wingers didn't understand the formation, they suppose to play infield to support the striker while our full backs overlap,(that's playing as wingers when we attack) but they didn't do that. I think they will do better in our next match with proper practice if we are to use the same formation again.

Aptly put!!! But then the formation was a 541 when defending and 343 when attacking. This must have caused a mix-up.

chrisooblog:
Chief it's not that deep.

Yes his trolling can be annoying but it's all banter mostly. No need for the curses.

When I saw his reply, I knew then Chief is fed up. Rarely will you see him make such post.

Oasis007:


Ayew a Businessman? Trust you haven't cedis coming. Though Ghanaians accra-ing but I still ghana share the news.

Go to their country if you have calculators in abundance, you ghana make hell of a money.

Nice play of word bro...
Wetin we dey cook here must not waste. Somebody should drop link to their forum.

Odunayaw:
Ghana is CIV next door neighbour na. Na Marco Polo bus go carry them

They can even carry bikes sef...

ThunderFireAgba:
The Plane that will take Ghana home flying over Andre Ayew oily head.

Enter ghanaweb and cook this people na

Raya deal to be made permanent. Probably working on Toney's loan deal.

Bannedlargedx2:
This 343 or 541 formation was more balanced than the 424 formation. But, we shouldn’t use such formation against African minors like Guinea bissau. We should only use such formation against team with superb attacking talents or big teams

You still don't get it... there are no more minnows in Africa. You snooze, you lose.

Joebie:
He was listed as DM in the formations at the start of the match. Actually he played LCB and later on LB after Omeruo came in for Sanusi.

Those people got the formation wrong. They even placed Chuks on the left. A simple glance at the lineup should confirm that we're using 343

Just noticing this sef.
Na this same wash and wear Ghana fans still wear come this year's tourney? I remember they wore the same costume in 2019 AFCON.

Odunayaw:
When Fofana began to sha shoot anyhow was where I knew we have succeeded.

CIV fans must have felt how we felt against Tunisia last AFCON

Exactly... Their Midfield was restricted and na herbalists Dem pack for wing.

MetalJigsaw:
When I saw him as DM I felt this confidence that he'll be effective.

Bassey in DM? Which match please?

Odunayaw:
If egusi choke me, you are responsible!

Chief, Bassey na miracle worker. He turned a fresh pepper wey everybody dey admire to ordinary ata gigun.... kaiya!. CIV switched to the other wing only to find out Boga had been turned to ordinary Burger by Aina.
We too dey ball abeg

humility33:
Bro Iwobi was a weak link
He was tired could barely hold the ball for long
Nacho would've done better if he was brought in

Even Moffi would've outrun that Ivory coast defense if he was to come in for oshimen

Nacho for Iwobi would have been a disaster. Onyedika? YesThere is a reason those 3 carpenters couldn't penetrate our midfield.

joelsteron:
When i saw JP praying before the PK. I knew we are winning. JP is winning the cup.

See you. Immediately I saw Baba looking dapper in suit, I don know say CIV is in trouble. Somebody who is capable of wearing suit in that kind of weather is capable of anything.

Blueelf:
I must not loose faith

God's work shall be accomplished

Insha Allah

Guy, for the sake of brotherhood, tell us what is going on. If you have any issue maybe psychological or something relating to depression, please speak out! I'm sure there are people who can help. This coping mechanism you're using ain't working. Please just speak out.

Pepe wan enter, everybody dey clap... immediately he jam Bassey, spice comot the pepper and he started sweating. I think Bassey should stick to LB, that's his best position.