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Odogwujayy:
Hope say she sabi ball.. If she truly wants to play, they can start by inviting her to the U-17 or U-20 depending on her age.

That one no resemble person wey sabi ball o

iamoyindamola:
I am asking again what’s the plan for the coming season so that we won’t be hearing excuses
Are we going for the league
Bottle the league
Top 4
Win a trophy
Concentrate on UCL/EPL

Make no body come here they tell us story that touch by the end of the season sha, we already know our competitors are klopp, pep, 10hag, poch
I no wan hear we are competing with pep if it’s another person.

Ire oo

Anything other than EPL or UCL..even both sef eh, I go enter UK go flog Arteta comot my club.

iamoyindamola:
Raya is here we go
Medical today, Brentford are making massive profit from 2.8 to 30m
Mostob this one na real MMM
I read spuds and Chelsea had 30m+ rejected but arsenal were able to complete the deal in between 30m

Real Ponzi scheme bro


The guy's heart already set on Arsenal so other clubs don't have a chance.

Deltamani:
Ifeoma Onumonu Speaks

The day after Nigeria came so close to reaching the quarter-finals, we start the day with Ifeoma Onumonu's words, as we truly need to start doing better by our WNTs, Afrique. The players are doing their part; meet them halfway if not full way:

“In Nigeria, we don’t have access to much. Our training fields aren’t great. Where we sleep isn’t great. Sometimes we share beds.

“It’s not good enough. In terms of recovery, we don’t have much of any of that. We don’t have access to a gym in camp in Nigeria.

“There’s a lot that needs to be done. Hopefully, more people start to talk about it. Coming here it’s hard to adjust. We do what we can because we love playing for our country but hopefully they make it easier for us to do our best.”

NFF people won't like this.
This country is something else

Jodera:
My Thoughts On Yesterday's Game

1.. Arteta Learnt His Lesson From Last Season:
It's good to see Arteta didn't go Gung-ho or toe-to-toe against this Man city side as against last season where we were looking to take the game to them and suffered severely for it. Yesterday, we were very very conservative and looking to hit them on the break while our defence was rock solid. The pivot of Rice and Partey were good in intercepting and tackling in midfield, which made Man city got restricted to few clear cut chances in the first half especially while we were able to create quality chances of our own.
Hopefully, he sticks to this pragmatic approach when we're facing Man city home or away this season.

2. Ramsdale:
He was really exceptional ystdy as he made three outstanding saves in the second half to keep hope alive in the game. Amazingly stopped a penalty too for that matter(back to back matches). Arteta said they've been working on him in catching penalties and so far, it's been proving to be yielding result.
......But, I was not really impressed with his distribution ystdy especially when he had to go long. Needlessly gave the balls away to Man city which mostly piled the pressure on us. I'm one of the believer of him being a good ball distributor and I just hope ystdy Is just an offday for him in that aspect. But aside that, a really great game from him.

3. Havertz:
Center forward is the only place I see him as less of a liability in this arsenal's setup even though I was displeased seeing him start over more credible regulars (Trossard or Nketiah).
I was not really impressed with his game ystdy as his off the ball duties was evident. Gave Man city defenders time and space on the ball to effectively build out from the back which piled the pressure on us most times. Odegaard sometimes have to start the pressing and on few occasions motioned for him to press. (Only on one situation that he really pressed and we won the ball to kick-start a quick attack)
His on the ball duties was just good in phases. Sometimes, it's head scratching as he would lose the ball on any slight pressure, on a very few times he'll hold the ball well and give a recycled pass. Even his misses were in phases also (one good and one bad)

4. Trossard is too good for the bench:
He's the only one with X factor, most times when all hope are lost. Right from last season, he's the only one who's trying to force a goal most times when we're trailing and be did same ystdy. I believe another person in his position would have been looking to cross that ball into the box instead of taking a shot when there's a space for goalbound shot. Statistically, the team tends to score more goals with him as a CF whenever he starts.
This brings me to Martinelli. I noticed he hardly takes all these routine curling shots at the edge of the box most wingers are known for (eg Palmer's goal) and the few times he'll try it, it's never accurate. My hope is that he work on this cos that can mostly be the difference between drawing and winning or losing and winning.

5. I'm hoping that ESR sees more game time and opportunities this season and Kudos to our defensive line, they really marshalled Man City's attack well prior to the introduction of Kdb.

Great game, great win. Nice
Unto the new season and unto Forest

COYG!!!

Nice analysis. As for that number 3, our game plan was not to press individually but to block the passing lanes from their defence. In short, our pressing was more about positioning and shadow-marking. I think Havertz did his job perfectly.

Spy360:
All wrong.

First of all, Arteta always loves a back three. He loves the back three of Gabriel, Saliba and White.
Secondly, If Arteta did not plan for Timber to invert then he would not have started him on LB and White would not have played RB. Tierney would have been a better option at LB and Timber on RB. In the second half he brought in Tierney and Trossard to match the City formation in an all attacking formation.

As for Havertz, yes the plan was for him to play as a false 9. But when Man City appeared in the shape 4-4-2, everything changed. The presence of Alvarez and Haaland both pressing Gabriel and Saliba plus Walker and Akanji playing high up the pitch did not allow for the invertion. Timber could no longer invert as he wanted and Havertz had to drop to join Odegaard so that both of them can press at the same time.

It's a testimony of how far the team has developed so as to adjust shape during the game without it affecting their quality. When the game started, Man City easily dominated because Timber wanted to invert and Rice wanted to move up to join Odegaard in the press. But when they saw they were losing possession, the shape shifted and Rice dropped to join Partey to form a double pivot to stop Rodri and Kovacic, while Havertz dropped to assist Odegaard in the press to block their two CBs.
From...
.............................. Havertz.............................
Martinelli.... Rice............... Odegaard... Saka
............... Timber.............. Partey.....................
Gabriel.................. Saliba..................... White

To...

Martinelli... Havertz.... Odegaard.... Saka
.............. Rice......................... Partey............
Timber....... Gabriel....... Saliba........ White

Go check EBL's thread on Twitter. I think his explanation should be enough.

codemaniacs:
You're correct.

When I said Ajakaye, Sebastian, onyiniZidane should be invited NLusers like mostob deltamani kibbs rained abuses on me.

Anyway I hope they have seen what their Ordega, Oparanozie, Glory Ogbonna all played.

See what some said below.

It is like you have a little screw in your head that got loose recently. I don tell you not to quote me with your senseless rubbish you call opinions.


We asked you to name the youngsters you want in the team and who they should replace, you ran off with your tail between your legs. You think I was joking when I said you argue like a kid? Did you ever consider what these youngsters would offer the team? You no go let us rest ontop Ajakaiye who is not as good as Bello or Mercy. We must sha play them because Colombia played Linda and Italy played that 16-year old kid. Guy, dey look moniker well before quoting next time.

Jodera:
E fit be.
I read that Turner is already on his way to Forest and with the way our Social media handle dey delay to do things, then there might be some truth in it

He should kukuma stay put after signing for Forest since his first game will be at the Emirates. Make he no waste tfare

Spy360:
There was. Timber was to invert and Rice moved up. I saw the attempt several times but due to the 4-4-2 Pep used it allowed Walker to take up advanced positions thereby forcing Timber to stay put.

It worked for them because Rodri and Kovacic were very mobile in midfield and controlled it especially early in the game.

Havertz was then forced to drop into midfield like Odegaard so that we can control it. We obviously played without a striker.

Bro...so you think Arteta would plan for Timber to invert against City?! A new team? A new system? No bro. Havertz didn't drop deep, he was played as a 9 to provide an aerial outlet for our direct buildup.

kokaneprodigy:
the joke is on the weyrey.

Whether you meant it as a joke or not, no dey use the 'weyrey' language for me abeg. And if you have any personal issue with Guen, go sort am with him. And yes, he was important for the team before he left.

Play Saliba in midfield and he will still give you 10/10. I know he is press resistant but those little dribbles eh. He successfully dribbled the three City players and they only stopped him by fouling him. This is the third time in a row he is attempting these insane dribbling skills.

Roland17:
No allow Kokane read this thing wen u type.. Na dis kain statement dey vex baba

ThePresenceWtf:
Even if the ball didn't go over the line, the US GK would have been carded and the penalty re-taken because the Goal Keeper "attempted" a second save of the ball in that play. ( Penalty takers are allowed only a single touch of the ball during a shoot out, even if you mistakenly touch the ball and it leaves it's original position on the marked spot, it'll be counted as a taken penalty...No rebounds either.)...And as Such, Goalkeepers are also allowed only a "single touch attempt" at a save...

Who made these rules sef? They're just destroying this beautiful game. I understand that of the taker but the keeper? that is cruel na

iamoyindamola:
We can go tow to toe with any of them na
I didn't say we should play our second 11 I said martinelli shouldn't be starting in epl
Of course arteta will never play his second team against top clubs in UCL

I get you now.

iamoyindamola:
That's why I said zinny and timber can't play together
Unless one of partey or rice will join the defence when the full backs move up

They can actually...don't forget Timber is a natural CB too.

Spy360:
I respect Pep coaching. He played a 4-4-2 and still held his own. That scattered Arteta's inverted fullback plan.

There was no plan to invert.

Roland17:
Our only unresolved or should I say challenging position is the CF. Balogun (If we somehow keep him)/ Nketiah/ Jesus may just be good enough considering how fluid and dynamic we will be with our wing play. I still wish we signed a true CF, especially against those low block teams.
#COYG

Balogun should go abeg... We don't want a toxic player to disrupt us. As important as Guen was, we let him go so we can do same as Balogun.

iamoyindamola:
Arsenal fans are rudéeeeee
Omo them boo the referee as thwu call him name

The ref na weyrey. How Rodrigo didn't get booked throughout the game is beyond me.

kokaneprodigy:
I said this thing last season when we were discussing the lineup against City for the second leg. But some disagreed with including Arteta and we lost.

Una no know ball I swear.

I think why Martinelli get tk start is because he is more explosive and a proper wide forward. Trossard is different in that he comes inside a lot. Both are suitable for different tactics.

Roland17:
What exactly is Kalvin Phillips still doing at City? Pep would rather play a CB than u in the midfield and he is not pushing for a move away from City?

If na you, you go wan comot?

Better cash with guaranteed trophy.

iamoyindamola:
UCL group stage still soft that's why

Soft? Na UCL be this not UEL wey we go dey play Gbogbonishe FC with our second 11. As it is now, one of Bayern, Barca or PSG might be grouped with us.

When the match finish, we will discuss about Gabriel Maghalhes yellow card.

I am not sounding emotional but Trossard has no business on bench. That's our team X-factor. No, it is not about the goal.

It's funny Rodri has not seen a yellow in this game. Twice, our players have been penalised for same offence.

BlueRayDick:
Timber in that position would not leave a rebound for the opposing player .

This is mathematically, physically and biologically impossible.

BlueRayDick:
I hope u see why Tierney is not rated by Arteta

That was Partey's fault. He shouldn't have pressed that high. The moment Foden escaped, Rice came in to correct Partey's mistake which left Tierney against 2.

That's so poor from Partey. And Rice leaving his position left that side open.

Roland17:
Omo see as Odegaard delete Kovacic there

The funny thing is he did it effortlessly

Roland17:
We grew into the 1st half and finished strongly. We were finally able to break City's press and string some passes which forced City to relax.

Our full backs are playing flat with no one inverting.

Arteta didn't set up this team for any of the FBs to invert. We are simply playing direct which is why he went with Havertz up front. So far so good, Havertz is doing what he was asked to do just that the striker instinct is missing.

safarigirl:
I don't think it is in PDF format yet.

It's the hard copy I got

But let me check if it is being sold on any online stores

https://www.aclsports.com/laughter-leather-and-losses/

This is the only link I saw concerning it.

Alright..I'll check it out. Thanks.

safarigirl:
Should tell you how good the book is.

I don call Supernerd tire because I need to talk to him or someone about the book, he no gree pick.

I sha came to share with you guys, because you people are like my only football family and I know multiple people will appreciate the book.

You did well but you didn't add link. make I drop my email?

Jodera:
I think we're too hasty in all these conclusions.

I always thought that "Guardiola can't make it in EPL" lesson would make most of us calm down on all these "EPL will expose you" talk

This is not hasty conclusion o. One thing about EPL is tactic no dey last long. You get? By the time Dem target Onana, man go dey drink beer the way fish dey drink water ni. I doubt he would even last two seasons in EPL.