₦airaland Forum

TheGoodJoe:
I do not know what is the rubbish you are talking about. Everyone knew Mikel was going to Manchester United. Peter Kenyon alerting Chelsea of a loop hole does not change the fact that Chelsea did not need Mikel. Mikel was a creative attacking midfielder and Chelsea had surplus players to play that role.

So what are you talking? Mourinho did not buy Mikel to come and become his top 10. Ferguson wanted him. That is why Mikel ended up as a defensive midfielder because there was never any plan to play him creatively.

What do you mean by Shittu did not like the arrangement. That is ridiculous. Shittu only cared about his pocket and not Mikel's career

TheGoodJoe:
Save your energy. Mourinho never liked Mikel. He bought Mikel to stop Manchester United from getting a top player and keep Chelsea on top. Just like he did with Pedro. With Ballack and Lampard, Mikel would never be a World great midfielder. Mourinho had no plans for Mikel.

In that game, I knew Mourinho would Remove Mikel and the game would crumble. Mourinho did as I expected.

I Don't see Mourinho giving Mikel a chance Mourinho is out to prove Matic is better. Meanwhile, players are having fun dribbling Matic.

cbrass:
some one is arguing blindly with me here, I believe Blessing Okagbare will dust him clean considering the fact that Blessing is a professional athlete and Ronaldo is not.

Am I wrong?

popweezy:
and khadijat went for muhammed

omojeesu:
Not wrong, BUT:

1. Culturally not appropriate
2. Biblically it is 'he who finds a wife' not 'she who finds a husband'
3. It is a risk! The man may reject her proposal or actually exploit her and dump her. When married and there is a quarrel, he may make reference to the fact, 'afterall you begged me to marry you'

Ladies, relax!
If you seriously love a guy, and you believe in God, tell Him (God) about it. Ask Him (God) to direct the guy to you, to make him love you and propose, AS LONG AS HE IS GOD'S WILL for YOU!

ehjiwummy:
Asking a guy out is totally wrong,it limit your pride as a woman.our mothers didn't ask our fathers out during their time.let stop following white people steps.wait upon the lord and the right one will fall for u.

eyeon:
As Manchester United don honestly make better signings... Chelsea fans, how market?
Hahaha, believe me, you can't guess the team I support. Winks.

vfactor:
My friend this is their severance benefit, they have not been paid yet and therefore cannot be part of the recurrent expenditure of a the country. Mind you it is in President Buhari's administration that these benefits will be paid. If the country's economy was lowest, I can assure you its not cos of this.

bushdoc9919:
So we must tolerate corruption in the name of fighting anti-imperialism?

Here is the full story about FIFA corruption: http://www.vox.com/2015/5/27/8665577/fifa-arrests-indictment

If you want to fight them racists....make sure your hands are clean well well.

12large1:
it is clear to me that Africans would forever be mumu they cant even see the big picture. long live sepp blatter the man did well for football imagine these eu wants to turn fifa into uefa remember how Stanley rous former fifa president {a profound racist that wholeheartedly supported apartheid in sa} was rulling. these eu would soon reduce our wc to 3

bushdoc9919:
Qatar is quite rich enough to host the world cup.

South Africa hosted the cup...because they had the money.Impact remains to be seen.

Plus.....platini and co.....have not been indicted yet. Clinton might be. Still early days yet....and remember...the whole thing started because some FIFA officials laundered money via US banks. Big mistake.If Platinit and co did that...they will be in the FBI's net soon too.

Anti-imperalisim does not excuse corrupt behaviour. Or do you want FIFA to collapse financially because people are allowed to steal cash unchecked.?

sultan003:
is qatar not about to host the world cup? south africa hosted it, are they in debt?

even those carryin out this investigation are corrupt and biased, if not they should be arresting clinton, beckenbaur, platini and his son.

bushdoc9919:
The Americans did not bid for 2022....and Qatar is their very very good ally.

The FBI got involved because some CONCNCAF officials started laundering their ill-gotten kudi through American banks and companies. Big mistake...especially in this post 9-11 world.Before the Americans did not care about what FIFA DOES.

Russia is still going to host 2018. It is too late to change the hosting rights.

Modified....The corruption was so bad that one CONCACAF official...Chuck Blazer....used his kudi to rent two flats....one of them for his dogs....in Trump Towers,New York. That...plus some illegal money transfers....attracted the attention of the FBI....especially as the US no longer tolerates money laundering.

omar22:
According stats for 2014/15 season in the EPL

Mikel is not in the top 20

Pass completion (Cesc then Yaya Toure)
Touches (Cesc)
Chances created (Hazard then Cesc)
Tackles (Matic)
Shooting (Coutinho)
distance covered (Burley player)

Krasid:
How about Neymar? How quickly did he settle last season.Was Ronaldo given credit on how quickly Bale settled in Madrid last season? Gareth bale is being demonized not because he is being 'single-minded' but because he is being selfish and unlike Ronaldo, Bale's selfishness is not yielding any fruit(goals).His selfishness almost cost madrid the UCL last season as he had about 3 chances which he should have passed to an unmarked player or scored but chose to waste.He was repeating the same this season and it cost Madrid league points.

Krasid:
Then explain to me how he has the most assists for his team this season.2 behind messi in the league, and one behind Messi in the UCL since he spends his time in the 18 yard box.What happened to Messi last season when Ronaldo had more goals and more assists than him in the UCL and Barca went trophyless?

Marcelinho:
The big Nigerian’s quality has always been in great
doubt owing to his inability to command regular
first team action with the Blues, how about his
unassailable trophy haul?
On Sunday evening, John Obi Mikel picked up his
ninth professional title in England as Chelsea lifted
the Premier League trophy at Stamford Bridge.
No other player in Nigeria’s football history has
generated so much attention in the international
market than Mikel. In fact, considering him as the
most successful Nigerian footballer of this era will
never be moot.
At a time when many had predicted his time was
up in west London, Hope – as his igbo name
‘Nchekwube’ implies, waxed stronger and kept
adding laurels to his trophy cabinet.
Truth be told, Nigeria has produced many brilliant
players over the years; the likes of Kanu Nwankwo,
Sunday Oliseh, Jay-Jay Okocha, Daniel Amokachi
and Finidi George. But perhaps none of these icons
have consistently the success that Mikel has whilst
featuring in Chelsea’s route to major honours.
In nine seasons with the Blues, Mikel has enjoyed
unparalleled success boasting of nine domestic
silverwares plus two on the big European stage. In
a season or two, chances are that he would
eclipse Kanu’s record of 13 (in club football), yet
his disparagers feel that his inability to tie down
regular first team action with the Pensioners
means that he should not be seen as one of
Africa's greatest exports to Europe.
Permit me to ask here that if ‘the Catalyst’ is as
bad as many suggest, why has he always won the
hearts of managers who have been employed and
thrown out of Stamford Bridge? Why has he not
been shipped out to other teams like others
considered as surplus to requirement in the Roman
Army?
Attesting to Obi’s eminence, former Nigeria
international Mutiu Adepoju told Goal that it would
be unfair and sheer a caustic exercise to tag him
as a swashbuckler who picks up medals from the
bench.
An overall record of one goal in 20 games for Jose
Mourinho’s men in an injury-plagued season may
not be great, but it is quite commendable, and a
tally of just two cautions is appalling for a man of
his purported brilliance in terms of defensive
ability.
But assertions made on purely a statistical basis
are often unwise, instead it’s his performance in
such games of importance which continue to fuel
the notion that he’s nothing more than a bully
who fails to deliver when pressure and expectation
is at its maximum.
There is no doubt that Mikel has often been the
man for the big occasion – his goal against
Sporting Lisbon is a perfect example. His strike
increased his side’s lead as they went ahead to
win 3-1 – and also ensured he was named man of
the match.
Benched by Mourinho in late 2014, injured on his
return and then Nemanja Matic in the pecking
order at the Bridge, even now Mikel is still
recovering his friable confidence.
The naysayers would always forget that aside his
defensive ability, he has been a fantastic asset
when it comes to ball passing. His successful pass
rate of 90.4 % in all competitions [ 87.5% in the
Champions League and 90.7% on the domestic
scene] is worthy of praise, especially when you
compare with Mourinho’s preferred option Matic’s
87.1%.
Let’s make no mistake about it, Mikel is a living
legend of the game and his never say die attitude
must be commended.
Any way it is looked at, his achievement is
prodigious – and remarkably it is getting better.
To suggest he is overprized is impertinent, naïve
and simply laughable.
Viva, Africa’s unsung hero

A40:
Well nothing wrong with Ham requesting for a strategist for himself. With Vettel on their tails I don't think the Mercs stand to gain anything from sabotaging Hamilton. These things happen

A40:
Quite the miscalculation by the Mercs. I don't think anyone in their right minds would suggest it was deliberate. They most likely thought the other guys would pit anyway and why risk it when you could pit and still come out ahead of the rest.

Nice hold by Vettel for 2nd

pickabeau1:
It was all a drive into the sunset until a Safety Car miscalculation by Lewis

At last some drama in this race

docadams:
1985 TEAM

Head coach: Sebastian Brodrick-Imasuen
1 GK Lucky Agbonsevbafe(aged 15) No club
2 DF Ten worming Duere(aged 15) No club
3 DF Nikka Ugbade(aged 15) No club
4 DF Fatai Atere(aged 13) No club
5 DF Binabei Numa(aged 16) No club
6 MF Kingsley Aikhionbore(aged 15) No club
7 MF Salisu Nakade(aged 16) No club
8 MF Sani Adamu(aged 16) No club
9 FW Jonathan Akpoborie(aged 16) No club
10 FW Victor Igbinoba(aged 15) No club
11 FW Bilia Momoh(aged 15) No club
12 GK Imada Amapakabor(aged 16) No club
13 DF Baldwin Bazuaye(aged 16) No club
14 FW Joseph Babatunde(aged 16) No club
15 DF ChukwumaNwoha(aged 15) No club
16 MF Mohamed Yahay(aged 15) No club
17 MF Hilary Adiki(aged 14) No club
18 MF Dele Abubakar(aged 15) No club
Nigerian players were selected from school teams.