eyeon:
Naturally... since you switched from nollywood to boring philippines' movies right?

Afam4eva:

I was surprised no one mentioned this guy. He was the most angry African player.

Gattuso belongs to the Italian mafia just that UE happened to be a footballer.

Rooney don calm down. His pre-marriage marriage days was nothing to write home about.

VenusBetty:
what is he saying?

eyeon:
There's this clip of Diouf's that I watched; a defender covered the ball against him, making the ball to roll into a goal kick. Only for Diouf to turn around and kick the nigga down just like that o, I wonder, really devilish.
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Dani Alvez and Puyol tho.

amalder:
I doubt it where are the likes of ERIC CONTANA someone like ALH DIOUF

dharay99 po st=35043173:

gattuso is d craziest n i tell u.

Folystory2:


You couldn't possibly put Puyol on the list. Dani Alves, maybe.

But the basic fact is that there has been more of such persons in more time past than of recent.
I think its because of FIFA's sanctions those days.

But Gattuso and Kaene.., and even Eric Cantona


I call them " the accuser of the brethren..."

Damfostopper:
No zidane...ballotelli...ballack n diego costa....are u kidding me ?..even diouf d cobra....op go bak n edit ur post...dey r up to 20 players

lordhugo:
The Number one is gerardo bedoya. (43 career red cards)


but for recent well knowns ,


Robbie savage
lee cattermole
Lee bowyer
Alan smith
Patrick Viera
George Boateng
Roy keane
Kevin Davies


.....They are at the top for league cards in the premiership.

vegetables:
cos his foul rate is not up to those listed

STEVENcrack:

And vice versa..if they try am na their funeral, even pepe and ramos dey bend for mourinho..but balotelli no send any1 message.

Everyone knows that balotelli is not okay.
Do you how many times he made forbes list..na shekau be im rival.

Burger01:

Gattuso na soccer mafia

vfactor:


The OP just started watching football yesterday! If not people like Cantona, Diouf, Barton would be a that list!

I even wonder what alves is doing there. He looks mean but hardly gets involved in on the pitch fight!

vegetables:

Zidance committed one of the most violent fouls in football.But his record doesnt surpass people like Gattuso, Cantona etc

abacus:
1. Gattuso

2. Edmondo

While one-time friend and then rival Romario enjoyed a more star-studded career, when it comes to lunacy, no one comes close to Edmundo. Nicknamed ‘the Animal’ he was an absolute beast of a player both in front of goal and at the front of the queue for the bar.

In 1997, the forward got his opportunity to shine on the continent with a big money move to Fiorentina in Serie A. At first it proved a masterstroke, with Edmundo striking up a dangerous partnership with Gabriel Batistuta which saw the Animal notch up 12 goals in 37 games.

However, Batigol was ruled out for a several key weeks of the season, leaving Edmundo to lead the line for the Viola as they chased a rare Scudetto win. At this point, he did what any self-respecting nutcase would do; he cited a clause in his contract that allowed him to return to Rio for the upcoming carnival, something which was evidently a requirement for any Brazilian superstar.

Without a fit striker, Fiorentina saw their title hopes sink without a trace, while all the time Edmundo was out sinking the drinks in his homeland, surrounding by fans and beautiful women.In 1999 things got stranger for Edmundo, after pictures emerged of him feeding beer to a chimp he had hired for a circus-themed party in his back garden. Bizarre, wreckless and totally in keeping with his career, the forward remains the one true mentalist of the modern game.

3. Collins Ebitimi a.ka. Barb wire

Allow Keshi to work, former Stationery Stores FC defender urges NFA

on March 20, 2014 / in Sports 3:37 pm / Comments


Lagos – A former Stationery Stores FC of Lagos defender, Ebitimi Collins, has urged the Nigeria Football Association (NFA) not to interfere with Stephen Keshi’s job as Super Eagles’ coach.

Collins in Lagos said that Keshi had the necessary credentials to take the Super Eagles to the World Cup in Brazil.

He said the Super Eagles’ coach had the capacity to enhance the Super Eagles’ performance if given a free hand.

“I know Keshi is a good coach, and if we allow him to do his job without troubling him, we will get something out of him.

“If we can win the Nations Cup, who can we not play with? We may not win the cup, but we may get somewhere in the World Cup.“

Collins, who was fondly called `barbwire` for his uncompromising style of play in his playing days, advised NFA to ensure that the team prepared adequately for the World Cup.

Nigeria is in Group F of the preliminary stage of the mundial alongside Bosnia-Herzegovina, Argentina, and Iran. (NAN)

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/03/allow-keshi-work-former-stationery-stores-fc-defender-urges-nfa/#sthash.RoozhyMn.dpuf

4. Bright Omokaro a.k.a 10-10

The name 10-10 opens doors for me – Omokaro

on April 29, 2012 / in Sports 12:07 am / Comments


Maroc ’88 still remains one of Nigeria’s painful Nations Cup outing considering the Green Eagles’ 0-1 loss to neighbours Cameroon in the final. Bright Omokaro, one of the few that donned the green and white jersey got a new name from the championship. He shares the euphoria and pain of that era in this interview with Ime Bassey. Excerpts:

How did you come about the name 10-10?

It was in the semi finals of the Maroc ’88 Nations Cup against Algeria, we were one goal ahead and one man down. Ademola Adeshina was given a red card and I was on the bench. The coach then, Manfred Hoener came to me and said, you know you play hard, so use it to our own advantage as you go in.

On getting in, I went hard on one of their players and he was stretched off the field and could not return. More so, they could not substitute any player as they had already used their three substitutes. On the commentary box, Ernest Okonkwo of blessed memories said ‘Omokaro has made it 10-10’.

When we returned to the country during the state honorary dinner at Dodan Barracks, the president then, General Ibrahim Babangida asked me, Bright, how did you make 10-10?

That was where the name came about, and I will forever be grateful to Nigeria for giving me the opportunity to serve because if I had gone to school or did something else, I don’t think I would have gotten such a popular name in the country. I am very happy today because wherever I go in the country and I mention the name ’10-10’, the door is always open for me.

Can you recall your emergence into football?

I started playing the game with Bendel Insurance in my tender age while in still secondary school, later I moved to Asec Memosa of Abidjan. I also played for ACB Lagos, Abiola Babes, New Nigerian Bank and ended up with Shooting Stars of Ibadan in 1993-96. I don’t have any regret playing for 3SC. I got married Ibadan and my kids are still there as I speak. I see Ibadan as my home.

My medals cabinet started in 1982, I was the best player in state league with Bendel Insurance and I was called to join the junior national team. I won the league with NNB and also the WAFU Cup three times and the CAF Cup with Shooting Stars the first season it started.

You were amongst those that made are early entry into the national team, how did you get the nudge?

I joined the junior national in 1977/78 in first ever junior national team; letter I was invited to the senior team for the1980 Nations Cup. Silvanus Okpala, Henry Nwonsu and I were the three players invited from the junior team to join the Green Eagles. From then on, I was a regular player of the national team till I retired in 1996.

It was a wonderful time playing in the national team. With this, whenever I am called to serve my country, I will do it with utmost joy and sacrifice to contribute to the development of the game in the country.

You virtually spend your career in the Nigerian league, what is your overview of the present league?

If they (league organizers) want the league to grow, they should look for a way to make the match officials to be honest. Nigerian referees and match commissioners are not honest. This has made teams not being able to win away matches regularly as it used to be in our time.

Also, some players are naturally skillful that even inside the eighteen yard box, they can chest the ball, but when they do this nowadays, the referee will say it is penalty. Tell me if such a player will do that next time, this is part of what is killing the glamour of the game in the country.

When did you get married and how many children do you have?

I go married fourteen years ago to my heart rub, a graduate of Communication and Language Art from the University of Ibadan and I am blessed with three kids, two girls and a boy.

- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2012/04/the-name-10-10-opens-doors-for-me-omokaro/#sthash.GKLIeEJM.dpuf

Banter1:
Kongfu panda

talk2riel:
Zidane and requelme are the most finest of footballers. Zidane can never be termed an aggressive footballer by any standard. Marco Materrazi was a one off incident.

arabaribiti:
My list eric cantona, edmundo d aninal, gatusso, bright omokaro, emmanuel kunde of cameroon, mobi oparaku,sanni keita,dis nigeria guy that wears bandana

jcgodfrey:
Let me wade in on this. There's a misconception as to what being aggressive means in football. One-time or one-off incidents hardly counts. Anyone can get mad, but am sure the op means regular aggressors.
Paolo Maldini isnt/wasnt aggressive! He read the game too well, fast-thinker. Many of the guys are energetic but not aggressive. Arturo Vidal is not aggressive! Yes, y'all saw him snapping @heels in the UCL Final, that's cuz its the final. U gotta mark Barca players, won't u?
Vidal is among, if not the highest scoring defensive/central midfielder in recent times. So aggression is not really his game, but he's energetic, box-to-box type of guy.
Balotelli is lazy! Not aggressive at all. He's rude and unruly. So, there's little aggression in him.

My aggressive list would be:
De Jong, Shawcross, Pepe, Alan Smith(in man united), Mikel Essien, Costa? Yes, but in a good way, Mascherano, Chielini, and some guys.

Barton, Suarez, Ramos, Cantona, Zidane, these guys are not aggressive, just somewhat unruly. Ramos gets booked needlessly, but he's not aggressive.

To be continued...

nnamdibig:














OP
You never heard of Claudio Gentile

Sunofgod:
Vinny Jones - Him also dey craze!

tuffgongjo:
Barton who was jailed for "beating up" Omar Dabo is former team mate?a Barton who was suspended for 12games or so?a Barton that lower his short$told his own fans(Man City) to kiss is ass?,a Zidane that was suspended for 8games or so while playing for Juve in the Ucl?a Zidane that was suspended for Stomping on a Saudi Arabia player in 1998(France '98)?tell me something I don't know about Aggression.

RobinHez:
After Neymar's 4-match ban in the copa-america (dem 4 leave those guys make dem beat foolishness comot 4 him head ) I decided to compile this list. Feel free to add yours


1. Gennaro Gattuso (The General)
This guy needs no introduction! just view the attached pic to refresh ur memory

2. Pepe
The latest tout in town after the General, this guy plays both ball and players.

3. Sergio Ramos
Pepe's partner in crime. This dude has received a total of 19 red cards in his career.

4. Roy Keane
The only good thing about this guy is that he was one of the best midfielders of his time.

jcgodfrey:


I'll gladly oblige. Now that I think of it, aggression is probably the wrong word for this subject. I checked out the meaning, and technically, Zidane n Barton have committed some truly aggressive acts. But, for lack of a better word, I don't see how aggression would be an interesting topic, atleast from a technical point of view. And some of the players mentioned are not aggressive, but simply "hard-tacklers, mean-markers."
Thanks for bringing this to my notice. I don't think I'm interested in aggressive players as much as the mean/hard ones. I enjoy the hard tackles, but the aggression turns me off. I actually thought of aggression in the same vein as hard. But it denoted evil intent! Oh well, I give up.

RobinHez:
After Neymar's 4-match ban in the copa-america (dem 4 leave those guys make dem beat foolishness comot 4 him head ) I decided to compile this list. Feel free to add yours


1. Gennaro Gattuso (The General)
This guy needs no introduction! just view the attached pic to refresh ur memory

2. Pepe
The latest tout in town after the General, this guy plays both ball and players.

3. Sergio Ramos
Pepe's partner in crime. This dude has received a total of 19 red cards in his career.

4. Roy Keane
The only good thing about this guy is that he was one of the best midfielders of his time.