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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 8:06pm On Jan 23

Arizoner:
i go with this present crop. The 2010 team were the worst set to ever qualify for the mundial. Prior to the world cup, they wobbled and fumbled in the qualifiers up to the afcon misfiring on all cylinders. Earning the nickname super chickens for the first time. Amodu shaibu was their coach and it was overloaded with expired players like kanu, yakubu aiyegbeni, utaka, martins

Did they qualify? Even with the aged squad, did they get the job done? If your answer is Yes, then this generation have nothing on them.

You are speaking of a team that went into Nairobi and beat Kenya to secure the WC ticket. This generation of Drama Queens will fold at the height of such expectation.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 7:58pm On Jan 23

iamoyindamola:
For the first time this season, we will be having our full squad available excluding Max dowman.

Perfect timing. I am desperately praying we remain healthy for this push because the last 2 months have been tough.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 7:29pm On Jan 23

raumdeuter:
60% of Nigerians do not even know what is ADC or what party it is, Many will even think you are talking about APC because of how similar both names are

There is no Nigerian that doesnt know what PDP is. Its a household name.

In many states ADC do not have state coordinators, do not have LGA nor ward structure, PDP has all these just waiting to be activated. In addition to 6 governors

If ADC has a 30% chance of winning in 2027, If PDP issue gets resolved that probability jumps to 50% instantly. That only person stopping that issue from being resolved is Wike.

With Tinubu being the beneficiary of a scattered PDP. You both alluded to it, If PDP matter resolves within 1month everyone in ADC will be in PDP because they know its a better vehicle

That is why I said PDP would rather collapse it's structure for ADC/ Atiku and his Northern core than APC/ Wike. PDP in disarray doesn't benefit only Asiwaju this time around like it did the last time. I have shown you that the current leadership of PDP have fought Wike out of his stronghold. The current PDP leadership is closely aligned to Atiku than Wike. Many of Wike's guys are either suspended or have been expelled from the party. Infact, Sam Anyanwu withdrew his case and it was dismissed. 5 of the remaining 6 governors are from the North, all allies of Atiku. Makinde is the the only southerner and he is at war with Wike. Essentially, there isn't much of a benefit for Wike to continue doing a dirty job because he doesn't have that influence.

The link below is another blow to your guy. Essentially, there will be no impeachment proceeding against Fubara, especially during this cycle. Asiwaju can not afford for Rivers State to be disrupted at this time. Like Bwala said in this excerpt “he will give you latitude, he will give you privilege but not at the expense of the right thing to do and when you cross that line nobody will tell you, you will know.”
You may say it is his personal opinion, I will argue otherwise profoundly because of some of the decisions and statements that have been made over the last week.

https://www.nairaland.com/8604944/rivers-court-adjourns-fubaras-impeachment

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 2:30pm On Jan 23

Arizoner:
between this team and the team that qualified for SA 2010, which do you prefer?

Give me the team that qualified for the WC 2010.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 11:41am On Jan 23

TemporaryHansel:
Why doesn't the Governor lead APC in Lagos?

Baba, if you ask me, na who I go ask?

Lagos and Kogi Godfather situation dey compete.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 4:15am On Jan 23

izzou:
I didn't even need to hear Tinubu speak, before I knew that no right thinking politician, will discard Fubara, for another person in another party.

Doesn't make sense

Tinubu should remove Fubara, so Wike will win Rivers with PDP. So, what exactly will be APC's gain there?

If Wike wants to rig Rivers for BAT in 2027, Fubara can do it as a governor in APC.

So what exactly is Wike offering, that will make the APC of Nigeria, discard a sitting governor of their party for him?

Even if Wike decamps to APC tonight, will he agree to be under Fubara who is registered as 001? The President has made it clear that the Governor leads the party in the State.

If he decamps to APC, he would definitely continue fighting Fubara, how does that benefit APC/ Asiwaju? It destabilizes and disrupts APC in Rivers State. Or would he be working against APC after he decamps? His continued stay in PDP is a tough one because playing both sides is biting him hard now.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 3:08am On Jan 23

raumdeuter:
Who do you think is coordinating that Wike hatchet job on PDP or who does it benefit for PDP to be a dump now?

Despite Atiku aligned chairman, they still have cases in court that has ensured that the party will remain useless for as long as Wike wants it

Once again PDP being destroyed favors one person the most, that is the person who is rewarding Wike for the hit job and keeping him close

One of the calculations Tinubu is making is to keep PDP in the current state. He will rather deal with a new ADC than a revamped PDP that has 6 governors, several senators and a household name in every village in Nigeria

In comparison to the last election cycle, keeping PDP in shambles benefits both ADC and APC right now. It is a free for all right now and as it stands, Atiku/ ADC have a better grip of the party than Wike who is struggling to have his men in top positions. With Atiku’s men holding sway, irrespective of the court orders, it would be easier for PDP to collapse its support and structures for ADC/ PDP than for Wike/ APC.

I’d be shocked if PDP even present a presidential candidate. Truthfully, this cycle is different. If Atiku and the rest were still in PDP then maybe. Keep in mind, 5 out of the 6 remaining PDP governors are all from the North (NE/NC/NW) with Makinde being the only Southerner. These 6 governors have fought Wike to reclaim control of the party and are all allies of Atiku.

PDP is looking like LP of the last election cycle. Wike’s control has dwindled significantly and that is what he is calculating. Further destroying the PDP doesn’t exactly do much because everyone is feeding on them now. Fubara joining APC has thrown a wrench and made things difficult. The likes of Fayose are Wike’s allies but they have lost relevance in the grand scheme of things, especially in the party.

Last year, I believe I said when the time comes, Asiwaju will make his position clearer on Rivers State post SOE and that is what we are seeing now.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 2:04am On Jan 23

raumdeuter:
Wike aligned with APC first before Fubara, why do you think Wike has not formally decamped to APC? Th answer is the bold which both of you posted above and who do you think that staying in PDP benefits if not Tinubu?

So think about it, Wike is doing that type of heavy work for Tinubu basically occupying the biggest party that can challenge Tinubu and you think its that type of man Tinubu will turn his back against when going into an important election?

What can Fubara offer Tinubu that is as important as destabilizing the main opposition party ?

The truth is that PDP is a dump right now for everyone. Wike’s strangle hold on the party had weakened if anything.

Remember G5 and how they held the party captive during the last election cycle? Well, Makinde has since fallen out with Wike, while the likes of Ortom, Ikpeazu, and Ugwuanyi have since lost relevance and influence in the party or the affairs of their respective states.

Wike’s choice of leadership, the likes of Sam Anyanwu that did his dirty work have since been removed and replaced with members who align closely to Atiku than Wike if push comes to shove. What happened? This situation has been building for a while now.

Irrespective of what Wike decides, know that member of the ADC like Atiku still hold some structures in PDP and if he win the ADC nomination, it would be easy for PDP to collapse some of its structures for ADC and Wike can’t change that. Wike has Rivers State to worry about and that is why he has been wailing for a while now.

Sitting Governors, especially the recent signings who decamped are looking closely at this situation and Asiwaju knows this. There is absolutely no way a spokesperson from the presidency will make such statements without Asiwaju’s approval. The next election cycle is too close for Asiwaju not to calculate correctly.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 10:22pm On Jan 22

raumdeuter:
Do you think Wike does not have Tinubu's blessings to play both sides, or who has been the biggest beneficiary of his both sides play?

I will likely think he is still in PDP based on Tinubu's advice and to serve Tinubu's interest

If Wike is not serving Tinubu's interest, he would have been let go from the cabinet since not many non APC members are in his cabinet anyway

It is obvious Asiwaju as the leader of party is now under pressure and I believe he is reading and calculating the situation in the SS.

Wike played both sides for a reason and Asiwaju agreed when Wike was the only option. He has gotten his reward and this election cycle is looking different from the last.

With unfettered access to Rivers resources (Federal and State might), including the power of a sitting governor, Rivers State is more predictable than the previous cycle.

If Asiwaju decides to pull behind Fubara, there isn’t much Wike can do honestly. He can’t fight Asiwaju/ Presidency as it stands.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 10:14pm On Jan 22

izzou:
Raumdeuter, just like all of us, will always shy from the truth, because of the party we like, and that's okay.

I told him that day that APC cannot discard Fubara. It's impossible.

The only way APC will discard Fubara, is if Wike decamps tonight. Infact, that's the only card left for him right now. APC will not support a PDP man to put a PDP man, when they can just win with incumbency.

And if Wike decamps to APC this night, the whole ADC will decamp to PDP immediately.

I agree. Wike decamping will only strengthen PDP, particularly its Northern base. It may be the rallying point they have been waiting for. ADC may not decamp into PDP but there would most definitely be an alliance/ alignment between both.

This is the most clarity we have seen from the Presidency on Rivers State.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 10:09pm On Jan 22

raumdeuter:
That is an official response, the reality on ground is different

Do you think Ambode and SanwoOlu were the number 1 in Lagos APC? It is whoever has proven he can deliver on ground that is number 1

This reads more than just an official response, particularly these excerpts..

“If they are given the resources that he has and unfettered access, they will do more.”

“he will give you latitude, he will give you privilege but not at the expense of the right thing to do and when you cross that line nobody will tell you, you will know.”

Ambode, SanwoOlu and Asiwaju are all in the same party. It is the highest assurance of party interest. Wike is playing both sides and I doubt the presidency has the highest assurances, especially with Fubara now in APC. There is a lot of calculation going on now between APC/ Rivers/ ADC.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 9:14pm On Jan 22

raumdeuter:
So you made the claim but you dont have proof that FG controlled DSS arrested him? As usual same tactics

Any thoughts? I think Asiwaju's position on Rivers State is getting clearer.

https://www.nairaland.com/8604448/fubara-leader-apc-rivers-thats

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 9:07pm On Jan 22

iamoyindamola:
The other timber is now in Marseille?
Did he fight the snake in Feyenoord

Yea. Q. Timber had a fallout with the snake and has been speaking against him publicly.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 8:48pm On Jan 22

Looks like Nwaneri will be ready for Saturday's game against table toppers Lens.

“As far as Timber and Nwaneri, they are two strong players and I’m really happy to have them in the squad,”

“They could be ready as early as Saturday,” he added. “These are two quality players, for sure. Timber also has experience and Nwaneri has talent, he is a very high potential player.” R. De Zerbi.

Ligue 1, here I come again..

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 5:25am On Jan 22

patrickmuf:
Eze looks lost in this Arsenal setup. He doesn't seem to understand his role.

Roland17, have you noticed it?

Patooo, below was my response after another handle posed a similar question to me. In addition, Eze is a different profile of player than Arteta is used to coaching. Worsestill, benching Eze isn’t going to help him, if anything it will worsen the situation.

Roland17:
Arteta has not figured how he intends to use Eze. It is a debacle that unbalances how he sets up his team with Odegaard and Trossard. It’s a good trouble for any good coach because he is a very good player.

More specifics..

Odegaard- Arteta doesn’t necessarily like changes. Arteta still believes Odegaard is his main AM, irrespective of the position they start from on the pitch. Our offense is built around Odegaard and Arteta isn’t willing to do it differently. It is the reason Odegaard averages the most touches.

Trossard- He has been in terrific form and his position would be Eze’s preferred starting position but not role…two different things. Eze isn’t a winger, he is an AM who likes to create from the right. He can also play central but there is Odegaard.

Defense- Arteta sets up his team to defend, especially, if you are playing from the wings, irrespective of role. Eze lost his man in the Villa game and Arteta brought the hammer by benching him.

Eze needs the ball but right now Arteta isn’t willing to risk it, especially since Eze did not have a preseason with us. With all that being said, I think Eze is a better option than Odegaard. Arteta is playing it safe with what he is used to. Odegaard hasn’t exactly impressed and we suffer without the ball because he doesn’t mark but since he plays central, it is not as noticeable.

Eze will get his chance with upcoming FA/EFL/ EPL fixtures. That level of quality in the midfield should waste on the bench. I was happy yanked Odegaard off early yesterday because he produced another stinker. I think Arteta and Eze both need the preseason to help with figuring out how to use him.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 10:12pm On Jan 21

raumdeuter:
On the norms, I don zone out for Naija football, Na only sometimes around tournaments I dey ginger only to see these bunch of disappointments

I remember when we would escape from hostel stay outside for midnight to watch USA96 or stay up late to watch Atlanta 96. These current bunch are not deserving of anything

Take your mind to Julius Efosa Aghahowa with his anyway na way football on this pitch with these generation

This edition pain me well well I no go lie because I was looking forward to watching them and Les Bleus live in the US and Canada.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 9:55pm On Jan 21

raumdeuter:
These generation of Naija fans missed the die there mentality of the Eagles we grew up with
Shey na Bull Amokachi, Die there(Ku sibe) Amunike, Celestine, Sleeky Iroha, Barb wire Taribo, Gentle Giant Uche, or Baba Yekini and later the great King Kanu

Eagles that qualified when Africa had just 3 slots, Now our prima donnas cant qualify when Africa might have 9 slots

Dayo, think of the best teams in Africa today….Senegal, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco (Semi-Final 22 WC), Tunisia, Cameroon.. All of these teams have either won the AFCON, made it to the last 2 editions of the WCs or both.

What can we say this generation has achieved in comparison? What is their legacy?

Awon Werey!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 9:33pm On Jan 21

raumdeuter:
I totally and 100% support your statement and Oliseh on this.

Na why we no dey win thingss, too many drama queens an not telling them the truth rather we will pamper them

I like as Oliseh talk say how will you a captain be subbing yourself out 3mins to the end of a game going to penalties

It can never be my Sunday Ogochukwu Oliseh. Person wey get malaria saw his team losing and asked to be subbed in, Come deliver assists

Someone like Oliseh will always have my respect because he has the credibility on and off the pitch! Oliseh is a recognized influence/ authority when it comes to African football.

These Drama Queens will hide behind anything to gaslight Nigerians. They have mastered the art of gaslighting the fanbase to distract from their failures. Now they use content creators who are now their paid mouthpieces to distort stories.

If it is not accommodation (which they are yet to apologize for), it is NFF, coaching, officiating, fans of opponents, weather, injuries..any and everything under the sun will be used to justify their nonsense..Na only you!!!!!!!!!

Then you ask yourself, which competition have they won? What exactly has this generation of Drama Queens achieved with the Super Eagles since they started playing together?

We have since missed 2 WCs, this years was worse. We couldn’t make it out of a group that consisted of freaking Rwanda, Lesotho, Benin Republic and South Africa! Do these Drama Queens have shame at all?

These same Drama Queens lost their voice and balls when they faced Morocco. The same Morocco that Senegal intimidated for their own backyard!

When it is all said and done, what will this generation of Drama Queens be remembered for? What? It most definitely won’t be about winning. We are not ready! When we are ready, we all tell ourselves the truth about this generation.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 8:47pm On Jan 21

iamoyindamola:
Nwaneri at OM

I will be back to watching Ligue One like I did when Saliba went there.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 7:29pm On Jan 21

raumdeuter:
The full podcast. Ibime come and listen to this, Oliseh standing on business and bringing out receipts

https://x.com/IamAlabiPeter/status/2013876208027435234

Nigerians don’t like the truth. It sounds bitter but many of us actually know he is speaking the truth. When you look at our record of qualification and performances during competitions under this generation of Drama Queens, you’d see that we have failed massively. There is no kinder way to put it.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Roland17(m): 7:05am On Jan 21

GloriousGbola:
https://x.com/elnathan_john/status/1950439229978284096

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elnathan_John

Are you capable of original thought or just of copying obscure posts from twitter tho?

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 11:36pm On Jan 20

Arsenal are not allowing N. Jover do interviews, despite the numerous requests.

LMAO!!

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 11:29pm On Jan 20

iamoyindamola:
Rice will miss kairat too

He gets some needed rest as fixtures pile up

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 10:43pm On Jan 20

That’s what I am talking about…

Sweet strike!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 10:25pm On Jan 20

Jesus needs to start our next game. Disappointing performance from Eze. He needs to impose himself more in games like these.

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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 9:44pm On Jan 20

Good save Raya. Double save sef.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 9:32pm On Jan 20

Jesus gets his brace

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 8:54pm On Jan 20

How many years can we truly say was Rodri's prime?

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Roland17(m): 8:45pm On Jan 20

iamoyindamola:
People's excuse to defend Arteta is the youngsters are not ready
Whereas they came through last season when we were missing key players

I am really disappointed with the news of Nwaneri's loan because this isn't a case of not being good enough for the first team.

The truth is, Arteta has shown that he can only coach certain kinds of players. He struggles to manage or develop players with talent outside his core strength. We are seeing this with how he managed Nwaneri and now Eze/ Gyokores, even though everyone agrees Odegaard hasn't done enough to justify a starting place.

I hope RDZ is intentional and gives him good minutes because I have no doubts.

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 4:17am On Jan 20

Detroit is such an intense team.

Sports › Re: The NBA Begins by Roland17(m): 3:58am On Jan 20

Back and forth game between the Celtics and Pistons.

We are still poor with offensive rebounds.

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Official Chelsea Fan Thread: Club World Cup Champions 2025-2029 by Roland17(m): 8:19pm On Jan 19

izzou:
The video of Senegalese fans vandalizing the stadium and fighting will never not be funny

Been long I saw pure, unadulterated, WWE

Any day Senegal host AFCON, make everybody just stay house.

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