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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 9:34pm On Nov 01, 2023
BlueRayDick:
One of the obvious problems we have in this game is Jorginho. He's a midfielder that just does not know how to orchestrate an attack when the game lock like this
He is an example of a tactical player. Jodera remember what I told you?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 9:34pm On Nov 01, 2023
Jodera:
I'm not talking about quantity in Guardiola's squad, I'm talking about his rotation.
Yes, he uses them but nobody is a guaranteed starter save for very few, so we can't actually pinpoint his first 11. For arsenal, it's a certain. In fact, most of us here have wailed about Arteta not rotating even when it's obvious that the starting players needs a breather. If we can be complaining for these players all the way here in Nigeria mostly, how then do you think these players won't see themselves as bench players?

Trossard is a bench player, I like him and I want him to start but presently he's a bench player. Havertz was initially a starter but due to his underwhelming performances, he lost his spot (which is normal for any competitive team).

The only person presently I won't see as bench player recently(this season)is Tomi and that's because he starts matches or substitute Zinny halfway (sometimes half time) even when Zinny is fit.

You can't be seeing 15min and 20min of football in a match of averagely 93 mins(inclusive of added time) when everyone is fit and you'll be claiming that you're not a bench player.

Where that one dey happen?
Any player that gets to play every match day cannot be said to be a bench player.

A bench player is someone who does see game time regularly . Key word is bolded. I have given examples as Vieira, Kiwior and the baba of them all, Elneny.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 6:09pm On Oct 31, 2023
Jodera:
Lol, it's only this season pep have a lean and less quality squad compared to previous seasons. Every other seasons, Pep is the master of changing players and formations. Nobody is certain of First starting except if you are kompany, Fernandinho(now Rodri),Kdb and recently Haaland.
If you're playing FPL, I don't think you'd say that bolded with a full chest grin

As for Arsenal, everyone know G.J was out injured and the first match he was fit was against Man u. That itself negated anything you say about Jesus being a starter when G.j was fit

Some of us wants Trossard to start games, that doesn't mean he isn't a bench player. Some of us also wants ESR to start games over Havertz and Viera but does that mean he isn't a bench player presently?

The only person that fits into your bill is Tomi and that's even recently. As at last season, everyone knows our starters and the bench players. Liverpool have starters and bench players, Man u same team, Tottenham same thing. And that's what bring consistency

The only two big clubs not have regular starting 11 is Chelsea (due to their transition state) and Guardiola's Man City prior to this season
Pep has always kept the fewest number of players in his first team. Usually about 20players when others have up to 30. This has always been his way. There's no need to argue except we list their players last season.

As for bench players, if you agree that Tomi and Trossard are not bench players, then same should apply to Havertz because they have played similar no of games and in fact Havertz has started more games than the others.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:12pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
So what are they classified as?(especially since we're dealing with Arteta here)

The only reason Trossard and Nketiah are seeing more minutes than usual compared to Viera and Kiwior is because of injuries to the first team players.



It's only Guardiola that's the only top coach that his team don't have a first 11 save for few
All you stated here are wrong.

Nketiah was a starter early this season even when Jesus was fit. While some of us here have called for Trossard to start games. Or is it Tomiyasu? So we should not be comparing them with the likes of Nelson and Kiwior who hardly start even Carabao cup.

And as per Pep, everyone knows that he hardly changes his first eleven even in less important competitions. If there's anyone that sticks to his team it's Pep. In fact he has the leanest first team among the top clubs.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 7:06pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
Lol, see wetin you don cause

Even your ESR dey look like Havertz for my eyes grin grin
grin grin grin

I squeezed that one in to put confusion for your analysis
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:22pm On Oct 30, 2023
Itsrm:
It's true. Just caught everyone off guard. No one saw it coming

Even though SIM has managed to scuttle the impeachment, I don't see him winning any election in this state without Wike. What makes it even more difficult is that Wike has some Federal powers with him. And unlike Amaechi, his boys are everywhere in the state. Wike has fought plenty strong politicians and he ALWAYS has the last laugh.

I can only hope SIM knows what he's doing or he will end up like Ambode.
You don't underestimate a man with power. Especially in a country like this where the show of shame of the Supreme Court was there for all to see.

We are heading to a state of total anarchy. Nat Geo Wild.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:18pm On Oct 30, 2023
OasisX:
grin

Marcus-Obiene was an Obidient until his appointment. Ẹni ẹlẹni don wipe out all his posts against PBAT and in support of Peter Obi except the one he missed.

Its too late before he noticed cos men don grap am. LOL!
I give it to Tinubu for spotting 'talents'

grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:16pm On Oct 30, 2023
seankafor:
the manchi said any aggrieved person should go to court grin
He knows the constitution is in tatters and the rule of law no longer exists.

Imagine sacking a Chief Justice of a state.

I blame the judiciary. May they suffer long.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:13pm On Oct 30, 2023
liveLongNprospa:
I laugh in NK
It was obvious during the last election. I mean, even those who didn't vote Tinubu in Lagos had a bad taste of victory when it was announced that he lost.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:12pm On Oct 30, 2023
afrodoc2:
I remember when we were saying this a few years back people were throwing insults saying it was cos we do not live in the country. Like i said back then, the same way not everybody will make it in life, not every country will make it. The blind belief that somehow Nigeria is destined to prosper is rooted in naivety. Nearly every assessment based on logic says the country is doomed.
Does Raumdeuter believe this as well?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 5:09pm On Oct 30, 2023
Ballzproblemm:
yeah ,how tinubu enslave a state as large as Lagos still remains a mystery to me ,that's the only thing I give him credit for.
Yorubas are very loyal people even if it means self inflicting injuries or blindedness. They protect their own.
Politics › Re: Supreme Court Judgment Will Affect Nasarawa Guber Judgment by Spy360(m): 5:01pm On Oct 30, 2023
seanfer:
Atiku brought Evidence outside the time frame as dictated by the constitution..... I am sure you won't accept it if i have a case against you and I brought evidences after you've closed your case. Also the so called evidence is not from a law court, No court stamp/seal, which is against our court rules in Nigeria

Obi brought cartoons of papers to the court, but no where during the trials did Obi and his lawyers mention just one state or LGA that INEC's result is different from the ones LP polling agents presents....
The court will not help you prove your case and that is why the Onus of prove is on the one who alleges, even in the USA and UK that is the stand of the law

If I accuse you of something, I should be able to prove it with evidences and that will convince the court, anything low of that will make the case useless..
If the evidence proves the fact what does it matter when it was brought?

If I killed your mom, and the CCTV evidence was brought after the case has been heard and heading to my favour, with you as the judge will you throw away the evidence and set me free?

Let's use our conscience. That's why I said technicalities should be used to allow evidence that proves fact and not to block it.

The US and UK you mentioned had to revert to zoom court sessions and fast track hearings just to save a case. If it was Nigeria, the CSU court case would still be sitting in a file. Over there they use technicalities to allow justice to prevail, while here we use technicalities to deny justice.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 4:58pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
wawuu!!!!!!

Everday, you bring up new definitions from no where just to suit your agenda. Tomorrow you go say Kiwi no be bench player grin

Everyone knows our first eleven and even complained about it but to Spy, we no get first 11 and we no get bench players.

Clap for yourself boss!! grin
A playing that sees regular game time (like at least starting or coming as a sub in each game) cannot classified as bench player. Players like Trossard, Nketiah, and Tomiyasu. Will you categorise them as bench players? Compared to the likes of Nelson, Vieira, and Kiwior?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 4:55pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
That's because it's your personal bias.

There's nothing presently that Havertz is doing that wasn't minimum for most of our players from last season and two seasons ago. Absolute Nothing!!

Last season, I always commend Odegaard in his interpretation of half space, dummy pass and his winning of balls (he has the highest win rate of balls in the opposition half amongst all Midfielders in EPL , you can check it out). No day have you ever ever hyped his off the ball abilities here.
In fact, first match of last season against crystal palace (where he was adjudged to play badly), he had the highest tackle and ball recovery in the match. You didn't come to his defence that day for his off the ball activities.
The less said about Xhaka off the ball, the better for my epistles.

Suddenly, Messiah Havertz is now the best in left 8 for us for doing the barest minimum modern football requires (off the ball) and you're singing it like one big Achievement.

Clap for yourself sir grin
You gave a brilliant analysis for no topic at all.

Please reread the quote you bolded. I wasn't talking about Havertz. grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:35pm On Oct 30, 2023
mostob:
Before Charlie Patino moved to Swansea, Mikel Arteta had a discussion with Patino and he promised that if he could shine at Swansea, Patino would be considered for the opportunity to perform in the Arsenal first team after his return.

This was also the discussion that made Patino completely change his mind about leaving Arsenal to find an opportunity to play football in the first team, and accept to leave on loan to gain experience.




Charlie Patino expressed his satisfaction with the development plan that Mikel Arteta proposed for him and Patino is willing to do his best to prove to Mikel Arteta that he is capable of competing in the Arsenal first team.



Arsenal also hopes that Charlie Patino will get closer to the level of the first team after he completes his loan at Swansea this season.



With Jorginho, Mo Elneny or Thomas Partey all likely to leave Arsenal after this season, Charlie Patino can completely believe in a chance in the Arsenal first team if he performs well in a Swansea shirt.




Your thoughts...

#Arsenal
So how has he been performing?
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:33pm On Oct 30, 2023
mostob:
grin grin grin



Your matter don tire me
My matter tire me too 😔
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:32pm On Oct 30, 2023
daveP:
Role. Role. He was playing the Odegaard role. Im rating him by that. All these off ball excuses seems to be cooked for only him and it's getting stale. Very well is exaggeration. He's not the only off ball player in existence. But those in such category also impact on the ball too.
I am not saying he is better than Odegaard, I am saying he should be given his accolades.

Besides, players can play the same role but in different ways. Jorginho for example plays the DM but does so differently from Partey. Havertz plays off the ball and is very effective at it which makes all the managers he has played under to live him. Arteta saw his performance at Chelsea and was still willing to pay 65m and 300k weekly for him. That speaks volumes.
Politics › Re: Supreme Court Judgment Will Affect Nasarawa Guber Judgment by Spy360(m): 1:29pm On Oct 30, 2023
seanfer:
But this is the fault of the petitioner for not providing the evidences.
What of the evidence Atiku brought from Chicago?

What of the boxes of forms ec8a Peter Obi brought?

Look, what kept Tinubu from being sacked was not a lack of evidence but a denial of it using technicalities. In sane climes, they use technicalities to bring in evidence that proves facts, in Nigeria we use technicalities to block evidence that prove facts.

It's facts that Tinubu forged his certificate. But he is still president despite this fact and evidence which the SC actually have in their hands.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:25pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
ESR started and we scored 5 selah cool
grin

ESR was subbed before we reached five. That's not saying he didn't do well. Honestly I prefer ESR in that Left no 8.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:24pm On Oct 30, 2023
Jodera:
No wonder he's been benched since Everton match and only started when Arteta wanted to try squad depth.

I guess our coach too get untrained mind like ours cheesy
In a big club nothing like bench when you still see game time. Imagine saying Trossard is benched. Benched here should mean no game time.
Politics › Re: Supreme Court Judgment Will Affect Nasarawa Guber Judgment by Spy360(m): 2:04pm On Oct 29, 2023
garfield1:
The apex court ruled and affirmed the ruling of the pepc which stated that subpoenaed witnesses and other witnesses must be frontloaded within 21 days along with the petition and other materials.unfortunately,they called 7 subpoenaed witnesses amongst inec staffs,agents who testified for ashige,gayam and chiroma and who testified and tendered documents that gave pdp the win.once they are disqualified,the documents in which they tendered is also invalidated thereby affirming the victory of engr sule.ombugadu should try again in 2027...


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I told you that our judiciary is dead.

A man commits fraud in his company. He is taken to court but the petition was not submitted with evidence because the evidence were hideen. Then after hearing, the vouchers proving the theft were discovered and brought to court. But the court rejects the evidence because they were not front loaded with the petition.

Our judiciary use technicalities to throw away evidence whereas other countries use technicalities to take in evidence as facts.

It is established fact that Tinubu forged his certificates but the SC threw the facts away with the excuse that they don't take in evidence.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:55pm On Oct 29, 2023
daveP:
Kai in Odegaard role is a no no. Creativity and Flair was majorly on ESR and Rice all thru. He remains that one player still under experiment 🥼
Once again, i love what Trossard did to the LW today. Impressive!!
You won't appreciate Kai because you don't want to. Kai played very well yesterday.

His style is what sells him away for untrained minds like ours. Kai plays off the ball that is why everyone around him plays better. But we see it as he did not play well just because others played better than before.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:50pm On Oct 29, 2023
Jodera:
Lol... grin grin grin grin

Na person weh dey read in-between the line go catch Spy for that writeup grin
grin grin grin

Havertz replaced Odegaard and we scored 5. Selah.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 1:50pm On Oct 29, 2023
BlueRayDick:
I saw what u did there grin

U sha use style smuggle ur Havertz enter conversation of players wey be brain of the team. Lmao
I be Igbo man. Na so we dey use sell marketi

grin grin grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 8:03pm On Oct 28, 2023
daveP:
This excuse no fit hold. Why? When they aren't working, then something needs to be done about that weakness. That's why? Nobody, because of tactics or whatever its called is so assured of not being on the reconsideration table when mess up begins to affect overall performance.

So, judging by your last words, we are stuck till better come? Omo!!
The bolded is not really my point. It is simply about how selection is made on march day and why.

For example, some players are selected for their physicality eg Saliba, Gabriel, Rice. Some for their technique eg Zinchenko, Saka, Martinelli, Odegaard. While some for their tactical prowess eg White, Havertz, Raya.

Some fall in-between like Partey or possess multiple attributes like Rice etc.

In most cases the coach can afford not to play physical or technical players but it will be very hard for them to ignore the tactical players because they are the brain of the team and they determine how the team plays, how others move and what tactics the manager wants..
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Arsenal Fans Thread: The Red & White Army: 2025/2026 EPL Champions! by Spy360(m): 6:16pm On Oct 26, 2023
daveP:
Arteta has been enough in management to start planning on Jesus and Nelli switching natural spots as often as possible during attack transition. Best Goals of Nelli surprisingly come from the centre runs, and some of the sweetest by Jesus has been from the wing. Besides, Jesus is a quick decision maker when he's in that wing compared to Nelli. There is more assurance in a fan's chest that Nelli will waste or kill an attack vibe than get a goal. Besides, many managers now put 2 on Saka and Nelli lately. I expect Arteta to quickly do something about this or we may see Saka going on a permanent goal drought against big teams. Assists is bare minimum to me by Saka Standards. He also needs a deputy. Loved how he gave experienced Acuna big problems.

It's also time we start firing from 20-30yards out abeg. One thing i hate in football is predictability. Esp when you know you've been figured out yet rinse and repeat. This season,no shot/on target for more than an hour is worrisome. I trust a Granit Xhaka in such games.

As for Raya, i feel he's enjoying Spanish Privileges at this rate. He's nowhere near Ramsdale. Those bicycle kicks Mariano kept seeing, i trust Rams to have done something more than simply watch, which brings me to White


White is shaky!!! Saliba can't continue to cover for him. He is sluggish at recovery to defend and that's too consistent and it is annoying. Man marking is a problem too. Aerial awareness seems like zero. He is a gem in attack. But it looks like he wants to prove that Zinch is learning work near him. He needs to step up.


Las las, our Away Streak continues.
Both Raya and White are tactical choices. You can't remove them from the line up unless we sign better tactical players.
Politics › Re: Breaking! 19 Yr Old Lady Stoned To Death! by Spy360(m): 6:07pm On Oct 26, 2023
khalling2008:
Who is the original son of god among them?:
1. Jesus
2. Adam
3. David
4. Jacob
They are all sons of God. I said even me I am a son of God. You too can be a son of God if you accept Jesus as your LoRD.
Politics › Re: Breaking! 19 Yr Old Lady Stoned To Death! by Spy360(m): 2:42pm On Oct 26, 2023
khalling2008:
Cover your face my man, you have nothing to say, tell me how many son of god in the Bible;

1. Jacob was a son of god, Exodus 4:22 3:38
And thou shall say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel (Jacob) is my son, even my firstborn.

2. David was a son of god,
I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me (David), Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee

3. Adam, who was the son of God. Luke 3:38

Who is the original son of god among them?:
1. Jesus
2. Adam
3. David
4. Jacob
Even me, I am a son of God. We are all sons of God if we believe in Him.

Jesus is different in the sense that He is God. John 3:16 refers to Him as being the only begotten because He is the only One that carries the entire embodiment of God.

John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. 14:7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him. 14:8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, shew us the Father, and it sufficeth us. 14:9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father ; and how sayest thou then, Shew us the Father? 14:10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works. 14:11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.

Even Mohammed said you should believe in Jesus as the Way or else you will rot in hell. No 72virgins for you.
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 2:39pm On Oct 26, 2023
raumdeuter:
I am glad that you are happy
Very happy embarassed cry
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 2:36pm On Oct 26, 2023
a4turitoroman:
Renewed shege 🔥🔥🔥
My joy is that everyone will 'benefit' grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 2:36pm On Oct 26, 2023
Ballzproblemm:
https://www.nairaland.com/7890444/naira-appreciates-n1310-1300-parallel


#10 naira difference 😐
Tinubu fans gats to celebrate something na grin
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: EPL Chatroom - All Discussions by Spy360(m): 2:31pm On Oct 26, 2023
raumdeuter:
How many police can man an entire country of 350M people? If a criminal is at your door, how much time do you think you have to call police and they get there to arrest the situation?

Guns are not that expensive, In Nigerian Universities, 19yr old cult boys have guns, In 3rd world countries many people have guns so why do you think it will be expensive to have a gun especially when your life might depend on it?

How is that gun control working in Nigeria so far when Kaduna, Plateau Benue people are stopped from having guns while their marauders have Libyan war rifles

Those herdsmen raiding in highways in Nigeria why do you think they are so succesful? Could it be because they are 98% sure the travelers don't have anything beyond Psalm 23 and Suratul for protection?
Absolutely 💯

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