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Education / Re: Unilag pg 2014 Discussion by wonda26(m): 10:34am On Sep 29, 2014 |
kalan: Plz bro, how does one get the prospectus for his department? Can you say when this session is likely to resume if one is admitted? |
Education / Re: Unilag pg 2014 Discussion by wonda26(m): 10:05am On Sep 28, 2014 |
Plz how does one get the prospectus? I'm applying for Mech. Eng. I also need info about the fees that would be required for me to run the program. Thanks. Thanks. Cc Kalan Any one with useful info. |
Education / Re: University Of Ibadan Post Graduate 2013/2014 Discussion Thread by wonda26(m): 10:01am On Sep 28, 2014 |
Is the application ended? |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2013 Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Graduate Trainee by wonda26(m): 1:38pm On Sep 26, 2014 |
We have no choice than to keep waiting and expecting. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Sheffield Wednesday:Capital One Cup (7 - 0) On 24th Sept 2014 by wonda26(m): 9:41pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
akatekpe: Man City is really " Fansless" oo see how dry this thread is n Chelsea thread crowded with fans n bad belles Little by little, we would get there. 7 Likes |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Sheffield Wednesday:Capital One Cup (7 - 0) On 24th Sept 2014 by wonda26(m): 9:40pm On Sep 24, 2014 |
Full time. Man city 7 - 0 Sheffield Wednesday . . . Thank you City. Be a Cityzen. 4 Likes |
Religion / Re: A Thread For Catholics by wonda26(m): 7:22pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Kamsified:Aww! My bad! Apologies. I like the name tho' Any story behind it? 1 Like |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2014 Eunisell Limited (oil & Gas) Graduate Trainee Programme by wonda26(m): 6:39pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
ThaSlimKidd:Nice one bro. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 21st September 2014 by wonda26(m): 5:48pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Lampard! Chelsea, how does it feel to have a Lampard against you? Now feel the lampi heat! This goal sweet me die |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 21st September 2014 by wonda26(m): 5:46pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Goal!!! Thank you Lampard! Burst that Chelsea net meyn....them be ur boiz! |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Manchester City Vs Chelsea (1 - 1) On 21st September 2014 by wonda26(m): 5:32pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Bleep that ref! Bleep Chelsea!! Man city... Superbia in proelia Match don spoil. . Na analysis me dey wait now. This ref dey blow rubbish since. But Zabaleta, u for calm down na |
Religion / Re: A Thread For Catholics by wonda26(m): 4:28pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Kamsified: Bros... Really nice of you to ask of me. . Real nice, I the ya. Happy sunday |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2014 Eunisell Limited (oil & Gas) Graduate Trainee Programme by wonda26(m): 4:07pm On Sep 21, 2014 |
Invites rolling in. Check your mail. |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Graduate Trainee Recruitment At Olam Nigeria Ltd by wonda26(m): 8:45am On Sep 20, 2014 |
ThaSlimKidd:I tell ya.. Some niggas take down dragnet like they set the questions themselves 2 Likes |
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: 2013 Nigeria Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Graduate Trainee by wonda26(m): 6:04pm On Sep 19, 2014 |
Wow! Been ages (months in short) I entered here. Got tired of expecting the invite. Guess its time for me to awake my spirit. Greetings house. 1 Like |
Sports / Top 10 Football Superstitions - Amusing! by wonda26(m): 11:57pm On Sep 18, 2014 |
In 2009, The curious case of Arsenal's Kolo Toure missing the start of the second half of his side's Champions League win against Roma – waiting for William Gallas to emerge so that he could be last onto the pitch – was one of the latest in a long line of footballing superstitions. From the commonplace tendency of players to touch the ground and cross their heart as they come onto the pitch (Thierry Henry), to the coach who takes players' star signs into consideration before selecting his team (Raymond Domenech); from the player who prepares for matches by reading Dostoevsky on the loo (Gennaro Gattuso), to those players that harbour the frankly ridiculous belief that no harm can come to them because they wear their underwear inside out (Adrian Mutu) – football is full of them. 1. David James In James' own words, "many footballers have an obsessive routine that goes way beyond normal." That just about sums up James' own superstitious regimen (or "mental machinery so complex it could fill a page," as he once described it) which began on the Friday night before a game and continued right through to the full-time whistle the following day. As well as not speaking to anyone, it would involve going to the urinals, waiting until they were empty and then spitting on the wall. 2. Johan Cruyff The Dutch legend used to slap his goalkeeper Gert Bals in the stomach while he was at Ajax, and then spit his chewing gum into the opposition's half before kick-off. When Cruyff once forgot his gum, in the European Cup final of 1969, Ajax lost to Milan 4-1. Looking back, Cruyff advised managers to ensure that their players are not influenced by superstition. "If it does influence them," he cautioned, "you can't play them in the next match." 3. France in the 1998 World Cup Fabien Barthez's body was treated as a primitive icon, touched for good luck. The French rituals at the World Cup included always occupying the same seats on the team bus, listening to Gloria Gaynor's 1970s hit "I Will Survive" in the changing-room, and the rounded off by defender Laurent Blanc kissing keeper Fabien Barthez's head before kick-off. France won the World Cup. 4. Pelé The Brazil legend once dispatched a friend to track down a fan to whom Pele had given one of his playing shirts with orders to retrieve it at all costs, after suffering a dip in form. A week later the friend handed Pelé his shirt back, and the striker's form immediately returned. His friend decided not to tell him that the search had been futile and he had simply given him back the same shirt he had worn in the previous match. 5. Bobby Moore England's captain of the 1960s and 1970s insisted on being the last person into the changing-room to put on his shorts before kick-off. In 1981 Desmond Morris wrote: "Moore's team-mate Martin Peters was fascinated by the way he stood around holding the shorts, waiting for everyone else to finish dressing." Peters would wait until Moore had put on his shorts, before taking off his own. Moore would respond by taking off his shorts, and waiting until Peters had put his back on. 6. Midlands Portland Cement While most are amusing, sometimes the superstitions can get out of hand. Last October (2008), the coach of the Zimbabwean side Midlands Portland Cement sent his squad of 17 players into the crocodile-crowded Zambezi river in a ritual cleansing ceremony , intended to restore their harmony ahead of their next game. Sadly, only sixteen of his players emerged minutes later. Unsurprisingly, considering the omens, they lost their next match. 7. Urinating So many players' superstitions revolve around passing water that it deserves a section of its own. Mario Gómez, the German striker, always uses the urinal situated furthest to the left in the washroom. John Terry, meanwhile, prefers to always use the same urinal in the dressing room toilets at Stamford Bridge, and if the spot is taken he will wait until he can use it, even if there are others free. ---Hot piss never catch you Sergio Goycochea, the former Argentina goalkeeper. had a legendary routine for facing penalties – and until the final of Italia '90, it was a remarkably successful one – which involved him urinating on the pitch. 8. Gary Neville The Manchester United defender has so many superstitions that he has had to try and banish some of them as they were becoming inhibiting. As well as not changing his boots if he is on a winning run, Neville will wear the same aftershave if the results are going his way. "I've got lots of superstitions," Neville once said. "I try to cut them down as I have too many. I wear the same belts, same shoes, same aftershave – I've worn the same aftershave all season." 9. Gary Lineker The former England striker never took a shot at goal during his match warm ups because he didn't want to waste a goal. Then, if he wouldn't manage to score in the first half he would change his shirt. If the bad run extended, and he was failing to score, he would resort to getting a haircut. 10. David Beckham Image has always been fundamental for Beckham, so it should come as no surprise that he has an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, which manifests itself in making sure that certain items are arranged just so. Many might uncharitably suggest that his hair is the most obvious, but in fact his biggest obsession is ensuring that all of the items in his fridge are arranged just so. And if he has just three cans of Pepsi, he will throw one away so that there is an even number.
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European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Bayern Munich Vs Manchester City: UCL (1 - 0) On 17th September 2014 by wonda26(m): 8:33pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
Nice First Half City..... We might just steal a win here |
Autos / Re: IMPORT DUTY CHECK here by wonda26(m): 5:36pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
femmy2010: Help with clearing costs of Toyota corolla and yaris.. 1998 to 2002. Thanks. |
Politics / Re: 'ayo, Get Out Of My Church By Bishop Benson Idahosa- The Observer 1987 by wonda26(m): 4:28pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
amiskurie: Are u sure bishop Benson idahosa is late?Surely...This one na indomie generation 3 Likes 1 Share |
Politics / Re: 'ayo, Get Out Of My Church By Bishop Benson Idahosa- The Observer 1987 by wonda26(m): 4:27pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
atlwireles: As a witness to Rev Idahosa's and Pastor Ayo's last public crusade on the grounds of Urhobo college in August of 1987. That statement by the observer newspaper, printed in Benin was silly. Pastor Ayo was already his own man in Warri in 1987. The Church of God's mission was too small for both of them. Bros, surely u ain't an indomie generation. Men greet! #RemovesHeaddress 3 Likes |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Bayern Munich Vs Manchester City: UCL (1 - 0) On 17th September 2014 by wonda26(m): 3:54pm On Sep 17, 2014 |
Citizens all the way...... |
Education / Re: 2015/2016 Unilag Postgraduate Application Begins by wonda26(m): 7:00pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
boldan: Please anybody for mechanical engineering applied mechanics option or any other option let's meet as soon as possibleSent you a PM. About to begin the process. |
Education / Re: 2015/2016 Unilag Postgraduate Application Begins by wonda26(m): 6:57pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
Kentnickole: Add me ASAP. |
Religion / Re: A Thread For Catholics by wonda26(m): 11:37am On Sep 14, 2014 |
Happy Sunday, great people of God. |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Real Madrid Vs Atletico Madrid (1 - 2) On 13th September 2014 by wonda26(m): 7:31pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
Soft penalty call |
European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) / Re: Arsenal Vs Manchester City (2 - 2) On 13th September 2014 by wonda26(m): 1:13pm On Sep 13, 2014 |
GOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! |
Autos / Re: IMPORT DUTY CHECK here by wonda26(m): 4:16pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
femmy2010:Thanks. FJ Cruiser is from 2009 model (with back up camera) Pajero, plz do u know the lowest year with back up camera? It should start from there. Thanks. |
Romance / Re: My Girlfriend & Sister Fought Over The Car Front Seat, Who Do I Side? by wonda26(m): 1:14pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
Timileyin: Got to settle some really big fight few days back when preparing to go to a cousin's wedding. I left home with my sister, with the intention of picking my Girl friend alone with way, When we saw her, she demanded my sister, move to the back so as she could occupy her so called space. Which ended been a big fight and they caused a really big scene. Who do i support?OP, my own na what was your stance on the issue? Coz if na me, I go drive carry my sister leave my girlfriend there. For what na I don't even care if its my sister or my friend I'm already carrying... For the fact my girlfriend met someone already seated there, I don't even expect her to raise such issue. That's too childish in my opinion. |
Autos / Re: IMPORT DUTY CHECK here by wonda26(m): 12:24pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
Good day Sir, plz I need clearing costs for 1) FJ Cruiser 2) Acura MDX 2008/2009 3) Mitsubishi Pajero Grimaldi RORO Thanks. femmy2010: Got vehicles to pick up from any address in the USA and shipped Roro or in a shared Container to Lagos?? |
Autos / Re: CUSTOMS AGENT IN NIGERIA @ ANY PORTS by wonda26(m): 12:23pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
sheffyUTD: GRANDE MAROCCO previously expected to arrive today, 12/09/2014 is now being expected on 14/09/2014 from US/Canada port range @ GRIMALDI.Good day Sir, plz I need clearing costs for 1) FJ Cruiser 2) Acura MDX 2008/2009 3) Mitsubishi Pajero Grimaldi RORO Thanks. |
Sports / Re: Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty Of Manslaughter by wonda26(m): 12:10pm On Sep 12, 2014 |
Bail extended. . Court adjoined to 13 October. |
Sports / Re: Oscar Pistorius Found Guilty Of Manslaughter by wonda26(m): 11:11am On Sep 12, 2014 |
Slymonster: manslaughter has a minimum years of 15 but he can appeal it...lol if it was naija,murder na murder as far person die and na you kill am......Our justice system need to learn from this...Not minimum, but maximum of 15 years. Meaning he could get anything between 0 - 15 years for manslaughter (or better still, culpable homicide) |
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