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by Mr Shows
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: 10 observations I would like to make of the Ghana game so far
Replies: 35
Views: 701

Re: 10 observations I would like to make of the Ghana game so far

There will be a special place in hell for all those calling for a local coach despite knowing fully well that it will lead to corruption, nepotism, incompetence and failure. I cannot understand how their egoistic principle of Awolokan can be me more important than success! May the good Lord give me...
by Mr Shows
Fri Mar 22, 2024 4:55 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nigeria vs Ghana (2-1) Desser , Lookman FT
Replies: 302
Views: 2433

Re: Nigeria vs Ghana (0-0)

by Mr Shows
Sat Feb 10, 2024 9:04 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Camp News
Replies: 772
Views: 20635

Re: Camp News

airwolex wrote: Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:38 pm Hearing bad news that Iwobi is out. Damn hope it is fake
Calls for a tweak in our formation. Maybe play Kelechi a bit deep behind Osimeh and in front of a m/f pairing of Frank and Alhassan..Aribo, who would have been a likely replacement did not bring his boots to this tournament..
by Mr Shows
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Big ups to Terem Moffi
Replies: 18
Views: 477

Re: Big ups to Terem Moffi

camex wrote: Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:51 am Excellent baller who provoked the free kick
Just loved his calmness and confidence as he waited to take his shoot....He dispatched with aplomb..
by Mr Shows
Thu Feb 08, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Frank Onyeka
Replies: 22
Views: 599

Re: Frank Onyeka

Limited in his shooting ability but the dude puts in a full shift every game. When Alhassan came on, it was Iwobi that got yanked, highlighting that he remains our first choice enforcer in the m/f. Just like Uzoho, Ndidi may have a tough fight on his hands to reclaim his shirt. His tackling is on po...
by Mr Shows
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
Replies: 12
Views: 413

Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?

But on a serious note, I am a bit worried about how we have used Osinmeh in this tournament. We play the semi's on Wednesday and the final is on the weekend. Hope he has enough in his tank to get us over the finishing line...The Dude puts in a full shift every game. He was shattered by the end of t...
by Mr Shows
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
Replies: 12
Views: 413

Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?

But on a serious note, I am a bit worried about how we have used Osinmeh in this tournament. We play the semi's on Wednesday and the final is on the weekend. Hope he has enough in his tank to get us over the finishing line...The Dude puts in a full shift every game. He was shattered by the end of th...
by Mr Shows
Mon Feb 05, 2024 6:09 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?
Replies: 12
Views: 413

Re: Have you noticed there are no longer tired legs in the Eagles?

Do you know why this is? It is because half of the team are foreign-born and when they say they are 28, we know for certain that they are 28 and not 36. Inadvertently, the massive influx of diasporans like Aina, Ekong, Ajayi, Iwobi, Lookman, Aribo, etc, has managed to not only bring the average age...
by Mr Shows
Sat Feb 03, 2024 8:56 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: 10 observations I have to make after the Angolan game
Replies: 21
Views: 624

Re: 10 observations I have to make after the Angolan game

60 seconds???!! The rule of thumb is 12 seconds on a fast break, with the ball doing much of the movement itself. The gaffers tactic has been to concede possession and allow the opposition to have the ball in areas where they pose no real threat and play compact and on the break. Allowing VO to pre...
by Mr Shows
Sat Feb 03, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: FORMER Everton star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants
Replies: 9
Views: 329

Re: FORMER Everton star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by two European giants

Apart of Aina, he is the only player who can deliver quality crosses into the box. One of our outstanding performers in this competition. He is not only balling, what is more admirable is his passion and commitment to the shirt. Glad his choice to play for Nigeria is boosting his career...The likes ...
by Mr Shows
Thu Feb 01, 2024 12:21 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Play "The Manager": Should Alhassan start the next game?
Replies: 37
Views: 643

Re: Play "The Manager": Should Alhassan start the next game?

This is the knockout stage of the tournament and any coach worth his salt will not change a winning team. Right now, the gaffer will be looking to fine tune what he has, opposed to changing personnel, to build chemistry and consistency. Onyeka will start, Alhassan may be introduced to replace a tire...
by Mr Shows
Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Luton (4) v (0) Brighton (Osho Starts/ Adebayo scores 3x)
Replies: 17
Views: 319

Re: Luton (4) v (0) Brighton (Osho Starts/ Adebayo scores 3x)

It is because have incompetent people running our game. A properly structured and serious minded NFF would have engaged Mike Emenalo to handle global scouting and design structures for the integration of local talent into the National teams. Success is attractive, If Ola Aina, Demola Lookman and Iwo...
by Mr Shows
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
Replies: 43
Views: 862

Re: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?

EII, Just curious, based on our current setup, where would he play as a starter? Can’t he replace Samu? Not in the role either Samu or Lookman currently plays, without destroying the tactical balance of the team... If we had 11 Maradona's, some fans will insist that we play them all at the same tim...
by Mr Shows
Fri Jan 26, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?
Replies: 43
Views: 862

Re: Peseiro v Iheanacho?.......Is there credence?

EII, Just curious, based on our current setup, where would he play as a starter? Can’t he replace Samu? If we had 11 Maradona's, some fans will insist that we play them all at the same time.. :blink: Not in the role either Samu or Lookman currently plays, without destroying the tactical balance of ...
by Mr Shows
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:02 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT
Replies: 727
Views: 5809

Re: Guinea Bissau vs Nigeria (0-1)FT

Bigpokey24 wrote: Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:57 am
The supporters club have been there all the way through thick and thin, and deserve a shout out :thumb: :clap:
by Mr Shows
Tue Jan 23, 2024 8:54 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: 10 observations I have after the Guinea-Bissau game
Replies: 46
Views: 1065

Re: 10 observations I have after the Guinea-Bissau game

Our best 11 is taking shape and we are steadily making progress... Other observations, Lookman and Aina are the only two players that can deliver quality balls into the box to Osiboy. Iwobi has the movement to deliver the balls into the channel early and accurately enough to give Osi-boy the time to...
by Mr Shows
Sat Jan 20, 2024 3:26 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Decision not to press CIV- Did we rob CIV?
Replies: 32
Views: 763

Re: Decision not to press CIV- Did we rob CIV?

I would continue with the formation against CIV if I were Peseiro. It’s the defence that wins tournaments and with our attacking options, we would always create chances. This was how Rohr started off in the WCQs with the SE. The only difference was that Rohr’s team had a higher conversion rate Hors...
by Mr Shows
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Camp News
Replies: 772
Views: 20635

Re: Camp News

Let them just come good on the pitch... All this selfie taking and dancing, by the time they cross the white line, we expect to see fire in their eyes and bellies... This is war
by Mr Shows
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:36 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
Replies: 71
Views: 1787

Re: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview

Honest truth, (home crowd adj) I'll settle for a draw and we pick up 3 point in the final game.. Steady progress to the business end of the tournament. That said, if we come out all guns blazing and get the early goal it will unsettle the crowd, but it is hard to see our defence holding out if the ...
by Mr Shows
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:00 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview
Replies: 71
Views: 1787

Re: Ivory Coast vs Nigeria Prediction and Preview

Honest truth, (home crowd adj) I'll settle for a draw and we pick up 3 point in the final game.. Steady progress to the business end of the tournament. That said, if we come out all guns blazing and get the early goal it will unsettle the crowd, but it is hard to see our defence holding out if the E...
by Mr Shows
Sun Jan 14, 2024 10:08 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: 10 observations I would like to make from this game

Maybe I was the only one who noticed it but Osimhen kept making some brilliant runs but alas, nobody could pick him out with passes. If we had an Okocha on the pitch today, Osimhen would easily have scored a hat trick! Osimhen, plays on the shoulder of the last defenders and will always use his pac...
by Mr Shows
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:05 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: 10 observations I would like to make from this game
Replies: 5
Views: 293

Re: 10 observations I would like to make from this game

Point 5 is a legacy from Rohr's day's. Lookman is the only bonafide crosser of the ball. Without a creative playmaker, our wing play isn't fully optimised... I would look for a HB player who has the physicality and guile to play the role. Most of our FB players don't cut it on the African stage (Iwo...
by Mr Shows
Sun Jan 14, 2024 5:44 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Nwabili and AlHassan
Replies: 52
Views: 1001

Re: Nwabili and AlHassan

Nwabili didn't make a single save as EQ were utterly toothless, his real baptism of fire will come against CIV in a few days, and with that defence? I sure don't envy him right now. On today's performance, he keeps his place in goal. He marshalled his box well and looked assured. The jitters we nor...