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by felarey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:19 pm
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Manchester United - News, Developments & Season
Replies: 10480
Views: 3615552

Re: Manchester United - News, Developments & Season

Scoring early then hanging for dear life is not a strategy. If you want to play not to lose, then you have to keep the ball.
by felarey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:04 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....
Replies: 61
Views: 994

Re: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....

It's not just about local or foreign coach or colonial mentality, there's also exposure and competence. Get a cook currently cooking in a backyard with thatched roof cover, clay pots and firewood. He will bang out excellent efo riro, gbegiri, afang, ofe onugbu, jollof rice etc. Now put the same coo...
by felarey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....
Replies: 61
Views: 994

Re: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....

It's not just about local or foreign coach or colonial mentality, there's also exposure and competence. Get a cook currently cooking in a backyard with thatched roof cover, clay pots and firewood. He will bang out excellent efo riro, gbegiri, afang, ofe onugbu, jollof rice etc. Now put the same coo...
by felarey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....
Replies: 61
Views: 994

Re: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....

The problem is that people mistakenly arrogate football a status that it does not have even when imagined. Football is not sophisticated. Sure, there are many things about it that no human can control. You control only the little parts that are controllable and part isn't that much nor is it sophis...
by felarey
Sun Mar 03, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....
Replies: 61
Views: 994

Re: Segun ODEGAMI Denounces colonial Mentality and calls for Nigerian-born Manager for SE....

It's not just about local or foreign coach or colonial mentality, there's also exposure and competence. Get a cook currently cooking in a backyard with thatched roof cover, clay pots and firewood. He will bang out excellent efo riro, gbegiri, afang, ofe onugbu, jollof rice etc. Now put the same cook...
by felarey
Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: I have a shortlist of five for the Super Eagles head coach job
Replies: 20
Views: 1002

Re: I have a shortlist of five for the Super Eagles head coach job

Chuckled when I saw the list. By the time I got to the 10th point I was LOL :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: comedy disguised as critical contribution. Enjoyed it tho, wish it could happen!
by felarey
Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says
Replies: 45
Views: 3984

Re: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says

The issue is simple. Did Aina hide his injury or not? Nobody here should be surprised by Ekong’s injury. We discussed it here and he was a doubt for the next games but we were glad he made it, just like Nwabali. Ekong didn’t hide anything and it’s a given in football that players play on with injur...
by felarey
Wed Feb 28, 2024 6:27 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says
Replies: 45
Views: 3984

Re: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says

The issue is simple. Did Aina hide his injury or not? Nobody here should be surprised by Ekong’s injury. We discussed it here and he was a doubt for the next games but we were glad he made it, just like Nwabali. Ekong didn’t hide anything and it’s a given in football that players play on with injuri...
by felarey
Wed Feb 28, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Peseiro watches English-born Super Eagles-eligible player (Sylvester Jasper) in Benfica's win
Replies: 27
Views: 3710

Re: Peseiro watches English-born Super Eagles-eligible player (Sylvester Jasper) in Benfica's win

A none story, was thinking Peseiro made a comment about him or something. The writer is just desperate to write or fronting for an agent. A good journalist would have gone thru proper channels for the press to reach peseiro and ask what he thinks. The man probably watches hundreds of games, wonder h...
by felarey
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says
Replies: 45
Views: 3984

Re: Ola Aina Played AFCON 2023 Final with Injury, Nottingham Forest Coach Says

A player playing an important game with injury only shows commitment if the situation is transparent with the medics and coaching staff. Else it’s selfishness, dereliction of duty and foolishness combined. The latter seems to be the case as Peseiro in an interview blamed the loss on youth and inexpe...
by felarey
Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:18 am
Forum: WORLD FOOTBALL
Topic: Dani Alves: Former Brazil and Barcelona defender to stand trial for alleged sexual assault
Replies: 8
Views: 676

Re: Dani Alves: Former Brazil and Barcelona defender to stand trial for alleged sexual assault

Sentenced to 4.5 yrs. He needs better people around him, what was he doing banging some random chic in the toilet of a nightclub?? Too risky and reckless.
by felarey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:31 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON
Replies: 52
Views: 1276

Re: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON

Perhaps he should have taken the two penalties Ekong took? But Ekong delivered so not an issue. Those two were a path to 2 goals, assists and overall impact. When you add 4 disallowed goals and the team getting to the final, he's definitely on it. This is a case where stats don't tell the whole stor...
by felarey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON
Replies: 52
Views: 1276

Re: Could not score against Ghana in 2 games to take us to the WC, one goal in 7 games at the AFCON

But he scores for fun at his club. Why is that? 34 caps 21 goals. I would say he scores for fun for Nigeria as well. Plus he had 4 disallowed goals. He's definitely got it and did what was asked of him upfront very well. He also had an impact in almost all our goals. Like him or not, there's no Nig...
by felarey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:00 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively
Replies: 17
Views: 668

Re: Video interview: Peseiro - Why the Eagles played defensively

Not happy with Peseiro's response. Seems like he felt young players, the atmosphere and occasion led to mistakes and underperformance. Question is what did he do when this was unfolding? This was the AFCON final, a chance to win the most coveted trophy in Africa. If the young players were having a b...
by felarey
Fri Feb 16, 2024 5:47 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

It's a divisive narrative emerging here that foreign born players are somehow more subject to abuse than nigerian born ones. I don't think there's data to back that up, difference might just be in reporting or response. But in any case, it's one of those things that needs to be proven as on the surf...
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

You are older than the grandpa. Iwobi's wounded expression says it all. https://twitter :D .com/OneJoblessBoy/status/1757319855605260770 Know a photo op when you see one. The minister's aides cornered Iwobi to meet with him after hearing the news. While Iwobi is probably just waiting to put his hea...
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

Iwobi's wounded expression says it all. https://twitter.com/OneJoblessBoy/status/1757319855605260770 Know a photo op when you see one. The minister's aides cornered Iwobi to meet with him after hearing the news. While Iwobi is probably just waiting to put his headphones back on and text his gurl af...
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:10 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

Mental strength is key in this business and Alex wouldn’t be playing at this level for over 9 years if he was weak. When I said this earlier, Damunk said i should stop talking about mental weakness. :lol: In this sport, speak to any player who is a winner and they will tell you about mental strengt...
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:51 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

kendo wrote: Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:43 am Alex is unaffected by the noise...
Simples, peeps here were trying to cuddle him. Go on Alex, faith restored!
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

As fans of the game I think there needs to be a fine line that shouldn’t be crossed. We have people here who wish death on forumers for the egregious crime of daring to have a different opinion from them. Others who act like they are in kindergarten and move from thread to thread like lustful troll...
by felarey
Wed Feb 14, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

You can't be conflicted by his reaction unless you know what he reacted to. I am sure it's not just criticisms of his performance alone. What if it's death threats or threats of bodily harm like they did yo Okoye? Should he just have tough skin to those too? His reaction is not the problem, it's th...
by felarey
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:45 pm
Forum: EAGLES NEST
Topic: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?
Replies: 116
Views: 3231

Re: Alex Iwobi to retire from the SE?

I am truly conflicted by Alex Iwobi's reaction to trolls. Major understatement. Thats why I have said nothing about it. Everyone knows my position about players being mentally weak, but I am also disgusted that people will go to him and attack him - especially for a player who sacrificed all tourna...