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When comparing the two, Henry's association with Arsenal, and Ronaldo's love affair, with the more romantic Real Madrid, tends to swing the decision in the direction of the 'Belly from Brazil'. If we dont surrender to personal bias, and the euphoria that surrounds anything Brazilian with a ball at i...

Kanu's not fit to wear the Arsenal jersey, rather a bib in a primary school playground. I hear the local nursery are starting up a 5-aside team, with a little tippex, the Lanky Lurch of Lagos, might be able to qualify for their junior side.

'Those who fail to prepare, prepare to fail' We need to be looking at different players, different systems, different initiatives. I must reiterate, the rigidity of the 4-4-2, its lack of flexibility, means, when staring defeat in the eye, there is little one can do to change this formula. Subsituti...

In the eyes of a Nigerian,Martins can do no wrong: 'His wrongs are rights, his averages, goods, and his goods, greats' With regards for team selection, Alberto 'Fat Tony' Zaccharoni, favours the much preached about (on this website), 3-5-2. A system, which its advocates believe, favours two donkeys ...

'Cheer up Alex Ferguson, Oh what can it be, to a Fat Scottish *kindperson*, with a $#% football te-eamm, eammm' 'Cheer up Alex Ferguson, Oh what can it be, to a Fat Scottish *kindperson*, with a $#% football te-eamm, eammm' 'Hows your heart, Hows your heart, Hows your heart Fergussonnnnnnnn, Hows yo...

Indeed, the temples on the side of Aghahowa's head are being stretched by his ego, but arrogance and confidence infro t of goal, are acceptable for strikers. Take Henry, this guy has as much arrogance as he has va-va-voom, but it works out 'alright on the night', every night. Aghahowa's young and ne...

Jinn, I couldn't have said it better myself. They had an organised back 3, with a sweeper stepping up into midfield when in possession of the ball. The wide strikers were a nightmare to fallbacks, and then there were the magicians, the likes of Gullit, Bergkamp, pulling the strings like Gepetto. Unf...

Its important for Holland to maintain their 'Total Footbal' ethos of years past. Ajax have been great ambassadors of the Dutch style of football, showing more Dutch Courage, than a drunken Irishman. Dutch football has always been premised around composed, able professionals in all positions. Even mo...

Isaac has no one to blame, but himself. Many Africans have sailed the atlantic, and landed gracefully on the grasses of the premier league. Isaac let himself down. Dave Jones is a well-respected manager, his optimism will have been clouded by the inevitability of a relegation battle. He saw neither ...

The italian mentality has always preached defence ahead of attack, advocates of the roman footballing bible, such as Zacchoroni, stick to its word like glue. He'll be able to carry this word with him to the job-centre come the end of the season. As for Martins, In a Nigerians eyes, his poor performa...

Indeed, Isaac was given a chance early in his wolves career. Dave Jones, has the credentials of a well-respected manager. We can only assume he saw something in Isaac which he didnt fancy, and so, dumped him like an ex-girlfriend. It appears to be too late for Isaac now, but he must continue to put ...

When it rains, it pours. And Sunday, trying to avoid the drenching, is pulling out the umbrella of hope. 'I love my country, I'd love to wear that green and white once more'. Of course you would, how else will you be able to place yourself in the eyes of the window shoppers. A couple turn outs for t...

Its not a matter of abiity alone, rather professionalism, desire and determination. Wolves were sucked into a relegation battle, the British never-say-die, I get knocked down and get back up again, attitude, is best suited for such an ordeal. Jones has placed his faith in players with experience of ...

First and foremost, Argentina and Brazil are only similar in continent, their styles of play couldn't be more contrasting. 2002 was a shock to their system and indeed a wake-up call from their deep-seeded arrogance. Now, they have re-emerged onto the footballing scene with the same efficiency as the...

Perhaps I have only paid eye-service to the lesser side of Obiorah's game, maybe i was too quick to criticise the Princess of the penalty box? Unlikely, Obiorah is a nobody in football, hence his confinement to the subzero summers of moscow. On the international scene, this guy would offer nothing m...

I happened to be fortunate enough to pay spectator to James Obiorah's antics in the first-leg against monaco. And was speedily reminded of why his name had slipped into the depths of my memory. A dreadful miss, that looked more fitting for an Aunties sporting bloomers video, than a 2nd round champio...

It would be hard to see Arsenal throw away their domestic advantage, it appears they have all but one foot on the ceremonial stage. As for going unbeaten all season, that is an equally unbelievable fate. However, should they fail to keep that handsome 'zero' in the losses column, all advocates of fo...

In the centre of the park, is the heart of the action, its where the chances are born and buried, here, is the best position for Okocha to take residence. Occupying both attacking and defensive capacities. In a deeper role, he'll be able to influence the game alot more, and also offer experience to ...

2 years have passed since world cup 2002, and in those 2 years Ronaldo gained a lucrative deal with Los Galacticos, and about 3 stone on the love handles. As impressive as he has been at the bernabeu, he is no closer to his former self than Mr Plastic Fantastic, Michael Jackson. His energetic,aggres...

Nigeria can turn simple into complexity, black and white into various shades of grey. Distinguished managers like to work in a comfortbale environment. The Nigeria job, is the one of, if not the most pressurised jobs in football. The fans expect deliverance, and the board of looters and crooks want ...

Man Utds plummit, rests solely on the lorals of one, Alex Ferguson. A master and commander of the 90's footballing era. Connoseur of the orthodox 4-4-2, and its greatest beneficiary. Unfortunately it seems Alex has maintained a blinkered view of the changing face of football, the emergence of the co...

Fingers crossed, Los Galacticos, will indeed suffer a loss today. For all their attacking flair and flamboyance, their defence is more vulnerable than a politician in Haiti. Though they provide a great spectacle of attacking brilliance and ingenuity, its their arrogance and nonchalance that forces m...

Being backed by a cluster of circus clowns, is by no means, 'all you need'. Indeed, the battle for sovereignity is ripe within the Nigeria camp, and disharmony and discontent follows them like a bad smell. An iron fist is needed, authority needs to be reclaimed, by an authoritarian. Chucking big ego...