Your DEFENSE looks very shaky, folks

Mbape · Post by **Mbape** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:34 pm

Without the recent news about Taribo; without Okoronkwo's fitness problem; without Udeze's possible suspension, the Nigeria defense was not much to rave about. With these problems you are approaching a crisis. I have to admit I don't know what the new guys like Abbey George, Melkam, or Enakhaire (sp?) bring to the table, but they sure do not bring experience, and if you absolutely have to have experience anywhere, its on defense. You will not win too many shootouts in a tournament like the ANC.

What do do? First, Babayaro should be your starting left back. I don't get this Baba/Udeze debate. Its a no-brainer IMO. Second, you would need to deploy a 3-5-2 system and reinforce the midfield with wingers who can retract and defend as well as attack on the flanks (question mark will be the role of Okocha as distributor/playmaker). Udeze might be the left side solution there. I don't know about the right side (maybe Utaka if he can defend). Strike pair at any rate s/b Aghahowa and Yakubu.

PS, I know some of you will accuse me of disengenuity in recommending Babayaro over Udeze, but I am on the up and up!

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:35 pm

Punk!

Mr Shows · Post by **Mr Shows** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:41 pm

Mbape,

You just have to wait and see...

The bandwagon will roll into town shortly, when the Eagles have landed and the drums start beating, you go hear wen!

Cheers

Cross · Post by **Cross** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:42 pm

Sound analysis, although you forgot to mention the goal keeping problem which when factored into the defensive problem would give a very hopeless picture.

Chief Ogbunigwe · Post by **Chief Ogbunigwe** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:43 pm

Mr Shows wrote:Mbape,

You just have to wait and see...

The bandwagon will roll into town shortly, when the Eagles have landed and the drums start beating, you go hear wen!

Cheers

I gotta give it to us tho...we get mouth!

ugly boy · Post by **ugly boy** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:47 pm

Mbape is right ...cele vs udeze is a no brainer....I have always said I fancy udeze better in left midfield...

Mbape · Post by **Mbape** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:47 pm

Cross wrote:Sound analysis, although you forgot to mention the goal keeping problem which when factored into the defensive problem would give a very hopeless picture.

Yap, Cross. The goalkeeping just compounds the problem. As I see it the best solution is to reinforce the midfield.

Baii · Post by **Baii** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:48 pm

As usual the truth is a bitter pill to swallow.

Sir V · Post by **Sir V** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:56 pm

The guy is saying the truth.

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:58 pm

He is saying the truth but we don't need him to say it

Sir V · Post by **Sir V** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 6:59 pm

Jiggerman21 wrote:He is saying the truth but we don't need him to say it

So you need Chukwu to say it? Make yu dey wait!

shaq · Post by **shaq** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:05 pm

Mbape wrote:Without the recent news about Taribo; without Okoronkwo's fitness problem; without Udeze's possible suspension, the Nigeria defense was not much to rave about. With these problems you are approaching a crisis. I have to admit I don't know what the new guys like Abbey George, Melkam, or Enakhaire (sp?) bring to the table, but they sure do not bring experience, and if you absolutely have to have experience anywhere, its on defense. You will not win too many shootouts in a tournament like the ANC.

What do do? First, Babayaro should be your starting left back. I don't get this Baba/Udeze debate. Its a no-brainer IMO. Second, you would need to deploy a 3-5-2 system and reinforce the midfield with wingers who can retract and defend as well as attack on the flanks (question mark will be the role of Okocha as distributor/playmaker). Udeze might be the left side solution there. I don't know about the right side (maybe Utaka if he can defend). Strike pair at any rate s/b Aghahowa and Yakubu.

PS, I know some of you will accuse me of disengenuity in recommending Babayaro over Udeze, but I am on the up and up!

You know your football man

kad · Post by **kad** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:06 pm

Mr. Shows:

Which kind yeye bandwagon are you talking about. Smell the roses brother...Nigeria is definitely not a sure banker. If we slip up and come second on our group we could even meet Cameroun in the 1/4 final. I'm NIgerian but I have to admit that Cameroun would be favorites!

kad

Jiggerman21 · Post by **Jiggerman21** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:07 pm

all I know is, we better beat Benin

Jmal · Post by **Jmal** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:08 pm

Can babayaro play centreback ?

he is confidence in that roll + he is very good in the air and is quick pace to pace. The question is why CCC havent tried to put Baba that Position. because he is experience is needed
In my mind I would rather Baba play centreback he is quick and knows what to do..very excelent player...And am sure baba would use the
tournament to exhibit his skills and get playing time at chelsea where his salary requirements, given that he is on £30,000 a week at Chelsea.
Mybe it is bad to start baba play centreback but who do we got..i know Yobo is currently Nigeria's best central defender!
Mybe ´baba is what Nigeria missing from the Central defence

ugly boy · Post by **ugly boy** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:15 pm

Jmal wrote:Can babayaro play centreback ?

he is confidence in that roll + he is very good in the air and is quick pace to pace. The question is why CCC havent tried to put Baba that Position. because he is experience is needed
In my mind I would rather Baba play centreback he is quick and knows what to do..very excelent player...And am sure baba would use the
tournament to exhibit his skills and get playing time at chelsea where his salary requirements, given that he is on £30,000 a week at Chelsea.
Mybe it is bad to start baba play centreback but who do we got..i know Yobo is currently Nigeria's best central defender!
Mybe ´baba is what Nigeria missing from the Central defence

i seriously hope ur kidding

Mr Shows · Post by **Mr Shows** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:15 pm

Kad,

You say Nigeria is not a sure banker..so tell me, is Cameroon?

I am simply looking at the bigger picture. Yobo, Baba & Okoronkwo are not new to the scene. The new faces that will emerge at Tunisia are no rookies either.

My point is and remains let wait and see. If we meet Cameroon in the 1/4 finals and they think it's going to be a stroll in the park then fine.

It's rather a bit to early to conclude that our defense is shaky when the final personel have not be unveiled and tested.

Cheers

Post by **Waffiman** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:19 pm

Yes, he makes some very good points but we always find ways to overcome. I hope we can this time around.

furiously frank · Post by **furiously frank** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:42 pm

Sir V wrote:
Jiggerman21 wrote:He is saying the truth but we don't need him to say it
So you need Chukwu to say it? Make yu dey wait!

The guy go wait till heaven come then...

Dog Bruno · Post by **Dog Bruno** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:51 pm

We have problems, ten ways to sunday. My recommendation is for the NFA to properly wash their mouths, brush their teeth, in preparation to kiss Oliseh's #$%. Beg him to come help us out.

Oliseh will take a look at them and say, naaaaaaaaah- I don't think so.

Post by **Cellular** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:51 pm

The only problem we have is if people attack us with crosses... you know our keepers and crosses!

Moreover, defending is not done by defenders alone!

omey2k4 · Post by **omey2k4** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 7:54 pm

U see because of Chuwkwu Mbape is mouthing off and telling us the bold truth.It all Chukwus fault eveything is on him.

:x

Ugbowo · Post by **Ugbowo** » Tue Jan 13, 2004 8:09 pm

I don dey fear....

Cybereagles

Your DEFENSE looks very shaky, folks

Your DEFENSE looks very shaky, folks

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