MD: On Okoronkwo.....

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:48 pm

MD:

Could you please inquire about Isaac Okoronkwo's fitness and form when next you call the Faro camp. Are the newspaper reports on the accurate?

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:52 pm

Enugu II, what is the newspaper report saying?

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Mon Jan 19, 2004 11:57 pm

Robbynice wrote:Enugu II, what is the newspaper report saying?

The reports are indicating that he is having an awful camp in terms of performance and endurance. It is necessary to verify that.

theYemster · Post by **theYemster** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:00 am

Is there a point in time when we will get some "not bad" news?

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:03 am

theYemster wrote:Is there a point in time when we will get some "not bad" news?

You know I asked the same question some few days ago. I wanted to know those not doing well in camp.

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:05 am

Robbynice wrote:
theYemster wrote:Is there a point in time when we will get some "not bad" news?
You know I asked the same question some few days ago. I wanted to know those not doing well in camp.

Hopefully, MD will share all that with us. Fact though is that MD's source obviously may want to go the PR route but maybe MD can read between his words in such moments.

mister dolly · Post by **mister dolly** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:20 am

Since my source is an official, it is likely that I may not get the true picture..I am due for another call to Faro after the game with FC Koln tomorrow and will ask the question..

Larry Ashagbe · Post by **Larry Ashagbe** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:25 am

Isaac is fine.

The brother is strong and is getting fitter by the day.

Ignore all the negative news and Okorokwo will be one of our CD in Tunisia baring him having a reoccurence of his hamstring injury.

Lolly · Post by **Lolly** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:30 am

Larry,

It can't be easy for the guy, surely he must be struggling since he hasn't played any competitive game in almost six months. I think it is better to play a half-decent fit player than to play an unfit player. The tournament is over three weeks and he could be given a few minutes playing time towards the end of matches to assess his fitness. I am a bit concerned about him.

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:41 am

MD:

Thanks for agreeing to check. I will look forward to your report.

mister dolly wrote:Since my source is an official, it is likely that I may not get the true picture..I am due for another call to Faro after the game with FC Koln tomorrow and will ask the question..

Enugu II · Post by **Enugu II** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:42 am

Larry Ashagbe wrote:Isaac is fine.

The brother is strong and is getting fitter by the day.

Ignore all the negative news and Okorokwo will be one of our CD in Tunisia baring him having a reoccurence of his hamstring injury.

Larry:

Thanks.

omey2k4 · Post by **omey2k4** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:49 am

Damn i want the number to Faro 4 real,i need to talk to someboy in that camp.

Robbynice · Post by **Robbynice** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:51 am

omey2k4 wrote:Damn i want the number to Faro 4 real,i need to talk to someboy in that camp.

Make you come carry spoil mood for camp? TUFIAKWA!

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 12:56 am

My concern is not really about Okoronkwo's fitness but more about his alertness and sharpness. That is going to be crucial part in his defensive duites cos one poor timing on his part, it could lead to either a freekick outside the 18 or worse, a penalty.

mister dolly · Post by **mister dolly** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 1:34 am

I'm sure Isaac will be on duty against FC Koln tomorrow...we'll soon find out the answers to some of our questions

Its a Goal · Post by **Its a Goal** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 3:57 am

So MD, what happened tonight? No interview with Osagie?

Obong · Post by **Obong** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 5:50 am

I still feel bad about Okoronkwo reporting late to camp.He definitely has a steep hill to climb to get to 100% after playing primarily reserves football.I hope he gets in full playing shape before the tourney starts.

omonaija · Post by **omonaija** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 6:44 am

mister dolly wrote:I'm sure Isaac will be on duty against FC Koln tomorrow...we'll soon find out the answers to some of our questions

But MD, how come we are playing all these friendlies against europeans teams instead of an African team?? I said this because it will be a different ball game when it comes to playing an african nation...it is always rugged football for 90 minutes, you know that.

Obong · Post by **Obong** » Tue Jan 20, 2004 7:16 pm

Omonaija,these friendlies with African sides are arranged in advance.That we are even getting matches is something to be thankful about.The lethargy of some of our players and the somewhat erratic arrangements for friendlies will continue to be our bane.No panic though,even Cameroun has not played any African side,and they define "rugged African football".