InnerCacus update

[Robbynice]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

[balo]

Dada = Mikel?

Sure seems like it. Also think musical away himself has been cutoff from his source.

Stop visiting CE while driving.

[Enugu II]

I have no doubt at all that "Dada" refers to Mikel Obi. Remember, there is a history to Muyiwalawal's stories going back to the 2014 World Cup. He used "Dada" at the time to refer to Mikel. Why should that change now. Moreover, Mikel was pulled off the Swaziland game and replaced with Oba which also gives credence to SO's probable dissatisfaction with Mikel's play.

However, does SO have the guts to bench Mikel in a game where his creativity is sorely needed? That is the ultimate question. Perhaps, he hopes that Iheanacho will provide that in a more advanced position while someone else starts in Mikel's position. We shall see tomorrow.

Oga, why you delete that thread which had the starting team for tomorrow? You know, the which one had Mikel's name in it? I saw you even highlight im name small mall.

That was posted for a second in error. It needed to be deleted.

[The YeyeMan]

I have no doubt at all that "Dada" refers to Mikel Obi. Remember, there is a history to Muyiwalawal's stories going back to the 2014 World Cup. He used "Dada" at the time to refer to Mikel. Why should that change now. Moreover, Mikel was pulled off the Swaziland game and replaced with Oba which also gives credence to SO's probable dissatisfaction with Mikel's play.

However, does SO have the guts to bench Mikel in a game where his creativity is sorely needed? That is the ultimate question. Perhaps, he hopes that Iheanacho will provide that in a more advanced position while someone else starts in Mikel's position. We shall see tomorrow.

Oga, why you delete that thread which had the starting team for tomorrow? You know, the which one had Mikel's name in it? I saw you even highlight im name small mall.

That was posted for a second in error. It needed to be deleted.

Oga, it was right. It was right.

[airwolex]

Whatever be the case, we don't have a choice but give Jose (African Mourinho) a fair chance.

It's not the first time that an incoming coach doesn't like some of the more established stars and it sure seems that Jose is not feeling Dada that much.

The whole not-playing-to-instruction-thing is some BS. If there was an entry for playing to instruction, playing within yourself or not over reaching yourself in the dictionary, Mikel's face will be on there.

He is clearly one of our better players and save for his normal mediocre corner kicks and his penchant (due to the fact that he's slower than a bad desktop booting) for losing the balls in dangerous areas, he played well enough on Saturday.

Even if Dada is dropped tomorrow, no biggie. We must let Oliseh do it his way.

[Enugu II]

Whatever be the case, we don't have a choice but give Jose (African Mourinho) a fair chance.

It's not the first time that an incoming coach doesn't like some of the more established stars and it sure seems that Jose is not feeling Dada that much.

The whole not-playing-to-instruction-thing is some BS. If there was an entry for playing to instruction, playing within yourself or not over reaching yourself in the dictionary, Mikel's face will be on there.

He is clearly one of our better players and save for his normal mediocre corner kicks and his penchant (due to the fact that he's slower than a bad desktop booting) for losing the balls in dangerous areas, he played well enough on Saturday.

Even if Dada is dropped tomorrow, no biggie. We must let Oliseh do it his way.

I agree but it will still be a shock. IMHO, it will be bigger than Keshi benching Ike Uche for the CAN and using Emenike instead. It was a shock then, even though it was coming with the way Keshi was using Uche before the CAN. Eventually, Keshi was vindicated with Emenike's production at the CAN. SO will be judged by how the midfield does if and after Mikel is benched.

[airwolex]

Whatever be the case, we don't have a choice but give Jose (African Mourinho) a fair chance.

It's not the first time that an incoming coach doesn't like some of the more established stars and it sure seems that Jose is not feeling Dada that much.

The whole not-playing-to-instruction-thing is some BS. If there was an entry for playing to instruction, playing within yourself or not over reaching yourself in the dictionary, Mikel's face will be on there.

He is clearly one of our better players and save for his normal mediocre corner kicks and his penchant (due to the fact that he's slower than a bad desktop booting) for losing the balls in dangerous areas, he played well enough on Saturday.

Even if Dada is dropped tomorrow, no biggie. We must let Oliseh do it his way.

I agree but it will still be a shock. IMHO, it will be bigger than Keshi benching Ike Uche for the CAN and using Emenike instead. It was a shock then, even though it was coming with the way Keshi was using Uche before the CAN. Eventually, Keshi was vindicated with Emenike's production at the CAN. SO will be judged by how the midfield does if and after Mikel is benched.

KPOM.

Let's see what happens. It's a huge risk but Oliseh strikes me as someone who is not afraid of a gamble.

TBH, he was brought in to turn around a crisis situation so he needs to be supported even if his methods are radical.

[Igugu]

On the contrary my dear "Muyiwa," I prefer the SO style. There is no place for comfortable football, or the knowledge that you are guaranteed a spot in the team because your "father" Keshi is the coach. I prefer an uneasy feeling among the players. The fear that if you do not play precisely to the coaches instructions, you will be dropped! Regardless of who you are. If Haruna, Rabiu, Emenike, or even Mikel choose not to play SO football, they can move on. If at the end of the day SO fails to perform, he will be fired and the next man will bring his own coaching style. Right now it is the Oliseh era. Let us support the man.

KPOM, KWEM! 10000000 X.
Ah ah! All these Nigerians wants progress and change and they are not ready to do what needs to be done to bring that progress about. Time for breast feeding players is gone. One thing about Nigerians: they always think they are the center of the world, and indispensable. Haba!
If a player does not listen to the coach, good radiance.

[Igugu]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

Muyiwa said: " it looks like .... " He is speculating. He does not know. But, if na true, Oliseh knows best and what he is doing. Suppose, him drop Dada, and Nigeria play like magic, and win hands down. Wetin all these loud mouths here go say? Cool down people. The coach knows what he is doing.

[oglex30]

I'm with SO, I prefer he's style. Everybody for their own.

[amafolas]

I wish SO good luck. I am not a fan of his methods so far. For his and nigeria's sake, I hope he continues winning.

[icee]

I have no doubt at all that "Dada" refers to Mikel Obi. Remember, there is a history to Muyiwalawal's stories going back to the 2014 World Cup. He used "Dada" at the time to refer to Mikel. Why should that change now? Moreover, Mikel was pulled off the Swaziland game and replaced with Oba which also gives credence to SO's probable dissatisfaction with Mikel's play.

However, does SO have the guts to bench Mikel in a game where his creativity is sorely needed? That is the ultimate question. Perhaps, he hopes that Iheanacho will provide that in a more advanced position while someone else starts in Mikel's position. We shall see tomorrow.

First, I am NOT a Mikel basher. I appreciate what Mikel is good at and what he brings to the table. I however rightly predicted last season that Mikel's days as a regular are numbered - reason was very obvious - His biggest strength - stability is the middle (which demands a cost - fluidity and quickness) had simply fallen out of vogue.

During the swazi match, I commented as the game went on that Mikel was having a good Mikel game BUT it was obvious to me that he was a bottleneck in the transition. The exact opposite was clear to see when Martins came in- quick, flowing, better transition football. I had stated during the Keshi days that I can see a set up that doesn't have a role for a Mikel type player UNLESS we need to protect a lead. At the time, I was banking on Oliatan. Mikel is simply a misfit if we want to play fast flowing brand. I want to make clear that for his style of play, shielding , technique and overall stability - Mikel is one the best. These days, a flowing midfield that feeds a more attacking style is more valued than a stable and curtailed mid

[Bigpokey24]

Yes the over hyped fast passing football that mourinho has been trying at Chelsea. .. please ....in the history of the SE how often do we play fast passing football. Go and watch Nigeria vs Italy .... we are known for slow build up play....this has been our style since otto gloria

[KIZONZO]

Tales by moonlight!

[Undertaker]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

Robby, you don get glaucoma at your age? Dada was piss poor on Friday. Martins in 20 min was 10X better than him when he came on. Btw, what is the big deal about a coach dropping a bench warmer at a relegation EPL team? Are we that poor in Nigeria that we consider a player like Dada untouchable?

[Gadfly]

I have no doubt at all that "Dada" refers to Mikel Obi. Remember, there is a history to Muyiwalawal's stories going back to the 2014 World Cup. He used "Dada" at the time to refer to Mikel. Why should that change now? Moreover, Mikel was pulled off the Swaziland game and replaced with Oba which also gives credence to SO's probable dissatisfaction with Mikel's play.

However, does SO have the guts to bench Mikel in a game where his creativity is sorely needed? That is the ultimate question. Perhaps, he hopes that Iheanacho will provide that in a more advanced position while someone else starts in Mikel's position. We shall see tomorrow.

First, I am NOT a Mikel basher. I appreciate what Mikel is good at and what he brings to the table. I however rightly predicted last season that Mikel's days as a regular are numbered - reason was very obvious - His biggest strength - stability is the middle (which demands a cost - fluidity and quickness) had simply fallen out of vogue.

During the swazi match, I commented as the game went on that Mikel was having a good Mikel game BUT it was obvious to me that he was a bottleneck in the transition. The exact opposite was clear to see when Martins came in- quick, flowing, better transition football. I had stated during the Keshi days that I can see a set up that doesn't have a role for a Mikel type player UNLESS we need to protect a lead. At the time, I was banking on Oliatan. Mikel is simply a misfit if we want to play fast flowing brand. I want to make clear that for his style of play, shielding , technique and overall stability - Mikel is one the best. These days, a flowing midfield that feeds a more attacking style is more valued than a stable and curtailed mid

What you write here is why I have been advocating since Imo River for Mikel to be moved to sweeper. His contemproary in that position is Ronald Koemen.

[imehjunior]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

Robby, you don get glaucoma at your age? Dada was piss poor on Friday. Martins in 20 min was 10X better than him when he came on. Btw, what is the big deal about a coach dropping a bench warmer at a relegation EPL team? Are we that poor in Nigeria that we consider a player like Dada untouchable?

Maybe same thing de worry me for some time, cause he was one of our top performer and has been for some time.
Always obvious when he doesnt play and i feel he shld have been made team captain instead of Musa because for now shld be a more guaranteed 90 mins than Musa.

[ohenhen1]

Should be an interesting game tomorrow. I hope we win. We have to defend well, don't get exposed by the counter attack. Swaziland game plan will be like the one used by Congo Brazzaville.

[Undertaker]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

Robby, you don get glaucoma at your age? Dada was piss poor on Friday. Martins in 20 min was 10X better than him when he came on. Btw, what is the big deal about a coach dropping a bench warmer at a relegation EPL team? Are we that poor in Nigeria that we consider a player like Dada untouchable?

Maybe same thing de worry me for some time, cause he was one of our top performer and has been for some time.
Always obvious when he doesnt play and i feel he shld have been made team captain instead of Musa because for now shld be a more guaranteed 90 mins than Musa.

I agree with you, That headless chicken Musa is no captain material.

[trae_z]

Dada aka Mikel was one of our if not our best player against Swaziland on Friday. I am still shocked that he was substituted in that game...If Oliseh drop am for tomorrow's game...okay sha

Robby, you don get glaucoma at your age? Dada was piss poor on Friday. Martins in 20 min was 10X better than him when he came on. Btw, what is the big deal about a coach dropping a bench warmer at a relegation EPL team? Are we that poor in Nigeria that we consider a player like Dada untouchable?

My brother i wonder oh!

[paj]

So guys it looks like Dada has been dropped from the team in a must win match, clearly any straight thinking fella must be figuring that something doesn't add up. Dada was criticised after the Swaziland game, Jose claimed he didn't play to instruction. Some other key figures appear dropped too but I can't name because I now have a deal with an outfit to provide team line up.

As I've said previously, I am aware of a Mafia style plan to get rid of certain players (Dada being one) them. The plan is to frustrate them into making the same decision as Vincent. This gist is not for the faint hearted but rather for those who understand how things work...

Like some, I'm still baffled by the Rabiu treatment.... After blasting him in front of everyone and accusing him openly of not saying he's injured and also not being happy to sit on the bench i.e he is sulking that he's not in starting 11 (papa ajasco stuff), yesterday they sent him to individual training to apparently test him ie sprinting drills involving in-n-out of cones, which Rabiu completed and was then deemed fit enough to train with the team today. Rabiu himself appears baffled and insists he is very very very fine however I gather he more than likely has played his last game. I The whole thing looks fishy....

Keshi had his way of dealing with players, he just wouldn't call you up which I respect but Jose seems to prefer this style of humiliating the player is what i can't and won't ever support.

I will still prefer Keshi any day. He's even a better motivator and players the father role much better. Even if a player hears "come on boys" in Keshis voice, they'll be a lot more motivated than when they hear the same chant in this African Mourinho's voice. Keshi made players believe they can do it. This one just criticises them.

When SO isn't happy with a player, oh my, the way is goes about it is just insane.

Anyway let's hope we can win tomorrow. But I'm loosing respect by the minute for SO.

Una later.

....dude..wt*?

[Sir V]

I wish SO good luck. I am not a fan of his methods so far. For his and nigeria's sake, I hope he continues winning.

I wish him good luck too, but he is not a good coach.

[metalalloy]

"So guys it looks like Dada has been dropped from the team in a must win match, clearly any straight thinking fella must be figuring that something doesn't add up. Dada was criticised after the Swaziland game, Jose claimed he didn't play to instruction. Some other key figures appear dropped too but I can't name because I now have a deal with an outfit to provide team line up.

As I've said previously, I am aware of a Mafia style plan to get rid of certain players (Dada being one) them. The plan is to frustrate them into making the same decision as Vincent. This gist is not for the faint hearted but rather for those who understand how things work..."


I did not conclude that dada is Mikel, from this write-up. Did SO claim, anywhere, that Mikel did not play to instruction? The second paragraph seems to point toward one of the older players in the team, one of which is Mikel. I could still easily say that the first paragraph refers to the same Rabiu.

Muyiwa sha . Dude is a bit smart. I'm just wondering...

According to innercacus on his twitter on sunday, he did