GARBA LAWAL APPRECIATION THREAD

kulu · Post by **kulu** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:06 pm

Anymore hating for Garba Lawal?

This guy has been a tireless workhorse for Nigeria, and now he scored in the final game of his international career, and the winning goal at that.

Thank you, Garba! I am proud to have your (replica) jersey!

May your rice and tuwo never burn!

oloye · Post by **oloye** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:13 pm

Lawal - Another great guy, well he has to go now , so we can face the future without much distraction. dont get me wrong, the ditraction here is knowing what options we have going forward, and not on the interim. I pray the system will accomodate this wonderful, humble guy, who saw that putting on the green jersey was a privilege and not a right. Thank you Mr Lawal , the future sure knows how to reward guys like you, "the labours of our heroes past like yourself, shall never be in vain" Amen.

Well thank God for listening to prayers, i posted this even b4 the match today, now this is one way to be rewarded for a selfless service. Thank you Lord for crowning this dedicated worker's effort with glory.
This is what experience is all about, you come in and do it, not go about shouting in the frigging newspapers that you are better than someone.
These loud mouths should borrow a leaf from this model of what professionalism is all about, you wait for your time no matter how long, and you take it when it comes. This is how to win respect, this is how to prove you deserve a jersey, and this how true sports men talk, not with microphone , they talk with their ability.
Mr Garba Lawal may God bless you.
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mke1010 · Post by **mke1010** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:13 pm

I am signing without even considering today's match.

This man has personified everything I would want my own son to be. He is humble yet confident. He is a tireless hard worker and remains a professional no matter the situation, time and circumstance. More than a few members of the old guard should have paid heed to Lawal's conduct while on duty. Lawal is the best captain Nigeria never had. And I have said on occassions before that had Nigeria had just 2 or 3 more Lawals on the team, we might have gone places not yet reached.

He personifies the heart, determination, resolve, selflessness, discipline and winning attitude that many of our talented players lack. Were it not for the fact that I have seen him numerous times in our Green jersies I would have thought he was Camerounian. Kudos to a great great career.

charlie · Post by **charlie** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:17 pm

mke1010 wrote:I am signing without even considering today's match.

This man has personified everything I would want my own son to be. He is humble yet confident. He is a tireless hard worker and remains a professional no matter the situation, time and circumstance. More than a few members of the old guard should have paid heed to Lawal's conduct while on duty. Lawal is the best captain Nigeria never had. And I have said on occassions before that had Nigeria had just 2 or 3 more Lawals on the team, we might have gone places not yet reached.

He personifies the heart, determination, resolve, selflessness, discipline and winning attitude that many of our talented players lack. Were it not for the fact that I have seen numerous times in our Green jersies I would have thought he was Camerounian. Kudos to a great great career.

DITTO

Chief Ogbunigwe · Post by **Chief Ogbunigwe** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:20 pm

Thank you for your services. True fans really appreciate what you did.

Mister Dolly · Post by **Mister Dolly** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:20 pm

I hope Lawal gets a great testimonial for his service to Nigeria...I wish him all the best for the future..

Time to move on.

Kenovski · Post by **Kenovski** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:23 pm

Mr Lawal never said he was retiring......

oloye · Post by **oloye** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:25 pm

Kenovski wrote:Mr Lawal never said he was retiring......

We know, but for his own good , now is the time to leave, knowing naija fans mmmmmmm, (shakes head), and ofcourse knowing that this game can be beautiful and ugly at the same time, wisdom simply says leave with ovation resounding from Cairo to Nigeria.

theYemster · Post by **theYemster** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:31 pm

Once he retires from footie altogether, this guy should be given a non-playing role in the team.

Or better still he should be deployed to any of the youth teams as a welfare officer or mentor cos they will definitely benefit a lot learning from his humble and professional attitude.

Knowing us we'll most likely kick him to the curb.

9jaMan · Post by **9jaMan** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:35 pm

God bless Mr. lawal .......thanks for your dedication

Dr. Wazobia · Post by **Dr. Wazobia** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:44 pm

God Bless you, MR. GARBA LAWAL.

kulu · Post by **kulu** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:49 pm

I understand how you feel, Kenovski - but although I am a huge fan, I believe his bus has come to its final destination.

I hope after he finishes his playing career he would take some coaching courses, and be available as a future national manager (regardless of age level).

I do hope today was his last game for Nigeria.

wazobia · Post by **wazobia** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:50 pm

Truly dedicated squad member !

Bubus · Post by **Bubus** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:52 pm

Nagode, Uncle Garba. We sabi say the 'MR' wey dey add for your name na computer wey look your face come vex say this guy don old... lol. But you have served us with all your might. We love you.

God bless GL 11!

Abubakar · Post by **Abubakar** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:57 pm

Reading through this thread has brought tears to my eyes.

Garba Lawal - You are a true professional. You were never involved in the non-football scandals. You are a true example of selfless service to ones country.

Thank you. Thank you.. Thank you!!!

no more Buran Uba!

cic old boy · Post by **cic old boy** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:58 pm

I will appreciate it if this chronically limited player never comes anywhere near the national team again. I will also appreciate it if the coaches cease and desist from picking players like him that cannot pass the ball to someone wearing the same colour of shirt.

HAWKEYE · Post by **HAWKEYE** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 7:58 pm

OLOYE wrote:

Lawal - Another great guy, well he has to go now , so we can face the future without much distraction. dont get me wrong, the ditraction here is knowing what options we have going forward, and not on the interim. I pray the system will accomodate this wonderful, humble guy, who saw that putting on the green jersey was a privilege and not a right. Thank you Mr Lawal , the future sure knows how to reward guys like you, "the labours of our heroes past like yourself, shall never be in vain" Amen.

Well thank God for listening to prayers, i posted this even b4 the match today, now this is one way to be rewarded for a selfless service. Thank you Lord for crowning this dedicated worker's effort with glory.
This is what experience is all about, you come in and do it, not go about shouting in the frigging newspapers that you are better than someone.
These loud mouths should borrow a leaf from this model of what professionalism is all about, you wait for your time no matter how long, and you take it when it comes. This is how to win respect, this is how to prove you deserve a jersey, and this how true sports men talk, not with microphone , they talk with their ability.
Mr Garba Lawal may God bless you.

A MOVING TESTIMONIAL to one of the greatest gentlemen to don the G-W-G.

Surely deserves a National honor for unflinching loyalty and impeccable character.

kulu · Post by **kulu** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:06 pm

cic old boy wrote:I will appreciate it if this chronically limited player never comes anywhere near the national team again. I will also appreciate it if the coaches cease and desist from picking players like him that cannot pass the ball to someone wearing the same colour of shirt.

Those sour grapes sure taste bitter in your mouth!

mke1010 · Post by **mke1010** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:08 pm

It is obvious CIC knows nothing about football. I have begged him to return to R & R to no avail.

truemamamia · Post by **truemamamia** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 8:48 pm

Time for Lawal to be rebranded for the U-17 team???

Odas · Post by **Odas** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:28 pm

kulu wrote:Anymore hating for Garba Lawal?

This guy has been a tireless workhorse for Nigeria, and now he scored in the final game of his international career, and the winning goal at that.

Thank you, Garba! I am proud to have your (replica) jersey!

May your rice and tuwo never burn!

The guy has been good in general and if he decides to retire, may all be well for him.

SSTAR · Post by **SSTAR** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:34 pm

cic old boy wrote:I will appreciate it if this chronically limited player never comes anywhere near the national team again. I will also appreciate it if the coaches cease and desist from picking players like him that cannot pass the ball to someone wearing the same colour of shirt.

Kai!, ...una see bad-belle so?
Chief CIC, shine-shine apart, aside from Kanu, can you name a more complete personage on the SuperEagles than Garba Lawal in the last decade? I'm sure you love to shrine all the 'yanga kwarikwata' players that are always creating unnecessary drama on and off the field. Oya, name them make we hear the names of all the late comers to camp, inconsistent performers, back-biters, and generally undisciplined players you deem better than GL.
Abeg, CIC, why you dey yarn opaks these last few days now? Abi senility don come???
I sabi some real Naija herbs wey go cure the thing o!!!

omey2k4 · Post by **omey2k4** » Thu Feb 09, 2006 9:40 pm

watch CIC talk about that waste of space Obi like he is player,then bash a work horse.

Cybereagles

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