FEED ME FOOTBALL!
After a pretty drab start to the World Cup, things warmed up nicely yesterday when we witnessed Ronaldo take his game to laser sharp levels of precision, carrying his Portugal team to a 3-3 draw. I have to say, who knows what the f*ck De Gea was up to yesterday, letting a fairly standard shot slip past him, then presenting one of the greatest with all the space he needed for that freekick was careless. I wish he’d play like that Against Arsenal.
This morning we saw France start with a win against Austrailia, goal line tech stepping in to make sure the good goals are counted. I took in the Iceland vs Argentina game. What a performance from the Europeans. Some of the most handsome warriors at the World Cup kept Messi and co at bay for the most part with a deep block so aggressive and tight, I think Tony Pulis may have fondled himself if he were watching. Messi looked very off his game. I don’t understand why a team as ripped with talent as his feels the need to play in such a subservient manner their star man. He was particularly listless. He doesn’t even look like he’s enjoying himself.
Back on home turf, Arsenal announced that Granit Xhaka has signed a new deal with the club, Emery called him a total baller with great hair. If the manager wants him, we have to give the Swiss a 3rd season to break through and shine. I’m not quite sure why there’s so much love for him. I mean, he passes well, but so did Denilson. I have genuinely never seen a player make so many unforced errors in a season. I think he lacks pace and he’s easily rustled.
Still, if Emery has a different vision for him, I’m game to be proved wrong. Xhaka is used to playing in a very disciplined system, he used to play under Favre who’d stop a session if you were half a yard out of position. Emery is that kind of coach.
Looking at the type of midfielders we’re trying to sign, I’m struggling to work out how we fit them all into a system?
Are we going to play a diamond midfield, Torreira at the base, Xhaka and Ramsey in front, with Ozil at the top? With two strikers? Or will we opt for something different, with Xhaka and Torreira? Or will Xhaka be a squad player?
I have no idea… I mean, it’s not like we need just one system these days…
One player rumoured to be off is Jack Wilshere. John Cross reckons he’s done and not part of Emery’s plans. He says he was offered £110k a week, that could rise to £175k if he plays and wins. Mad cash for a player who has stagnated over the years. Still, maybe he could find himself replacing Torreira at Sampdoria? Anyway, good luck to him whatever he does.
The young centre back we’re all yearning for looks like it could be Caglar. His old president had this to say.
“Caglar Soyuncu is set to join Arsenal,”
“Of course we would make a cut from the transfer if he joins Arsenal.
“Arsenal asked us for data on his time at the club, we have put something together for them which will be handed over.”
With his agent saying this…
“Sven Mislintat has been keen on Caglar since he was at Borussia Dortmund”
I hope young Caglar is cool with his data being breached like that…
Right, that’s all I have time for today, see you tomorrow!
x
@ Red truth
that’s not even a Nigerian name you waste of oxygen
Redbitch
That was trash
@ Bamford
Read what I wrote before seeking sympathy.. Kramaric has had a poor game.. misplaced passes.. poor shots.. poor heading… can’t actually see what he has done tonight to be called a pretty good player
Red
Just shut it
If you must know, you’re out-numbered right now.
Redtruth thinks all those names on lion king are true.
How’s the view from your momma’s basement?
Marble isn’t getting much attention these days, so he is beginning to make racial / racist remarks in the hopes that someone will pay attention to him.
Redshit so full of shit,do u even know know your country of birth?..twat
Wonder what Red has to do before going to the bin,seems like Aubergine has be binned again..poor taste when the likes of Red turns the place into dog turd
On ITV, Slaven Bilić just said that Kramaric has been effective every time he’s had the ball at his feet.
But this “Receding Hairline” character is trying to call me out for saying the same.
Go away, guy; you’re nothing but a troll. You add nothing to the discussion here.
Get real Nigeria are shit.
Why does Rohr always start with Ighalo?
Any team containing Iwobi must be shit.
I really thought Croatia were better than I’ve seen. It’s no wonder they finished being Iceland in the qualifying group.
Red…. he’s on already…got his first name on his shirt… “Iwobi”…
Your Comment Herecriatia did very well to finish 3rd in 1998 if they’ve never won a group game! In fact they’ve won a number over the years.
Nice to see Ronaldo play so brilliantly last night. There was no comparison between him and Messi based on the two games. Messi really needs to come to the party in a World Cup. He was very poor today
Victor Moses needs to stop diving very time. He gets fouled but he’s making it hard for the referee.
Your Comment
Sorry I meant to Say Croatia.not Herecriatia !
Dissenter
Rohr does make some ridiculous decisions,Musa should be starting on the left with Iwobi coming in.. we look slow and lethargic,needs some pace, how does Ighalo starts ahead of Iheanacho mystifies me.
@Bamford
Yeah Itv agrees with you.. how sweet
I do not need TV pundits to tell me what to think thank you..he has been busy alright with little quality
wonder what you believe u add to this blog to give u the clout to keep asking posters you do not agree with to go away… grow up dude u arw not a kid. Drop this playground mentality of forming camps and taking sides
Coach
About to park up and watch it mate, sounds like it’s getting baked and quick. That spells massive trouble on them greens!
Koepka is such a baller, definition of power fade.
Victorious
I agree
Rohr has improved the team a lot though. They just have to keep him [or someone like him] for four more years]
You know this team is very young, even by Niger standards.
Croatia very ordinary,will be super pissed if we lose this one.
Henry Root
Messi will do his bit.
Just wait and see.
Coach
Did you see Mickelson earlier btw? I was fucking crying haha
Incase into this game thinking hot was mission impossible but it seems Croatia don’t have an extra gear. This is as good as they get.
Rohr needs to throw pace into the team.
F-it and go for it.
*****I came into this game thinking it was mission impossible
Tv just said a bunch of Nigerian supporters tried to bring live chickens into the stadium.
Mickelson having a Turkish with that explanation for hitting a moving ball.
Zac Johnson roasting the USGA for loosing the golf course @ US Open.
“Sheer carnage is what your going to see”
So far all I can say about this game is that Iwobi hasn’t been quite as bad as his team mates. Come on Iwobi.
Alex Cutter
“Tv just said a bunch of Nigerian supporters tried to bring live chickens into the stadium.”
First things first
It’s nothing new.
‘There was a time French fans used to bring chickens spray painted flue into live games. I saw it at the 1982, 1986 and 1990 world cups
Secondly, how come it is the fu*cking FOX sports crew that are the only ones to report this story. Its not on the wires at all, even as soft banter which gets covered a lot.
I don’t believe anything Fox, they are freaking liars.
Moses what the F…bring in Mussa and Iheanacho ffs
Outrageous substitution.
*blue
CC
No haven’t seen it yet,just the interview and the zac Johnson outburst.
There’s a couple of 66 today so making a good score is out there.
It’s fuckkng brutal but it’s going to make for great viewing.
Iwobi off for Musa,good sub Iwobi not quite into it,croatia with the time wasting tactics already
Iwobi was the main outlet and now he’s gone.
Iwobi has no business starting on the wings anyway… he is the best passer on the team yet u shunt him out wide.
Musa is a wide man with pace to burn
WTF, Ref having a mare, not a PK you wanker
He had both of his arms around his neck. Silly.
It always looks worse on replays
Are they going to call every similar hold a penalty in this World Cup?
That’s it diabolical decision ruins it again, what hope does football have when VAR can’t eradicate these awfully bad decisions,poor,poor,poor.
Nigeria could really use those chickens right about now.
Nigeria look worse without Iwobi.
Dissenter
It’s one thing to hold; it’s another thing to wrap both of your arms around the player’s shoulders/neck right in front of the referee. That was just dumb.
Are they allowed to do the chicken dance?
https://youtu.be/7M6Tgf5Nsik?t=6s
“Nigeria could really use those chickens right about now.’
Fried chicken or grilled chicken?
I find it hilarious that anyone thinks Iwobi was doing anything of note for this Nigerian team. Moses, Ndidi and Mikel have been the only players worth mentioning for them, IMO. Iwobi did nothing — except for meaningless, sideways, 5-yard passes.
Some people just don’t get irony.
Bamford
It was an obvious hold
My point is that are they going to call every time there’s a hold in the box. They can review with VAR so it’s not a case of referee didn’t see it.
Has the marching orders for referees changed.?
I don’t even understand this talk of Nigerians and chickens
is that meant to be an insult?
This fox commentators don’t even try to pronounce names properly. Good commentators spend lots of time trying to get the names right before games.
Not this fox sports commentators.
Gawd I hate Fox anything.
This years US Open golf is great viewing,any player @+5 on the mid way point on round 3 has a chance,that’s insane in golfing terms,still got round 4 to come.
This means someone other than the usual suspects has a chance,great in my book.
The U.S. broadcast mentioned that Nigeria supporters tried to bring live chickens into the stadium. They were stopped by the Russian Minister of something or other.
Chickens are a good luck charm in Nigerian culture
Nigeria are shit. The chickens may have put on a better performance
In Detroit they throw octopi on the ice during Red Wings games.
Can I just caveat that with, that’s what British tv were reporting for the chicken into the stadium story.
Headless chickens could have put on a better performance than
Nigeria.
Nigerians love KFC, can’t be that goodluck charm fried!
For all we know, the supporters could have been blind, and those were seeing-eye chickens.
@Coach
Which of the cultures? There is actually no such thing as Nigerian culture. It’s the most diverse nation on earth or one of the most. I should know as I am Nigerian
Blind like the Wenger fan boys like victorious!
As I said that was the story being peddled by the British media……… more fake news then.
To be fair, Victorious is known for “choking his chicken”.
Hah – saw a Nigerian fan packing up and putting on his Arsenal jacket.
The way Iceland are playing, if they can hold Croatia in their third game, it may come down to goal differentials for the second spot – with Nigeria being the one to be used to add to their differential.
CC
Your man just takes the lead,+7 to leading the tournament.
Lol at victorious saying the ref ruined the game. If more refs had the balls to call those then the game would be much better for it
Coach
He’s dangerous man, super solid player! Ice man hovering though, and if DJ hits reset he’ll boss it
CC
No one under after 40+ holes,insane golf,frazzeld golfers is an understatement.
Am curious to see whether the USGA can do anything to calm the course before a he final round.after the viscous criticism this evening.
Am = I’m
Viscous= vicious
I’m done, 6 pints past posting.
The more games i see the more Germany look like red hot favourites.
“I have to say, who knows what the f*ck De Gea was up to yesterday, letting a fairly standard shot slip past him, then presenting one of the greatest with all the space he needed for that freekick was careless.”
This! I thought I was crazy because I was the only one talking about how shit DE Gea’s starting position was for the free kick. He gave CR7 a clean look at 3/4s of the goal. Clown.
No way he’s better than Nuer with those errors. Those were closer to Almunia level.
Recently the fans have been disappointed with the Nigeria losing all their warm up matches bar 1 which was a draw. They are known as the Super Eagles but some fans think they play like chickens and chickens are regarded to be inferior to eagles. That’s the only reason I can think for anybody wanting to bring chickens.
Re Xhaka making enforced errors it is actually exaggerated and someone like say Ramsey averages more unforced errors in a season than Xhaka but when you score enough goals you hide your deficiencies from fans. I could remember one match Xhaka in particular was having a mare, and I was calling him out but he scored to equalize and the whole crowd jumped on me like “nigga what’s up”. My verdict on his new deal is that he’s a good player who has played in a very bad system for two years. Maybe he’s not suited to the league also… Read more »
Well, where’s everyone? has le Grove moved on to a new place? I am feeling all alone here
Everyone’s on suicide watch after Xhaka’s new contract.
I don’t think emery is planning on playing xhaka further forward.
I think xhaka is going to give him a chance at the alonso and pirlo type role. Aka deeplying playmaker.
Thats not to say I think he is good enough but will reserve judgement for this season
On Xhaka (yet again): some of our doubts about him may be answered today.
Wait a minute: are you Nigerian as well, Mystic?
A lot of Nigerians here: Dissenter, Victorious, Ishola,
And I’m blanking on the name of the contrarian poster who shows up from time to time. He’s Nigerian as well, as I remember it.
Anyone heard anything regarding Aaron Ramsey’s contract negotiations, it seems to have gone rather quiet on that front considering the contract renewal of 2 other central midfielders and the possible/probable signing of torriera.(midfielder)
Is it only me that is showing concern that the player who is purported to be “key” to Emery’s plans has apparently had no contact with our new manager.
Maybe Ramsey is away on holiday or something and forgot to charge his phone
Jesus Christ. You have issues, Pierre.
So frustrating when the software isn’t allowing a post to post but you can’t figure out which harmless word it is mistakenly censoring.
The general standard of the World Cup sofar has been fairly mediocre. Russia v Saudi Arabia demonstrated the huge gulf between the latter country who are realistically no better than a English Third Division Team and should not be qualifying for the Final Stages. The only game sofar where we saw some excellent football, but also the fragility of both defences was Spain v Portugal. The game will be remembered for Ronaldo’s performance. Otherwise there has not been a great deal to enthuse the football supporter. Today we will have the opportunity to judge just how good Brazil are or… Read more »
Emirates
Yeah, I disagree, though yes, there are a few average teams (as always) and there have been a few dull matches.
Spain-Portugal was a classic, of course, but Australia-France was interesting to watch as well, as was Iceland-Argentina. And Peru-Denmark was fairly interesting as well.
I think some people are just less (and some people more) interested in international football and the World Cup.
I hope Jack moves on, shouldn’t be left up to him to decide anyway. Who is he to demand guarantees of playing time if the reports are true? He’s not remotely good enough to do that.
Also hope Ramsey has a deadline for signing, Ideally another week so we have time to sort a replacement in time for pre-season in 2 weeks time if necessary. Or at least in time for when pre-season starts for the world cup participants.
Emirates
Another thing: given that Brazil feature the players below, how could expectations regarding them be “grossly exaggerated”?
Neymar
Willian
Coutinho
Firmino
Gabriel Jesus
Fernandinho
Casemiro
Marcelo
Alisson
Ederson
Danilo
Marquinhos
With Bob’s comments about Wilshere, you could tell there was a bit of banter there. But this Pierre chap… dear oh dear. Clearly his issues with Ramsey go beyond a player-fan thing, its personal.
I wonder if Pierre’s father-in-law’s name was Aaron.
Nah, Bob was dead serious. He hates all english players. Mostly Jack though.
Receding,
Would like to let you know India is pretty diverse as well. It is a mini Europe. People come with all colours and facial features. We have a lot of languages too.
Nah Rambo,
Bob hates Wilshere. I’ve said before that Bob is either Lauren Neal, or is related to Lauren Neal.
Akilan
Hence why I said one of the most diverse.. Although I am skeptical if India has over 500 languages.
Nigeria is a British invention if truth be told.. Some parts of the country feel no affinity with other parts. Religion hasn’t helped too.
Pierre
Ramsey is one of our most important players.. I really look forward to watching him under Emery. I hope he doesn’t get over indulged though. He really should look at how Lampard played.. Scoring his goals by arriving late in the box rather than getting there before the strikers. There is a lot to like about Ramsey’s game so really don’t get why you pick on him.
Hairline
I get that Nigeria is very diverse in terms of indigenous ethnic groups (Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo, Fulani, etc.), but according to Wikipedia, 95% of the country is ethnically-indigenous, i.e., “West African”. Only 5% are from anywhere else in the world. That’s a different kind of diversity from, say, a London or a New York City, or a France or a United States. In these cities and countries, you have an even greater amount of diversity, I would say, at least from a global perspective.
Bamford 10
I am not discussing “interest”, but overall “performance” and “quality” of football.
France v Italy, Argentine v Iceland were both hardly classics.
Sorry I am being daft I meant France v Australia.
@ Bamford
Oh I wasn’t actually looking at it from that perspective. But as you said there are different kinds of diversity. I was speaking more of the latter rather than the former.
I would like to visit India myself.. Not particularly for the culture or diversity mind you. I gather it’s the cheapest place to pick up the most IT certifications at the shortest possible time.
They say every kiosk has an IT guru
Emirates
OK, but that’s like ignoring half of what the World Cup is about. And Argentina-Iceland was a great match. As was Australia-France. Not because Iceland or Australia feature the best players in the world — though both have good players — but because they involved great tactical battles, sporting drama, etc.
Again, I think there are people who just don’t appreciate the international game the way others do. Which is not to say anyone is right or wrong on this point. People just have different appreciation for different things.
Hairline
I think you mean the former rather than the latter.