By Ewah Chika.
Very few people knew 19-year-old Bartosz Kaputska before the Euro's in the summer but soon after Euro's the KSC Cracovia (oldest Polish club) attacking midfielder became a household name even though his native Poland crashed out on penalties in the quarter-final to eventual winners Portugal.
The youngster has been so good that he was not only drafted straight into the national team of Poland at 19 years but also ended up making only one appearance each for both the Polish U-17 and U-18 teams.
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Sunday, 31 July 2016
Will Timothy Fosu-Mensah Be Given The Mata And Casillas Treatment By Jose Mourinho?
By Ewah Chika.
Jose Mourinho has made some bold and career defining calls in his career that either helped or made his case worse depending on how you look at it.
From the ostracising of Real Madrid and Spanish legend and captain Iker Casilas to his replacement with unheralded Diego Lopez . Also worthy of mention is the sale of Chelsea fans favourite and two
Jose Mourinho has made some bold and career defining calls in his career that either helped or made his case worse depending on how you look at it.
From the ostracising of Real Madrid and Spanish legend and captain Iker Casilas to his replacement with unheralded Diego Lopez . Also worthy of mention is the sale of Chelsea fans favourite and two
How Will Posterity Judge Bafetimi Gomis As He Departs Swansea For Marseille ?
By Ewah Chika.
Six goals in 33 league games (18 starts) isn't an impressive stat for a striker but that is exactly the sort of stat new Marseille forward Bafetimbi Gomis who left Swansea for the Southern French club this summer can boast of. Marseille have moved quickly to sign the forward on loan even though there is a big uncertainty at the club following the inability of current owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to
Six goals in 33 league games (18 starts) isn't an impressive stat for a striker but that is exactly the sort of stat new Marseille forward Bafetimbi Gomis who left Swansea for the Southern French club this summer can boast of. Marseille have moved quickly to sign the forward on loan even though there is a big uncertainty at the club following the inability of current owner Margarita Louis Dreyfus to
Saturday, 30 July 2016
Why The 2016/2017 Season Represents A Make Or Break Season For Ruben Loftus-Cheek At Chelsea.
By Ewah Chika.
Chelsea Football Club might be the most successful English club judging from post-2003 which is also the year Russian billionaire Roman Abramovic bought the club. Yet one thing that the club lacks is their inability to produce their own stars (home growth talent). Boasting one of the most successful academy in England that has won the Youth Champions League more than once, Youth FA Cup and Youth League, it is appalling that no player from the club's academy has been successful in the first team since Roman Abramovich bought the club. John a Terry still remains the last Chelsea academy graduate to play consistently for the first team since making his debut on 28 October 1998 in the League Cup against Aston Villa. As Chelsea continues to enjoy one success or the other, academy stars such as Ryan Betrand (Southampton) and
Chelsea Football Club might be the most successful English club judging from post-2003 which is also the year Russian billionaire Roman Abramovic bought the club. Yet one thing that the club lacks is their inability to produce their own stars (home growth talent). Boasting one of the most successful academy in England that has won the Youth Champions League more than once, Youth FA Cup and Youth League, it is appalling that no player from the club's academy has been successful in the first team since Roman Abramovich bought the club. John a Terry still remains the last Chelsea academy graduate to play consistently for the first team since making his debut on 28 October 1998 in the League Cup against Aston Villa. As Chelsea continues to enjoy one success or the other, academy stars such as Ryan Betrand (Southampton) and
Can Antonie Conte Get The Best Out Of Serbian Nemanja Matic?
By Ewah Chika.
Nemanja Matic might have had the worst season of his professional career in Chelsea last season,
but even as his place in the team looks less likely considering the signing of N'Golo Kante from Leicester City for £30 million, Matic has made it publicly clear he is staying at the club to fight for his place in the team this season.
"I am sure that 100,000 players want to come to play for Chelsea so there is always competition, all life is a fight so every player is ready for that ," were the words of the Serbian on Wednesday while with the team for pre-season in the US.
The debate over the future of Matic is coming considering the highly anticipated playing style and formation of Italian manager Antonie Conte who plans on playing a 4-2-4 formation in Chelsea this season which puts the future of the Serbian in doubt considering Kante is the defensive midfielder
Nemanja Matic might have had the worst season of his professional career in Chelsea last season,
but even as his place in the team looks less likely considering the signing of N'Golo Kante from Leicester City for £30 million, Matic has made it publicly clear he is staying at the club to fight for his place in the team this season.
"I am sure that 100,000 players want to come to play for Chelsea so there is always competition, all life is a fight so every player is ready for that ," were the words of the Serbian on Wednesday while with the team for pre-season in the US.
The debate over the future of Matic is coming considering the highly anticipated playing style and formation of Italian manager Antonie Conte who plans on playing a 4-2-4 formation in Chelsea this season which puts the future of the Serbian in doubt considering Kante is the defensive midfielder
Gianluigi Donnarumma (AC Milan): The Apparent Heir To Gianluigi Buffon.
By Ewah Chika.
Gianluigi Donnarumma does not only share the same first name with Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon who at 38 still remains Italy's No.1 and one of the best in the game.
The youngster is still 17 but already AC.Milan's No.1 displacing veterans like Diego Lopez and Christian Abbiati to become the indispensable goalkeeper for the club last season. Donnarumma
Gianluigi Donnarumma does not only share the same first name with Italy and Juventus legend Gianluigi Buffon who at 38 still remains Italy's No.1 and one of the best in the game.
The youngster is still 17 but already AC.Milan's No.1 displacing veterans like Diego Lopez and Christian Abbiati to become the indispensable goalkeeper for the club last season. Donnarumma
Once Hailed Brazil Great Kid, What Has Happened To Alex Pato?
By Ewah Chika.
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Pato is only 26-years-old, but when his name is mentioned it seems he is already in his mid 30's. This is due to the Brazilian's exploits in his hey days while still a youngster in AC Milan. One of Pato's golden moments is his dazzling and mesmerising run dummying the likes
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Rodrigues da Silva Pato is only 26-years-old, but when his name is mentioned it seems he is already in his mid 30's. This is due to the Brazilian's exploits in his hey days while still a youngster in AC Milan. One of Pato's golden moments is his dazzling and mesmerising run dummying the likes
Is Alex Song Another One Who Failed To Fulfil His Talent ?
By Ewah Chika.
Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong might be 28 which is the age most footballers hit their peak but that cannot be said of the defensive midfielder who appears to have regressed since moving to Barcelona four years ago from Arsenal for £15 million. It is laughable that the player who recently joined Rubin Kazan on loan on Monday has a £63 million release clause in his contract with Barcelona which shows the high expectation Barcelona had before signing him.
"I'm very happy to come here and be a part of the project being built in Kazan.
"The club hopes to establish itself as the biggest team in Russian football in the next four years and I hope to make a great impact towards that," Song told the club's official TV channel after signing on loan on Monday .
No disrespect for Rubin Kazan but it is disheartening that Song at this point in his career will not only be trying to revive his career in the Russian league but also in Rubin Kazan. Rubin do not even at present belong to one of the top clubs in Russia as only the likes of CSKA Moscow and Zenith Saint Petersburg are the only two that have that European recognition.
The Cameroonian began his career in French Ligue 1 club Bastia before moving to Arsenal on loan in
Alexandre Dimitri Song Billong might be 28 which is the age most footballers hit their peak but that cannot be said of the defensive midfielder who appears to have regressed since moving to Barcelona four years ago from Arsenal for £15 million. It is laughable that the player who recently joined Rubin Kazan on loan on Monday has a £63 million release clause in his contract with Barcelona which shows the high expectation Barcelona had before signing him.
"I'm very happy to come here and be a part of the project being built in Kazan.
"The club hopes to establish itself as the biggest team in Russian football in the next four years and I hope to make a great impact towards that," Song told the club's official TV channel after signing on loan on Monday .
No disrespect for Rubin Kazan but it is disheartening that Song at this point in his career will not only be trying to revive his career in the Russian league but also in Rubin Kazan. Rubin do not even at present belong to one of the top clubs in Russia as only the likes of CSKA Moscow and Zenith Saint Petersburg are the only two that have that European recognition.
The Cameroonian began his career in French Ligue 1 club Bastia before moving to Arsenal on loan in
Is Belgian Axel Witsel The Right Replacement For Departing Paul Pogba?
By Ewah Chika.
Juventus may have lost a rare gem in Paul Pogba after the attacking midfielder joined Manchester United for a record €110 million. To fill the void left by the midfielder's departure, Juventus are reported to be in the transfer market to sign Zenith St. Petersburg and Belgian box-to-box midfielder Axel Witsel.
Juventus may have lost a rare gem in Paul Pogba after the attacking midfielder joined Manchester United for a record €110 million. To fill the void left by the midfielder's departure, Juventus are reported to be in the transfer market to sign Zenith St. Petersburg and Belgian box-to-box midfielder Axel Witsel.
Tuesday, 26 July 2016
The Welsh Xavi: Will Stoke City See The Best Of Joe Allen ?
By Ewah Chika.
Stoke City is one Premier League club that is surprising quiet in the current transfer window . With the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Bournemouth having made more than three signings already, Mark Hughes' side had only signed unknown Egyptian winger Ramadan Sobhi from Al Alhy in Egypt.
This is the reason the signing of former Liverpool Welsh central midfielder Joe Allen for £13 million on a five year deal on Monday didn't come as a surprise. Allen was tipped for the big stage during his time in Swansea with Brendan Rodgers before his plummeting during his time at Liverpool under both Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp.
"I was really excited as soon as I heard of the club's (Stoke ) interest and It wasn't a difficult decision for me to make. I am incredibly excited about my future here at Stoke City," Allen said after signing for the club .
Allen is an early developer after making his professional debut aged 16 in January 2007 for Swansea in League One. The midfielder shined in his debut season in the Premier League which was the reason he was signed for £15 million by Liverpool in 2012.
The signing of the midfielder is a good move for Stoke who under Hughes (appointed in 2013) seem to be punching above their height finishing in the top half of the table for two years successively. Hughes has also being credited with the changing of the club's long-ball playing style which was the style of Tony Pulis. Stoke now play with flair as the likes of
Nigerian National Assembly: From Change Agents To Global Sex Offenders.
By Ewah Chika.
Mohammed Garba Gbolo (Bauchi), Samuel Ikon (Akwa Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (Benue) all have one thing in common and that is their indictment by the US for alleged sexual misconduct while away in the US.
Mohammed Garba Gbolo (Bauchi), Samuel Ikon (Akwa Ibom) and Mark Gbillah (Benue) all have one thing in common and that is their indictment by the US for alleged sexual misconduct while away in the US.
Can David Moyes Change The Fortunes Of Sunderland?
By Ewah Chika.
Sunderland have moved quickly to appoint former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes as Sam Allardycee's successor on Friday. Though the exit of Allardycee was met with anguish
Sunderland have moved quickly to appoint former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes as Sam Allardycee's successor on Friday. Though the exit of Allardycee was met with anguish
Is Jurgen Klopp Right In Signing Newcastle's Georgino Wijnaldum For £23 Million?
By Ewah Chika.
Liverpool seems undone in the transfer window after signing the likes of Sadio Mane and Joel Matip this summer. The Anfield side who were once linked with Borussia Dortmund new signing but have now suddenly signed former Newcastle attacking midfielder Georgino Wjinaldum for £23million which is £1 million more than what Dortmund paid Bayern for Mario Gotze on Thursday.
Liverpool seems undone in the transfer window after signing the likes of Sadio Mane and Joel Matip this summer. The Anfield side who were once linked with Borussia Dortmund new signing but have now suddenly signed former Newcastle attacking midfielder Georgino Wjinaldum for £23million which is £1 million more than what Dortmund paid Bayern for Mario Gotze on Thursday.
Monday, 25 July 2016
How The Signing Of Gonzalo Higuain By Juventus Will Change Their History.
By Ewah Chika.
Juventus might have agreed a deal to sell Paul Pogba to Manchester United for a world record €110 million but that does not in any way change the fact that Juve is a team on the rise and could do better without the French man.
Juventus might have agreed a deal to sell Paul Pogba to Manchester United for a world record €110 million but that does not in any way change the fact that Juve is a team on the rise and could do better without the French man.
Is There Life For Leicester City After The Exit Of Steve Walsh (Chief Scout)?
By Ewah Chika.
Everton might have underachieved all these years and cannot be classified as a European heavyweight but gradually the club is making a steady progress to the top. It all started with the sale of the club's 49% shares to Iranian billionaire Moshiri Fah'd to the appointment of Ronald Koeman as coach after his impressive work in Southampton and now the appointment of Leicester City's Chief
Everton might have underachieved all these years and cannot be classified as a European heavyweight but gradually the club is making a steady progress to the top. It all started with the sale of the club's 49% shares to Iranian billionaire Moshiri Fah'd to the appointment of Ronald Koeman as coach after his impressive work in Southampton and now the appointment of Leicester City's Chief
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