End of an African era?

[neel 257]

Yeah I am also bored with the argument that player X is not suitable for EPL because he is weak. Lukaku is guaranteed hit because he is physically strong.

[eldo 868]

You are now one of those forum members that I'm going to ignore. You only quote my posts to talk silly things.

Ronaldo, Kaká and Ronaldinho sold more shirts around the world in last 10 years than all african players in last 50 years.

If you understood that I said all brazilian players sell more shirts than all african players, sorry.

I'm tired of you eldinho.

You said Brazilians sell more shirts than Africans. You haven't said who.

Henrique you are very close minded. Could it be because football is much more developed in Brazil? Was maybe J-S Park bought because he can play football?

Makelele and Vieira, African born, huge stars.

What is it with this forum? You seem to have a lot of problems here. ..have more respect to other people. Don't bitch how they attack you, when you behave like that.

[Madmax 9,219]

It's unfair to categorize African players as being physically tough and Brazilian ones as being technically strong. Jay Jay Okocha (I consider him the finest footballer to come out of Africa) was an amazingly gifted player and he didn't rely on physique for his game. On the other hand we've got guys like Lucio who'd be perfect as a nightclub bouncer. It's a positional thing more than anything else.

But aren't we lucky to have had the best of Didier - physique as impressive as any bodybuilder, skill as breathtaking as any artist.

Didier

[neel 257]

It's unfair to categorize African players as being physically tough and Brazilian ones as being technically strong. Jay Jay Okocha (I consider him the finest footballer to come out of Africa) was an amazingly gifted player and he didn't rely on physique for his game. On the other hand we've got guys like Lucio who'd be perfect as a nightclub bouncer. It's a positional thing more than anything else.

But aren't we lucky to have had the best of Didier - physique as impressive as any bodybuilder, skill as breathtaking as any artist.

Didier

I was going to post something like this. There are many african players who are technically gifted. Roger Milla, George Weah, Didier, eto'o are few of them.

[Blue In Green 86]

Why don't we get more North American players?

...wait, I know the answer to that one...:unsure:

[Rambo 1,729]

Its not. Yesterdays game showed that. Machester with their colossal defense were humiliated by diminutive Messi...but some people keep talking about "power, stamina, agility, fighting." This four words means nothing if you don't have the right skills. Otherwise we could ask Usain Bolt or Lebron James to be our next player.

If used properly it could do very well, that's why we've been dominating Arsenal over the past couple seasons.

[Henrique 9,133]

But aren't we lucky to have had the best of Didier - physique as impressive as any bodybuilder, skill as breathtaking as any artist.

Didier

[Henrique 9,133]

You said Brazilians sell more shirts than Africans. You haven't said who.

Henrique you are very close minded. Could it be because football is much more developed in Brazil?

Yes.

[neel 257]

[eldo 868]

Yes.

Then think before you say something.

[Henrique 9,133]

Then think before you say something.

No.

[Henri 115]

Serious what a lot of bullshit!. Even talking Africa vs South..., who gives a fuck as long they can play ball!.

[Henrique 9,133]

Serious what a lot of bullshit!. Even talking Africa vs South..., who gives a fuck as long they can play ball!.

Tommy, Tomminho.

[neel 257]

Serious what a lot of bullshit!. Even talking Africa vs South..., who gives a fuck as long they can play ball!.

Style of play also matters . At least it matters to Roman

[Henri 115]

Style of play also matters . At least it matters to Roman

He want the holy grail, thats the only thing he thinks about. By the way that should not be his job,

it should be the coach and the coach only who told Roman which player he wants.

[Henrique 9,133]

He want the holy grail, thats the only thing he thinks about. By the way that should not be his job,

it should be the coach and the coach only who told Roman which player he wants.

No. Roman owns the club and should be allowed to asks the playing style he wants,

[Sheva. 5,373]

Obviously he hated the way we played under Carlo this season, and wants more attacking football - but i highly doubt the goal is to be like Barca.

[dave30 728]

i think the goal for him is to emulate Barcelona in every way ha ha