It’s Official! Kwesi Appiah Has No Clue!!

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FUFUO DADESEN 12 years ago

Thanks for your opinion. i fundamentaly disagree..The boys are in to win.They gonna put up a fight.. i hope you come back later after the afcon and apologise

Thanks for your opinion. i fundamentaly disagree..The boys are in to win.They gonna put up a fight.. i hope you come back later after the afcon and apologise
Fuck Them!! 12 years ago

All your statement fall short of qualities of a leader. Akwasi Appiah is a leader, in order for him to have control over the resources available to him, discipline must be commanded and to serve as severe notice to other play ...
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All your statement fall short of qualities of a leader. Akwasi Appiah is a leader, in order for him to have control over the resources available to him, discipline must be commanded and to serve as severe notice to other players that he is indeed in charge of the team not irrational being like this writer. His piece is emotion centered and that does not warrant effective leadership.
German teams are always solid and do well in all competitions because, good or equally good players in the team respect leadership, are committed to play and very dedicated to put PRIDE aside and serve.
Good, best players are self destructive like Mario Balotelli, but it takes a strong leader to discipline him. Look at how many times Mario has been left out of both National and league games due to his stupidity.
In order for the team to win games, discipline is indeed warranted and no matter how gifted, stupid hyped one is, he is not above any other team mate or on top of Ghana. Remember, there was Abdul Razak, Osei Kofi, Robert Mensah, Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah etc in the blackstar as untouchable. They re all gone and yet Black star continue to produce talents.
A good coach will not allow an individual to hold National Team at Ransom and I applaud Akwasi Appiah for his leadership and qualities.
1992 ALL OVER AGAIN 12 years ago

Someone who always wants to have his or her way but not considering others opinions will always remain just like that all the time.

Someone who always wants to have his or her way but not considering others opinions will always remain just like that all the time.
THEY WILL TRY TO BRIBE THE BOYS 12 years ago

GFA Boss, Coach Appiah & Maxwell you guys should always remember that those who wish for your down fall will continuously try to bribe some of the Black Star players including some technical team too.
So, Coach Appiah & GFA ...
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GFA Boss, Coach Appiah & Maxwell you guys should always remember that those who wish for your down fall will continuously try to bribe some of the Black Star players including some technical team too.
So, Coach Appiah & GFA Boss, you guys need to open your eyes wide enough by all means.
Keep your personal belongings whatever those might be to yourselves. Do not trust nobody for your safety. Be very very careful
GHANABA 12 years ago

i forsee doom tourney for the stars.copy this guys.if the stars go through the quarter finals i will be very surprise.if we're out in the first round then mr appiah knows the deal already.and i'm not expecting songo of fire f ...
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i forsee doom tourney for the stars.copy this guys.if the stars go through the quarter finals i will be very surprise.if we're out in the first round then mr appiah knows the deal already.and i'm not expecting songo of fire for fire fame to come into his defense, if that happens then i think there will be soccer war in ghana football and i promise everyone.you guys wanted to get rid of a foreign coach so that you do your stupidity in the stars camp.nonsensical at the highest level.we all live to see after the afcon.there will absolutely 2 options for kwasi appiah, win afcon and stay or go out in the knockout stages and resign peacefully.
Atsiglini! 12 years ago

Mr Nyantakyi said during Appiah's appointment that he will be allowed to succeed even if he does not win the AFCON 2013. That means he has been eternally appointed as far as kwesi nyantakyi remains the FA boss. So all critic ...
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Mr Nyantakyi said during Appiah's appointment that he will be allowed to succeed even if he does not win the AFCON 2013. That means he has been eternally appointed as far as kwesi nyantakyi remains the FA boss. So all critics can go to hell. If I were appiah I will do just what am doing for the sake of revenge.
Trust Jesus centa 12 years ago

How many cups did those Serbians win for Ghana? YOU ARE RACIST THAT IS ALL.
Black Stars were playing a PATTERNLESS GAME UNDER THOSE SERBIANS.Today you can see a more cohesive team in their play and a fair selection of Ghan ...
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How many cups did those Serbians win for Ghana? YOU ARE RACIST THAT IS ALL.
Black Stars were playing a PATTERNLESS GAME UNDER THOSE SERBIANS.Today you can see a more cohesive team in their play and a fair selection of Ghana's best materials.We have at least three play makers in ATSU,WAKASU AND KOJO ASAMOAH.Watch out for the new Black Stars.It will be exciting to see this team with all three in the field of play.The player Ghana will miss is YAHYA MOHAMMED AND NOT DEDE AYEW AND JORDAN THOUGH BOTH ARE GOOD PLAYERS.THIS IS BECAUSE SELFISH PLAYERS DO NOT HELP A TEAM MUCH AND IS EVIDENT THAT WHEN THEY PLAY TO THE GALLERY ,GOAL SCORING BECOMES DIFFICULT TO THE TEAM. You are not the repository of knowledge when it comes to football and so be objective and face facts.THEY ARE UNDISCIPLINED.THESE AYEW BROS..
Sammy the Sheriff 12 years ago

Papa Appiah, you are not being fair to the Coach and not telling the truth behind Ayew's faxing.

AYEW want to report on the 9th, the same day Coach Appiah has to submit his 23 man squad to AFCON officials. What if he su ...
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Papa Appiah, you are not being fair to the Coach and not telling the truth behind Ayew's faxing.

AYEW want to report on the 9th, the same day Coach Appiah has to submit his 23 man squad to AFCON officials. What if he submit the name of DedE and later realised he is still injured and cannot play?

We made the same mistake in the last AFCON with injured Players like Asamoah DjaN and others. Coach Appiah is right and you are wrong.
ANIMO 12 years ago

SAMMY THE SHERIFF, THANKS A MILLION! THIS PAPA APPIAH, HE HAS NOT BEEN TO SCHOOL? IF THE NPP WINS EVENTUALLY, HE SHOULD BE FORCED TO ATTEND FREE SHS, TO FREELY IMPROVE HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. PLEASE TEXT HI ...
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SAMMY THE SHERIFF, THANKS A MILLION! THIS PAPA APPIAH, HE HAS NOT BEEN TO SCHOOL? IF THE NPP WINS EVENTUALLY, HE SHOULD BE FORCED TO ATTEND FREE SHS, TO FREELY IMPROVE HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. PLEASE TEXT HIM FOR ME, SAMMY! ALL THE BEST TO AKWASI APPIAH, FOR BETTER FOR WORSE! WE NOW HAVE A GHANAIAN LOCAL COACH FOR THE GHANA BLACK STARS, SO MANY YEARS AFTER THE HONOURABLE GYAMFI, AFRANIE, OSRAM DUODU, ...!
JIMY SOMER 12 years ago

HE CAN MISS 1 OR 2 GAMES TO RECOVER AND HE CAN BE STRONG FOR THE REST OF THE TOURNAMENT.

HE CAN MISS 1 OR 2 GAMES TO RECOVER AND HE CAN BE STRONG FOR THE REST OF THE TOURNAMENT.

MC, K'Bu 12 years ago

Somer, We have done this before and that did not help us so why continue to do the same thing and expct a different outcome? Just..check CAN 2008-Shilla Illiasu, CAN 2010-Michael Essien

Somer, We have done this before and that did not help us so why continue to do the same thing and expct a different outcome? Just..check CAN 2008-Shilla Illiasu, CAN 2010-Michael Essien
Kobby 12 years ago

I agree that the author is a moron. Kwasi Appiah has been a footballer par excellence before he became a coach, so what does the author mean that one day he will realise that footballers are not morons?
Dede's injury has not ...
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I agree that the author is a moron. Kwasi Appiah has been a footballer par excellence before he became a coach, so what does the author mean that one day he will realise that footballers are not morons?
Dede's injury has not been assessed by Ghana's doctors so what happens if Dede ends up been not fully fit? Fabio Capello believed the FA were going ahead of themselves to pronounce JT guilty, does that apply here? From 5th to 9th, is that a day or 2? In as much I would love to see Dede in our team anytime, any day, Kwasi Appiah does not deserve your senseless criticism. You are clueless!
ANIMO 12 years ago

"A good coach will not allow an individual to hold National Team at Ransom and I applaud Akwasi Appiah for his leadership and qualities." THANK YOU, .... THEM!! HOW VERY WELL SAID! PAPA APPIAH, I THINK IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTE ...
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"A good coach will not allow an individual to hold National Team at Ransom and I applaud Akwasi Appiah for his leadership and qualities." THANK YOU, .... THEM!! HOW VERY WELL SAID! PAPA APPIAH, I THINK IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTERESTS TO STOP THIS UNNECESSARY CRITICISMS OF AKWASI APPIAH FOR EVERY THING HE DOES. IS HE THE NATIONAL COACH FOR THE BLACK STARS OR NOT? WHAT DID YOU TELL THE SERBIAN COACH WHEN LARYEA KINGSTON WAS NOT SELECTED? WHAT DID YOU TELL THE SERBIAN COACH, WHEN SULLEY MUNTARI WAS SELECTED TODAY ANBD LEFT THE NEXT, AND SUBSTITUTED JUST AFTER SCORING, FOR GHANA TO LOSE AT THE END OF THE DAY? WHAT DID YOU ADVISE KPB, FOR INSTANCE? EVIDENTLY, YOU HATE AKWASI APPIAH AND WANT HIM TO FALL DISGRACEFULLY. ALRIGHT, PAPA APPIAH, NOT ME ALONE, BUT WE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE GENTLE YET FIRM A D DECIDED AKWASI APPIAH, AND ARE GOING INTO HIGHER HEIGHTS TO PROVE YOU AND THE DOUBTING THOMASSES WRONG, AND FORCE YOU OUT OF YOUR WHITE AND FOREIGN MENTAL SLAVERY ONCE AND FOR ALL! DEDE AYEW REFUSE TO PLAY FOR BLACK STARS BECAUSE BROTHER JORDAN AYEW HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED AND THE LOCAL COACH AKWASI APPIAH, FORMER CAPTAIN OF THE GHANA BALCK STARS, SHOULD BOW TO THEM? STUPID FOOLS, LED BY YOU PAPA APPIAH! ALL THE BEST TO THE WILLING AND TALENTED BLACK STAR PLAYERS GOING TO WAR FOR GHANA, TO WIN FOR THE MOTHERLAND! GOD BLESS AKWASI APPIAH AND CAUSE HIM TO WIN VICTORIES FOR GHANA!
ANIMO 12 years ago

ALRIGHT, PAPA APPIAH, NOT ME ALONE, BUT WE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE GENTLE YET FIRM AND DECIDED AKWASI APPIAH, AND ARE GOING INTO HIGHER HEIGHTS TO PROVE YOU AND THE DOUBTING THOMASSES WRONG, ...
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ALRIGHT, PAPA APPIAH, NOT ME ALONE, BUT WE ARE MANY WHO HAVE ACCEPTED YOUR CHALLENGE ON BEHALF OF THE GENTLE YET FIRM AND DECIDED AKWASI APPIAH, AND ARE GOING INTO HIGHER HEIGHTS TO PROVE YOU AND THE DOUBTING THOMASSES WRONG, AND FORCE YOU OUT OF YOUR WHITE AND FOREIGN MENTAL SLAVERY ONCE AND FOR ALL! DEDE AYEW REFUSE TO PLAY FOR BLACK STARS BECAUSE BROTHER JORDAN AYEW HAS NOT BEEN SELECTED AND THE LOCAL COACH AKWASI APPIAH, FORMER CAPTAIN OF THE GHANA BALCK STARS, SHOULD BOW TO THEM? STUPID FOOLS, LED BY YOU PAPA APPIAH!
mr. Ghana 12 years ago

nothing is written in black or white...you must be able to compensate for the grey areas and make sound decisions. missing a day or two should not be the basis for leaving him off the team.

nothing is written in black or white...you must be able to compensate for the grey areas and make sound decisions. missing a day or two should not be the basis for leaving him off the team.
Cannibos 12 years ago

All the teams are fighting for their big players to join the team whilst our own coachi is busy looking for players mistake to chase them out. what a shame. We will be waiting for them here in S.A

All the teams are fighting for their big players to join the team whilst our own coachi is busy looking for players mistake to chase them out. what a shame. We will be waiting for them here in S.A
TIMO THE LAW 12 years ago

This writer thinks he can discredit Kwesi Appiah's name but he has proved his less understanding of modern soccer,I want to point out to the writer of this article that names alone can't win soccer matches,every coach strateg ...
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This writer thinks he can discredit Kwesi Appiah's name but he has proved his less understanding of modern soccer,I want to point out to the writer of this article that names alone can't win soccer matches,every coach strategizes before a match if a player is injured and cannot join his team mates in training for the coach to set a game plan how can he be included in the team whilst there are physically fit players who have responded to training.The AFCON is a big competition on the African calender and no serious coach can use one day to assess his players this is what i want the writer to know.
Asare 12 years ago

You are absolutely right Timo. The Author is biased and clueless on modern football. Coach Appiah has been very reasonable in the demands placed on his players. Discipline will be key to success at the tournament. One very go ...
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You are absolutely right Timo. The Author is biased and clueless on modern football. Coach Appiah has been very reasonable in the demands placed on his players. Discipline will be key to success at the tournament. One very good player does not make a team. Good on Coach Appiah.
bogass 12 years ago

who made it official? mr writer. your opinion does not mean anything. Next time try a better heading.

who made it official? mr writer. your opinion does not mean anything. Next time try a better heading.
mumu 12 years ago

mr ghana is right

mr ghana is right

Viktor ...Singapore 12 years ago

I Agree with the writer.

I Agree with the writer.
ORIGINAL PEACE MAKER 12 years ago

Only God can tell and intervene.

Only God can tell and intervene.
Africanus 12 years ago

If so, then maybe we should make a pastor the coach, because he/she is probably more closer to God than professional coaches.

If so, then maybe we should make a pastor the coach, because he/she is probably more closer to God than professional coaches.
Rabon Zee 12 years ago

I have two candidates for you mighty Africanus. They are Reverend Osei Kofi and Pastor Kofi Pare. They know what Ghana soccer is about because they are legends and played with legends.

I have two candidates for you mighty Africanus. They are Reverend Osei Kofi and Pastor Kofi Pare. They know what Ghana soccer is about because they are legends and played with legends.
meself 12 years ago

Wait till you become coach your self . papa

Wait till you become coach your self . papa
K.K. 12 years ago

I wonder how BLOCK HEADED people like Papa Appiah get the chance to place comments here. If he is not familiar with the background leading to the dropping of Ayew, he should get the information and stop posting BUMB comments.

I wonder how BLOCK HEADED people like Papa Appiah get the chance to place comments here. If he is not familiar with the background leading to the dropping of Ayew, he should get the information and stop posting BUMB comments.
Atsiglini! 12 years ago

nassa shut that gutter you call a mouth! just because kwesi appiah is from the bush with you does not mean he is a good coach. He has goofed big time.

nassa shut that gutter you call a mouth! just because kwesi appiah is from the bush with you does not mean he is a good coach. He has goofed big time.
SHADY BLUE niagara falls, ontario 12 years ago

A guy says Coach, I have a slight injury, please allow me a day or two to have some treatment with my own doctors in France and then join the team. And Kwasi Appiah says because the guy would have missed some of the wonderful ...
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A guy says Coach, I have a slight injury, please allow me a day or two to have some treatment with my own doctors in France and then join the team. And Kwasi Appiah says because the guy would have missed some of the wonderful six training sessions he had planned, he was out! How ridiculous can one man be?

AH, PAPA APPIAH R U HIGH? MASSA, WE R GETTING READY TO GO TO WAR. THE COMMANDER SAYS EVERYONE MUST SHOW UP ON THIS DATE. RAIN OR SHINE. HALF DEAD OR NOT. AND U WANT AA TO ACCEPT SUCH FOOLISH EXCUSE. DONT WE HAVE CAPABLE DOCTORS OVER THERE IN SAUDI ARABIA? HAVE U FORGOTTEN THAT THE GBSTARS ALSO HAVE TEAM DOCTORS? THE BEST THING FOR DEDE AYEW TO DO WAS THIS. SHOW UP TO CAMP WITH YOUR INJURY. IF THE TEAM DOCTOR N COACH DETERMINES THAT THEY CANT USE YOU, FINE. MATTER MUST TAKE MATTER GO. DID IT OCCUR TO YOU THAT DEDE COULD POSSIBLE BE LYING ABOUT HIS EXCUSE, HENCE THE REASON WHY HE DIDNT SHOW UP TO CAMP AS AGREED UPON?

U WILL BE THE FIRST TO CALL FOR AA TERMINATION IF HE FAILS TO DELIVER. DEDE IS NOT EVEN THE BEST PLAYER ON THE SQUAD. SO IF HE MISSES 3 OUT OF 6 TRAINING DAYS,DONT YOU THINK THAT WILL AFFECT AA'S TRAINING PLANS? THUS PREVENTING THE TEAM FROM ACHIEVING THE SUCCESS IT DESIRES? WATS THE USE IN ADDING A HALF FIT DEDE, WHO IS ALSO 3 DAYS LATE TO TRAINING CAMP TO COME N PLAY CATCH UP?

PAPA APPIAH, U ARE THE ONE WITHOUT A CLUE. LEAVE AA TO DO HIS JOB WAI.
Kwaku Twum 12 years ago

Papa Appiah please think deep before you come up with a conclusion. Firstly u have no clue and evidence with what your saying.listen its about time we grow up and start obeying rules. if Dede doesn't report on time, then he h ...
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Papa Appiah please think deep before you come up with a conclusion. Firstly u have no clue and evidence with what your saying.listen its about time we grow up and start obeying rules. if Dede doesn't report on time, then he has no believe in the team doctors therefore he can't be part of the team. enough of these stupid excuses the players come up with when the get called up. Just so you know for next time GHANA was there before Dede was born ok so please think before you say anything next time. Fredkeo2@yahoo.co.uk
SHADY BLUE niagara falls, ontario 12 years ago

AS WE SPEAK MARSEILLES ARE IN MOROCCO CHILLING N I HEAR DEDE TOO IS THERE. IF HE WAS INJURED AS HE SAYS HE WAS. WOULDNT HE BE IN FRANCE GETTIN TREATMENT? INSTEAD, HE IS CHILLIN WITH HIS CLUB TEAMMATES IN MOROCCO ON THE BEACH

AS WE SPEAK MARSEILLES ARE IN MOROCCO CHILLING N I HEAR DEDE TOO IS THERE. IF HE WAS INJURED AS HE SAYS HE WAS. WOULDNT HE BE IN FRANCE GETTIN TREATMENT? INSTEAD, HE IS CHILLIN WITH HIS CLUB TEAMMATES IN MOROCCO ON THE BEACH

Africanus 12 years ago

How nice of your Commander to take a half dead person to war. Even the living die in war, how much more the half dead.

I think Papa Appiah is very right, one does not need Kwadwo Asamoah or Asamoah Gyan to prove himself gi ...
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How nice of your Commander to take a half dead person to war. Even the living die in war, how much more the half dead.

I think Papa Appiah is very right, one does not need Kwadwo Asamoah or Asamoah Gyan to prove himself given the material available to us. Similarly you don't need Dede Ayew in six training sessions to convince yourself that he can deliver results. We are all witnesses of his credentials.
Rabon Zee 12 years ago

Lets give Appiah some chance.I hope he has the right players to play an efficient, attacking ang entertaining brand of BRA-GHA-ZIL. He must include solid defenders, wizard dribblers who by chaos create chances, and he must i ...
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Lets give Appiah some chance.I hope he has the right players to play an efficient, attacking ang entertaining brand of BRA-GHA-ZIL. He must include solid defenders, wizard dribblers who by chaos create chances, and he must include forwards who can can release accurate thunderbolt shots. They should not play stupid boring, endless passing game. This is not how soccer must be played. Appiah the coach must consult Polo (dribbling magician), Osei Kofi( wizard dribbler), Wilberforce ( bulldozer) Mfum, CK Gyamfi, Kuuku Dadzie, Dogo Moro, Tony Yeboah, Opoku Nti, Kwasi Owusu, George Alhassan, Haruna Yusif.
Lord Denning 12 years ago

Nice comment. I love Dede, but he should have shown up to the training center. He was given extra days, and he still did not show up. The couch did what he has to do.

Nice comment. I love Dede, but he should have shown up to the training center. He was given extra days, and he still did not show up. The couch did what he has to do.
walaga joe 12 years ago

paapa do you remeber Roy Kean David Beackam Jaap Stam they were the best Ferguson booted out from man united cos he wanted to maintain the team sprit of the team you have clue about football

paapa do you remeber Roy Kean David Beackam Jaap Stam they were the best Ferguson booted out from man united cos he wanted to maintain the team sprit of the team you have clue about football
Abdul fawzi 12 years ago

HIS ARTICLE IS ONE-SIDED. HE COULD HAVE MORE OBJECTIVE!

WE MAY LOOSE OR WIN, IT WONT BE BECAUSE OF A PARTICULAR PLAYER BUT THE COLLECTIVE TEAM

HIS ARTICLE IS ONE-SIDED. HE COULD HAVE MORE OBJECTIVE!

WE MAY LOOSE OR WIN, IT WONT BE BECAUSE OF A PARTICULAR PLAYER BUT THE COLLECTIVE TEAM
Baba Anyas aboabo 12 years ago

I am not surprise about dis development, I was worried immediately when Appiah was given d head coach of d b.stars First thing came to me was the problem of Abedi n Appiah.s captainship in 1992:

I am not surprise about dis development, I was worried immediately when Appiah was given d head coach of d b.stars First thing came to me was the problem of Abedi n Appiah.s captainship in 1992:
Nana Kofi 12 years ago

Baba you are very wrong your typical African entail try will only lead you to such delusions. Any coach worth his salt will drop Andre Ayew for not reporting to camp as the rule says. He disobeyed orders and must pay for his ...
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Baba you are very wrong your typical African entail try will only lead you to such delusions. Any coach worth his salt will drop Andre Ayew for not reporting to camp as the rule says. He disobeyed orders and must pay for his indiscretion simple and done. why this vengeful mentality? You are not well.
kwapea 12 years ago

people like you are a disgrace to the internet. No body is greater than black stars. Why dont you say the player should take his own doctors to the tournament? Thank God you know nothing about coaching or soccer. sit your ...
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people like you are a disgrace to the internet. No body is greater than black stars. Why dont you say the player should take his own doctors to the tournament? Thank God you know nothing about coaching or soccer. sit your self somewhere
mr.hearts of oak 12 years ago

if ya re a coach then why didnt you apply for the job...ya talk tooo much and all ya write a nonsense...go coach the players...next time dont post any stupid article here...

if ya re a coach then why didnt you apply for the job...ya talk tooo much and all ya write a nonsense...go coach the players...next time dont post any stupid article here...
Sam 12 years ago

We all know everybody in Ghana is a coach.So you several coaching writing whatever comes up their mind.Just continue to write whatever opinion you have.When we win the coaches will have everything to write and when we lose sa ...
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We all know everybody in Ghana is a coach.So you several coaching writing whatever comes up their mind.Just continue to write whatever opinion you have.When we win the coaches will have everything to write and when we lose same old same old.That is why Africa is back on everything.If in this world of education and civilization you donot know what deadlines are how can you move forward.Ask any fellow who works in any developed nation and they will tell you there is always deadline to everything.These developed nations continue to win the world cups not because of juju or Prophet Joshua but because they are disciplined and follow deadlines.We need to get out of our comfi zone and think out of the box.Thanks.
Africanus 12 years ago

Our opponents will be laughing at our stupidity. We dropped our best player for what?????

Our opponents will be laughing at our stupidity. We dropped our best player for what?????
TIMO THE LAW 12 years ago

Ask yourself if he is fit or unfit to play the coach gave him a deadline and he missed it,what are the other players doing in camp?

Ask yourself if he is fit or unfit to play the coach gave him a deadline and he missed it,what are the other players doing in camp?
Marcelsior 12 years ago

Useless article. No sense whatsoever, and it easy to find a keyboard from the dumpster these days to type away such abysmal nonsense.

Useless article. No sense whatsoever, and it easy to find a keyboard from the dumpster these days to type away such abysmal nonsense.
cap'n planet 12 years ago

Any fool,with a good command of the Queen's language,could write any nonsense under any headline.We will soon know the thrash writers,such as this fool of a writer.

Any fool,with a good command of the Queen's language,could write any nonsense under any headline.We will soon know the thrash writers,such as this fool of a writer.
Ama 12 years ago

What a foolish article, please keep your nonsense within your foolish friends and don't waste our time.

If you fully take in comprehend the reasons for his exclusion you will understand Kwasi Appiah's decision instead writ ...
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What a foolish article, please keep your nonsense within your foolish friends and don't waste our time.

If you fully take in comprehend the reasons for his exclusion you will understand Kwasi Appiah's decision instead writing an article to personally ridicule a man of great standing within Ghana football circles.

Please research Dede Ayew's actions subsequent to his exclusion and you will understand why Kwasi Appiah was right to exclude him!!!!!!!!!!
Africanus 12 years ago

Guys and ladies, did you allow yourself to ponder the article before setting off with your insults? Just wondering.

Guys and ladies, did you allow yourself to ponder the article before setting off with your insults? Just wondering.
Mr.N 12 years ago

Good question Africanus. I for one if the exclusion was based on injury I do not have problem with that but if it based on the fact if he want few days to check in with his doctor than we have a problem. Asamoah Gyan asked p ...
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Good question Africanus. I for one if the exclusion was based on injury I do not have problem with that but if it based on the fact if he want few days to check in with his doctor than we have a problem. Asamoah Gyan asked permission to deal with family matters and so he did go through the six training sessions to be assessed.
Slimzay**The Unshakable Shaker** 12 years ago

I agree with the article in one but disagree in the other. The strict guide line the coach first brought to public to show that he also could be tough was what placed him in a tight corner to make such a drastic decision. Fir ...
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I agree with the article in one but disagree in the other. The strict guide line the coach first brought to public to show that he also could be tough was what placed him in a tight corner to make such a drastic decision. First of all, he went against his decision on how many to call to camp. With this mistake, the public went after him vigorously. So when Dede's issue was brought up, in order for the coach to not to make any mistake again by going against his word twice in just within a month, he had to stand by his word.

Next time, Coach Appiah just has to be himself as we all know him to be. He is a nice guy and very flexible with his decisions. He shouldn't be like any other coach but himself. The Kwasi Appiah who gives second chances shouldn't set any bar that would later put him is such a tight space to make hash decisions. For this part of the article, I do agree with the writer.

Excluding Andrea Ayew from the squad, to me, is good. All the players could learn something from this harsh decision. This will be at the back of every players' mind that the coach is not joking with them no matter where a player is plying his trade or how much he makes.

Appiah could have came out to say, Dede is hurt and for what I indicated as taking only fit players, he has been left out for this year's AFCON tournament but will be called when the player is healed. There, you silence whatever the critics have to say. In other words, when the player is hurt, what do you want the coach to do with him? He can't perform in any of the coach's training section, and therefore, wouldn't benefit anyone including the country when he is taking to the tournament.

Like I said, I hope the coach has the brains of the game to back his strict bar-set up. He will need to plan his games very well to be able to overcome this chaos. If only he could map up the games well to get us to the finals or even to win the third place, his future will be bright and all hands would be on deck.

I have a little confidence in him because he hasn't been tested yet and this is the time to such a test. His record so far is not impressive but I hope he makes it big in this coming tournament.
MC, K'Bu 12 years ago

The facts surrounding this matter were not well explained in this article by Papa Appiah who has already shown his bias following his other comments and now his full article. I cannot fault him for that but he needs to be fac ...
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The facts surrounding this matter were not well explained in this article by Papa Appiah who has already shown his bias following his other comments and now his full article. I cannot fault him for that but he needs to be factually accurate. As far as I have been following this case..Dede was reported by his Club to have been injured and the National team Coach requested him to report so the Ghana Team doctor will assess him, so he can receive first class treatment at the Dubai Training Camp due to the World-class facilities available. A request was made to his team and they released him to the national team. But he chose to report on Wednesday the same day that the list is expected to be faxed to CAF. So, what do you do if you have set criteria for the team... Do you bend that backward when you are not even sure if he can recover in case he is indeed injured...I keep on asking why couldn't he discuss this issue with the coach so he can stand by his decision and defend why he should report late or like he did for Asamoah Djan?...If Djan can do it why couldn't he? And why is he in training with his French Team as early as last Monday(if indeed he is injured) and couldn't do that for his national team. The posture wasn't the best and as far as I love him I need to scold him for being too personal in this case!!!
cap'n planet 12 years ago

I am still wondering who gave this moron such space to write such a useless article.I never go out of my way to use volatile or inflammatory words;but this idiot has touched my irie.He has an ulterior motive in penning such a ...
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I am still wondering who gave this moron such space to write such a useless article.I never go out of my way to use volatile or inflammatory words;but this idiot has touched my irie.He has an ulterior motive in penning such an article.Well,damn you and your cohorts.Readers,well done in his condemnations.Twerp.
The Truth 12 years ago

First of all, why are you calling someone a moron? The writer is only speaking his mind and should not be insulted. Dede has been playing for his club team (starting) so why should he be dropped from the team bcs he is coming ...
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First of all, why are you calling someone a moron? The writer is only speaking his mind and should not be insulted. Dede has been playing for his club team (starting) so why should he be dropped from the team bcs he is coming late to training camp. This reminds of Allen Iverson's comment "Practice? We are not talking about the game, Practice?" Andre should be given a chance to report to camp and only team doctors should eliminate him from the squad. I know Kwesi Appiah is trying to prove a point but this is not the time to do so. Remember that players like Dede doesn't need to play for Ghana but he is just a patriot. Players risk their careers to play for Ghana and all people do is insult them. There are too many damn asses out here! Everyone stfu with the neagtive comments about the players and support them through thick and thin...
cap'n planet 12 years ago

@The truth.First,you seem to be the writer,or you are out of depth from your comfort zone.Since you're his cup bearer, I deem you more of a moron than the pathetic writer who is on a mission to belittle the coach under hersld ...
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@The truth.First,you seem to be the writer,or you are out of depth from your comfort zone.Since you're his cup bearer, I deem you more of a moron than the pathetic writer who is on a mission to belittle the coach under herslding banners.If he was writing to opine his mind,he could have chosen a less glamorous heading than what he chose:"its official."Such misfits as you,gets the heady spins in their woolly brains when they criticize constituitrd authorities....you get the drift?
cap'n planet 12 years ago

Just replied to your article.Wherever you are,bring it on.Ready to fire on all cylinders.I will not abbreviate any word,verbatim per verbatim.Talking of Iverson?Who is he when at home?And know why he never won anything?He is ...
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Just replied to your article.Wherever you are,bring it on.Ready to fire on all cylinders.I will not abbreviate any word,verbatim per verbatim.Talking of Iverson?Who is he when at home?And know why he never won anything?He is acclaimed to be the most selfish player to play in NBA.Thats why he never needed to practice.Heard me,Stronzo.
mister 12 years ago

this writer should go back and read kwesi appiahs reasons for dropping ayew,the guy was release by his club,instead he was buying more time to arrival at camp the very day the coach is suppose to present his final list,previo ...
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this writer should go back and read kwesi appiahs reasons for dropping ayew,the guy was release by his club,instead he was buying more time to arrival at camp the very day the coach is suppose to present his final list,previous coaches made the same mistake taken half fit players to tournament and they end up not getting well through out the tournament,example was shilla eliasu,stephen appiah,micheal essien and several others.
yaw, USA 12 years ago

I don't know what brain is in your skull. Tell me and all soccer loving Ghanaians what you will do with an injured player who failed to report to camp for evaluation by the team's doctors with the deadline for submitting the ...
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I don't know what brain is in your skull. Tell me and all soccer loving Ghanaians what you will do with an injured player who failed to report to camp for evaluation by the team's doctors with the deadline for submitting the final squad is due. GHANA IS GOING TO WIN WITH NO TRACE OF SELFISH ABEDI PELE'S BLOOD IN THE TEAM. BIG FOOOOOOOOL
Africanus 12 years ago

Appiah did not drop Ayew because he is injured. According to Kwasi Appiah's statement he dropped Ayew because he failed to attend the six training sessions he has held with the team...

Appiah did not drop Ayew because he is injured. According to Kwasi Appiah's statement he dropped Ayew because he failed to attend the six training sessions he has held with the team...
K O Yeboah 12 years ago

l didnt understand ur comments very clair.dont black star have doctor ,why didnt Dede didnt come dowo to ghana, and let black star doctor proofe weather he fit or not.

l didnt understand ur comments very clair.dont black star have doctor ,why didnt Dede didnt come dowo to ghana, and let black star doctor proofe weather he fit or not.
Africanus 12 years ago

If you have to choose between French doctors and Ghanaian doctors which one will you pick to cure you?

The fact is that Kwasi Appiah has miscalculated, trying to be seen to be tough at the time when he should allow reason ...
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If you have to choose between French doctors and Ghanaian doctors which one will you pick to cure you?

The fact is that Kwasi Appiah has miscalculated, trying to be seen to be tough at the time when he should allow reason and rationality to prevail.

Why drop your best player days into a major tournament. And yet we wasted time and money chasing after Ballotelli and KPB. Useless leaders.
KK 12 years ago

From KA's statement, it seems that he was unsure whether AA will be fit for the tournament. Taking half fit players to the AFCON has been an unwise decision in the past (eg. Gyan in 2008). Fully fit, he is a huge asset but I ...
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From KA's statement, it seems that he was unsure whether AA will be fit for the tournament. Taking half fit players to the AFCON has been an unwise decision in the past (eg. Gyan in 2008). Fully fit, he is a huge asset but I think the squad has enough talent to replace a half fit AA. I am sure he will back for future matches.
LUCKY yum yum 12 years ago

yes, na tru tru, i dey talk

yes, na tru tru, i dey talk
David 12 years ago

No player is bigger thn Ghana,shut up.

No player is bigger thn Ghana,shut up.
Atta Bruce 12 years ago

Re: It is official Kwesi Appiah has no Clue - you are dead wrong. Dede could have just come to camp and show the officials the extent of his injury including the medical report. Black Stars can survive with or without the Aye ...
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Re: It is official Kwesi Appiah has no Clue - you are dead wrong. Dede could have just come to camp and show the officials the extent of his injury including the medical report. Black Stars can survive with or without the Ayews. African nations cup has no respect for big names else Ivory Coast would have won it since 2006. If it is our destiny to win, we can even go with our local players and we can still win.
dr.luv 12 years ago

I have been one of his biggest supporters but I am afraid to say that he is stupid for treating the ayews the way he did. i dont he realizes that his job is to MANAGE and to just coach. for all i know these players play under ...
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I have been one of his biggest supporters but I am afraid to say that he is stupid for treating the ayews the way he did. i dont he realizes that his job is to MANAGE and to just coach. for all i know these players play under some good coaches so in actuality, they do not need his 4x4 coaching.All they need is someone who can manage them by bringing unity amongst other things.he is a very stupid man and he has taken the surest route to failure in south africa. the guy has lost my respect completely.
Jogeo 12 years ago

dr.luv, you are most stupid. you side with the Ayews and totally disagree with the coach. If the player had been included and later found unfit, you stupid fool come here to still insult him, you are being stupid and I will a ...
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dr.luv, you are most stupid. you side with the Ayews and totally disagree with the coach. If the player had been included and later found unfit, you stupid fool come here to still insult him, you are being stupid and I will advise you not to br that stupid dr.luv
abc 12 years ago

Even if ghana gets eliminated in the first round, the coach should be commended for taking a principled stand....if all ghana leaders had a bit of backbone and principles, Woyome will be in jail.. Up you Kwesi Appiah!!

Even if ghana gets eliminated in the first round, the coach should be commended for taking a principled stand....if all ghana leaders had a bit of backbone and principles, Woyome will be in jail.. Up you Kwesi Appiah!!
NANA YAW BAWUAH 12 years ago

YOU RATHER DONT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT U ARE SAYING.STUPID WRITER.......

YOU RATHER DONT HAVE A CLUE ABOUT WHAT U ARE SAYING.STUPID WRITER.......
NII 12 years ago

WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. THE WHOLE SHIT YOU WROTE DOES NOT STATE ANY REASON.ARE YOU A COACH? WHO ARE YOU? JUST WANT TO KNOW SINCE YOU DID NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF.

WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. THE WHOLE SHIT YOU WROTE DOES NOT STATE ANY REASON.ARE YOU A COACH? WHO ARE YOU? JUST WANT TO KNOW SINCE YOU DID NOT INTRODUCE YOURSELF.
HANNIBAL(Blessed by God) 12 years ago

Give Kwasi Appiah a break.

Give Kwasi Appiah a break.
POW, Walewale Naaba ba 12 years ago

If you don't know him, he comes on this forum all the time and he writes trash all the time. However, he's a nice young man with a beautiful and a very decent wife. He creates soccer problems for his wife sometimes but she's ...
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If you don't know him, he comes on this forum all the time and he writes trash all the time. However, he's a nice young man with a beautiful and a very decent wife. He creates soccer problems for his wife sometimes but she's always been cool with it. Let's just leave Papa Appiah to grow up and he'll stop these trash amen.
Mr.N 12 years ago

POW my half brother is time around Papa Appiah has a case. My question to you was Deda excused based on his injury or been late to camp? Still waiting.

POW my half brother is time around Papa Appiah has a case. My question to you was Deda excused based on his injury or been late to camp? Still waiting.
POW, Walewale Naaba ba 12 years ago

Dede's issue is this. His club said he's injured and there could be the possibility of he not making it to the nations cup. The GFA suspecting foul play wanted the player to come down for a 2nd review in Abu Dhabi since there ...
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Dede's issue is this. His club said he's injured and there could be the possibility of he not making it to the nations cup. The GFA suspecting foul play wanted the player to come down for a 2nd review in Abu Dhabi since there are good enough doctors to take care of him out there. On that basis his club released him, the GFA sent flight ticket and all that and the boy started giving excuses. The coach on the other hand wanted to know the extent of injury to decide what to do but Dede claimed he'll touch down on teusday. That was when the coach made his decision. What if the boy shows up truely unfit? It means whatever the coach is masterminding has been tampered with. The coach needs to be spared taking last minute decisions for a crucial tournament such as this. He says, he can make do with what he currently has in camp. If he fails, he'll not face the wrath of Ghanaians with anybody but himself. I therefore agree with his decision.
Abdul fawzi 12 years ago

IT IS NOT ABOUT INSULTS. THAT IS HIS OPINION, IF U DIFFER FROM IT LET'S KNOW WHAT U THINK. HE DID NOT INSULT ANYBODY! DO YOU WANT US TO LEAVE THE ISSUES HE RAISED AND INSULT EACH OTHER? NOOOO!

IT IS NOT ABOUT INSULTS. THAT IS HIS OPINION, IF U DIFFER FROM IT LET'S KNOW WHAT U THINK. HE DID NOT INSULT ANYBODY! DO YOU WANT US TO LEAVE THE ISSUES HE RAISED AND INSULT EACH OTHER? NOOOO!
kwasi kwakye Baltimome MD 12 years ago

Papa Appiah you are a fool and stupid think about what you wrote,Ghana will do good. moron!!!

Papa Appiah you are a fool and stupid think about what you wrote,Ghana will do good. moron!!!
OYaw, USA 12 years ago

Assume the national team was a
(a) A household...what would you do with a rude & an indiscipline child who challenges your authority as a father or mother?
(b) A company with an insurbordinate employee. So is Ayew, good bu ...
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Assume the national team was a
(a) A household...what would you do with a rude & an indiscipline child who challenges your authority as a father or mother?
(b) A company with an insurbordinate employee. So is Ayew, good but rude!
wilson 12 years ago

very hollow

very hollow
Jogeo 12 years ago

What about if Dede came and he is truely injured and can not play? Will that have spell doom for the stars as you "belly-full" writers are saying? I think the player at the center of affairs don't want play this AFCON because ...
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What about if Dede came and he is truely injured and can not play? Will that have spell doom for the stars as you "belly-full" writers are saying? I think the player at the center of affairs don't want play this AFCON because his brother was not invited and want to use this so called injury to "show" coach JAA. Dede and his brother just want to sabotage the coach and he does not deserve to be at the AFCON and I know their father is not in support of their action. The player in camp will make Ghana proud, God willing. JAA well done for making this tough decision
Duker 12 years ago

I wonder what a good sport analyst will publish such a barbaric and baseless article on the net only in the name of promoting his own selfish ambitions:Ghana football has come of age,so therefor one player is not above anoth ...
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I wonder what a good sport analyst will publish such a barbaric and baseless article on the net only in the name of promoting his own selfish ambitions:Ghana football has come of age,so therefor one player is not above another player.ideologically KWESI appiah did the right thing,
Benito 12 years ago

Pls football is a physical game and needs fit people not the injured. You cannot use this to castigate the coach. You are being unnecessarily emotional! Pls take in deep breaths and rest because with or without Andre, Black S ...
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Pls football is a physical game and needs fit people not the injured. You cannot use this to castigate the coach. You are being unnecessarily emotional! Pls take in deep breaths and rest because with or without Andre, Black Stars remains Black Stars! Get it into your head.
KWAKU MENSAH ABROMPA 12 years ago

God bless you bro,- i mean this writer- I was just going to write on similar lines, and more. Perhaps I'll still go ahead and write. Can you imagine the NKURAASESEM? Why did England take an injured Wayne Rooney to the World c ...
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God bless you bro,- i mean this writer- I was just going to write on similar lines, and more. Perhaps I'll still go ahead and write. Can you imagine the NKURAASESEM? Why did England take an injured Wayne Rooney to the World cup even though they knew he could only play in the knock-out stages, if at all? And is there anybody here who can deny the especial contribution of Andre to the team? What kind of nonsense is this? Ghana black stars is for all of us, and whoever is privileged to be put in any position should deem it as a chance to serve, not to settle some old scores which is an open secret to many of us!
John Mary 12 years ago

KWAKU MENSAH ABROMPA, Ayew was told to come why didn't he come to be assessed by the doctors?

KWAKU MENSAH ABROMPA, Ayew was told to come why didn't he come to be assessed by the doctors?
KWAKU MENSAH ABROMPA 12 years ago

My brother, have you ever experienced any injury in your life before? Do you know what difference to the injured a day or two of rest can do? On the other hand, why the rush on the part of the Ghana coach when the boy is comi ...
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My brother, have you ever experienced any injury in your life before? Do you know what difference to the injured a day or two of rest can do? On the other hand, why the rush on the part of the Ghana coach when the boy is coming anyway? Is it now that he is going to coach him how to play- and all those training sessions, what is there at all that he cannot tell Ayew later? Kwasi Appiah's statement hints that he took his decision on Monday morning. If the player has been asked to come on monday, why not wait till the end of the day before you take any decision? Other pieces of information on the ghanasoccernet.com website indicates that the player diverted to join his colleagues in North Africa only after he was axed from the black stars squad, so what was the guarantee that he would not even have made it by close of day on monday? The impression I get is that the coach had all the time wanted to take him out, and quickly acted on the slightest chance. Ghana is for all of us, and all must be allowed to play contribute their quota to lift the nation. My question is, are players machines?
mensah abrampah 12 years ago

It appears Papa Appiah is obsessed with bashing coach Akwasi Appiah. If you really don't blame Akwasi like you are saying but the GFA then why don't you take the FA to task. Why are you wasting a lifetime developing negatives ...
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It appears Papa Appiah is obsessed with bashing coach Akwasi Appiah. If you really don't blame Akwasi like you are saying but the GFA then why don't you take the FA to task. Why are you wasting a lifetime developing negatives in a dark room? Even light at the tunnel's end is to you the light of the oncoming train. Your other obsession is with foreign coaches. Whilst some of them are in a class of their own they never got there in a sudden flight. The problem is not Akwasi Appiah. It's our entire system. When we've learned to crawl, we'll learn to walk, then run and perhaps fly. Picking a fight with Akwasi Appiah as frequently as you do will lead to chronic depression. Mr Quick Fix, since you know how to fix the coach you must have also the panacea for fixing our country's ills. Why don't you go ahead and fix the entire nation of its numerous ills. That'd give you instant fame and celebrity status. I guess after you're done with fixing Akwasi Appiah the coach you'll fix our president too. Maybe a foreign coach for the national teams and a foreign president perhaps from China, the US or Germany will fix all our problems in one year.
SAS 12 years ago

Trace from their father and dede at the world cup, better they are not in the squad,it's good omen for ghana, this team will make ghana proud, in God we Trust.

Trace from their father and dede at the world cup, better they are not in the squad,it's good omen for ghana, this team will make ghana proud, in God we Trust.
ali critical 12 years ago

well done the trainer is in charge good one there Appiah this shows you are the coach .mr.man your statement is bolshit cause you are comparing bolshit infact keep your comments

well done the trainer is in charge good one there Appiah this shows you are the coach .mr.man your statement is bolshit cause you are comparing bolshit infact keep your comments
Watchdog 12 years ago

Papa Appiah, where did you get your coaching certificate? Don't you know that if a player is injured the national team have the right to allow their own doctors examine the player?That's Fifa regulation. So it is clear it is ...
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Papa Appiah, where did you get your coaching certificate? Don't you know that if a player is injured the national team have the right to allow their own doctors examine the player?That's Fifa regulation. So it is clear it is you who doesn't have any clue what football is all about. It is about time Ghanaweb consider seriously banning such ignorant and uninformed people like this stupid Papa Appiah from this website.What a faggot of a person this Papa Appiah is.
Stubber Kuwornoo 12 years ago

whoever worked on this stuff has done a good work in h/er myopic judgement. Question, is Dede the only player who made the blackstar blackstar? after all, where were you when Appia was vying for the position? i hate cheap ta ...
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whoever worked on this stuff has done a good work in h/er myopic judgement. Question, is Dede the only player who made the blackstar blackstar? after all, where were you when Appia was vying for the position? i hate cheap talks. where is Essian and Prince that you lauded to have changed story having given the chance? they turned out to be great disappointments to blackstars.KWESI stand your ground and leave people who cannot discipline their only child blow hot air on how to discipline a football team with professionals.
Kumiro 12 years ago

I would have loved to see beloved Dede play. But we also need to bear with the coach. By your arguements, we are going to be trashed because we did not include one player? This is a pathetic arguement!may shame, disgraced and ...
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I would have loved to see beloved Dede play. But we also need to bear with the coach. By your arguements, we are going to be trashed because we did not include one player? This is a pathetic arguement!may shame, disgraced and disappointed be far from us. In their place, may there be joy, happiness and rejoicing at the end of AFCON 2013. Amen.
soccer mantse 12 years ago

jss/sss or jhs/shs has truly been harmful to Ghana. We have simply lost our ability to comprehend holistic reasoning behind a write-up. Whatever happened to English comprehension. The writer's meta-thesis is not that one play ...
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jss/sss or jhs/shs has truly been harmful to Ghana. We have simply lost our ability to comprehend holistic reasoning behind a write-up. Whatever happened to English comprehension. The writer's meta-thesis is not that one player's exclusion will cause us the championship. Rather, he faulted THE PROCESS of player participation (or non-participation) based on an obstinate, inflexible "laws" simply to show who is in charge. Anybody familiar with complex decision making and management understands that discipline must be tempered with flexbility, all along keeping the grand objective in focus. Nobody encourages indiscipline in the BS. But at the same time iron-fist discipline without congnizance of the unique circumstances of individuals is a fundamental flaw in management. This neither about Kwesi Appiah nor Dede Ayew. It is about a process that ensures goal achievement. And quite honestly, I am not sure whether the approach is the right one. The question is who is the next to fall on the sword of draconian rules probably because of a minor disagreement in camp?
Trust Jesus centa 12 years ago

Big English does not play football.We need everyone in camp to blend the new players with the old players.We need to do this early enough before we submit our final list and time is not on our side.We need the full compliment ...
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Big English does not play football.We need everyone in camp to blend the new players with the old players.We need to do this early enough before we submit our final list and time is not on our side.We need the full compliment of the team to plot strategies and use different players at different positions because the old should blend with the new players before we play the friendlies.Why refuse assessment of your fitness by team Doctors? What did the Serbian coaches achieve for Ghana? Kwesi,i pray that you achieve something without these over blotted Ayew brothers,and believe that God will be on your side.I have been thinking that by now Abedi will counsel his children that in spite of being the 3 time Africa best ,he failed to achieve nothing for Ghana apart from Wafu Cup.He was so selfish in his days that strikers playing with him always had a problem with him.They run into open space and he will fail to release the ball early except he is in a tight situation.Odartey tried emulating Abedi Pele's play and he sunk into oblivion so early,for such a promising player.He will ask for a different hotel to sleep in whilst the rest will be in one place.It is YAHYA MOHAMMED WE WILL MISS NOT THE AYEWS.Watch Barcelona play and you realize that they hardly hang too much on the ball and if they loose the ball,they chase the opponent till they get the ball back,but these Ayews handle the ball for too long and if the ball is taken from them, they refuse to go for the ball,putting a lot of pressure on the defenders.Some of us have seen Great players,like the Osei Kofi's,Baba Yara's, Polo etc, yet never saw them display such arrogance,yet these over-hyped Ayew brothers come no where near them.I swear those days you go to stadium to watch beautiful soccer,beautiful goals.Those supporting indiscipline should bow their heads in shame
soccer mantse 12 years ago

Big brother, "Big English"? Are you serious? By the way just in case you think I am hiding behind big English without knowledge of the game, then please reconsider. I didn't make it to stardom but I still relish my days playi ...
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Big brother, "Big English"? Are you serious? By the way just in case you think I am hiding behind big English without knowledge of the game, then please reconsider. I didn't make it to stardom but I still relish my days playing against the likes of Ablade Kumah (a year my senior in middle school but grew up in the same neighbourhood). Other senior colleagues will be Hope Sewornu, Sonny Ahmed etc. others I played colts soccer against include CK Akunnor, Dan Addo, etc. You see, not here to tout my horn. Just saying sometimes we got to take a pragmatic approach not clad in iron rules. You seem to blame Abedi Pele for other adult's decision i.e. Kwesi Appiah and Ayew. I was never a fan of Abedi Pele in the early 90s. But boy, dont you think you are being unfair to him and his boys? If Ayew and Jordan are ball hoggers that is a coaching problem, not Abedi's. Any coach who cannot correct that mistake has a fundamental flaw. The Ayew brothers are not the greatest Ghana has had, but they have significant utility to the curret team. If a player has been faithful and committed to the time for the most part and falters on one or two occasions does that undo all the past good deeds? So I advocate a comprehensive assessment of the situation before making a decision. And to be fair to Appiah, maybe he has. I am just not convinced by his statements that in fact that is case.
Aboagye 12 years ago

I must say that Mr. writer Papa Appiah
I humbly disagree with your assessement that Ayew was not given the opportunity to be assess by the team`s doctor as you stated. "And if it was to do with the fact that he was injured, ...
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I must say that Mr. writer Papa Appiah
I humbly disagree with your assessement that Ayew was not given the opportunity to be assess by the team`s doctor as you stated. "And if it was to do with the fact that he was injured, then why did he not let the player come down to be assessed by the team doctors?" He was but refuse to come down. So as a coach, what do you think he should keep waiting on someone with disregard to the rules and discipline. Do you know Kwesi Appiah also has to meet CAF deadline and he can be punish for not doing so or even the whole may end up fortified the competition? This is about one person or tribe or any other thing. It is purely rules and regulation being followed.
yaw yiadom 12 years ago

Wish Ghana well and if Ghana win this writer would enjoy the triumph as well as a true Ghanaian as he claim,the player in question might not be fit and keeping him there block other talents and i think is doing his job for th ...
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Wish Ghana well and if Ghana win this writer would enjoy the triumph as well as a true Ghanaian as he claim,the player in question might not be fit and keeping him there block other talents and i think is doing his job for the betterment of Ghana so saying things like this,number one degrade the coach's morale and again discipline is one thing because this same write would criticise Akwasi Appiah if he pick not 100 percent fit players.Anyway whatever you do someone some where will disagree.
Edem Lasisi, Atlanta 12 years ago

I just can't wait for the trashing of Ghana. The colo coach and his sissy Black Stars will smell pepper in South Africa--starting with a trashing by the tough Congo DR on January 20 at Port Elizabeth. That will be the beginni ...
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I just can't wait for the trashing of Ghana. The colo coach and his sissy Black Stars will smell pepper in South Africa--starting with a trashing by the tough Congo DR on January 20 at Port Elizabeth. That will be the beginning of the end of the "mighty" Black Stars and their out-of-touch coach.
king owusu 12 years ago

only 1 team will win ,help maintain descipline

only 1 team will win ,help maintain descipline
Atta Bruce 12 years ago

Stop talking rubbish. Do you know what soccer is? What do you want Kwesi Appiah to do? To wait for Dede Ayew to dictate to him? Abedi's era is gone. We have seen the likes of Stephen Appiah, C.K. Akunnor, John Mensah and Mich ...
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Stop talking rubbish. Do you know what soccer is? What do you want Kwesi Appiah to do? To wait for Dede Ayew to dictate to him? Abedi's era is gone. We have seen the likes of Stephen Appiah, C.K. Akunnor, John Mensah and Michael Essien. When did Dede Ayew become a player? The whole saga is, his junior brother was axed from the national team and Dede's performance at Malawi was deplorable, hence, his recent behaviors. Ghana can thrive with or without him. God Bless Black Stars.
Emmanuel, Nima 12 years ago

Lets rally behind the coach and the players because the players in camp are capable of winning the trophy. Mr. Akwasi Appiah all the best of Luck and your players.

Lets rally behind the coach and the players because the players in camp are capable of winning the trophy. Mr. Akwasi Appiah all the best of Luck and your players.
london 12 years ago

fuck you..is Dede above de law..Nonsense

fuck you..is Dede above de law..Nonsense
The Truth 12 years ago

No Fuck yourself

No Fuck yourself
nana, USA 12 years ago

Did the writer read what coach Appiah said in the statement he sent to the GFA? Do ur research well bofore u post anything here. Stupid fool.

Did the writer read what coach Appiah said in the statement he sent to the GFA? Do ur research well bofore u post anything here. Stupid fool.
london 12 years ago

I cant imagine how some people think.how can u write such stupid article here sack of one indicipline player has been dropped..Is Dede de only player that makes up the Black stars? for how long hv we even lift the afcon even ...
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I cant imagine how some people think.how can u write such stupid article here sack of one indicipline player has been dropped..Is Dede de only player that makes up the Black stars? for how long hv we even lift the afcon even with de includtion of ayew...it will not be a news when we dont lift the cup...Coach do your work and forget about these stupid writers..
Ekumfi Akyen -Obamaland 12 years ago

Your so-called humble opinion of the "Blackstars in for a good thrashing",in my opinion is delusional,my brother.
Your article smell smack of hypocrisy. Coach Appiah is simply cracking the whip of discipline which,has lay do ...
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Your so-called humble opinion of the "Blackstars in for a good thrashing",in my opinion is delusional,my brother.
Your article smell smack of hypocrisy. Coach Appiah is simply cracking the whip of discipline which,has lay dormant for well over three decades thus,resulting in our inabilty to win the Cup
Thanks for your lengthy comment,but please keep your mouth shut.Wait til you become a Coach and you will know exactly what Coach Appiah is coming from.
For now,he is in charge:the National Team Coach.Let us all respect him as well as his decision.
Everything else
Dynamite 12 years ago

I have forgotten who it was but one smart forumist warned that as the AFCON nears we will see many self invented football coaches coming to show off here. This fella whoever, he is just one of them. They are just empty barrel ...
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I have forgotten who it was but one smart forumist warned that as the AFCON nears we will see many self invented football coaches coming to show off here. This fella whoever, he is just one of them. They are just empty barrels making stupid noises just to show off
Benjamin kwadjo 12 years ago

Are you sure

Are you sure
Benjamin kwadjo 12 years ago

Water head writer

Water head writer
blazeifre 12 years ago

TRUE TALK bruvva

TRUE TALK bruvva
FRANCIS 12 years ago

PAPA APPIAH OR WHO EVER U CALL URSELF,I DONT BLAME U,I BLAME GHANAWEB FOR GIVING U THE CHANCE TO WRITE SUCH THRUSH,ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO KEEP QUITE COS U DNOT KNOW WHAT FOOTBALL N FOOTBALL MANAGMENT IS ABOUT,U THINK WE'RE ...
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PAPA APPIAH OR WHO EVER U CALL URSELF,I DONT BLAME U,I BLAME GHANAWEB FOR GIVING U THE CHANCE TO WRITE SUCH THRUSH,ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS TO KEEP QUITE COS U DNOT KNOW WHAT FOOTBALL N FOOTBALL MANAGMENT IS ABOUT,U THINK WE'RE STILL IN THE 60'S.IDIOT.
FRANCIS 12 years ago

PAPA APPIAH OR WHO EVER U CALL URSELF,I DON'T BLAME U,I BLAME WHO EVER GAVE U THE CHANCE TO WRITE N PUBLISH SUCH NONSENSE,U SUCH A BIG FOOL,U THINK WE STILL IN THE 60'S THAT WE GO BEGGING PLAYERS TO COME AND PLAY,U N THAT UR ...
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PAPA APPIAH OR WHO EVER U CALL URSELF,I DON'T BLAME U,I BLAME WHO EVER GAVE U THE CHANCE TO WRITE N PUBLISH SUCH NONSENSE,U SUCH A BIG FOOL,U THINK WE STILL IN THE 60'S THAT WE GO BEGGING PLAYERS TO COME AND PLAY,U N THAT UR AYEW SHOULD GO TO HELL 4 ALL WE CARE,IDIOTS.
Quojo 12 years ago

Who has Ghana at heart, Kwasi Appiah or Andre Ayew? One of them is selfish!

Who has Ghana at heart, Kwasi Appiah or Andre Ayew? One of them is selfish!
Ato 12 years ago

This is a piece of journalistic thrash from a petulant pessimist. Papa Appiah you can go drown yourself in the sea.

This is a piece of journalistic thrash from a petulant pessimist. Papa Appiah you can go drown yourself in the sea.
CALVIN HOLDBROOKS 12 years ago

For the first time Ghanaians have really risen up to do the right thing by admitting discipline plays a vital role in success building. Salute to you be rebuking and thrashing an indiscipline fellow like this writer who has t ...
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For the first time Ghanaians have really risen up to do the right thing by admitting discipline plays a vital role in success building. Salute to you be rebuking and thrashing an indiscipline fellow like this writer who has taken 10% of our hard earned income to write nothing but senseless article n I wonder which editor gave him that much of a space to write such nonsense. Win or lose the coach has shown that all must follow the same procedure to wear the black stars shirt and remember the year is 2013!!
Big Bro! 12 years ago

Shut your mouth Appiah and shame on you for yor stupid article.

Shut your mouth Appiah and shame on you for yor stupid article.
Ghanaian needs moral overhauling 12 years ago

Friends it is just a revenge the coach plan to execute. It all goes down to Abedi Pele/ Anthony Yeboah, NPP/NDC, Tribaliism and superiority over tribes but not who really stands for GHANA. Dede Ayew sorry for you. You will fu ...
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Friends it is just a revenge the coach plan to execute. It all goes down to Abedi Pele/ Anthony Yeboah, NPP/NDC, Tribaliism and superiority over tribes but not who really stands for GHANA. Dede Ayew sorry for you. You will fully understand the full version one day. Coach Kwesi soccer is about the trophy not .......
roger amsterdam 12 years ago

u say it all,god bless gh

u say it all,god bless gh
Abdul fawzi 12 years ago

FRANKLY, I DONT AGREE WITH YOU BECAUSE IT IS ABOUT PREFERENCES AND NOT WHAT 'BIG' COACHES HAVE DONE. YOU COULD HAVE DONE US SOME GOOD IF U HAD MENTIONED COACHES WHO DID WHAT KWESI IS DOING AND SUCCEEDED INSTEAD OF GIVING US O ...
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FRANKLY, I DONT AGREE WITH YOU BECAUSE IT IS ABOUT PREFERENCES AND NOT WHAT 'BIG' COACHES HAVE DONE. YOU COULD HAVE DONE US SOME GOOD IF U HAD MENTIONED COACHES WHO DID WHAT KWESI IS DOING AND SUCCEEDED INSTEAD OF GIVING US ONE-SIDED VIEW.
AS FOR THE TEAM DOING WELL, THAT HAS GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH A PARTICULAR PLAYER BUT RATHER WHAT THEY DO AS A TEAM. I AM A STRONG SUPPORTER OF DEDE BUT I LOVEE GHANA MORE.
Solution Master 12 years ago

This is just like dropping General Mosquito from NDC. This Black Star minus Ayew. Kwasi Appia think.

This is just like dropping General Mosquito from NDC. This Black Star minus Ayew. Kwasi Appia think.
Kofius 12 years ago

Kwesi Appiah, Maxwell Konadu, Awal Mohammed,Rashid Sumaila, Isaac Vorsah, Agyemang Badu, Harrison Afful
Faaaaaaabu Stars. Nyantakyi I hope U have not let your childhood love for Kotoko blind U. This tourney is for big boys

Kwesi Appiah, Maxwell Konadu, Awal Mohammed,Rashid Sumaila, Isaac Vorsah, Agyemang Badu, Harrison Afful
Faaaaaaabu Stars. Nyantakyi I hope U have not let your childhood love for Kotoko blind U. This tourney is for big boys
FRED OPOKU AGYEMANG 12 years ago

such actions r never easy but worthy...discipline yields lasting results. what if dede's late inclusion doesn't impart positively?

such actions r never easy but worthy...discipline yields lasting results. what if dede's late inclusion doesn't impart positively?
zayaa 12 years ago

its totally baseless argument to be raised at this point. and i dnt get ur point, at one instance u criticize him and yet u wish him well - wat a double standard!
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its totally baseless argument to be raised at this point. and i dnt get ur point, at one instance u criticize him and yet u wish him well - wat a double standard!
sure, kwesi is the rite man for the job n he is going to make ghana proud and u sicophants should be up for the jubilations and shut up or keep up with him.
discipline is the key to success thats why any one without values or principles always fails in life.
i wish u can tell us wat u have achieved in life ur self - empty barrels with the loudest noise of all tym...........
richmond 12 years ago

whatever you do people go talk. do wat u can defend not wat others like which u cant defend

whatever you do people go talk. do wat u can defend not wat others like which u cant defend
Trust Jesus centa 12 years ago

Sometimes i listen and read comments made by some so-called football analysts and i wonder if they can run an organization of undisciplined people.Who ever you call yourself,i remember reading that the management team wanted ...
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Sometimes i listen and read comments made by some so-called football analysts and i wonder if they can run an organization of undisciplined people.Who ever you call yourself,i remember reading that the management team wanted Dede to report to the camp to be assessed by Doctors there.The time to assess the players and submit the final list is too close to call.Today in camp we have many players in midfield equal or far better than Dede.I have seen Dede walk out of a match to be substituted by Sulley and he refuses to shake his hands.I have seen and heard him struggle over the 10 jersey with Kojo Asamoah. i have heard about him struggle with senior players over captaincy etc.YOU NEEDED TO SEE THE LEVEL OF SELFISH PLAY EXHIBITED BY BOTH BROTHERS IN THE GHANA MALAWI MATCH at the Accra sports stadium which we needed more goals and their lackadaisical approach to the game.Is it because Kwesi is a Prophet not accepted in his own country?.The team will do better with disciplined players.Do you remember the 2 bros failed to respond to the team Kwesi took to south Africa to win all Africa Games?They felt too big for that team.If you remember coach Sly Tetteh's TEAM WHICH WON THE UNDER 20 CHAMP-SHIP,IT TOOK INDIVIDUAL BRILLIANCE OF DOMINIC ADIYIAH,,RANSFORD Osei and Agyeman Badu e.t.c. to win the cup not his shouting on the field of play to some senior players which he wanted to replicate in the black stars.Dede has a long way to go and those who love him should encourage him to be disciplined and shed off his arrogance.DO YOU ALSO REMEMBER ,AND DID YOU READ HIS ARROGANT APOLOGY LETTER TO THE COACH AND THE GFA.what is wrong with some Ghanaian's who will blast Kwesi for accepting his apology and the next time he says enough is enough you turn round to speak rubbish.
Kaymensah 12 years ago

From Kwasi Appiah's statement, I thought his concern that Ayew was not fit was the deciding factor. He said that he was not going to go to South Africa with half fit players and I suppot rt that.

From Kwasi Appiah's statement, I thought his concern that Ayew was not fit was the deciding factor. He said that he was not going to go to South Africa with half fit players and I suppot rt that.
Kwasigah Godsway Constant 12 years ago

It is better we support the coach and pray for him to do his work well rather than predicting doom for him and the team at this hour.This must be a lesson and a warning to all Ghanaian footballers. Remember no position in the ...
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It is better we support the coach and pray for him to do his work well rather than predicting doom for him and the team at this hour.This must be a lesson and a warning to all Ghanaian footballers. Remember no position in the Black Stars team must be untouchable.Discipline plays a very important role in every game.
Ondin 12 years ago

The players need to come together for practicing set pieces, playing together as a team not individuals, bonding - the psychology you talk about, etc. Could he have said we are Ghanaians so give us a day or two beyond the dea ...
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The players need to come together for practicing set pieces, playing together as a team not individuals, bonding - the psychology you talk about, etc. Could he have said we are Ghanaians so give us a day or two beyond the deadline for submitting the names of our players?
Remias 12 years ago

The author of this article must bow down his head in shame. He has manifested himself as a full advocate for the Ayews, even if what they are doing is wrong.
Papa Appiah, if you honestly understand what makes a team better ...
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The author of this article must bow down his head in shame. He has manifested himself as a full advocate for the Ayews, even if what they are doing is wrong.
Papa Appiah, if you honestly understand what makes a team better in performance, then you will appreciate the standard Kwesi Appiah is setting. You might, fast and Pray for the Black Stars to perform abysmally, to back your case but it will not work; God will put all those with your mindset to shame.
Go! go!! go high, Coach Appiah, no matter the result; some of us are behind you. For people in a team must be respected and treated same way. God be with you.
him 12 years ago

fun of Kwesi Appiah but the guy has no plan, no team, changed often players. I really dont know how we can make it. Need to have luck like Zambia to win the trophy. Good Luck

fun of Kwesi Appiah but the guy has no plan, no team, changed often players. I really dont know how we can make it. Need to have luck like Zambia to win the trophy. Good Luck
Yaw 12 years ago

This is absolute nonsense

This is absolute nonsense
HAILLE SELASSIE 12 years ago

Mr Writer. You are absolutely clueless. You have no idea what the fuck you are talking about. Spend your energy on something else.

Mr Writer. You are absolutely clueless. You have no idea what the fuck you are talking about. Spend your energy on something else.
mensah abrampah 12 years ago

Say it again and say it loud. He's a mischievous cry baby who cries foul when there's no cause for it. A house nigger indeed who loves everything european and hates everything african except his name. His obsession with forei ...
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Say it again and say it loud. He's a mischievous cry baby who cries foul when there's no cause for it. A house nigger indeed who loves everything european and hates everything african except his name. His obsession with foreign coaches may very soon lead him into suggesting we hire a foreign president for Ghana.
papa appiah 12 years ago

Dis article is a disgrace, Whoever wrote it must b a dede fan or high up on drugs

Dis article is a disgrace, Whoever wrote it must b a dede fan or high up on drugs
Tan 12 years ago

Ghana will be disgraced/humilliated. This Ashanti asshole calling himself a coach is indeed clueless.

Ghana will be disgraced/humilliated. This Ashanti asshole calling himself a coach is indeed clueless.
Daniel Dankyi 12 years ago

this squad will Suprise U

this squad will Suprise U
Sanke 12 years ago

I don't know where you're coming from and don't how much football you know to make such wide sweeping statements abt the B'Stars coach. If you really know what you're talking abt, you can't be mentioning Cantona and Ayew in t ...
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I don't know where you're coming from and don't how much football you know to make such wide sweeping statements abt the B'Stars coach. If you really know what you're talking abt, you can't be mentioning Cantona and Ayew in the same breath with the kind of point you're making here. Ayew is young and knowledgeably still maturing. Cantona was an phenomenon on his own and had a class of his own. You can only compare Cantona with himself, if at all. It appears Ayew was being affected by other issues aside of injuries. He needs to respect his coach...rather tell the coach I'd rather my own Doctors checked me out. Why then do we have team doctors, particularly when you claim Ayews injury was not serious? Are Ghanaian doctors not good enough? Do players bring their own doctors to camp during tournaments? I rest my case.
Sanke 12 years ago

"The Writer is Clueless What's at Stake."

"The Writer is Clueless What's at Stake."
Apia 12 years ago

He is injured.

He is injured.
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Typical Ghanaian who hates the success of fellow Ghanaians!

Typical Ghanaian who hates the success of fellow Ghanaians!
KJ 12 years ago

Akwasi be your own man and be focused, as a "manager" in Ghana when your team perform you'll not be praised but if they failed you'll take the blame, that's the game of football in Ghana for you. May God be your guide

Akwasi be your own man and be focused, as a "manager" in Ghana when your team perform you'll not be praised but if they failed you'll take the blame, that's the game of football in Ghana for you. May God be your guide
adom 12 years ago

Indiscipline and idol worship. Leave Kwesi Appiah alone. You Ghanaians adore indiscipline!

Indiscipline and idol worship. Leave Kwesi Appiah alone. You Ghanaians adore indiscipline!
Ibrahim mohammed 12 years ago

Its not a curse'blackstars wil not even qualify from de group stage

Its not a curse'blackstars wil not even qualify from de group stage
Nana Kofi 12 years ago

This article smacks of a typical African mentality where everything Caucasian is better than black! The examples given in his arguments are flawed and confusing.
Here are some examples he explained;
...to get rid of an unpo ...
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This article smacks of a typical African mentality where everything Caucasian is better than black! The examples given in his arguments are flawed and confusing.
Here are some examples he explained;
...to get rid of an unpopular player.... Now Andre Ayew is an unpopular player in Ghana or the camp? Is this not clueless on your part Papa Appiah?
Further inferences and comparisons made regarding Capello and Ferguson. This is woefully misplaced and clueless abi. A good example will have been Aime Jacque and the France team before the World Cup in 98. And if you care to know Alex Ferguson will not only drop Andre Ayew but fine him two weeks pay ask Rooney. Have a paradigm shift and think big and think success for Africans by Africans. A little history of Ghana's previous CAN success were all achieved by a Ghanaian manager not a white man. Grow up!
JOEDEE 12 years ago

even you, who dont know how to separate emotions from valid points, even you have a clue. leave kwasi appiah alone
you will live to swallow your words. mark it on the wall

even you, who dont know how to separate emotions from valid points, even you have a clue. leave kwasi appiah alone
you will live to swallow your words. mark it on the wall
Analyst 12 years ago

The action taken by the coach is right. If a player is injured, any good coach would like to assess him before deciding to name him in the final list.
Therefore Awasi Appiah cannot be blamed.

The action taken by the coach is right. If a player is injured, any good coach would like to assess him before deciding to name him in the final list.
Therefore Awasi Appiah cannot be blamed.
Papa 12 years ago

Useless comments . Need I say more

Useless comments . Need I say more
JOMO GIN 12 years ago

It`s rather this Papa Appiah who has no clue about the game! We all love Ayew but know that it is a 24-man and not a one-man team. Discipline MUST prevail in any successful team and that is where you have no clue.Ayew played ...
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It`s rather this Papa Appiah who has no clue about the game! We all love Ayew but know that it is a 24-man and not a one-man team. Discipline MUST prevail in any successful team and that is where you have no clue.Ayew played in both the last world cup and the Nations cup yet we couldn`t win any of them. So don`t bore us with your notion that Ghana would be thrashed b`cos Ayew is out!!! We may win or not,with or without him,but still must take its course. What about if all the players wanted to report one or two days after the coach`s stipulated date,knowing very well he had to submit the names that same period? Please Akwasi Appiah to do his job,OFUI
K.Gyasi....PHIL 12 years ago

He's just paying Dede back for the captainship that he lost to Abedi pele in "Senegal 92"

He's just paying Dede back for the captainship that he lost to Abedi pele in "Senegal 92"
hawalee99 12 years ago

its evident ghanians dont believe in their own ability ,go back to history almost every cup won by the blacks stars had a ghanian coach at the helm without self confidence we as ghanians are twice defeated in the race of life ...
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its evident ghanians dont believe in their own ability ,go back to history almost every cup won by the blacks stars had a ghanian coach at the helm without self confidence we as ghanians are twice defeated in the race of life, just give the man a chance to prove himeself .what happened to innocent until proven quilty
hawalee99 12 years ago

once again an idiot who thinks that the white man is superior than his own kind,no wonder why they still think we sleep on trees

once again an idiot who thinks that the white man is superior than his own kind,no wonder why they still think we sleep on trees
ofrikyi 12 years ago

Kudos to coach Appiah for instilling discipline in the national team. Discipline means giving people the freedom to choose and being just [delivering equal justice] to all. Dede is not the legendary Pele. Insorbodination and ...
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Kudos to coach Appiah for instilling discipline in the national team. Discipline means giving people the freedom to choose and being just [delivering equal justice] to all. Dede is not the legendary Pele. Insorbodination and arrogance has no place in modern football. He should get his acts together and behave like everyone else.Even if we lose at the qualifying stages { God forbid cach Appiah would go into the history books for being the first local coach who is not afraid of the powers that be. Papa Appiah I hope you learn from this and apply some discipline in your life and your family. It will do you some good. A.........s#............
KOJO DUODU. 12 years ago

Its apparent that the author is this state of opinion is definately a monday morning coach.I doubt if Papa Appiah has ever done sports or coached or even assistant coached any team at any level,otherwise he would not have wri ...
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Its apparent that the author is this state of opinion is definately a monday morning coach.I doubt if Papa Appiah has ever done sports or coached or even assistant coached any team at any level,otherwise he would not have written what he did.When you are a coach everything falls on you.You are praised for being good when ur team wins and you are lambasted for being a waste of flesh when ur team loses.Even the great ones like Fergusson,Wenger and 'the special one'have all at one time or another been criticised for getting it all wron,according to the supporters and fans.What I don't like about ur piece is the personalisation in it.Afootball team is made up of individuals who come together and paly as one unit,and not individuals who come together and try to showcase individual talents.When a player misses a whole mini camp as in this case,the coach has lost the opportunity to see how he will blend with the other players who will be on the field with him and to the tactics he will use in the game.if a player is not availabe at the camp there is no way you can assess him.Players are called into the national team based on their performances in their individual teams,but there is no guarantee that the system they excelled so much in their team is the same system that tha national team coach will use.Aguy says'coach I have an injury so let me stay with my doctors in france for a few days to check it out'.What does that say about the level of confidence the guy has in the medical team of the national team he is playing for/The coach leaves him in and the guy comes back or later calls the coach to tell him that the injury is serious and he therefore cannot play.The deadline for submission of players is up and now the coach is shorthanded by one player.I think we out to applaud Appiah rather than castigating him.National teams are not like club sisde where players are treated differently.All who are called into a national team are tsars and should all operate under one code of conduct or else the coach is in for trouble.Remember the 'Bochum dissaster'seek the real stories behind the scenes and you will realise that certain things and statements that happened at half time in the dressing room created the 6 goals that we conceeded.When you were talking about fergusson you forgot to addthe number of players who fell foul with him and had to leave united.eg Beckham,Vanistelroy to mention a couple.Setting bad examples in a setting such as the national team is a recipe for disaster.I congratulate our coach for making a very difficult decision but to be fair to him he made the right one.No one shd be made to feel that they are indispensable in a team game and that there are some players they combine well with and some that they don't.Contrary to what the 'against people'are wishing for we shall have a good tournament.You can't keep doing the same things and get different results.Ivory coast is a lesson we should learn from.Don't be afraid to make mistakes,how eles can you make corrections.
Samuel Ofori-Sey 12 years ago

Papa Appiah - save your thoughts for something better - you are talking to a people who suffered horrific beatings and were frightened to their bone during childhood and sadly believe that discipline for the sake of it yields ...
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Papa Appiah - save your thoughts for something better - you are talking to a people who suffered horrific beatings and were frightened to their bone during childhood and sadly believe that discipline for the sake of it yields results - I agree with you - the best coaches in the world have the best players but even collecting these players and using them has always been a Ghanaian dilemma) - try managing any of the great footballers - from Rooney, Messi, Ronahldo, Eto-O, Drogba, Kevin Prince Boateng etc, etc and you will find that it takes a different mindset to manage the best humans. We are not there yet and you will make enemies when you try to preach less punishment (a replacement for the beatings imbibed into our consciousness from childhood). To compensate for this madness, we have replaced "doing well" with 'victory' and "mediocrity" with 'ok' so long as somebody has been sacrificed before the event. - save your thoughts for something better.
SANTACLAUSIAN, Croydon 12 years ago

Tell you what, I was beginning to see some sense in what you were trying rather laboriously to explain but then became quite astonished when I realized what you said in your very concluding line, which is that our boys are in ...
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Tell you what, I was beginning to see some sense in what you were trying rather laboriously to explain but then became quite astonished when I realized what you said in your very concluding line, which is that our boys are in for a good hiding. Know what? You are sad, very sad, you have no sense of patriotism. For any son of Oman Ghana to come out in broad daylight to make such a negative pronouncement about the chances of the BS, is just pathetic. The coach may have made a mistake, but what a true Ghanaian will do is pray that despite the mistake, our golden boys go and do well and make our nation proud. You are deplorably to say the least

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