There is a reason why Appiah is the couch and you are not. So shut up and leave him to do his job.
There is a reason why Appiah is the couch and you are not. So shut up and leave him to do his job.
Chasoo Kas 9 years ago
You are entitled to your opinion even when it's wrong. Do you realize how vital it is to have a mix of experienced and young squad at high level tournaments like the world cup ? Essien would be an important member for Akwesi ... read full comment
You are entitled to your opinion even when it's wrong. Do you realize how vital it is to have a mix of experienced and young squad at high level tournaments like the world cup ? Essien would be an important member for Akwesi Appia because of his quality, experience and leadership to command the team in crucial moments in games
Mr.N 9 years ago
Only a fool and Self-hatred or self-loathing would make a comment like this!! "Any competent white coach would not send Essien to world cup."
I would not have called him idiot and Self-hatred if he has not used the "white ... read full comment
Only a fool and Self-hatred or self-loathing would make a comment like this!! "Any competent white coach would not send Essien to world cup."
I would not have called him idiot and Self-hatred if he has not used the "white coach" he could have just said a competent coach. The good news is that Raymond Yeboah you are not coach and bad news is that Akwesi Appiah is the coach and he has the final say..
GHANAian 9 years ago
Why writing such garbage on a player who has vouched to play for his nation.
Even if he is 100 years and has the strength to play for his nation, what is wrong with that.
Such articles don't do any good to nobody. The write ... read full comment
Why writing such garbage on a player who has vouched to play for his nation.
Even if he is 100 years and has the strength to play for his nation, what is wrong with that.
Such articles don't do any good to nobody. The writer of the article should learn to LOVE and never hate.
Coach 9 years ago
Age cheating has caught up with Michael Essien. His soccer age of 31 cannot be true. He is at least 38 years old whose style of playrrequires strength and agility.
Very soon players like Muntari 29, Agyemang Badu, 23 and o ... read full comment
Age cheating has caught up with Michael Essien. His soccer age of 31 cannot be true. He is at least 38 years old whose style of playrrequires strength and agility.
Very soon players like Muntari 29, Agyemang Badu, 23 and others will have to face the same dilemma. Badu is at least 31 and Muntari who I grew up with at Konongo cannot be less than 34.
Ern 9 years ago
Why is their age important? If they can still play competitively, let them play........ if your real age is 40 and you can play I will pick you. If your real age is 26 and you cannot play, I will not pick you. At the end of t ... read full comment
Why is their age important? If they can still play competitively, let them play........ if your real age is 40 and you can play I will pick you. If your real age is 26 and you cannot play, I will not pick you. At the end of the day, football and form, not age, should dictate whether a person gets to play or not.
mike gee 9 years ago
That would be a smart move, Ghana look at USNMT and Donovan.
All people talk about is Essien when was the last time he played 45mins taking his age and health into account. He's more of a liability than an asset
That would be a smart move, Ghana look at USNMT and Donovan.
All people talk about is Essien when was the last time he played 45mins taking his age and health into account. He's more of a liability than an asset
CEREBRAL 9 years ago
1. AC Milan would not have signed Essien recently if he Essien did not have anything to offer.
2. There mutual respect and camaraderie between Essien, Muntari, Gyan, and KPG. Essien, Muntari and KPG have links with AC Mila ... read full comment
1. AC Milan would not have signed Essien recently if he Essien did not have anything to offer.
2. There mutual respect and camaraderie between Essien, Muntari, Gyan, and KPG. Essien, Muntari and KPG have links with AC Milan, therefore they will relate well on the field. Same goes with K. Asamoah and Agyeman Badu during their days at Udinese. Also Gyan and Muntari at Sunderland etc
3. Essien has a calm personality and I can envision some of the 'hot heads' on the Black Stars team responding to him positively should things go wayward.
4. Essien knows this 'may' be his last world cup and trust me, in a good day he would love to retire with a bang! Essien would have been Ghana's number 1 pick in 2010 had it not been for injuries.....so he will try everything possible to deliver,
5. In a good day Essien can read the game and create stability in the midfield, something that only experienced players can offer.
6. In the 6-1 defeat of Egypt, Essien's dash, dribbling and subsequent goal off of Gomaa, shows that the 'bison' still has a killer instinct, and that his team mates mobbed him in respect for such a dash.
7. For the sake of leadership, experience, expertise and calmness, I would include him. However AA knows best who to drop, and it should not have anything to do with Donovan.
Adom 9 years ago
@cerebral the only reason you gave that I agreed with was the fact that Essien will love to give a performance to be remembered at his last WC appearance.Unfortunately this is not a personal project.If that is a good enough r ... read full comment
@cerebral the only reason you gave that I agreed with was the fact that Essien will love to give a performance to be remembered at his last WC appearance.Unfortunately this is not a personal project.If that is a good enough reason then we should include John
Mensah,Vorsah,Olele,S.Appiah,Paintsil,Bra Laryea and the rest of all the aging professionals who also served Ghana with distinction so that they may also give a goodbye performance.This is the WC and you select players based on ability and performance not on emotions.Essien and Jordan must be cut.
Ern 9 years ago
Adom, Vorsah is not such a bad idea! Where is he anyway? I bet he is injured
Adom, Vorsah is not such a bad idea! Where is he anyway? I bet he is injured
madman 9 years ago
massaa u also have a problm.ur opinions are mad
massaa u also have a problm.ur opinions are mad
FREEMAN 9 years ago
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. A ... read full comment
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. And against Egypt he was in control. That 2nd goal? he wanted to pass but all passing avenues had been blocked so he decide d to go, then he had to go again and again, and the goal came. It was delight watching him dribble his way like a striker and when he thought it was enough and had to pass the strongest of the security men around, Gomaa him diverted the ball into the net. Later this same Gomaa gave ESSIEN a huge knock on his head. Essien quietly endured the pain as his punishment for disgracing him, the estwhile Egyptian hero- Captain, now sacked.
bomba 9 years ago
I don't blame this Raymond or what ever he calls himself.i blame ghanaweb who gave this idiot space to write this garbage. nonsence
I don't blame this Raymond or what ever he calls himself.i blame ghanaweb who gave this idiot space to write this garbage. nonsence
kbu 9 years ago
agree. become a coach if you think you can do better brother
agree. become a coach if you think you can do better brother
mkz 9 years ago
foolish writer
foolish writer
Wakati 9 years ago
Raymond Yeboah I will advise you to see your doctor, something is getting wrong in your head. Essien will not give you any money to write anything good about him. You are mentally sick so see your doctor before it's too late. ... read full comment
Raymond Yeboah I will advise you to see your doctor, something is getting wrong in your head. Essien will not give you any money to write anything good about him. You are mentally sick so see your doctor before it's too late. Stupid fool !!
UNCLE KOFI 9 years ago
REMEMBER A BLACK OLD MAN IS STRONGER THAN A WHITE OLD MAN
REMEMBER A BLACK OLD MAN IS STRONGER THAN A WHITE OLD MAN
Kwesi Park Egyinamboa 9 years ago
Are you being paid to do this? Then you better refund that money before it's too late. If I were a coach, even Stephen Appiah would be in this squad. At this stag of the competition, it's more of strategic plays and ball sens ... read full comment
Are you being paid to do this? Then you better refund that money before it's too late. If I were a coach, even Stephen Appiah would be in this squad. At this stag of the competition, it's more of strategic plays and ball sense, something that's not taught in soccer lessons; more of applying innate wits, more than ahowodzin.
Please, stop talking foolish na fa sika no wura k3ma no.
Babu 9 years ago
I don't think you know what you are talking about.
I don't think you know what you are talking about.
Coach 9 years ago
Yea, why not, field Appiah, Abedi, Tony Yeboah, C.K Akunnor, Sammy Kuffour, Konadu, Opoku Nti etc and make Osei Kofi Captain, he has more experience than all of them.
Yea, why not, field Appiah, Abedi, Tony Yeboah, C.K Akunnor, Sammy Kuffour, Konadu, Opoku Nti etc and make Osei Kofi Captain, he has more experience than all of them.
Babu 9 years ago
I agree 100%..
Essien is a spent force. All he does these days is just guide the ball without tackling.
Essien today is not Essien of yesteryears, he does not play like he use to and looks like he is afraid to tackle.
... read full comment
I agree 100%..
Essien is a spent force. All he does these days is just guide the ball without tackling.
Essien today is not Essien of yesteryears, he does not play like he use to and looks like he is afraid to tackle.
Yes, drop Essien.
He has paid his dues and must give way to the young.
s== 9 years ago
what an idiot....
what an idiot....
the truth 9 years ago
Football is for the fit and strong. How can Essien for instance compete with Yaya Toure inmidfield. yaya will rough him up.
His time is gone.
Football is for the fit and strong. How can Essien for instance compete with Yaya Toure inmidfield. yaya will rough him up.
His time is gone.
anokwale 9 years ago
I would not be concerned if Essien was dropped. He is slower and less agile than he used to be. I think he is just being brought along to play the role that Stephen Appiah played last WC. A veteran to bring onto the field ... read full comment
I would not be concerned if Essien was dropped. He is slower and less agile than he used to be. I think he is just being brought along to play the role that Stephen Appiah played last WC. A veteran to bring onto the field at the end of the game. We can win without him against the USA but he might be needed at the end of the game against Portugal or Germany.
Tuga 9 years ago
Why fools are still making noise. Kwasi Appiah can't be dictated live him alone, he knows what he is doing. I will encourage the gentleman that posted this comments to give his piece of advice to "abusua pannin" Ghana has too ... read full comment
Why fools are still making noise. Kwasi Appiah can't be dictated live him alone, he knows what he is doing. I will encourage the gentleman that posted this comments to give his piece of advice to "abusua pannin" Ghana has too many unpaid coaches who always ready to offer unwanted advice. Kwasi Appiah, peace with you, and the players.
GANI GANI 9 years ago
STUPID COPY CAT . AN AFRICAN MAN WHO WANTS TO COPY END UP OVERDOING IT . PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK !!
STUPID COPY CAT . AN AFRICAN MAN WHO WANTS TO COPY END UP OVERDOING IT . PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK !!
Bob Santo 9 years ago
l am sorry for all those saying Essien should be dropped they are cassava sellers not football fun Akwasi don't mind them you are on top.
l am sorry for all those saying Essien should be dropped they are cassava sellers not football fun Akwasi don't mind them you are on top.
samgoody 9 years ago
u are a big fool u don t know anything about football so shut up and let those who know talk so u can learn cus what u are saying is nonsense
u are a big fool u don t know anything about football so shut up and let those who know talk so u can learn cus what u are saying is nonsense
bonkete 9 years ago
you are a big fool ,who doesn't cheat in soccer .even if he is 100years old he is better than more than half of the players going
you are a big fool ,who doesn't cheat in soccer .even if he is 100years old he is better than more than half of the players going
jay 9 years ago
esssien is vital for ghana,roger miller played with experience,mark my words down,essien will shine big time in this wm
esssien is vital for ghana,roger miller played with experience,mark my words down,essien will shine big time in this wm
Johnson Mensah 9 years ago
Did you watch ghana vers Egypt? 6-1 Critize or juge his performance and come out again
Did you watch ghana vers Egypt? 6-1 Critize or juge his performance and come out again
Gordon Yeboah,USA 9 years ago
ever since i knew Raymond as a co teacher,he always criticises wrongly.do you think u are better in critism than "things fall apart" by Chenua Achebe and "anasewaa" by Efua T Sutherland?what is this?u have wrong impression ab ... read full comment
ever since i knew Raymond as a co teacher,he always criticises wrongly.do you think u are better in critism than "things fall apart" by Chenua Achebe and "anasewaa" by Efua T Sutherland?what is this?u have wrong impression about anybody.you are talking about Essien whom u only think is old and yet about Adoma and Ackam whom u describe as young.so which age do wish the coach selects?Essien was in the last two or three qualifies and we testify what he did.Adoma is consistent in a league that is so far the best and tough in the worldAckam is exceptiona so what is your main idea,subject matter major details and minor detail?tell us what must be your final 26 or 23?
JOJO 9 years ago
you agument doesn't make sense Ray, we are not USA, GERMANY or any other team for that matter. answer this how old was Roger Milla when he went to the world cup and how fast was he? Essien presence in the team regardless of h ... read full comment
you agument doesn't make sense Ray, we are not USA, GERMANY or any other team for that matter. answer this how old was Roger Milla when he went to the world cup and how fast was he? Essien presence in the team regardless of how old or slow he is will make the other team sit up and respect just as if Brazil have Ronaldinho it will scare other teams despite him being old and sluggish.
Raymond sam 9 years ago
Let us give the coach the chance to choose any players he thinks may be of use to his team and the country.If I may ask,did you watch the matches Ghana played against Zambia and Egypt?That alone will tell and show you the cap ... read full comment
Let us give the coach the chance to choose any players he thinks may be of use to his team and the country.If I may ask,did you watch the matches Ghana played against Zambia and Egypt?That alone will tell and show you the capabilities of Essien.Anyway,everyone is entitle to his or her own opinion.
Henry Appertey S.A 9 years ago
that is your sweet view but am sorry you are not the coach.
thank you
that is your sweet view but am sorry you are not the coach.
thank you
Kofi Yankey 9 years ago
Mr. writer watch your English. Learn to use your full stops and commas properly. You have consistently misused commas in place of full stops in all your pieces. You write a lot so it is about time for you to set a good exampl ... read full comment
Mr. writer watch your English. Learn to use your full stops and commas properly. You have consistently misused commas in place of full stops in all your pieces. You write a lot so it is about time for you to set a good example to young writers. Go back to school if necessary.
Ern 9 years ago
Raymond Yeboah is another idiot talking out of his arse!
Who is Rynn Giggs? Or do you mean RyAn Giggs?
Who is London Donovan? Or do you mean LAndon Donovan?
Who is Ronaldos? Do you mean Ronaldo?
Who is Ozils? Do you mean ... read full comment
Raymond Yeboah is another idiot talking out of his arse!
Who is Rynn Giggs? Or do you mean RyAn Giggs?
Who is London Donovan? Or do you mean LAndon Donovan?
Who is Ronaldos? Do you mean Ronaldo?
Who is Ozils? Do you mean Ozil?
Or do you mean to put “the” before Ronaldo and Ozil?
The adage “you can’t deceive nature” goes with students who try to study all night and then also stay awake during the day. Yes, it can be applied to football, but does not “go with” football as you say.
“…if it is an experience….” – should be “if it is DOWN TO experience…”
“does Essien has a experience than” – should be “does Essien HAVE MORE experience than”
Brazil can afford to kick Kaka and Ronaldinho out of their squad because they have so much talent to choose from. Just because Brazil has done something does not mean we should also copy blindly. Why the reference to a white coach? Can’t you just say “any competent coach”? People like Raymond Yeboah have an inferiority complex. They think Brazil and white people are better than Africans. Go to UK, USA, Germany etc, and check who are the doctors that staff their hospitals………. The doctors are mostly Ghanaians, Nigerians and Indians. Stop feeling that the white man is better than you.
Our talent pool in Ghana is not as deep as Brazil. Essien is one of the players who has played competitive football at the highest levels. Even if he does not have the same “Engine” as before, he still has a footballing brain. Youngsters in the squad will gain confidence and play better if Essien is in the squad. Essien should adapt his game to rely less on running and more on using his brain to play through passes and create opportunities, the same way Ryan Giggs has reinvented his game from a pacey winger to what he is today.
For the above reasons, Essien must go to the world cup.
Raymond, shame on you! Ofui!!
Kwajo michael from 9 years ago
Some gents aa talking abt ronaldo and kaka with out call from brazil squard thy must to no dat Brazil have a lot of prayer but wen we comes to our Ghana which prayers aa there compare with Brazilians .please gents must put d ... read full comment
Some gents aa talking abt ronaldo and kaka with out call from brazil squard thy must to no dat Brazil have a lot of prayer but wen we comes to our Ghana which prayers aa there compare with Brazilians .please gents must put dat issue away thanx ?
Sirry 9 years ago
Thanks, you've quench the flame with wisdom.
Thanks, you've quench the flame with wisdom.
S.Markin 9 years ago
We have Asamoah Gyan, KPB,Waris..all can play forward,Essien, Wakaso, Badu
K.Asamoah,midfield,(Rabiu Surplus) Schlupp, Afful; Opare,Akaminko,Rashid, Jonathan,and Boye enough, Essien can be shifted if necessary..(Inkoom Surpl ... read full comment
We have Asamoah Gyan, KPB,Waris..all can play forward,Essien, Wakaso, Badu
K.Asamoah,midfield,(Rabiu Surplus) Schlupp, Afful; Opare,Akaminko,Rashid, Jonathan,and Boye enough, Essien can be shifted if necessary..(Inkoom Surplus) we dont want that silly runs n crosses to no where...!!!
Kwajo michael from 9 years ago
Please michael essien need to pray dis world cup .Becous had expelience future for black stars .the young prayer like ado'jordan ayew 'essien can do butter dan dam Ghana must take care Abt essien Tanx ?
Please michael essien need to pray dis world cup .Becous had expelience future for black stars .the young prayer like ado'jordan ayew 'essien can do butter dan dam Ghana must take care Abt essien Tanx ?
Jamjam 9 years ago
Who is this idiot?
Who is this idiot?
BB 9 years ago
Yeboah don't bring yourself just leave Essien alone ok? Don't let me slap you ok?Do you know the joy and hope Essien brought to the squad?Mind your speech okay?
Yeboah don't bring yourself just leave Essien alone ok? Don't let me slap you ok?Do you know the joy and hope Essien brought to the squad?Mind your speech okay?
sas 9 years ago
I have said it b4,He is not 100% fit like KPB there4 to avoid too much injured players drop Essien who is not active as b4 and also old and take KPB, that is my opinion.
I have said it b4,He is not 100% fit like KPB there4 to avoid too much injured players drop Essien who is not active as b4 and also old and take KPB, that is my opinion.
Thomas 9 years ago
Does he get playing time in Milan ? Why
Does he get playing time in Milan ? Why
Kwadwo Nsonamoah 9 years ago
I think the guy does not know what he's talking about? Did he watched Ghana against Zambia at Kumasi Sports stadium at all. it was the experience Essien inclusion in the second half that won the game for Ghana. he should stop ... read full comment
I think the guy does not know what he's talking about? Did he watched Ghana against Zambia at Kumasi Sports stadium at all. it was the experience Essien inclusion in the second half that won the game for Ghana. he should stop blowing his horns period.
Yaw Nkansah 9 years ago
YOU SHOULD JUST BE THROWN IN JAIL!
YOU SHOULD JUST BE THROWN IN JAIL!
abunjolly 9 years ago
master, why everybody want ackam out of the 23 man squad huh? this is not fare at all please you guys should allow the coach okey and i know he surely prov you guys wrong again
master, why everybody want ackam out of the 23 man squad huh? this is not fare at all please you guys should allow the coach okey and i know he surely prov you guys wrong again
samuel 9 years ago
If you watched ghana vs egypt you would note that without essien in the team ghana would not win 6:1. So i ask writer how can one be of age in just six months?
If you watched ghana vs egypt you would note that without essien in the team ghana would not win 6:1. So i ask writer how can one be of age in just six months?
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rico 9 years ago
Better get your own ticket go there and Omit Essien, whether you like or not the Bison rules we don't care.
Better get your own ticket go there and Omit Essien, whether you like or not the Bison rules we don't care.
King 9 years ago
Fuck you boy
Fuck you boy
HD 9 years ago
you dont know anything about football so just shut up
you dont know anything about football so just shut up
zebra 9 years ago
What has donovan done in football to compare him with essien? Essien has played in almost every major league and ream has donovan? Essien played for Lyon, Chelsea, real Madrid and now Milan while donovan couldn't even make it ... read full comment
What has donovan done in football to compare him with essien? Essien has played in almost every major league and ream has donovan? Essien played for Lyon, Chelsea, real Madrid and now Milan while donovan couldn't even make it at a lovely placed club in England so stop the nonsense, you illiterate.
Haj Yussif 9 years ago
That is your opinion and that is why we all have different lenses. Many in the world of football will disagree with your opinion including me. Many of the white coaches need to learn from our Black Coach "Appiah" if he select ... read full comment
That is your opinion and that is why we all have different lenses. Many in the world of football will disagree with your opinion including me. Many of the white coaches need to learn from our Black Coach "Appiah" if he select Essien to be part of the Team.
Yeboah Richmond 9 years ago
I think some of us have to stop saying things we are not really sure about that,because most of Ghanaians love soccer but they don't understand it,like Raymond Yeboah,my brother if you don't like Essien does it mean he should ... read full comment
I think some of us have to stop saying things we are not really sure about that,because most of Ghanaians love soccer but they don't understand it,like Raymond Yeboah,my brother if you don't like Essien does it mean he should be drop?Please stop comparing him to Donovan okay,if you don't really understand soccer then please keep your moth shut,thank you.
mr Man 9 years ago
som people dnt deserve any space in any media kroaaaa>>>>> wher frm dis so cald writer to>>>> minfua sane>>> ma guy>> komot for der
som people dnt deserve any space in any media kroaaaa>>>>> wher frm dis so cald writer to>>>> minfua sane>>> ma guy>> komot for der
Abele 9 years ago
This is the first time I am agreeing with this bias reporter. Essien is not strong ,sharp and lacks speed. We need young and hard running players for the world cup. He should be dropped .Period
This is the first time I am agreeing with this bias reporter. Essien is not strong ,sharp and lacks speed. We need young and hard running players for the world cup. He should be dropped .Period
sir adjei 9 years ago
This writer paaaaaa ahh. I will a 70% fit Essien over any midfielder Ghana has to offer.
This writer paaaaaa ahh. I will a 70% fit Essien over any midfielder Ghana has to offer.
JUSTIN U.S 9 years ago
I read through almost all the comments made concerning Raymond's article and found out that most people's comments are mostly emotional but not positive nor negative critique. Let me break down the body and soul of this artic ... read full comment
I read through almost all the comments made concerning Raymond's article and found out that most people's comments are mostly emotional but not positive nor negative critique. Let me break down the body and soul of this article which primarily concerns Micheal Essien but predominantly affects football as a whole.(FACTS) Most football players decrease their playing age at youth level in Africa, Europe, North America, South America and the likes.(REALITY)The age decrease affects players performance greatly because these players age will be 28 years instead of 34 years which is known by most football fans to be an age for retirement or very close for retirement and in most cases already retire for national assignment except club football.(OPINIONS) No one really knows the real age of Micheal Essien and the other national team players. To end it all, I have personally known some of these players and their real age. I sometimes laugh when I here the age of some of the players announced on the television or radio.One reality that I know is that countries that wins the world cup enforce on its players having the true age during the players early days in order to get them (players) ready for important events like world cup whether youth level or senior level. It is yet time for the Ghana F.A to lay out plans to combat this acts which to me is costing the African continent to ever win the world cup.
OSEI KWAME 9 years ago
I perfectly agree with Raymond, the three players mentioned, Essien, Albert Adomah and David Accam must be cutout from the team. Kwasi Appiah must be bold to take them out from the theme.
Nobody should tell him to do that ... read full comment
I perfectly agree with Raymond, the three players mentioned, Essien, Albert Adomah and David Accam must be cutout from the team. Kwasi Appiah must be bold to take them out from the theme.
Nobody should tell him to do that he himself knows that. Let see what happen on June 2nd.
Kwaku 9 years ago
Osei are you stupid,why did you say that...What about pirlo and others...Do you think if klisman has cutout Donavon we too should cutout Essien and co..Fool and stupid that is what you are..Fuck you.. why do you always like t ... read full comment
Osei are you stupid,why did you say that...What about pirlo and others...Do you think if klisman has cutout Donavon we too should cutout Essien and co..Fool and stupid that is what you are..Fuck you.. why do you always like to talk rubbish with your big stupid mouth
Kwaku 9 years ago
Raymond Yeboah,You wanted Appiah to drop Essien from his squad ,Are you alright....Why do we Ghanaian like underrating our hero,Let me asked you,Who is the key player in the Man city team...Do you think if Essien is white man ... read full comment
Raymond Yeboah,You wanted Appiah to drop Essien from his squad ,Are you alright....Why do we Ghanaian like underrating our hero,Let me asked you,Who is the key player in the Man city team...Do you think if Essien is white man,You will compare him to Donovan,kaka or ronaldinho...Rise up Raymond and stop fooling yourself..
madman 9 years ago
this writer is mad. withouth essien no ghana player has confident. without essien would u have been able to beat zambia and egypt?mad talk,u koraaa who gave u d power to publish.even ur english is substandard and u not suppos ... read full comment
this writer is mad. withouth essien no ghana player has confident. without essien would u have been able to beat zambia and egypt?mad talk,u koraaa who gave u d power to publish.even ur english is substandard and u not supposed to write for us to read, madman.u comparing london donavon to essien? are u correct.do u know many criticisms that have heaped on klinsman and who told u klinsman is a good coach.stupid
ofa k 9 years ago
this yeboah guy is thinking from anus. he need not being taken serious
this yeboah guy is thinking from anus. he need not being taken serious
FREEMAN 9 years ago
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. A ... read full comment
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. And against Egypt he was in control. That 2nd goal? he wanted to pass but all passing avenues had been blocked so he decide d to go, then he had to go again and again, and the goal came. It was delight watching him dribble his way like a striker and when he thought it was enough and had to pass the strongest of the security men around, Gomaa him diverted the ball into the net. Later this same Gomaa gave ESSIEN a huge knock on his head. Essien quietly endured the pain as his punishment for disgracing him, the estwhile Egyptian hero- Captain, now
Sammy 9 years ago
Jordan Ayew must be axed from the squad
Jordan Ayew must be axed from the squad
Sammy 9 years ago
Essian will use Brazil to showcase himself for market.
Essian will use Brazil to showcase himself for market.
THOMAS 9 years ago
how can u compare landon donovan to essien
how can u compare landon donovan to essien
OB 9 years ago
You've defeated your own argument by saying "Any competent white coach...." Appiah is competent but not white so do not expect him to do what a "competent white coach" would do. You should have said "Any competent coach" and ... read full comment
You've defeated your own argument by saying "Any competent white coach...." Appiah is competent but not white so do not expect him to do what a "competent white coach" would do. You should have said "Any competent coach" and that would make Appiah incompetent (by your standards) if Essien is not dropped,
EMMA 9 years ago
Stop this. Just read the many objective comments by others and stop this bad campaign on NAMING players who should be sent out of Black Stars. Do you imagine what this can do to the three players you just named? hired by othe ... read full comment
Stop this. Just read the many objective comments by others and stop this bad campaign on NAMING players who should be sent out of Black Stars. Do you imagine what this can do to the three players you just named? hired by other players? are u a fake writer? just stop this okay?
stone 9 years ago
massa i think you are right. essien does not play for ac milan for some time now, i don't think he can help Ghana at this world cup in Brazil. he doesn't need to join the squard at all. you know whn Essien was fully fit he d ... read full comment
massa i think you are right. essien does not play for ac milan for some time now, i don't think he can help Ghana at this world cup in Brazil. he doesn't need to join the squard at all. you know whn Essien was fully fit he dislike to play for Ghana and now that he is about retired and he want to use Ghana to another chance,,, no room for micheal essien. i repeat no room for micheal essien. this will teach them le,sen..i have said my own
kk 9 years ago
who gave this swine of a fool the space here to write such nonsense. asshole
who gave this swine of a fool the space here to write such nonsense. asshole
S.Markin 9 years ago
Tweaa u craze, how dare u compare Donovan with Essien? U craze, who is Kinsman? Backward article, talk about Fatau, Rabiu and Inkoom to be dropped not Essien or Adomah, Adomah is the only natural winger we have...we need him. ... read full comment
Tweaa u craze, how dare u compare Donovan with Essien? U craze, who is Kinsman? Backward article, talk about Fatau, Rabiu and Inkoom to be dropped not Essien or Adomah, Adomah is the only natural winger we have...we need him...Didn't u watch Ghana vs Egypt?
Arafaat 9 years ago
Did u watch Ghana Vs. Egypt in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana Vs. Zambiam in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana vs. Montenegro? Check the performances of Michael Essien b4 you come out with this stupid, out of touch suggestions. Why did th ... read full comment
Did u watch Ghana Vs. Egypt in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana Vs. Zambiam in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana vs. Montenegro? Check the performances of Michael Essien b4 you come out with this stupid, out of touch suggestions. Why did the former Zambia coach called him "sir" Essien? You must be out of your gad damm mind to even suggest that Essien must be dropped. We need experienced players. Fool.
ADONGO 9 years ago
STUPID COMPARISON .THOSE PLAYERS WERE NOT BETTER THAN ESSIEN
STUPID COMPARISON .THOSE PLAYERS WERE NOT BETTER THAN ESSIEN
Wofa Yaw 9 years ago
wo ye kwasia beberee. dwen woho
wo ye kwasia beberee. dwen woho
kwame 9 years ago
select the writer
select the writer
Morgan 9 years ago
you dey craz, who are you to write this crab.. next time you write this nonsense i go burn you alive.. fool
you dey craz, who are you to write this crab.. next time you write this nonsense i go burn you alive.. fool
Nii Lartey 9 years ago
This is pure hatred not a writing. Names also plays psychologically in football Appiah must be careful of his enemies.
This is pure hatred not a writing. Names also plays psychologically in football Appiah must be careful of his enemies.
danity 9 years ago
useless writer hv u kicked ball b
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useless writer hv u kicked ball b
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Baruwanga 9 years ago
If Essien was good enough, Mourinho would have kept him likewise Seedorf of AC Milan.
Essien is off form and cannot compete with strong and fast pace players of world cup standard. If he is included in final team, I would sa ... read full comment
If Essien was good enough, Mourinho would have kept him likewise Seedorf of AC Milan.
Essien is off form and cannot compete with strong and fast pace players of world cup standard. If he is included in final team, I would say he paid his way to be in or somebody pressured Appiah to succumb to their wish. If this so happens, then Appiah's credibility is questioned although Ghana have qualified to be in the tournament. This tournament will prove how tactical Appiah is.
Kwame Boafo 9 years ago
Normally i tolerate people's opinions even if I don't agree but Raymond Yeboah must be corrected before he makes such stupid statements for us all to read. Any competent white coach???? You make me vomit, this mentality is be ... read full comment
Normally i tolerate people's opinions even if I don't agree but Raymond Yeboah must be corrected before he makes such stupid statements for us all to read. Any competent white coach???? You make me vomit, this mentality is beyond foolishness, slave.
DEBA 9 years ago
raymond wo mame twe wate.
raymond wo mame twe wate.
Puncho 9 years ago
Kindly tell ur mother to divorce ur father bcos in reality, he is aged and not active. Like u said, U can't cheat nature. I don't blame U, but editor of Ghana web.
Kindly tell ur mother to divorce ur father bcos in reality, he is aged and not active. Like u said, U can't cheat nature. I don't blame U, but editor of Ghana web.
Rudebwoy Ranking 9 years ago
Have you ever played football before ?? Do you have sense at all ?? WE NEED EXPERIENCE FOOTBALLERS TO TAKE GHANA FORWARD -- GET SOME WATER TO DRINK -- YOU ARE A SON OF A BITCH !! KWASIA WRITER -- MICHAEL ESSIEN IS MY MENTOR !
Have you ever played football before ?? Do you have sense at all ?? WE NEED EXPERIENCE FOOTBALLERS TO TAKE GHANA FORWARD -- GET SOME WATER TO DRINK -- YOU ARE A SON OF A BITCH !! KWASIA WRITER -- MICHAEL ESSIEN IS MY MENTOR !
There is a reason why Appiah is the couch and you are not. So shut up and leave him to do his job.
You are entitled to your opinion even when it's wrong. Do you realize how vital it is to have a mix of experienced and young squad at high level tournaments like the world cup ? Essien would be an important member for Akwesi ...
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Only a fool and Self-hatred or self-loathing would make a comment like this!! "Any competent white coach would not send Essien to world cup."
I would not have called him idiot and Self-hatred if he has not used the "white ...
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Why writing such garbage on a player who has vouched to play for his nation.
Even if he is 100 years and has the strength to play for his nation, what is wrong with that.
Such articles don't do any good to nobody. The write ...
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Age cheating has caught up with Michael Essien. His soccer age of 31 cannot be true. He is at least 38 years old whose style of playrrequires strength and agility.
Very soon players like Muntari 29, Agyemang Badu, 23 and o ...
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Why is their age important? If they can still play competitively, let them play........ if your real age is 40 and you can play I will pick you. If your real age is 26 and you cannot play, I will not pick you. At the end of t ...
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That would be a smart move, Ghana look at USNMT and Donovan.
All people talk about is Essien when was the last time he played 45mins taking his age and health into account. He's more of a liability than an asset
1. AC Milan would not have signed Essien recently if he Essien did not have anything to offer.
2. There mutual respect and camaraderie between Essien, Muntari, Gyan, and KPG. Essien, Muntari and KPG have links with AC Mila ...
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@cerebral the only reason you gave that I agreed with was the fact that Essien will love to give a performance to be remembered at his last WC appearance.Unfortunately this is not a personal project.If that is a good enough r ...
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Adom, Vorsah is not such a bad idea! Where is he anyway? I bet he is injured
massaa u also have a problm.ur opinions are mad
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. A ...
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I don't blame this Raymond or what ever he calls himself.i blame ghanaweb who gave this idiot space to write this garbage. nonsence
agree. become a coach if you think you can do better brother
foolish writer
Raymond Yeboah I will advise you to see your doctor, something is getting wrong in your head. Essien will not give you any money to write anything good about him. You are mentally sick so see your doctor before it's too late. ...
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REMEMBER A BLACK OLD MAN IS STRONGER THAN A WHITE OLD MAN
Are you being paid to do this? Then you better refund that money before it's too late. If I were a coach, even Stephen Appiah would be in this squad. At this stag of the competition, it's more of strategic plays and ball sens ...
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I don't think you know what you are talking about.
Yea, why not, field Appiah, Abedi, Tony Yeboah, C.K Akunnor, Sammy Kuffour, Konadu, Opoku Nti etc and make Osei Kofi Captain, he has more experience than all of them.
I agree 100%..
Essien is a spent force. All he does these days is just guide the ball without tackling.
Essien today is not Essien of yesteryears, he does not play like he use to and looks like he is afraid to tackle.
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what an idiot....
Football is for the fit and strong. How can Essien for instance compete with Yaya Toure inmidfield. yaya will rough him up.
His time is gone.
I would not be concerned if Essien was dropped. He is slower and less agile than he used to be. I think he is just being brought along to play the role that Stephen Appiah played last WC. A veteran to bring onto the field ...
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Why fools are still making noise. Kwasi Appiah can't be dictated live him alone, he knows what he is doing. I will encourage the gentleman that posted this comments to give his piece of advice to "abusua pannin" Ghana has too ...
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STUPID COPY CAT . AN AFRICAN MAN WHO WANTS TO COPY END UP OVERDOING IT . PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK !!
l am sorry for all those saying Essien should be dropped they are cassava sellers not football fun Akwasi don't mind them you are on top.
u are a big fool u don t know anything about football so shut up and let those who know talk so u can learn cus what u are saying is nonsense
you are a big fool ,who doesn't cheat in soccer .even if he is 100years old he is better than more than half of the players going
esssien is vital for ghana,roger miller played with experience,mark my words down,essien will shine big time in this wm
Did you watch ghana vers Egypt? 6-1 Critize or juge his performance and come out again
ever since i knew Raymond as a co teacher,he always criticises wrongly.do you think u are better in critism than "things fall apart" by Chenua Achebe and "anasewaa" by Efua T Sutherland?what is this?u have wrong impression ab ...
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you agument doesn't make sense Ray, we are not USA, GERMANY or any other team for that matter. answer this how old was Roger Milla when he went to the world cup and how fast was he? Essien presence in the team regardless of h ...
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Let us give the coach the chance to choose any players he thinks may be of use to his team and the country.If I may ask,did you watch the matches Ghana played against Zambia and Egypt?That alone will tell and show you the cap ...
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that is your sweet view but am sorry you are not the coach.
thank you
Mr. writer watch your English. Learn to use your full stops and commas properly. You have consistently misused commas in place of full stops in all your pieces. You write a lot so it is about time for you to set a good exampl ...
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Raymond Yeboah is another idiot talking out of his arse!
Who is Rynn Giggs? Or do you mean RyAn Giggs?
Who is London Donovan? Or do you mean LAndon Donovan?
Who is Ronaldos? Do you mean Ronaldo?
Who is Ozils? Do you mean ...
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Some gents aa talking abt ronaldo and kaka with out call from brazil squard thy must to no dat Brazil have a lot of prayer but wen we comes to our Ghana which prayers aa there compare with Brazilians .please gents must put d ...
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Thanks, you've quench the flame with wisdom.
We have Asamoah Gyan, KPB,Waris..all can play forward,Essien, Wakaso, Badu
K.Asamoah,midfield,(Rabiu Surplus) Schlupp, Afful; Opare,Akaminko,Rashid, Jonathan,and Boye enough, Essien can be shifted if necessary..(Inkoom Surpl ...
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Please michael essien need to pray dis world cup .Becous had expelience future for black stars .the young prayer like ado'jordan ayew 'essien can do butter dan dam Ghana must take care Abt essien Tanx ?
Who is this idiot?
Yeboah don't bring yourself just leave Essien alone ok? Don't let me slap you ok?Do you know the joy and hope Essien brought to the squad?Mind your speech okay?
I have said it b4,He is not 100% fit like KPB there4 to avoid too much injured players drop Essien who is not active as b4 and also old and take KPB, that is my opinion.
Does he get playing time in Milan ? Why
I think the guy does not know what he's talking about? Did he watched Ghana against Zambia at Kumasi Sports stadium at all. it was the experience Essien inclusion in the second half that won the game for Ghana. he should stop ...
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YOU SHOULD JUST BE THROWN IN JAIL!
master, why everybody want ackam out of the 23 man squad huh? this is not fare at all please you guys should allow the coach okey and i know he surely prov you guys wrong again
If you watched ghana vs egypt you would note that without essien in the team ghana would not win 6:1. So i ask writer how can one be of age in just six months?
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Better get your own ticket go there and Omit Essien, whether you like or not the Bison rules we don't care.
Fuck you boy
you dont know anything about football so just shut up
What has donovan done in football to compare him with essien? Essien has played in almost every major league and ream has donovan? Essien played for Lyon, Chelsea, real Madrid and now Milan while donovan couldn't even make it ...
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That is your opinion and that is why we all have different lenses. Many in the world of football will disagree with your opinion including me. Many of the white coaches need to learn from our Black Coach "Appiah" if he select ...
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I think some of us have to stop saying things we are not really sure about that,because most of Ghanaians love soccer but they don't understand it,like Raymond Yeboah,my brother if you don't like Essien does it mean he should ...
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som people dnt deserve any space in any media kroaaaa>>>>> wher frm dis so cald writer to>>>> minfua sane>>> ma guy>> komot for der
This is the first time I am agreeing with this bias reporter. Essien is not strong ,sharp and lacks speed. We need young and hard running players for the world cup. He should be dropped .Period
This writer paaaaaa ahh. I will a 70% fit Essien over any midfielder Ghana has to offer.
I read through almost all the comments made concerning Raymond's article and found out that most people's comments are mostly emotional but not positive nor negative critique. Let me break down the body and soul of this artic ...
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I perfectly agree with Raymond, the three players mentioned, Essien, Albert Adomah and David Accam must be cutout from the team. Kwasi Appiah must be bold to take them out from the theme.
Nobody should tell him to do that ...
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Osei are you stupid,why did you say that...What about pirlo and others...Do you think if klisman has cutout Donavon we too should cutout Essien and co..Fool and stupid that is what you are..Fuck you.. why do you always like t ...
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Raymond Yeboah,You wanted Appiah to drop Essien from his squad ,Are you alright....Why do we Ghanaian like underrating our hero,Let me asked you,Who is the key player in the Man city team...Do you think if Essien is white man ...
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this writer is mad. withouth essien no ghana player has confident. without essien would u have been able to beat zambia and egypt?mad talk,u koraaa who gave u d power to publish.even ur english is substandard and u not suppos ...
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this yeboah guy is thinking from anus. he need not being taken serious
ESSIEN in Black Stars is a delight. Thank you Ofa for reminding us. Zambia almost beat us in Ghana. It was the entry of Essien in the 2nd half that changed things. He was a delight. The Zambia Coach said this over and over. A ...
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Jordan Ayew must be axed from the squad
Essian will use Brazil to showcase himself for market.
how can u compare landon donovan to essien
You've defeated your own argument by saying "Any competent white coach...." Appiah is competent but not white so do not expect him to do what a "competent white coach" would do. You should have said "Any competent coach" and ...
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Stop this. Just read the many objective comments by others and stop this bad campaign on NAMING players who should be sent out of Black Stars. Do you imagine what this can do to the three players you just named? hired by othe ...
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massa i think you are right. essien does not play for ac milan for some time now, i don't think he can help Ghana at this world cup in Brazil. he doesn't need to join the squard at all. you know whn Essien was fully fit he d ...
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who gave this swine of a fool the space here to write such nonsense. asshole
Tweaa u craze, how dare u compare Donovan with Essien? U craze, who is Kinsman? Backward article, talk about Fatau, Rabiu and Inkoom to be dropped not Essien or Adomah, Adomah is the only natural winger we have...we need him. ...
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Did u watch Ghana Vs. Egypt in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana Vs. Zambiam in Kumasi? Did u watch Ghana vs. Montenegro? Check the performances of Michael Essien b4 you come out with this stupid, out of touch suggestions. Why did th ...
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STUPID COMPARISON .THOSE PLAYERS WERE NOT BETTER THAN ESSIEN
wo ye kwasia beberee. dwen woho
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you dey craz, who are you to write this crab.. next time you write this nonsense i go burn you alive.. fool
This is pure hatred not a writing. Names also plays psychologically in football Appiah must be careful of his enemies.
useless writer hv u kicked ball b
4
If Essien was good enough, Mourinho would have kept him likewise Seedorf of AC Milan.
Essien is off form and cannot compete with strong and fast pace players of world cup standard. If he is included in final team, I would sa ...
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Normally i tolerate people's opinions even if I don't agree but Raymond Yeboah must be corrected before he makes such stupid statements for us all to read. Any competent white coach???? You make me vomit, this mentality is be ...
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raymond wo mame twe wate.
Kindly tell ur mother to divorce ur father bcos in reality, he is aged and not active. Like u said, U can't cheat nature. I don't blame U, but editor of Ghana web.
Have you ever played football before ?? Do you have sense at all ?? WE NEED EXPERIENCE FOOTBALLERS TO TAKE GHANA FORWARD -- GET SOME WATER TO DRINK -- YOU ARE A SON OF A BITCH !! KWASIA WRITER -- MICHAEL ESSIEN IS MY MENTOR !
Have you ever play football be 4 Raymond?