WHY THE GHANA GLO PREMIER LEAGUE IS UNEXCITING

It is a fact that a Ghanaiain is supposed to patronise made in Ghana goods. But the question is how can an unexciting good or a good without taste be marketed to yield maximum consumers or ,in the football sense,at least a close to maximum of spectators in a stadium. The quality of coaching, poor transfer policies, controversial refreeing, match fixing etc. in every single season squeezes out all the excitement from the most popular sport in the world. A single team can recruit up to 12 to 13 thirteen new players in a single transfer window with questions raised about the mode of transfer of those players. Place a picture of a Berekum Arsenal player on this screen and i will bet all my money on it that about ninety percent of Ghanaians will look at him as if he were a newly born baby. Anytime a new name is heard in European football, there is no panic because thanks to wikipedia, details on the player, his past life, playing position and a whole lot of information is pasted the same cannot be said about the premier league in Ghana.
               The media has also played a huge part in the lack of spark and excitement in the Ghanaian league. The English League is the most followed league in the world because of its media hype. Why cant we do the same for our domestic league instead of adding to the European Hype. Instead of concentrating on criticising players and coaches who perform poorly, why dont we talk about the exceptional players in the league. Club websites must updated regularly with exclusive information for the fans to get to know what is going on in their respective clubs.
  Another issue is the motivation for  the players.This is a real problem in the league in terms of incentives for the players and even the coaches. They are so low to the extent that our stars are not are not eager to stay in the league for at least one more season amidst offers from foreign lesser known clubs. These players are sold for un wrthy prices leaving the fans with bad news at the end of evry transfer window.
 Excitemnt in our league will restored if we manage our information well. The way we keep information, the way we create it and also hte way we disseminate it should be improved. This will send a message to sponsors out there especially kit sponsors that we are really serious. Wont it be beautiful to see 2 players in the Glo Premier League exchange shirts at the end of every game? Think about it!!

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS TRANSFER WINDOW IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE.

After spending big in the just ended winter transfer window, the teams participating in the English Premier League will be looking to bring in more high profile names to boost their individual teams. Big spenders Chelsea were the highlight of the January transfer window as they splashed 71.5 million pounds on David Luiz and Fernando Torres, with the signing of the latter leading to Liverpool bringing in Andy Caroll for 35million and Luis Suarez for a region around 22 million. Other signings like that of Darren Bent  to Aston Villa and Eden Dzeko to Manchester City from Wolfsburg also made headlines but this is all in the past with focus of managers and club owners on the future.
 There are a lot of, if not big name players, players considered to be value for on the radar of either big teams , average teams and also teams rising in their standards. With all teams focused on youth development, this raises concerns over the future of existing players and also coaches who are described as dead men walking.
Romelu Lukaku, the 17 year old Belgian International is on the radar of four top-flight teams with Anderlecht demanding a fee of around 18 million pounds. The youngster who is compared to Didier Drogba has a higher chance of  joining the Blues than that of any other club interested in him and Manchester City will provide huge competition in order in order to sign the youngster.
Neymar, the Brazlian youngster who has made headlines  in England not only because of numerous English teams fighting for his signature but also because of the spectacular performance he put up against Scotland at  Arsenal's Emirates Stadium which rewarded him with a brace. He has made headlines in Manchester with both United and City interested. Roman Abramovich recently expressed his interest in the youngster after he rejected an offer from Chelsea at the beginning of the season.
Jack Rodwell, already featuring in the Premier League for Everton is atarget for Manchester United and  Chelsea. Sir Alex Ferguson is in the driving seat to sign the young midfielder as a long term replacement for ageing and departing Paul Scholes.
The player to be considered the best buy of the Premier League and with assurances of good performances for any club is the REIGNING Premier League player of the year, with a standing ovation, Gareth Bale who is a target for  the top three teams in the league with teams from outside England expressing their interests.
To mention but a few, believe you me , by next season you will see one of the world's best players in the Premier League in the likes of Van der Wiel, Arda Turan, Wesley Sneijder,Kaka and others.

COULD TROPHY DROUGHT COST ARSENAL CESC AND VAN PERSIE?

Arsene Wenger's Arsenal have failed to win any major trophy since Patrick Vieira's penalty won them their last trophy against Manchester United in 2005. This has left their star players very frustrated leaving with options on their future at the club. Cesc Fabregas has clearly stated his intention to move to his former club Barcelona due to a six year trophy drought at Arsenal. As at December, Arsenal were in the top four and were also featuring in both the FA cup and the Carling Cup in addition to the Champions League.
 This year seemed to be a bad year for them as they lost to Birmingham City in the Carling Cup final, got eliminated by Barcelona at the Camp Nou after a spectacular display at the Emirates and were outclassed by a Manchester United team that started the game with seven defenders with one of them on the score sheet in the FA cup quarter finals. Their title hopes dealt a big blow after some late drama against Liverpool where two penalties were awarded to either teams within 12 minutes of added time.
Van Persie could be lured by other clubs who are capable of winning at least one trophy a season and surely this will be a mouth watering offer he might find difficult rejecting. Arsenal at the moment in can find solace in the Emirates Cup they have won in the past few years. Could they recover from this shock or improve upon this season's performance next season? This si a question to ask frustrated Arsene Wenger.

THE PLAYERS CHELSEA REALLY NEED

Since the takeover of the West London Club by Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich, Chelsea has won everything with the exception of the all important Uefa Champions League. At the beginning of the season, the Blues looked to have been running away with the League trophy until a surprising and unexpected slump in form coinciding with injuries to key players like Lampard, Alex,Zhirkov as well as Didier Drogba struggling with a bout of malaria. This became a blessing in disguise as the young ones were given the opportunity to prove their worth bt with the exception of wonder teenager Josh Mceachran the rest proved inexperienced enough to rescue their team from such crisis.
    This then raised concerns over the EMPTINESS of their Champions League cabinet. Not even the 50 million purchase of  World Cup Winner Fernando Jose Torres Sanz could rescue them from their Champions League drought. It could be said that David Luiz could , but he was cup-tied. Chelsea really need players who have fresh determination and skill to win trophies as compared the dying detrmination being shown by players who look to be satisfied with the numerous trophies won in their early career. In almost every department Chelsea need a replacement.
  In defence, there is no problem with the centre backs as the return of  Alex boosts the defensive qualities. The real problem is at right back where Jose Bosingwa has looked lackadaisical of late leading to the away goal scored by Rooney after some excellent work from Giggs.As Bosingwa is set to be cashed in on ,Gregory Van der Wiel of Ajax is undoubtedly the worthy replacement. Known for his pace and quality deliveries,Gregory will fit and who knows may be the solution to Fernando Torres' goal scoring drought. No big problems at left back with the exception of no competition for Ashley Cole leading to lack of passion and urgency at the flanks. Patrick Van Aanholt currently on loan at Leicester City would definitely provide competition  with his fresh legs.
A lot of work needs to be done in midfield especially at the left flank where the inefficient Malouda and the average Zhirkov operate. Michael Essien has been fantastic as well as Ramires who has began to settle in the English game quickly. It is too early to early to judge Yossi Benayoun as he has been crocked by injury for the majority of the season.The solution to the not effective left flank could be Gareth  Bale or Santos star Neymar.
 In the frontline, the Didier Drogba era looks to be over as the arrival of Fernando Torres suggests. Due to Didier's current form it will be difficult to say he will be cashed in on but with Anelka , there's a surety. Kevin Gameiro of the French Ligue 1 and Lucas Barrios or even Romelu Lukaku could partner Fernando Torres or Didier Drogba with Kalou remaining the super sub and who knows , it could even be Daniel Sturridge to spark up Chelsea's season. Already one of the young prospects Lucas Piazon has signed a pre contract agreement with the London based club and these are good signs of Youth development for next season's campaign.

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Romelu Lukaku the wonder kid with the world at his feet

Romelu Menama Lukaku the 17 year old prospect who plays for Anderlecht in Belgium is one of the most wanted players by Europes elite clubs.Lukaku who has been compared to Didier Drogba was born on the 13th of May 1993, in Antwerp. He began his football career with the youth team of Rupel Boom where he grew up at the age of six and later moved on to further his youth career at Lierse in 2003 before eventually joining Anderlecht in 2006. He signed a professinal contract with Anderlecht in May 2009 and has been a revelation since that time.

Lukaku became a member of the  Belgian Under-21 side where he 5 matches and scored 2 goals include one on his debut against Slovenia.His consistency in front of goal has earned him a senior call up to the Belgian Senior National Team. He scored his international goals against Russia at the Tsentralnyi Profsoyuz Stadion where they won 2-0 in Russia. At the moment he is being tracked by English Premier League sides Chelsea ,Manchester United ,Manchester City and others . Watch out for Lukaku in the near future probably next season.

ASAMOAH GYAN, JOHN DUMELO AND CO AT THE AFTER PARTY OF THE GHANA ENGLAND MATCH!

ASAMOAH GYAN, JOHN DUMELO AND OTHER FOOTBALLERS  AT THE AFTER PARTY OF THE GHANA ENGLAND MATCH! (IN PICTURES)

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CHELSEA IS THE CRITERIUM FOR CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SUCCESS

In recent times since the takeover of the blues by Russian oil guru, Roman Abramovich, Chelsea have been teased to be the perennial under achievers in the UEFA Champions League. But through my personal observation of events that have occured in the European Competition for the past three years,beating Chelsea is the way to Champions League success.
 Starting from  the 2008 final, Manchester United won the competition after defeating Chelsea on penalties when a Cristiano Ronaldo goal was cancelled by a Frank Lampard tap in in the first half. John Terry missed the decisive penalty after Petr Cech save Ronaldo's spot kick only to lose the trphy to their English rivals.
 In 2009, Barcelona controversially beat the Blues on away goals in the semi finals after some poor officiating. Michael Essien put Chelsea in the lead and after that a penalty was denied when Yaya Toure brought down Drogba in the area. Later a deliberate handball inthe area by Gerard Pique was waved away for the game to continue. Iniesta equalised in the last minute to send the Blaugrana to the  finals to beat Manchester United.

  Just last year , Inter beat Chelsea at Stamford Bridge to qualify to the semi finals only to defeat Barcelona and eventually clinch the title.
 CAN CHELSEA WIN THE TITLE THIS SEASON?

DOES BEAUTY PLAY THE GAME

 I would agree with others that Fernando Torres is one the best strikers in the world despite his poor start with his new club Chelsea. But could it be said that he is one of the best  because his beauty?Could it be that his talent just coincides with his beauty? If so he would have been the top scorer for the Blues in the second half of this season in the Barclays Premier League .

 For the past two days both friends, non friends and enemies have expressed disappointment in Danny Welbeck for opting for the Three Lions of England ahead of the country of his parents, Ghana. It has been stated on facebook 'HE'S NOT EVEN FINE'. If beauty played the game he wouldn't have found himself at Manchester United in the first place. He who is not 'fine' is one of the key players of Sunderland where he competes with a player who scored  a last minute goal against England at Wembley. Is this not evidence of great things to happen for him despite his beauty and the fact that he is only 20 years of age?

 Fine boy ,no pimple , no wrinkle , just dimple . Fantastic player by all standards until now. Riardo Dos Santos Leithe blessed with both beauty and skill would have been the world best player for 3 years in succession but where has his beauty taken him after his move to Real Madrid?

 Baby Jet as compared to Kaka is nowhere in terms of beauty.But in recent years  who has made the headlines in the history books. Scores the fastest goal in the 2006 World Cup against the worlds best goal keeper at that period, Petr Cech.Missing a last minute penalty to deny Ghana into the semi finals and redeeming his image with a dazzling heatbreaking last minute goal against England. His beauty didn't matter.

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 Patrick Van aanholt of Chelsea, the super fresh kid on the block would have been Chelsea's first choice left back ahead of Ashley Cole and Yuri Zhirkov considering the fact that he is "finer" them but if football played the game he wouldn't have found himself on loan at Leicster City but rather compete for the World Footballer of the Year with the likes of Theo Walcott, Gael Clichy and me.

DANNY CAN STILL PLAY FOR GHANA

Daniel Nii Tackie Welbeck popularly known as Danny Welbeck is still eligible to play for his ancestral nation Ghana. Danny who made his senior international debut for the THREE LIONS last night was jeered by the Ghanaian fans after  accepting to play for England. According to FIFA rules Welbeck can play for Ghana  since that was only a friendly game . This comes as a boost for all Ghanaian fans.

Man Utd striker Welbeck understands Ghana jeers

Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck could understand jeers from Ghana fans as he made his debut for England.
Welbeck had flirted publicly with Ghana before last night's cap.
The England Under-21 star said of the jeers: "I kind of understand that.
"I've been playing for England at every single youth-team level so it's kind of a natural progression just moving to the seniors and I'm obviously delighted with my own progress."
He added of his debut: "It's a bittersweet moment. I've got love for both countries. I can't play for both. I can't make everyone happy."
                         Tribalfootball.com

Asamoah Gyan wins Most Entertaining Football Personality of the Year

Ghanaian international football star, Asamoah Gyan was crowned the Most Popular Entertainer in Ghana last Saturday at the Most Popular Entertainer of Ghana (MPEG) Honours ceremony, held at the National Theatre.

The ceremony which honoured accomplished individuals and institutions for their contributions to Ghanaian entertainment in the past year and over the years was a night of honours, laughs and music as legends of the industry came out to present awards to stars of the present! MPEG honoured individuals that excelled in their chosen fields, and adjudged by College as the individuals that stood out amongst their peers based on monitoring entertainment activities in the year 2010. The College, made up of professionals and watchers of the various disciplines in Ghana, chose 10 honourees for the maiden edition namely:

Most Entertaining Footballer Personality of the Year: Asamoah Gyan

Most Entertaining Boxing Personality of the Year: Joseph Agbeko

Most Entertaining Film Acting Personality of the Year: Kofi Adu (Agya Koo)

Most Entertaining Stage Acting Personality of the Year: Andrew Adotey

Most Entertaining Comedy Personality of the Year: Funny Face Benson

Most Entertaining Music Personality of the Year: Amakye Dede

Most Entertaining Radio Broadcast Personality of the Year: Fiifi Banson (Accra), Kwame Adinkra (Kumasi), Nana Otu Gyandoh (Takoradi)

Most Entertaining Television Broadcast Personality of the Year: Nana Aba Anamoah

Asamoah Gyan emerged the most popular entertainer after public voting amongst all 10 honourees. There were also awards for the National Theatre of Ghana, for its contributions to arts and entertainment in Ghana, as well as a Lifetime Achievement Award for veteran actress, Dzifa Glikpo.

The ceremony was hosted by singer/rapper/comedian A-Plus who got the crowd cracking their ribs to some good humour.

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Meet the Champions League favourites before 'THE ULTIMATE DRAW'

From sixteen teams scaled down to eight after last night's games, the surviving teams cannot wait to see who they meet next. With 3 English teams,2 Spanish giants and 1 team each from Italy,Germany and Ukraine, Barcelona remain firm favourites to lift up their fourth Champions League trophy at the same venue where they won the 1992 edition.
  The Blaugrana have been in the form of their life since the arrival of their former player and coach Pep Guardiola. The Spanish Champions shrugged off a challenge from Arsenal to qualify to the quarter finals of the competition.
   Their rivals Real Madrid broke their jinx of not qualifying to the quarter finals for six consecutive years as they outplayed and whitewashed an uninspired Olympique Lyonnais team by three unanswered goals. They are also tipped to win the title as their coach Jose Mourinho looks on to become the first coach to win the competition with three different teams after winning with FC Porto and Inter Milan.
   Chelsea has also been tipped to win the title alongside Manchester United who have already won the competition three times.Tottenham have been given just a little chance considering the fact that this is their debut season in the Champions League.
  Defending champions Inter Milan also have a huge chance of retaining the UEFA Champions League for the first time. Leonardo's men prevented Bayern Munich from avenging their to to Inter in last season's Champions League final and with the likes of star players like Samuel Eto'o and Wesley Sneijder,they are on course.
  Both Schalke 04 and Shaktar Donetsk have a slim chance of winning but who knows , football always pulls surprises.

We’ve got it! Photo of Barcelona defender Pique kissing Shakira

We've got it!
Argentine glam mag Caras have published on their cover a kiss between Barcelona defender Gerard Pique and Colombian pop star Shakira this week.
The kiss ends all doubt over their relationship, which has caused great interest across the globe and even forced Barca coach Pep Guardiola to urge Pique to end the speculation.

Pique has been hassled by the paparazzi since rumours of his relationship with Shakira first surfaced after the World Cup.15.03.11 | tribalfootball.com

NEW 'KAKA' FOR CHELSEA ALREADY?

Brazilian and Sao Paulo wonderkid Lucas Piazon is keen to sign with the Premier League Champions. His guardian claims Chelsea have agreed a pre-contract agreement to sign the 17 year old from Sao Paulo when he celebrates his eighteenth birthday. Piazon who has been likened to former Sao Paulo and AC Milan star Kaka, chose the blues ahead of Juventus after the blues agreed mouthwatering personal terms with the youngster. He could be sold at a fee of around £7.5million. Lucas is currently on international duty with the Under-17 team in Ecuador and will have a medical at Chelsea's Cobham Training Centre after the tournament this month. With Kaka likely to move to Stamford Bridge in the summer Lucas could be playing alonside his idol and Chelsea will have two 'Kaka's'.

We must win AFCON:Sulley Muntari

Ghana and Sunderland midfielder, Sulley Muntari has revealed that the wait for national trophies has been for too long and that this is the time to win it. Ghana were runners up to eventual winners Egypt after finishing third in 2008 and the 26 year old Inter loanee believes they can win it next  year.

Pedro sustains hamstring injury against Sevilla

Pedro Rodriguez has been plagued by a slight hamstring injury that was sustained last night in their stalemate game against Sevilla. The versatile Barcelona attacker was forced off the pitch after 17 minutes when he injured his hamstring. It has been revealed that the 23 year old picked up the problem in their Champions league game against Arsenal.The Catalan Giants have stated on their website that the injury is not as serious as expected.

Real Madrid's Jose Mourinho Confident Cristiano Ronaldo Will Play Against Olympique Lyonnais

'THE SPECIAL ONE' , Jose Mourinho has revealed that Cristiano Ronaldo will feature in their midweek champions league clash with Olympique Lyonnais. The Portuguese international and Real Madrid's top scorer this season picked up an injury in their game against Malaga after scoring a hat-trick and he has been left out of the squad to play against Hercules in the La Liga this weekend. 'The match against Hercules is not the right time for him to return to match action. But i think he will be able to start against Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday' said Mourinho. Real Madrid need to beat Olympique Lyonnais in order to qualify to the quarter finals for the first time in six years.