Revenues from UEFA competitions

Let us finalise this series by condensing the revenues the top teams' earning from the UEFA competitions. 

For starters, the 2015/16 season the UEFA Champions League and Europa League’s media rights generated EUR 1.6 billion and EUR 312 million, respectively.

The largest share of funds available to participants is distributed on the basis of sporting performance,  and more than 40% of funds is still allocated according to the value of UEFA’s broadcasting agreements within clubs’ domestic market (“market pool”).

Therefore, due to lucrative deals with BT (United Kingdom) and Mediaset (Italy), the distribution system is currently most beneficial for Premier League and Serie A clubs.

Sharing Italy’s large Champions League’s market pool revenues with a limited number of other Italian clubs, Juventus FC are an example of a team that has benefited from the current distribution to secure a place among Europe’s top 10 by EV. 

In the last two seasons the Bianconeri have received EUR 165 million from UEFA, EUR 111 million alone from the Italian market pool.

Manchester United FC have maintained their position as the most valuable club despite missing European football in 2014/15 and only qualifying for the UEFA Europa League at the end of the 2015/16 season, thus receiving lower income from international competitions.

In the last two seasons Spanish clubs have been the top earners in terms of revenues from UEFA competitions. This result has been mainly driven by performance bonuses resulting from international on-pitch dominance rather than being due to the market share allocated to Spanish clubs.

With the aim of rewarding greater sporting performance, from the 2018/19 season UEFA will introduce a new four pillar financial distribution system, including a fixed starting fee, bonuses according to the clubs' performance and individual coefficient and a reduction of the market pool’s weight.

However, the recently approved reform of the UEFA Champions League will also guarantee each of the four top-ranked national associations four spots in the group stage. While limiting the extent to which some clubs benefit from the market pool, this new format highlights once again the impact a club’s underlying market can have on operating revenues and, ultimately, on its EV.

Manchester City Burst Chelsea Bubble in A Thrilling Battle Of Wits.

Manchester City 1 - Chelsea 0.

Manchester City started playing not to lose at the City of Manchester Stadium, as if they were the away team. They were very disciplined defensively and well-shaped in midfield. It was always playing to stop Chelsea from scoring. James Milner provided a forward dimension on the left wing going forward.

On their part, Chelsea were patient and dangerous entering the attacking third of the field. Man City fortified the 18 yard area, building a solid wall, a barrier Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka and Flourent Malouda kept knocking  with consistent aggression. With a little composure, Michael Essien could have at least forced a save from Hart.

City managed sporadic spells of possession only restricted to the midfield third with very occasional forays into the box. Both teams applied chess-like moves, accelerating forward-looking for opportune moment to catch each other off guard. They made good use of all manpower, getting goalside and leaving Drogba and Carlos Tevez upfront.

Combative duels became a little physical in the preparation zones, with Man City the more aggressive and Chelsea craftier. While not so polished, the match was excessively competitive. To show the balance of play, both Anelka and David Silva found themselves involved in defensive duties once in a while. Chelsea's intentions were very clear as they stroke the post, had 2 penalty situation when Bolata wrapped his arm around Drogba and then shoulder charged dangerously later on.

The second half started with Anelka's effort missing the post after a finger tip touch by Joe Hart. Man City passed the ball better but failed to penetrate. Their first half wing player became less effective as they changed the channel of attack to the right, though when they used the left side, Silva forced Petr Cech to dive low to parry the ball for a corner. The competitiveness of the match was less obvious, probably due to heavy legs from the first half pace and the midweek  Carling Cup losses by the 2 teams.

Carlos Tevez received the ball exactly in the centre circle and ran the entire 55 metres with Ashley Cole backpedaling and then shot low to his left to beat Cech for only the second goal Chelsea have conceded in the league this season. The tempo increased as City looked for the second one while Chelsea hoped for an equaliser. Manchester City defended resolutely and counter-attacked decisively as Tevez began to harass Terry and Alex at will. The goal scorer and captain was eventually replaced by Emmanuel Adebayour with 5 minutes of play remaining.

Anelka had City fans and players' hearts in their mouths when he failed to redirect the ball past Hart from within the 6 yard box. City defended like men possessed throwing all men behind the ball to thin any meaningful threats Chelsea posed. As it turned out, it was a day they would drop the first points of the Backlays Premier League campaign.

Manchester City Burst Chelsea Bubble in A Thrilling Battle Of Wits.

Manchester City 1 - Chelsea 0.

Manchester City started playing not to lose at the City of Manchester Stadium, as if they were the away team. They were very disciplined defensively and well-shaped in midfield. It was always playing to stop Chelsea from scoring. James Milner provided a forward dimension on the left wing going forward.

On their part, Chelsea were patient and dangerous entering the attacking third of the field. Man City fortified the 18 yard area, building a solid wall, a barrier Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka and Flourent Malouda kept knocking  with consistent aggression. With a little composure, Michael Essien could have at least forced a save from Hart.

City managed sporadic spells of possession only restricted to the midfield third with very occasional forays into the box. Both teams applied chess-like moves, accelerating forward-looking for opportune moment to catch each other off guard. They made good use of all manpower, getting goalside and leaving Drogba and Carlos Tevez upfront.

Combative duels became a little physical in the preparation zones, with Man City the more aggressive and Chelsea craftier. While not so polished, the match was excessively competitive. To show the balance of play, both Anelka and David Silva found themselves involved in defensive duties once in a while. Chelsea's intentions were very clear as they stroke the post, had 2 penalty situation when Bolata wrapped his arm around Drogba and then shoulder charged dangerously later on.

The second half started with Anelka's effort missing the post after a finger tip touch by Joe Hart. Man City passed the ball better but failed to penetrate. Their first half wing player became less effective as they changed the channel of attack to the right, though when they used the left side, Silva forced Petr Cech to dive low to parry the ball for a corner. The competitiveness of the match was less obvious, probably due to heavy legs from the first half pace and the midweek  Carling Cup losses by the 2 teams.

Carlos Tevez received the ball exactly in the centre circle and ran the entire 55 metres with Ashley Cole backpedaling and then shot low to his left to beat Cech for only the second goal Chelsea have conceded in the league this season. The tempo increased as City looked for the second one while Chelsea hoped for an equaliser. Manchester City defended resolutely and counter-attacked decisively as Tevez began to harass Terry and Alex at will. The goal scorer and captain was eventually replaced by Emmanuel Adebayour with 5 minutes of play remaining.

Anelka had City fans and players' hearts in their mouths when he failed to redirect the ball past Hart from within the 6 yard box. City defended like men possessed throwing all men behind the ball to thin any meaningful threats Chelsea posed. As it turned out, it was a day they would drop the first points of the Backlays Premier League campaign.

Manchester City Burst Chelsea Bubble in A Thrilling Battle Of Wits.

Manchester City 1 - Chelsea 0.

Manchester City started playing not to lose at the City of Manchester Stadium, as if they were the away team. They were very disciplined defensively and well-shaped in midfield. It was always playing to stop Chelsea from scoring. James Milner provided a forward dimension on the left wing going forward.

On their part, Chelsea were patient and dangerous entering the attacking third of the field. Man City fortified the 18 yard area, building a solid wall, a barrier Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka and Flourent Malouda kept knocking  with consistent aggression. With a little composure, Michael Essien could have at least forced a save from Hart.

City managed sporadic spells of possession only restricted to the midfield third with very occasional forays into the box. Both teams applied chess-like moves, accelerating forward-looking for opportune moment to catch each other off guard. They made good use of all manpower, getting goalside and leaving Drogba and Carlos Tevez upfront.

Combative duels became a little physical in the preparation zones, with Man City the more aggressive and Chelsea craftier. While not so polished, the match was excessively competitive. To show the balance of play, both Anelka and David Silva found themselves involved in defensive duties once in a while. Chelsea's intentions were very clear as they stroke the post, had 2 penalty situation when Bolata wrapped his arm around Drogba and then shoulder charged dangerously later on.

The second half started with Anelka's effort missing the post after a finger tip touch by Joe Hart. Man City passed the ball better but failed to penetrate. Their first half wing player became less effective as they changed the channel of attack to the right, though when they used the left side, Silva forced Petr Cech to dive low to parry the ball for a corner. The competitiveness of the match was less obvious, probably due to heavy legs from the first half pace and the midweek  Carling Cup losses by the 2 teams.

Carlos Tevez received the ball exactly in the centre circle and ran the entire 55 metres with Ashley Cole backpedaling and then shot low to his left to beat Cech for only the second goal Chelsea have conceded in the league this season. The tempo increased as City looked for the second one while Chelsea hoped for an equaliser. Manchester City defended resolutely and counter-attacked decisively as Tevez began to harass Terry and Alex at will. The goal scorer and captain was eventually replaced by Emmanuel Adebayour with 5 minutes of play remaining.

Anelka had City fans and players' hearts in their mouths when he failed to redirect the ball past Hart from within the 6 yard box. City defended like men possessed throwing all men behind the ball to thin any meaningful threats Chelsea posed. As it turned out, it was a day they would drop the first points of the Backlays Premier League campaign.

Manchester City Burst Chelsea Bubble in A Thrilling Battle Of Wits.

Manchester City 1 - Chelsea 0.

Manchester City started playing not to lose at the City of Manchester Stadium, as if they were the away team. They were very disciplined defensively and well-shaped in midfield. It was always playing to stop Chelsea from scoring. James Milner provided a forward dimension on the left wing going forward.

On their part, Chelsea were patient and dangerous entering the attacking third of the field. Man City fortified the 18 yard area, building a solid wall, a barrier Didier Drogba, Nicholas Anelka and Flourent Malouda kept knocking  with consistent aggression. With a little composure, Michael Essien could have at least forced a save from Hart.

City managed sporadic spells of possession only restricted to the midfield third with very occasional forays into the box. Both teams applied chess-like moves, accelerating forward-looking for opportune moment to catch each other off guard. They made good use of all manpower, getting goalside and leaving Drogba and Carlos Tevez upfront.

Combative duels became a little physical in the preparation zones, with Man City the more aggressive and Chelsea craftier. While not so polished, the match was excessively competitive. To show the balance of play, both Anelka and David Silva found themselves involved in defensive duties once in a while. Chelsea's intentions were very clear as they stroke the post, had 2 penalty situation when Bolata wrapped his arm around Drogba and then shoulder charged dangerously later on.

The second half started with Anelka's effort missing the post after a finger tip touch by Joe Hart. Man City passed the ball better but failed to penetrate. Their first half wing player became less effective as they changed the channel of attack to the right, though when they used the left side, Silva forced Petr Cech to dive low to parry the ball for a corner. The competitiveness of the match was less obvious, probably due to heavy legs from the first half pace and the midweek  Carling Cup losses by the 2 teams.

Carlos Tevez received the ball exactly in the centre circle and ran the entire 55 metres with Ashley Cole backpedaling and then shot low to his left to beat Cech for only the second goal Chelsea have conceded in the league this season. The tempo increased as City looked for the second one while Chelsea hoped for an equaliser. Manchester City defended resolutely and counter-attacked decisively as Tevez began to harass Terry and Alex at will. The goal scorer and captain was eventually replaced by Emmanuel Adebayour with 5 minutes of play remaining.

Anelka had City fans and players' hearts in their mouths when he failed to redirect the ball past Hart from within the 6 yard box. City defended like men possessed throwing all men behind the ball to thin any meaningful threats Chelsea posed. As it turned out, it was a day they would drop the first points of the Backlays Premier League campaign.

The Best Team To Coach In The Premiership Today.

[caption id="attachment_2041" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Tse Ndex at work with Max 'Shaluza' Tshuma and Enerst 'Sikhalo' Mpala."][/caption]

 

Stoke City are ordinary with a normal budget. Their players are so average. They have however one special quality, big hearts. These players are willing to fight each other. Their commitment is exceptional. This has caused them to be labelled the hard men of football. Somehow, they have no perception of their tactical strength or understanding of what they can achieve.   

The world is addicted to over-rate mediocre coaches with excessive resources, yet being average or below. The greatest coaches by world standards is very small. They are spoilt for choice and have by far the most resources. Jose Mourinho, while taking risks looking for new challenges, pips Sir Alex Ferguson for ability. Sir Alex has stayed planted in one place with the best of everything. Arsene Wenger has been resourceful by getting the little known to greatness. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have shown some brilliance over the years with average squads. Roy Hodgson and Mark Hughes have done some good jobs with their teams.   

Arsenal and Barcelona are littered with exceptional players and I would do with that talent. I would do with a salary form Man City, who have more money than Africa has safe drinking water.  Liverpool and Real Madrid have great and rich history than any other in the world. It is necessary to have the patience of Manchester United.   

 This is the reason why I would coach Stoke City any day over any team. They are a team that lose shape in defence and midfield when they are under siege. Stoke are never anything close to patience. Their angles of support and speeds of approach in defensive areas, distances of cover when man-marking, their tracking of opponents and the recovery runs they make are bad and ill-timed. The first thing to deal with here, will be to direct their energies to positive aggression. I would coach them to keep their defensive shape at all times. This training is not easy but will be primary.   

Their transition from attack to defense is very slow, taking almost forever to get men between their goal and the ball, and this delay causes frustration that leads to diving at opposition into tackles as a desperate measure. They have mistimed ball winning skills. The most important thing on this part will be to practise recovery runs and to coach the defence to staying on their feet as soon as they get goalside of the ball.   

They win the ball and lose it with the same urgency. Stoke goes through the 3 to 4  'win the ball - lose the ball' cycles every minute. It will be necessary to have them trained to have patience and selfishly keep the ball to themselves with a lot of jealousy. They must deny the opposition the ball by passing and protecting it well over extended periods of time. They should let the other teams chase the ball. This can be achieved slowly to start with, and then as it becomes comfortable, the tempo gets increased. There is already an advantage as they already are a team that penetrates very fast looking for Jones.   

To compliment the whole effort, it will be necessary to have a capable figure to compliment Jones, as he harasses defenders as a lonely figure upfront. He is powerful and has a wonderful work rate. Therefore, one to pick up the second ball when Jones jumps to knock them down, will be Marin from Werder Bremen. Believe it or not, Stock City would be a top four team in three years and easily.

The Best Team To Coach In The Premiership Today.

[caption id="attachment_2041" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Tse Ndex at work with Max 'Shaluza' Tshuma and Enerst 'Sikhalo' Mpala."][/caption]

 

Stoke City are ordinary with a normal budget. Their players are so average. They have however one special quality, big hearts. These players are willing to fight each other. Their commitment is exceptional. This has caused them to be labelled the hard men of football. Somehow, they have no perception of their tactical strength or understanding of what they can achieve.   

The world is addicted to over-rate mediocre coaches with excessive resources, yet being average or below. The greatest coaches by world standards is very small. They are spoilt for choice and have by far the most resources. Jose Mourinho, while taking risks looking for new challenges, pips Sir Alex Ferguson for ability. Sir Alex has stayed planted in one place with the best of everything. Arsene Wenger has been resourceful by getting the little known to greatness. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have shown some brilliance over the years with average squads. Roy Hodgson and Mark Hughes have done some good jobs with their teams.   

Arsenal and Barcelona are littered with exceptional players and I would do with that talent. I would do with a salary form Man City, who have more money than Africa has safe drinking water.  Liverpool and Real Madrid have great and rich history than any other in the world. It is necessary to have the patience of Manchester United.   

 This is the reason why I would coach Stoke City any day over any team. They are a team that lose shape in defence and midfield when they are under siege. Stoke are never anything close to patience. Their angles of support and speeds of approach in defensive areas, distances of cover when man-marking, their tracking of opponents and the recovery runs they make are bad and ill-timed. The first thing to deal with here, will be to direct their energies to positive aggression. I would coach them to keep their defensive shape at all times. This training is not easy but will be primary.   

Their transition from attack to defense is very slow, taking almost forever to get men between their goal and the ball, and this delay causes frustration that leads to diving at opposition into tackles as a desperate measure. They have mistimed ball winning skills. The most important thing on this part will be to practise recovery runs and to coach the defence to staying on their feet as soon as they get goalside of the ball.   

They win the ball and lose it with the same urgency. Stoke goes through the 3 to 4  'win the ball - lose the ball' cycles every minute. It will be necessary to have them trained to have patience and selfishly keep the ball to themselves with a lot of jealousy. They must deny the opposition the ball by passing and protecting it well over extended periods of time. They should let the other teams chase the ball. This can be achieved slowly to start with, and then as it becomes comfortable, the tempo gets increased. There is already an advantage as they already are a team that penetrates very fast looking for Jones.   

To compliment the whole effort, it will be necessary to have a capable figure to compliment Jones, as he harasses defenders as a lonely figure upfront. He is powerful and has a wonderful work rate. Therefore, one to pick up the second ball when Jones jumps to knock them down, will be Marin from Werder Bremen. Believe it or not, Stock City would be a top four team in three years and easily.

The Best Team To Coach In The Premiership Today.

[caption id="attachment_2041" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Tse Ndex at work with Max 'Shaluza' Tshuma and Enerst 'Sikhalo' Mpala."][/caption]

 

Stoke City are ordinary with a normal budget. Their players are so average. They have however one special quality, big hearts. These players are willing to fight each other. Their commitment is exceptional. This has caused them to be labelled the hard men of football. Somehow, they have no perception of their tactical strength or understanding of what they can achieve.   

The world is addicted to over-rate mediocre coaches with excessive resources, yet being average or below. The greatest coaches by world standards is very small. They are spoilt for choice and have by far the most resources. Jose Mourinho, while taking risks looking for new challenges, pips Sir Alex Ferguson for ability. Sir Alex has stayed planted in one place with the best of everything. Arsene Wenger has been resourceful by getting the little known to greatness. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have shown some brilliance over the years with average squads. Roy Hodgson and Mark Hughes have done some good jobs with their teams.   

Arsenal and Barcelona are littered with exceptional players and I would do with that talent. I would do with a salary form Man City, who have more money than Africa has safe drinking water.  Liverpool and Real Madrid have great and rich history than any other in the world. It is necessary to have the patience of Manchester United.   

 This is the reason why I would coach Stoke City any day over any team. They are a team that lose shape in defence and midfield when they are under siege. Stoke are never anything close to patience. Their angles of support and speeds of approach in defensive areas, distances of cover when man-marking, their tracking of opponents and the recovery runs they make are bad and ill-timed. The first thing to deal with here, will be to direct their energies to positive aggression. I would coach them to keep their defensive shape at all times. This training is not easy but will be primary.   

Their transition from attack to defense is very slow, taking almost forever to get men between their goal and the ball, and this delay causes frustration that leads to diving at opposition into tackles as a desperate measure. They have mistimed ball winning skills. The most important thing on this part will be to practise recovery runs and to coach the defence to staying on their feet as soon as they get goalside of the ball.   

They win the ball and lose it with the same urgency. Stoke goes through the 3 to 4  'win the ball - lose the ball' cycles every minute. It will be necessary to have them trained to have patience and selfishly keep the ball to themselves with a lot of jealousy. They must deny the opposition the ball by passing and protecting it well over extended periods of time. They should let the other teams chase the ball. This can be achieved slowly to start with, and then as it becomes comfortable, the tempo gets increased. There is already an advantage as they already are a team that penetrates very fast looking for Jones.   

To compliment the whole effort, it will be necessary to have a capable figure to compliment Jones, as he harasses defenders as a lonely figure upfront. He is powerful and has a wonderful work rate. Therefore, one to pick up the second ball when Jones jumps to knock them down, will be Marin from Werder Bremen. Believe it or not, Stock City would be a top four team in three years and easily.

The Best Team To Coach In The Premiership Today.

[caption id="attachment_2041" align="alignleft" width="570" caption="Tse Ndex at work with Max 'Shaluza' Tshuma and Enerst 'Sikhalo' Mpala."][/caption]

 

Stoke City are ordinary with a normal budget. Their players are so average. They have however one special quality, big hearts. These players are willing to fight each other. Their commitment is exceptional. This has caused them to be labelled the hard men of football. Somehow, they have no perception of their tactical strength or understanding of what they can achieve.   

The world is addicted to over-rate mediocre coaches with excessive resources, yet being average or below. The greatest coaches by world standards is very small. They are spoilt for choice and have by far the most resources. Jose Mourinho, while taking risks looking for new challenges, pips Sir Alex Ferguson for ability. Sir Alex has stayed planted in one place with the best of everything. Arsene Wenger has been resourceful by getting the little known to greatness. David Moyes and Martin O'Neill have shown some brilliance over the years with average squads. Roy Hodgson and Mark Hughes have done some good jobs with their teams.   

Arsenal and Barcelona are littered with exceptional players and I would do with that talent. I would do with a salary form Man City, who have more money than Africa has safe drinking water.  Liverpool and Real Madrid have great and rich history than any other in the world. It is necessary to have the patience of Manchester United.   

 This is the reason why I would coach Stoke City any day over any team. They are a team that lose shape in defence and midfield when they are under siege. Stoke are never anything close to patience. Their angles of support and speeds of approach in defensive areas, distances of cover when man-marking, their tracking of opponents and the recovery runs they make are bad and ill-timed. The first thing to deal with here, will be to direct their energies to positive aggression. I would coach them to keep their defensive shape at all times. This training is not easy but will be primary.   

Their transition from attack to defense is very slow, taking almost forever to get men between their goal and the ball, and this delay causes frustration that leads to diving at opposition into tackles as a desperate measure. They have mistimed ball winning skills. The most important thing on this part will be to practise recovery runs and to coach the defence to staying on their feet as soon as they get goalside of the ball.   

They win the ball and lose it with the same urgency. Stoke goes through the 3 to 4  'win the ball - lose the ball' cycles every minute. It will be necessary to have them trained to have patience and selfishly keep the ball to themselves with a lot of jealousy. They must deny the opposition the ball by passing and protecting it well over extended periods of time. They should let the other teams chase the ball. This can be achieved slowly to start with, and then as it becomes comfortable, the tempo gets increased. There is already an advantage as they already are a team that penetrates very fast looking for Jones.   

To compliment the whole effort, it will be necessary to have a capable figure to compliment Jones, as he harasses defenders as a lonely figure upfront. He is powerful and has a wonderful work rate. Therefore, one to pick up the second ball when Jones jumps to knock them down, will be Marin from Werder Bremen. Believe it or not, Stock City would be a top four team in three years and easily.

Barry Daka On New Job

Former Notwane, ECCO City Greens and Police XI coach Barry Daka, will coach newly promoted Happy Hearts of Botswana. Barry coached Highlanders FC, Railstars FC, Zimbabwe national senior and junior teams even won the league with ECCO a few seasons back.

BBza was given a mandate to take the ambitious team to greatness. They want his experience in dealing with their youthful team. While professionalism is a big issue in Botswana, coaches often put up with a lot of both headaches and heartaches to implement their philosophies and tactics.

Happy Hearts have already lost a charity Challenge Cup to Gaborone United but the club conceded all their preparations are barely 40% before the start of the league. They signed 2 veterans and young players from Rahman Gumbo's Township Rollers reserves.

A professional of his calibre, Daka will have to compromise his stance and the local culture of doing football as a favour for the coach. Having been in those situations for years now, he must be aware of the situation but will be hoping to give Rahman Gumbo a run for his Pulas.

Rahman Gumbo made a fantastic start for Mochudi Chiefs registering a 4-0 win over Uniao Flamengo Santos and giving a bapstism of fire to new boys Black Peril, 8-1 but lost to Gunners 0-2. Willard Mshinkila Khumalo's Nico were crushed 6-1 by Township Rollers who climbed to the summit of the Botswana MOBILE Premier League over the weekend.

Botswana football in general is on the rise parlty because of the contribution of the Zimbabwean mentors but largely because the Botswana coach is nimplementing the Brazilian mentality of the game. Stanley Tshosane was in a class in which I was top coach in Brazil in 1999 as a fellow student.

Do you think Botswana football is relevant enough for your consumption on this blog?

Barry Daka On New Job

Former Notwane, ECCO City Greens and Police XI coach Barry Daka, will coach newly promoted Happy Hearts of Botswana. Barry coached Highlanders FC, Railstars FC, Zimbabwe national senior and junior teams even won the league with ECCO a few seasons back.

BBza was given a mandate to take the ambitious team to greatness. They want his experience in dealing with their youthful team. While professionalism is a big issue in Botswana, coaches often put up with a lot of both headaches and heartaches to implement their philosophies and tactics.

Happy Hearts have already lost a charity Challenge Cup to Gaborone United but the club conceded all their preparations are barely 40% before the start of the league. They signed 2 veterans and young players from Rahman Gumbo's Township Rollers reserves.

A professional of his calibre, Daka will have to compromise his stance and the local culture of doing football as a favour for the coach. Having been in those situations for years now, he must be aware of the situation but will be hoping to give Rahman Gumbo a run for his Pulas.

Rahman Gumbo made a fantastic start for Mochudi Chiefs registering a 4-0 win over Uniao Flamengo Santos and giving a bapstism of fire to new boys Black Peril, 8-1 but lost to Gunners 0-2. Willard Mshinkila Khumalo's Nico were crushed 6-1 by Township Rollers who climbed to the summit of the Botswana MOBILE Premier League over the weekend.

Botswana football in general is on the rise parlty because of the contribution of the Zimbabwean mentors but largely because the Botswana coach is nimplementing the Brazilian mentality of the game. Stanley Tshosane was in a class in which I was top coach in Brazil in 1999 as a fellow student.

Do you think Botswana football is relevant enough for your consumption on this blog?

Barry Daka On New Job

Former Notwane, ECCO City Greens and Police XI coach Barry Daka, will coach newly promoted Happy Hearts of Botswana. Barry coached Highlanders FC, Railstars FC, Zimbabwe national senior and junior teams even won the league with ECCO a few seasons back.

BBza was given a mandate to take the ambitious team to greatness. They want his experience in dealing with their youthful team. While professionalism is a big issue in Botswana, coaches often put up with a lot of both headaches and heartaches to implement their philosophies and tactics.

Happy Hearts have already lost a charity Challenge Cup to Gaborone United but the club conceded all their preparations are barely 40% before the start of the league. They signed 2 veterans and young players from Rahman Gumbo's Township Rollers reserves.

A professional of his calibre, Daka will have to compromise his stance and the local culture of doing football as a favour for the coach. Having been in those situations for years now, he must be aware of the situation but will be hoping to give Rahman Gumbo a run for his Pulas.

Rahman Gumbo made a fantastic start for Mochudi Chiefs registering a 4-0 win over Uniao Flamengo Santos and giving a bapstism of fire to new boys Black Peril, 8-1 but lost to Gunners 0-2. Willard Mshinkila Khumalo's Nico were crushed 6-1 by Township Rollers who climbed to the summit of the Botswana MOBILE Premier League over the weekend.

Botswana football in general is on the rise parlty because of the contribution of the Zimbabwean mentors but largely because the Botswana coach is nimplementing the Brazilian mentality of the game. Stanley Tshosane was in a class in which I was top coach in Brazil in 1999 as a fellow student.

Do you think Botswana football is relevant enough for your consumption on this blog?

Barry Daka On New Job

Former Notwane, ECCO City Greens and Police XI coach Barry Daka, will coach newly promoted Happy Hearts of Botswana. Barry coached Highlanders FC, Railstars FC, Zimbabwe national senior and junior teams even won the league with ECCO a few seasons back.

BBza was given a mandate to take the ambitious team to greatness. They want his experience in dealing with their youthful team. While professionalism is a big issue in Botswana, coaches often put up with a lot of both headaches and heartaches to implement their philosophies and tactics.

Happy Hearts have already lost a charity Challenge Cup to Gaborone United but the club conceded all their preparations are barely 40% before the start of the league. They signed 2 veterans and young players from Rahman Gumbo's Township Rollers reserves.

A professional of his calibre, Daka will have to compromise his stance and the local culture of doing football as a favour for the coach. Having been in those situations for years now, he must be aware of the situation but will be hoping to give Rahman Gumbo a run for his Pulas.

Rahman Gumbo made a fantastic start for Mochudi Chiefs registering a 4-0 win over Uniao Flamengo Santos and giving a bapstism of fire to new boys Black Peril, 8-1 but lost to Gunners 0-2. Willard Mshinkila Khumalo's Nico were crushed 6-1 by Township Rollers who climbed to the summit of the Botswana MOBILE Premier League over the weekend.

Botswana football in general is on the rise parlty because of the contribution of the Zimbabwean mentors but largely because the Botswana coach is nimplementing the Brazilian mentality of the game. Stanley Tshosane was in a class in which I was top coach in Brazil in 1999 as a fellow student.

Do you think Botswana football is relevant enough for your consumption on this blog?

Warriors' Performance Against Liberia.

Nyandoro performing arts with Siyaya, years back.

The Zimbabwe Warriors showed their mettle, surviving a 'Survivor Series' and dusting themselves up, walking tall into the hostile Samuel Doe Stadium and even taking a first half lead through Knowledge Musona against all odds, before eventually ceding that lead due to a school-boy error by the goalkeeper, Washington Arubi.

Caretaker coach, former Zimbabwe captain, Norman Mapeza did a good job in trying to get something out of the players who endured so much negativity before the match.

Save for that, their finishing, particularly Knowledge Musona, was poor. Indeed, to add salt to injury, match officiating was appalling but the brave Warriors would have done themselves a big favour to wrap up the game and make it impossible for the referee to play a role in determining the final scoreline.

Whilst Zimbabwe's goal by Musona was a legitimate beauty, controversy surrounds Russian based Sekou Oliseh's equaliser with protests of an infringement on the goalkeeper Arubi, dominating the Warriors' response of the Liberians goal. However a closer look reveals that the Warriors keeper Washington Arubi was ball watching.

Instead of attacking the ball he was planted on the line, waiting for it. As he was about to collect the ball, the marauding figure of gifted Oliseh stole possession from him and knocked home the equaliser. overall performance from the Warriors was excellent though the strike force needs sharpening and the goalkeeper is great cause for concern given his aerial weaknesses.

God willing, you will be getting the visuals on your blog of choice. Was it wise for the coach to leave Ezrom Nyandoro and Benjani Mwaruwari from the team?

Warriors' Performance Against Liberia.

Nyandoro performing arts with Siyaya, years back.

The Zimbabwe Warriors showed their mettle, surviving a 'Survivor Series' and dusting themselves up, walking tall into the hostile Samuel Doe Stadium and even taking a first half lead through Knowledge Musona against all odds, before eventually ceding that lead due to a school-boy error by the goalkeeper, Washington Arubi.

Caretaker coach, former Zimbabwe captain, Norman Mapeza did a good job in trying to get something out of the players who endured so much negativity before the match.

Save for that, their finishing, particularly Knowledge Musona, was poor. Indeed, to add salt to injury, match officiating was appalling but the brave Warriors would have done themselves a big favour to wrap up the game and make it impossible for the referee to play a role in determining the final scoreline.

Whilst Zimbabwe's goal by Musona was a legitimate beauty, controversy surrounds Russian based Sekou Oliseh's equaliser with protests of an infringement on the goalkeeper Arubi, dominating the Warriors' response of the Liberians goal. However a closer look reveals that the Warriors keeper Washington Arubi was ball watching.

Instead of attacking the ball he was planted on the line, waiting for it. As he was about to collect the ball, the marauding figure of gifted Oliseh stole possession from him and knocked home the equaliser. overall performance from the Warriors was excellent though the strike force needs sharpening and the goalkeeper is great cause for concern given his aerial weaknesses.

God willing, you will be getting the visuals on your blog of choice. Was it wise for the coach to leave Ezrom Nyandoro and Benjani Mwaruwari from the team?

Warriors' Performance Against Liberia.

Nyandoro performing arts with Siyaya, years back.

The Zimbabwe Warriors showed their mettle, surviving a 'Survivor Series' and dusting themselves up, walking tall into the hostile Samuel Doe Stadium and even taking a first half lead through Knowledge Musona against all odds, before eventually ceding that lead due to a school-boy error by the goalkeeper, Washington Arubi.

Caretaker coach, former Zimbabwe captain, Norman Mapeza did a good job in trying to get something out of the players who endured so much negativity before the match.

Save for that, their finishing, particularly Knowledge Musona, was poor. Indeed, to add salt to injury, match officiating was appalling but the brave Warriors would have done themselves a big favour to wrap up the game and make it impossible for the referee to play a role in determining the final scoreline.

Whilst Zimbabwe's goal by Musona was a legitimate beauty, controversy surrounds Russian based Sekou Oliseh's equaliser with protests of an infringement on the goalkeeper Arubi, dominating the Warriors' response of the Liberians goal. However a closer look reveals that the Warriors keeper Washington Arubi was ball watching.

Instead of attacking the ball he was planted on the line, waiting for it. As he was about to collect the ball, the marauding figure of gifted Oliseh stole possession from him and knocked home the equaliser. overall performance from the Warriors was excellent though the strike force needs sharpening and the goalkeeper is great cause for concern given his aerial weaknesses.

God willing, you will be getting the visuals on your blog of choice. Was it wise for the coach to leave Ezrom Nyandoro and Benjani Mwaruwari from the team?

Warriors' Performance Against Liberia.

Nyandoro performing arts with Siyaya, years back.

The Zimbabwe Warriors showed their mettle, surviving a 'Survivor Series' and dusting themselves up, walking tall into the hostile Samuel Doe Stadium and even taking a first half lead through Knowledge Musona against all odds, before eventually ceding that lead due to a school-boy error by the goalkeeper, Washington Arubi.

Caretaker coach, former Zimbabwe captain, Norman Mapeza did a good job in trying to get something out of the players who endured so much negativity before the match.

Save for that, their finishing, particularly Knowledge Musona, was poor. Indeed, to add salt to injury, match officiating was appalling but the brave Warriors would have done themselves a big favour to wrap up the game and make it impossible for the referee to play a role in determining the final scoreline.

Whilst Zimbabwe's goal by Musona was a legitimate beauty, controversy surrounds Russian based Sekou Oliseh's equaliser with protests of an infringement on the goalkeeper Arubi, dominating the Warriors' response of the Liberians goal. However a closer look reveals that the Warriors keeper Washington Arubi was ball watching.

Instead of attacking the ball he was planted on the line, waiting for it. As he was about to collect the ball, the marauding figure of gifted Oliseh stole possession from him and knocked home the equaliser. overall performance from the Warriors was excellent though the strike force needs sharpening and the goalkeeper is great cause for concern given his aerial weaknesses.

God willing, you will be getting the visuals on your blog of choice. Was it wise for the coach to leave Ezrom Nyandoro and Benjani Mwaruwari from the team?

Aston Villa Almost Steal Points From Stoke City.

Stoke City beat Aston Villa by a 2-1 margin. They started the match well, with a lot of discipline and organisation in defence. The midfield department was very committed to winning balls but seemed addicted to the futile route one football. This broke down at the progression of the match.

Aston Villa finally settled towards the closing stages of the first half, keeping possession well and scoring an amazing diving header from Dunn Collins from a lovely cross from the right. Ashley Young could have converted a simple header just before the half-time whistle from the cross flighted from the left wing.

Stoke City were however their worst enemies, winning the ball and giving it away with the same urgency. This is definitely their weakest point and is the source of their careless tackle as a result of extreme frustration. They spend all day labouring for ball and they fail keep it for 3 seconds, after which they began to toil again. 

It took them 79 minutes to string more than 3 passes together actually touching the ball 13 times and that move resulted in the equaliser from a header from the dreadlocked Jones. Both goalkeepers had outstanding saves while better finishing could have seen more goals.

I personally think that Stoke have a defeatist attitude that kills their potentially good attacks. They are not keen to be patient and build up from the back and trust each other. Their kick and run style keep all players chasing the ball and occasionally, they would string a maximum of 3 passes.

While they stole points with virtually the last kick of the match from Robert Huth, they were always on the back foot. Tactically, they are organised in defence, but their movement forward is not organised at all. They will break a lot of legs this season if they do not slow down things and take control of their own attacks.

 Villa lived to rue the chances that may settled this thing in the first half. Will former Liverpool boss, Gerard Houllier turn Villa around?

Aston Villa Almost Steal Points From Stoke City.

Stoke City beat Aston Villa by a 2-1 margin. They started the match well, with a lot of discipline and organisation in defence. The midfield department was very committed to winning balls but seemed addicted to the futile route one football. This broke down at the progression of the match.

Aston Villa finally settled towards the closing stages of the first half, keeping possession well and scoring an amazing diving header from Dunn Collins from a lovely cross from the right. Ashley Young could have converted a simple header just before the half-time whistle from the cross flighted from the left wing.

Stoke City were however their worst enemies, winning the ball and giving it away with the same urgency. This is definitely their weakest point and is the source of their careless tackle as a result of extreme frustration. They spend all day labouring for ball and they fail keep it for 3 seconds, after which they began to toil again. 

It took them 79 minutes to string more than 3 passes together actually touching the ball 13 times and that move resulted in the equaliser from a header from the dreadlocked Jones. Both goalkeepers had outstanding saves while better finishing could have seen more goals.

I personally think that Stoke have a defeatist attitude that kills their potentially good attacks. They are not keen to be patient and build up from the back and trust each other. Their kick and run style keep all players chasing the ball and occasionally, they would string a maximum of 3 passes.

While they stole points with virtually the last kick of the match from Robert Huth, they were always on the back foot. Tactically, they are organised in defence, but their movement forward is not organised at all. They will break a lot of legs this season if they do not slow down things and take control of their own attacks.

 Villa lived to rue the chances that may settled this thing in the first half. Will former Liverpool boss, Gerard Houllier turn Villa around?

Aston Villa Almost Steal Points From Stoke City.

Stoke City beat Aston Villa by a 2-1 margin. They started the match well, with a lot of discipline and organisation in defence. The midfield department was very committed to winning balls but seemed addicted to the futile route one football. This broke down at the progression of the match.

Aston Villa finally settled towards the closing stages of the first half, keeping possession well and scoring an amazing diving header from Dunn Collins from a lovely cross from the right. Ashley Young could have converted a simple header just before the half-time whistle from the cross flighted from the left wing.

Stoke City were however their worst enemies, winning the ball and giving it away with the same urgency. This is definitely their weakest point and is the source of their careless tackle as a result of extreme frustration. They spend all day labouring for ball and they fail keep it for 3 seconds, after which they began to toil again. 

It took them 79 minutes to string more than 3 passes together actually touching the ball 13 times and that move resulted in the equaliser from a header from the dreadlocked Jones. Both goalkeepers had outstanding saves while better finishing could have seen more goals.

I personally think that Stoke have a defeatist attitude that kills their potentially good attacks. They are not keen to be patient and build up from the back and trust each other. Their kick and run style keep all players chasing the ball and occasionally, they would string a maximum of 3 passes.

While they stole points with virtually the last kick of the match from Robert Huth, they were always on the back foot. Tactically, they are organised in defence, but their movement forward is not organised at all. They will break a lot of legs this season if they do not slow down things and take control of their own attacks.

 Villa lived to rue the chances that may settled this thing in the first half. Will former Liverpool boss, Gerard Houllier turn Villa around?