2013/14 will be an EXPLOSIVE SEASON

This looks to be the most explosive season in a long time.Players are in movement in and out of premier league clubs but this is nothing new,but the shifts in management has been massive this summer.All the top clubs in the English Premier League have changed managers,Manchester United,Chelsea,Manchester City.Most notably was the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson,its going to be an unusual sight not to have the legendary gum chewing,charismatic,motivational manager after two decades at the helm where he enjoyed great success,stability.Manchester United were so lucky to have such stability.

Out with the old, in with the new

New boss, David Moyes

This may be viewed by many as a wise decision,however a great challenge lies ahead for the Scot.He will surely have to try to much Fergie’s success.However Moyes enjoyed so much stability at Everton with very little financial base and now coming to one of the richest clubs in the world, will surely be an added advantage.His tactics will be put to test on the 1st day as they face Laudrap’s boys from Wales, "Swanselona".

Return of special one

or is it the happy one?

This is a ferocious result oriented manager,on his presentation as Chelsea manager Mourinho proclaimed himself as "the happy one", and gave us a new look personality of calmness,but I can assure you,it’s the old Mourinho we all know.Will he achieve his dream of returning to Stamford Bridge with a title?

Arsenal’s Ambition

Eight years later,Arsenal seems to have got it right,for the first time they are ready to spend big,having been linked with big name signings such as Rooney,Fellaini,Suarez.Arsenal is the only top club that has not changed management,enjoying stability.Things seems to be changing drastically at Emirates,will they finally clinch the title?

Out goes Mancini in comes Manuel Pellegrini

new City boss Manuel Pellegrini

Out goes Roberto Mancini,in comes Pellegrini(Ex Real Madrid and Malaga coach) already knowing what fate awaits him should he fail to deliver the club’s expectations,surely the Citizens are out to prove a point,having spent billions in the transfer market,they will be out to prove why they won the 2011/2012 campaign. Pellegrini comes in with Navas,Fernadinho,Jovetic,Negredo .He must place his team in a title winning mode.Will he win it on his debut season?

Gareth Bale Saga

a combination to savour

This is the most sought player in UK,I call him a machine,the best winger in the world at the moment,this guy can simply change any game,he produces that extra quality needed to win matches,he could stay put after all though am skeptical of the result. How can he play in the UEFA Europa League when he knows he has received offers from Real Madrid,Manchester United. Should Bale stay put at Tottenham, and improve on his already deadly form, I can assure you that you can put your money on spurs.

Liverpool's make or break season

The honeymoon is over for Brendan Rodgers,and its time Liverpool goes back to winning ways and particularly to Champions League football,with Luis Suarez forcing an exit and without a successor, a lot is expected from Brendan Rodgers boys however they have beefed up their team with the likes of Kolo Toure, Countinho, Aspas.

Surely its going to be an explosive season.

By Michael .N. Murigi

ADNAN JANUZAJ

Of all young talents currently in the premier league, I have to say in all fairness, that United's Adnan Januzaj has appeared to be the most promising. You'd have to watch his performances in the team's preseason tour to understand where I'm basing my argument from. In the past two matches he's displayed skills hard to liken to those of an 18yr old. Accurate short and long passing, vision and an eye for goal though he's not found the back of the net yet having come inches close on a couple of occasions.

18 year old Adnan Januzaj with the Barclays U21 trophy

 

 

famous Manchester United academy graduates

Like David Beckham, he's able to play in several positions; both flanks and as an attacking midfield.

He plays commendably well in all these positions and it becomes hard to select his main position.

As Scholes, he's shown the ability to make long passes finding players in “hard to reach areas”.

Well Adnan won the reserves player of the year last year and has already attracted vultures, waiting to pounce and take him away from the premier league. One of these vultures appears to be Barcelona. A new contract is being discussed though, to fend off any vultures lining up for him.

Reserve player of the year

 

With the united academy having already seen the likes of Welbeck and Cleverly cement places in the first team, they would surely love to have the likes of Adnan and Jesse Lingard follow in their footsteps , or even better them! They'd love to beat the Barca academy, who wouldn't?!

Adnan is surely a player to look out for in coming years. Others are touting him as the new Messi, I as the new Beckham or Scholes. But only time will tell. He can end up being way better.

 

Maybe next time we can have a look at all the players coming up from various academies in the premier league.

MJUAJI

KENYA LIONS THE NEW AFRICAN CHAMPIONS

 The Kenya XV’s rugby in Kenya has really gone up and believe me when I say they are going places. The team did us proud by lifting the CAR division 1A title. All those who watched the finals of the Division 1A between Kenya and Zimbabwe can attest to this. Kenya defeated Zimbabwe who were the defending champions 29-17. This seems to be a pretty good year for the Kenya Lions who after lifting the Elgon Cup just last month, have now added the African Cup. As expected the game was not a walk in the park and this could be seen how both teams looked drained but it was Kenya Lions who emerged victorious of the two teams.

Kenya Lions (photo-KRU)

As usual the first try was made by the Lions and the try scorer was Joseph Kangethe a few minutes after kick off. For those who don’t know Kangethe is a prop. A second try was scored and converted successfully making the scores 12-0. Zimbabwe quickly got back into the game and reduced the gap to 12-11 this was the score at half time.

 I can say that Jerome Paarwater really knows his stuff because in the second half he made key substitutions which really changed the tempo of game. Andrew Amonde came in for Chisanga and this was a really good decision because in terms of experience Andrew Amonde is the better choice. The other substitution was Oscar Ayodi was replaced by Fabian Olando and Ronnie Mwenesi came in for Oliver Mangeni. Oliver is more a line out guru whereas Ronnie fits in very well, he is a strong back row   I believe the scores could have been higher if we utilized our chances. The Lions were getting into Zimbabwe’s 22 yard line like four times without getting anything. The lions gave away possession mostly through turn overs.  When the forwards got the chance in Zimbabwe’s 22 they utilized it. They pushed the ball over the try line in a moll.

 The win over Zimbabwe saw us climb in the IRB world rankings to 31 from 37.This make us the 3^rd on the continent behind behind South Africa who are2^nd in the world and Namibia who are 23^rd. Zimbabwe are now 32, Morocco also came up to 37^th in the rankings after defeating Uganda who are now ranked 51.

 It does not end there, after this the Lions need should start preparing for next year’s 1A Championship against Namibia who are much stronger side, but the game is 8 months away so if the team starts working towards the game now I don’t see why we can’t humble Namibia. All we need to do is just prepare in advance and play more friendlies against stronger sides to better our game.

With that ladies and gentlemen, Sayonara!

By GARVIN OKERE

CHELSEA TO OFFER ₤60m FOR WANT-AWAY BABY, WHINE ROONEY

waza, what a cry baby!

I'd ask 'who didn’t see this coming?', but we all know that would be a complete waste of time. To be honest, if you hadn't seen this a mile away, brewing as swiftly as a Kenyan political scandal (or Egyptian), then- WOAH, you are one heck of a dumbass!

Mourinho has always had his eyes on the lad and has constantly declared his desire to coach him. I'm guessing this is the first of other one or two extra bids from Chelsea that is if United reject previous subsequent bids. As this story unravels over the course of this week, it would be wise to have a keen eye on new United boss David Moyes. The way he handles this situation will be a proof of whether he has the required credentials to succeed the retired gaffer.

 As united fly of Far East for the start of their pre-season tour on Wednesday, all eyes will be on Rooney and DM. The first match against the Thai all stars will be heavily analyzed to see how it all pans out between the two.

funny? Not at all

All that aside, I’d say SELL THE BABY! ₤60m would be a VERY good return for a player who has, not once, handed in a transfer request, always whining and complaining. The last time he did this, he had a salary increase, what of this time? What the hell does he want? With all due respect, his performances last season were below purr hence the justified place on the bench. I therefore see no reason for him to act with such impulse as a frigging baby. “Work out more, lose some pounds and regain the lost athleticism that made you the most re-known strikers in the premier league.” That would be my advice to him, not the constant bitching. Boo-hoe, there are claims that he didn't hand in a request, but would Sir Alex have made such fraudulent claims if that wasn't the case?

Okay, now having received ₤60-65m for the chubby baby, what next?

CR7

CR7 back to man-u a possibility?

 With regard to his age he would cost much less than the ₤80m transfer fee Real Madrid paid for him. This is not to say that he’s not as good as he was as he left Manchester. Hell no! He's waaaay better! But I believe a fee in the region of ₤60-70m would do seeing that he has refused to sign new contract at the Bernabeu.


Thiago Alcantara + kevin Strootman

They would both cost around ₤30m and would end up solving the 'mid-field problem' for Manchester United. For Alcantara however, this is a deal I expected to have been completed ages ago.

Robert lewandowski

one extra season for Dortmund, stay unhappy, but would a move to Manchester best suit him?

Yes, I know he's reported to want to join Bayern Munich. But would Borussia Dortmund turn down an offer in the region of ₤25-30m for a player they'd lose for free next summer? An accepted offer from united would have Lewandowski thinking too. I recall reading somewhere that he'd love to play in the premier league some day in the future. So you never know.

MJUAJI