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sloandog wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:00 am
And Where's Kaif Patel come from?
Played a couple of games for Limpopo a couple of years ago...
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Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:53 am
What's the situation with Awad Naqvi now? 😂 Even though he is the brother of ZC's favorite player, he isn't adding any value to the ZC setup! (Is Awad Naqvi and Antum Naqvi still considered overseas players?)
If the issue was Knackers having to do 3 years then Awkward faces the same problem.
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aydee wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:03 am
sloandog wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:00 am
And Where's Kaif Patel come from?
Played a couple of games for Limpopo a couple of years ago...
KP is not the issue, he's just the excuse. Weve had pay to play players for donkey's years.
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This shows there’s absolutely no independence for the franchises. It’s been the case, largely, for many years. Bulawayo generally do their own thing but the other four franchises are fully controlled by ZC.
It seems like there was an air of independence this year but clearly ZC have hated it and put a quick end to it.
It seems like there was an air of independence this year but clearly ZC have hated it and put a quick end to it.
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Mmm....I think it was just Steve and the 5 whites.
Anything else he may or may not have done has been done multiple times before with no censure.
I mean they let Singo run a knock shop at Queens ffs 😂
He only started pulling the p**s when he started forging the boss's signature 😂 😂
Clearly there are some boundaries 😂
Anything else he may or may not have done has been done multiple times before with no censure.
I mean they let Singo run a knock shop at Queens ffs 😂
He only started pulling the p**s when he started forging the boss's signature 😂 😂
Clearly there are some boundaries 😂
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Googly wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:07 am
Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:53 am
What's the situation with Awad Naqvi now? 😂 Even though he is the brother of ZC's favorite player, he isn't adding any value to the ZC setup! (Is Awad Naqvi and Antum Naqvi still considered overseas players?)
If the issue was Knackers having to do 3 years then Awkward faces the same problem.
My question is, how did they allow Awad Naqvi to play for Rhinos now? From the draft mawoza posted, it's clearly mentioned that an overseas pro should be highly experienced.
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Googly wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:16 am
Mmm....I think it was just Steve and the 5 whites.
Anything else he may or may not have done has been done multiple times before with no censure.
I mean they let Singo run a knock shop at Queens ffs 😂
He only started pulling the p**s when he started forging the boss's signature 😂 😂
Clearly there are some boundaries 😂
Tuskers have always been able to do what they want to an extent. More so than the other franchises
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Well maybe he's locally registered? If Antum is about to qualify next year it's logical that Awkward will just follow suit.
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Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:17 am
Googly wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:07 am
Marshmallow wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 10:53 am
What's the situation with Awad Naqvi now? 😂 Even though he is the brother of ZC's favorite player, he isn't adding any value to the ZC setup! (Is Awad Naqvi and Antum Naqvi still considered overseas players?)
If the issue was Knackers having to do 3 years then Awkward faces the same problem.
My question is, how did they allow Awad Naqvi to play for Rhinos now? From the draft mawoza posted, it's clearly mentioned that an overseas pro should be highly experienced.
You would assume that he also sees his future in Zim, if his brother does?
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 9:20 am
It's a reminder that division and opposition doesn't work here.
There has been opposition to Mutendera, ZC, and racist selection. So ZC have just doubled down. It's what they do. It's what happens in this country.
They've closed ranks. Gave Mutendera even more power. Flexed their muscles. Sidelined Mangongo, who was clearly too vocal and independent. And fired a warning to anyone else who rocks the boat. And shown complete and utter disdain for the fans.
We should have expected it. Sort of did, tbf.
This. I just tweeted pretty much this same narrative.
Its staggering how deep they are digging their heels in. I feel for Justin, he has signed a performance based contract that is essentially career suicide.
You do wonder if Grant knew and didnt sign for other reasons not disclosed.
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Googly wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:16 am
Mmm....I think it was just Steve and the 5 whites.
Anything else he may or may not have done has been done multiple times before with no censure.
I mean they let Singo run a knock shop at Queens ffs 😂
He only started pulling the p**s when he started forging the boss's signature 😂 😂
Clearly there are some boundaries 😂
Word 😂
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In Makoni's letter, wtf does 'the main thing is the main thing' mean.
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Also Matsi being head coach of a franchise whilst 'remaining with the national team' is hilarious. National team are in camp from now until the end of Jan. He won't go anywhere near Mutare or Mountaineers for the next two months.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:50 am
In Makoni's letter, wtf does 'the main thing is the main thing' mean.
😂 😂 😂 Sounds like some slogan the guys came up with after 3 bottles of green label and thought it sounded great. One of those where you had to be there in the moment to appreciate its majesty.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:51 am
Also Matsi being head coach of a franchise whilst 'remaining with the national team' is hilarious. National team are in camp from now until the end of Jan. He won't go anywhere near Mutare or Mountaineers for the next two months.
Exactly, can’t do both gigs at the same time and give 100% to both. They just didn’t like old Steve and his methods.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:50 am
In Makoni's letter, wtf does 'the main thing is the main thing' mean.
They arent even making is hard to read between the lines.
The main thing is to ensure you're selecting players David wants. Let us know you're potential side and we'll quality assure it for PONI. Dont be selecting on merit as that isnt being a patriot.
We know how it works here.
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secretzimbo wrote: ↑Sat Nov 30, 2024 11:50 am
In Makoni's letter, wtf does 'the main thing is the main thing' mean.
That's an internal code that we will never know. 😂
Since it's in the public domain would Larry be able to shed some light? I'm sure he knows, but needs permission to clarify it, if it's not too nefarious.
Ya I see Donald being the "interim" coach.
If Matsi spends any time there then he's also been moved sideways and downwards. It's possible, who knows the politics there.
I recall when the Brents were managing and coaching Mountaineers and they were winning everything and got sacked. Mr Makoni himself went there to have a go at coaching the following season.
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If I'm not mistaken the Mountaineers manager has also been moved on? That would imply he's complicit in whatever Mangongo supposedly did wrong.
You can't fire guys here without just cause. These will be sideways and slightly downwards movements, if anything. These guys could make it decidedly uncomfortable for people if its what the whole of Zimbabwe suspects it is. They'd need big bottle to go down that road though.
This has potential to get ugly.
You can't fire guys here without just cause. These will be sideways and slightly downwards movements, if anything. These guys could make it decidedly uncomfortable for people if its what the whole of Zimbabwe suspects it is. They'd need big bottle to go down that road though.
This has potential to get ugly.
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I've just listened to a 3 Mob talk from Raza about the T20's
There he categorically states Wes and Faraz are in.
Now he gets asked about Faraz, and it sounded like Larry K? Raza is confident he'll deliver with the ball and will be good for 8-10 deliveries at 160% and he's being groomed for this role.
It really does smack of - you give me Faraz and I'll give you Wes.
This is getting tougher and tougher to explain. They'd better hope at least one of them comes off once. Three games, two players with 2 roles per game, that's 24 opportunities for one successful outcome and that's all that's required because it's a two for one deal. Odds are beyond excellent.
There he categorically states Wes and Faraz are in.
Now he gets asked about Faraz, and it sounded like Larry K? Raza is confident he'll deliver with the ball and will be good for 8-10 deliveries at 160% and he's being groomed for this role.
It really does smack of - you give me Faraz and I'll give you Wes.
This is getting tougher and tougher to explain. They'd better hope at least one of them comes off once. Three games, two players with 2 roles per game, that's 24 opportunities for one successful outcome and that's all that's required because it's a two for one deal. Odds are beyond excellent.
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