Why are Africans such poor footballers?

[dctid]

Is Eduardo Brazilian or Croatian in the opinion of those on here?

Depends what his passport says i guess

 

[Fame Monster]

Levets, what the fuck are you arguing about. Are you Algerian and begging Zidane.

I am British, born to Nigerian parents, I consider my self British, but, I also continue on with some Nigerian traditions and know that the blood flowing through my veins is all born out of West Africa.

Can you see how this means fuck all to this argument, I didn't learn how to play football in Nigeria, so, even if I was as good as Ronaldinho, it wouldn't mean shit, in defending African players technique, unless you take into account the genetic generalities that I discussed at the end of the last page.

Otherwise Adebayor is Nigerian. Rooney is Irish (perhaps)etc.. etc..

So does everyone agree it is not just the genetic dispositions which affect technical ability, it is also the standard of coaching?

 

[zoffie]

Jus2nang, are you saying that generally Black/African people are not taller than Caucasian/Europeans.

Just look at Arsenals youth team, or come down to London,a load of my friends with African heritage are all 6 footers, look at Basketball or American football.

nashark - Yes, Nigerians and Algerians are more technical, than the English, but, you probably wouldn't know that, because you go on assumption.

 

[KenTheLandlord]

Ethiopians are generally regarded as being the best middle distance runners in the world because they live at altitude, if that was true, the Bolivians would blow them out of the water. The pseudo scientific bollocks you wrote, is another of those myths, wristy asian spinners in cricket is another.
I haven't laughed at a post as much as i have as yours for a long time. Do you understand the importance of fast and slow twitch fibres in muscles? That explanation you came out with regarding speed is unbelivable.
Also, what does "All other factors being the same" mean? Do you mean mentally the 8 sprinters in a final would be the same?

Good post Ken, it sort of disproves your first theory.

What that role models and facilities are bigger indicators rather than mumbo jumbo theories provided by smudgedj? Thanks nashark. I hope you are being sarky, otherwise you haven't understood what i have written,

 

[IFeedGoats]

Why does he play for France then.

He's retired now :-)... because he had dual nationality.... same reason that Owen Hargreaves plays for England.

:) reckon he could still do a job!

 

[smudgedj]

I don't need to look it up and what the **** have Bolivians got to do with running? Is it the altitude? Is that what your getting at?

Ethiopians are generally regarded as being the best middle distance runners in the world because they live at altitude, if that was true, the Bolivians would blow them out of the water. The pseudo scientific bollocks you wrote, is another of those myths, wristy asian spinners in cricket is another.
I haven't laughed at a post as much as i have as yours for a long time. Do you understand the importance of fast and slow twitch fibres in muscles? That explanation you came out with regarding speed is unbelivable.
Also, what does "All other factors being the same" mean? Do you mean mentally the 8 sprinters in a final would be the same?

So training at altitude is pseudo scientific bollocks is it? Best you tell all the top long distance athletes they are wasting their time. Training at and living at altitude is scientifically proved. I also understand all about fast and slow twitch fibres.
We are talking all the other factors, heart and lung capacity, being at their peak in fitness levels.

 

[levets]

Levets, what the fuck are you arguing about. Are you Algerian and begging Zidane.

I am British, born to Nigerian parents, I consider my self British, but, I also continue on with some Nigerian traditions and know that the blood flowing through my veins is all born out of West Africa.

Can you see how this means fuck all to this argument, I didn't learn how to play football in Nigeria, so, even if I was as good as Ronaldinho, it wouldn't mean shit, in defending African players technique, unless you take into account the genetic generalities that I discussed at the end of the last page.

Otherwise Adebayor is Nigerian. Rooney is Irish (perhaps)etc.. etc..

??????? Lost me pal.... maybe Zidane feels like you describe in your opening paragraph...?

here's a good one... Is Owen Hargreaves English? Is Michale Owen English?
Think you might find that Rooney is indeed Irish if you trace his heritage..

Nothing to do with genetics I'd say... it's about opportunities and facilities. One day, an African nation will win the World Cup.

 

[zoffie]

Levets, what the fuck are you arguing about. Are you Algerian and begging Zidane.

I am British, born to Nigerian parents, I consider my self British, but, I also continue on with some Nigerian traditions and know that the blood flowing through my veins is all born out of West Africa.

Can you see how this means fuck all to this argument, I didn't learn how to play football in Nigeria, so, even if I was as good as Ronaldinho, it wouldn't mean shit, in defending African players technique, unless you take into account the genetic generalities that I discussed at the end of the last page.

Otherwise Adebayor is Nigerian. Rooney is Irish (perhaps)etc.. etc..

So does everyone agree it is not just the genetic dispositions which affect technical ability, it is also the standard of coaching?

No, you go to the Favellas of Brazil, and you find your coaching theory bullshitted on there.

Like I said, Nigerians and Algerians are 2 nations muuuch more skillful than England as a nation, and that goes for both Black/Asian etc British as well.

 

[Fame Monster]

Good post Ken, it sort of disproves your first theory.

What that role models and facilities are bigger indicators rather than mumbo jumbo theories provided by smudgedj? Thanks nashark. I hope you are being sarky, otherwise you haven't understood what i have written,

I think that you are saying there is no genetic effect on performance. I agree with you on the facilities having an effect.

 

[zoffie]

Levets, what the fuck are you arguing about. Are you Algerian and begging Zidane.

I am British, born to Nigerian parents, I consider my self British, but, I also continue on with some Nigerian traditions and know that the blood flowing through my veins is all born out of West Africa.

Can you see how this means fuck all to this argument, I didn't learn how to play football in Nigeria, so, even if I was as good as Ronaldinho, it wouldn't mean shit, in defending African players technique, unless you take into account the genetic generalities that I discussed at the end of the last page.

Otherwise Adebayor is Nigerian. Rooney is Irish (perhaps)etc.. etc..

??????? Lost me pal.... maybe Zidane feels like you describe in your opening paragraph...?

here's a good one... Is Owen Hargreaves English? Is Michale Owen English?
Think you might find that Rooney is indeed Irish if you trace his heritage..

Nothing to do with genetics I'd say... it's about opportunities and facilities. One day, an African nation will win the World Cup.

Owen Hargreaves isn't English.
Rooney is English.

It's simple

Hargreaves didn't grow up in England..
Rooney did.

Otherwise, ask Americans who the fuck they are, because their heritage is as mixed up as nasharks bogus title.