Comments on: The beauty of the beast: On the ‘Makelele Position’ http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:15:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Michael Trapido http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3921 Michael Trapido Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:39:28 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3921 Ndumiso you say "despite your blind Chiefs hatred" like it's a bad thing. I think it shows great character and taste. Ndumiso you say “despite your blind Chiefs hatred” like it’s a bad thing.

I think it shows great character and taste.

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]]> By: Ndumiso Ngcobo http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3919 Ndumiso Ngcobo Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:56:28 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3919 Another good piece even though your blind hatred for Chiefs makes the obvious elude you i.e. Tenashe Nengomasha is the very picture of what your describe so eloquently. It is easy for a Nyandoro to shine when he is surrounded by class all around him. Four seasons ago, when Chiefs had a world-class coach and a lively team, it was easy to see why Tenashe was the most effective workhorse in the PSL. Last season, surrounded by the mediocrity that has become Chiefs in recent seasons, it is more difficult to notice his hard work. Another obvious player in the mould you describe is one Michael Essien; snuffing out attacks in front of the back four, supplying deadly pinpoint passes to Drogba and Co. and then making an amazing apperance at the edge of the box if there are any loose balls to be pounced on. At his best; sheer brilliance. Thirty years ago ( a tad before your time), the poster boy for the phenomenon you describe would have been one Jan 'Malombo' Lechaba, one of the most effective defensive midfielders of all time on the local scene. He plied his trade with (surprise, surprise) with the most successful team of all time on these shores. You know; the guys you love to hate. The okes who, even when going through the normal cycle of mediocrity, will still bag at least one trophy each season unlike that other bunch who trophy cabinet door probably rusted five years ago. Another good piece even though your blind hatred for Chiefs makes the obvious elude you i.e. Tenashe Nengomasha is the very picture of what your describe so eloquently. It is easy for a Nyandoro to shine when he is surrounded by class all around him.

Four seasons ago, when Chiefs had a world-class coach and a lively team, it was easy to see why Tenashe was the most effective workhorse in the PSL. Last season, surrounded by the mediocrity that has become Chiefs in recent seasons, it is more difficult to notice his hard work.

Another obvious player in the mould you describe is one Michael Essien; snuffing out attacks in front of the back four, supplying deadly pinpoint passes to Drogba and Co. and then making an amazing apperance at the edge of the box if there are any loose balls to be pounced on. At his best; sheer brilliance.

Thirty years ago ( a tad before your time), the poster boy for the phenomenon you describe would have been one Jan ‘Malombo’ Lechaba, one of the most effective defensive midfielders of all time on the local scene. He plied his trade with (surprise, surprise) with the most successful team of all time on these shores. You know; the guys you love to hate. The okes who, even when going through the normal cycle of mediocrity, will still bag at least one trophy each season unlike that other bunch who trophy cabinet door probably rusted five years ago.

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]]> By: Stevland http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3890 Stevland Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:53:21 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3890 @ Steve - Vieira had all the passing ability of a Zidane (If less vision) - there fixed that for you. Tell your friends about me. @ Steve - Vieira had all the passing ability of a Zidane (If less vision) - there fixed that for you.

Tell your friends about me.

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]]> By: Steve http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3882 Steve Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:53:41 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3882 Vieira "had all the passing ability of a Zidane" - this surely is a joke?? Vieira “had all the passing ability of a Zidane” - this surely is a joke??

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]]> By: Siyabonga Ntshingila http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3881 Siyabonga Ntshingila Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:11:37 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3881 read my bio mate. read my bio mate.

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]]> By: Siyabonga Ntshingila http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3880 Siyabonga Ntshingila Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:10:53 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3880 Nengomashe plays for AmaKhosikazi.I have mentioned them enough already. This is not to say he wasn't head and shoulders above everyone else 2/3 seasons ago. Nengomashe plays for AmaKhosikazi.I have mentioned them enough already.

This is not to say he wasn’t head and shoulders above everyone else 2/3 seasons ago.

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]]> By: Admin http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3879 Admin Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:13:08 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3879 How come you havent mentioned someone who is good in that position locally? I think Mamelodi Sundowns' Esrom Nyandoro would be up there because i rate him as the best defensive midfielder in the country. Kagiso Dikgacoi would be a mention & maybe Tinashe Nengomasha. How come you havent mentioned someone who is good in that position locally? I think Mamelodi Sundowns’ Esrom Nyandoro would be up there because i rate him as the best defensive midfielder in the country. Kagiso Dikgacoi would be a mention & maybe Tinashe Nengomasha.

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]]> By: Stevland http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3878 Stevland Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:43:18 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3878 Im surprised you havent heard anything from Phresh-eezy......he probably doesnt have anything to disagree with this time around.....ha ha ha ha Im surprised you havent heard anything from Phresh-eezy……he probably doesnt have anything to disagree with this time around…..ha ha ha ha

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]]> By: Stevland http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3877 Stevland Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:41:14 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3877 Makalele is not Ghanain?? I think we need to set up an enquiry to confirm the nationality of one Macbeth Sibaya......we could well prove that he is Scandinavian if we get the "proper" judge on the bench......thus ridding our national team of our biggest moemish ever in the history of the world......ok maybe not the biggest, that title belongs to the Toothless dude from same said Capital of SA...... Great piece......you just keep on raising the bar. ".....Mascherano got himself sent off for questioning the referee while not having a Manchester United badge on his shirt." - yeah chichi! Makalele is not Ghanain?? I think we need to set up an enquiry to confirm the nationality of one Macbeth Sibaya……we could well prove that he is Scandinavian if we get the “proper” judge on the bench……thus ridding our national team of our biggest moemish ever in the history of the world……ok maybe not the biggest, that title belongs to the Toothless dude from same said Capital of SA……

Great piece……you just keep on raising the bar.

“…..Mascherano got himself sent off for questioning the referee while not having a Manchester United badge on his shirt.” - yeah chichi!

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]]> By: Moe http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3875 Moe Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:55:24 +0000 http://www.sportsleader.co.za/siyabongantshingila/2008/07/02/the-beauty-of-the-beast-on-the-makelele-position/#comment-3875 Good piece Bonga besides the unwarranted negative criticism... Good piece Bonga besides the unwarranted negative criticism…

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