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The Fox

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Did Liverpool play three at the back when we tonked them at home? Just wondered if there's a correlation between Ramsey playing really well on the right vs a back three, and not so well vs a back four. Aside from last night Liverpool was the only other game where he's looked good in that position.

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gooner4life

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Adebayor has posted a big statement on his facebook.

I find this really sad, no wonder the guy blows hot and cold all the time, he hasn't exactly had the best time of it.

https://m.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1650071258554893&id=1377345199160835&substory_index=0

Emmanuel Adebayor

SEA, I have kept these stories for a long time but I think today it is worth sharing some of them with you. It's true that family matters should be solved internally and not in public but I am doing this so that hopefully all families can learn from what happened in mine. Also keep in mind that none of this is about money.

At the age of 17, with my first wages as a footballer, I built a house for my family and made sure they are safe. As you all know, I have received the trophy of African Player of the Year in 2008. I also brought my mother on stage with me to thank her for everything. In that same year, I brought her to London for various medical check ups. When my daughter was born, we contacted my mum to inform her but she immediately hung up the phone and didn't wanna know hear about it. Reading your recent comments, some people said my family and I should consult T.B Joshua. In 2013, I gave my mother money so she could consult him in Nigeria. She was supposed to stay for 1 week; but 2 days into her stay, I received a call saying she left. Apart from all that l also gave my mother a great amount of money to start a business of cookies and different items. Naturally, I allowed them to put my name and picture on them so they can sell more. What else can a son do in his power to support his family?

A couple years ago, I bought a house in East Lagon (Ghana) for $1.2 million. I found it normal to let my older sister, Yabo Adebayor stay in that house. I also allowed my half brother (Daniel) to stay in the same house. A few months later, I was on vacation and decided to go to that house. At my surprise, I saw many cars in the driveway. In fact, my sister decided to rent out the house without me knowing. She also kicked Daniel out of that house. Note that the house had about 15 rooms. When I called her and asked for explanation, she took about 30 minutes to abuse and insult me over the phone. I called my mother to explain the situation and she did the same as my sister. This same sister says I am ungrateful. Ask her about the car she is driving or anything she is selling today?

My brother Kola Adebayor, has now been in Germany for 25 years. He travelled back home about 4 times, at my expense. I fully cover the cost of his children's education. When I was in Monaco, he came to me and asked for money to start a business. Only God knows how much I gave him. Where is that business today?

When our brother Peter passed away, I sent Kola a great amount of money so he could fly back home. He never showed up at the burial. And today that same brother (Kola) is telling people that I am involved in Peter's death. How? He is the same brother who went and told inaccurate stories about our family to "The Sun" in other to take some money. They also sent a letter to my Club when I was in Madrid so I could get fired.

When I was in Monaco I thought it would be good to have a family of footballers. So I made sure my brother Rotimi gets into a football academy in France. Within a few months; out of 27 players, he stole 21 phones.

I would not say any anything about my brother Peter Adebayor because he is not here today. May his soul rest in peace.

My sister Lucia Adebayor keeps telling people that my dad told me to bring her to Europe. But what would be the purpose to bring her to Europe ? Everyone is here for a reason.

I was in Ghana when I received the news about my brother Peter being seriously ill. I drove the fastest I could to Togo in order to meet him and help. When I arrived, my mother said I could not see him and I should just give the money and she would solve everything. Only God knows how much I gave her that day. People are saying I didn't do anything to save my brother, Peter. Am I a fool to drive 2 hours to Togo for nothing?

I organized a meeting in 2005 to solve our family issues. When I asked them about their opinion, they said I should build each family member a house and give each of them a monthly wage.

Today I am still alive and they have already shared all my goods, just in case I die.

For all these reasons, it took very long for me to set up my foundation in Africa. Every time I try to help the people in need, they had to question me and all of them thought it was a bad idea.

If I am writing this, the main purpose is not to expose my family members. I just want other African families to learn from this. Thank you.

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BlinkyBear

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I mean, he's been a giant bell in many of his choices on the pitch but you wouldn't want that shit to happen to anyone. Apart from Van Persie, maybe.

Adebayor at his best for us was such a force; he had stupid amount of potential. 2007/8 he was probabaly the best striker in the League and one of the best young players in Europe and it was a proper kick in the balls when he went mental and had his head turned.

Maybe this weird letter thing is just another attempt at gaining sympathy from fans and 'haters' and maybe he's a deluded prick, but maybe he's actually a half decent human who's had a horror of a life off the pitch and we've never really seen it.

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carlito

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Oh man, Adebayor could have been an absolute star. Maybe more than anyone.

To have that strength, pace and technique at, what, 22/23? He should have been one the best African players ever.

He broke my heart a bit that man.

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Steve007

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Can't believe I didn't get a cup final ticket. I've not missed a League Cup final, FA Cup final or any of the European finals that we've been in since I've been alive.

Absolutely gutted that real fans can't get tickets. The whole ballot thing is a joke. Loyalty should be rewarded first and foremost and not allocated via a "lucky dip".

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Absolutely gutted that real fans can't get tickets. The whole ballot thing is a joke. Loyalty should be rewarded first and foremost and not allocated via a "lucky dip".

It's not really though is it, if you had been to more than 3 away games in the last what 2/3 years I think it was then you have been guaranteed a ticket.

or if you are a member of the away club then you are guaranteed one as well.

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Steve007

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I couldn't make the game because I had to work late. I feel almost guilty that I let someone have my season ticket for the night and pocketed £40. That was abysmal.

They were playing as if 3 points was guaranteed and got precisely what they deserved. I hate losing games like that and now there's a chance we could finish 4th when 3rd or even 2nd was in our own hands. This team always chokes at the wrong time of the season. Having said that I really fancy us to get at least a draw against United.

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toythatkills

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I couldn't make the game because I had to work late. I feel almost guilty that I let someone have my season ticket for the night and pocketed £40. That was abysmal.

They were playing as if 3 points was guaranteed and got precisely what they deserved. I hate losing games like that and now there's a chance we could finish 4th when 3rd or even 2nd was in our own hands. This team always chokes at the wrong time of the season. Having said that I really fancy us to get at least a draw against United.

I know you're pissed off but don't be rewriting history. We end the season strongly almost 100% of the time.

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I know you're pissed off but don't be rewriting history. We end the season strongly almost 100% of the time.

True, we normally have a wobble around November and around Jan/Feb and we've been quite strong throughout 2015 in the league. But I won't be happy if we finish 4th yet again. Lets hope we bounce back with a strong performance against United. However, if we play at Old Trafford like we did tonight we will get walloped.

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The Fox

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He could have done better for the goal but it's not his fault the 10 people in front of him couldn't put the ball in the net at the other end.

No I agree, the poor finishing was the main problem. He should have kept that out though really.

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carlito

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That should have been a comfortable save for any Premier League goalkeeper.

If we look at the missed chances from the outfield players when asking why we didn't get three points from the game you have to lay the blame pretty squarely at his feet when asking why we didn't get one.

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The Fox

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Szczesny would have been absolutely slaughtered for that. Way, way worse than the one he let in vs Reading, which led to a call in here for him to never play for us again.

We need a new keeper in the summer really.

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