The Uganda Rugby Super Series Season II
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4 SATURDAY VISION, MAY 2, 2015 GOOAL! YOUR COLUMNIST THE CAPTAIN’S IT’S TIME OUT TIP HERBERT WAFULA FOR ROGERS The Uganda erpool, he’s established a the mercurial combination of keeper to push him. pattern of retrogression just Suarez, Coutinho and Sturridge In the grand scheme of when everyone thought that had built Sterling into an things, his other signings; Rugby Super he had reached the point upcoming super star. Their col- Fabio Borini, Paul Lambert, of making the giant leap lective movement and inventive Dejan Lovren, Kolo Toure Series Season II to folklore. Last season for style frequently opened chan- and Alberto Moreno – all nels for the youngster to use his flops – portray a manager example, he rewound the On 22nd April 2015, there was a meeting called by speed and dribbling technique who is not cut out to lead a memories of the unrelent- the Organising committee of the URSS where the to sound out his influence. team of Liverpool’s pedigree ing Liverpool machine of franchises were told plainly of the delays as pro- The reality though, is that at to it’s past glories. A trial the old days when he beat posed by the 2014 URSS main sponsors, UHMG. The 18, Michael Owen was already and error manager who is Manchester City, Arsenal, meeting resolved to go ahead with the tournament, world class, a match winner led by false instincts rather Manchester United , Totten- with or without the Prize money, kits and many other and a leader with his scor- than substance. Rather than ham Hotspur and Everton things for the sake of keeping the game alive. to earn the right to contest ing boots which Sterling will prepare for Gerrard’s looming “Last year’s Title sponsor Uganda Health Marketing Group for the league title only to never be. That he has been departure with a marquee under the Protector Condoms brand did not return this year fall short by just two points. Liverpool’s leading scorer this signing, he played to the gal- because they needed more time to tie in all the ends so that Rather than build on his season in all competitions lery and believed in Hender- they could achieve maximum value from the tournament. successes, he sold Suarez; cannot disguise his lack of son’s hype. The Rugby Calendar however could not allow this since the player who epitomized match winning abilities or lack From John Barnes, Gary everything is time bound and internationals were looming” the hunger, passion and of presence in the box. On the McCallister, Sammy Hyppia, quipped the URU CEO, Ramsey Olinga. competitive spirit of the ball he’s at times electric but so Robbie Fowler to Gerrard, He added that the URU will hence handle match day costs new Liverpool and released often his application, final ball the inclusion of Henderson and the franchises will be largely facility based and their Daniel Agger; the natural and decision making are poor. among Liverpool’s captains training costs will be handled by their parent facilities save for leader with style at the Goal keeper Simon Mignolet of the modern era sums up the Entebbe based Ridgebacks who are sponsored by Sadolin back. In so doing, he left is another who leaves a bad the absurdity of Rogers’ reign. Paints and Toyota. Legends will sponsor Crocs and Fimbo an ageing and legless taste in the mouth for Rogers’ To imagine that Henderson while Kyadondo will sponsor the Protectors. captain Steven Gerrard, to most passionate fans. While has been charged with the In the clubs deciding to ahead with the games, it was lead a team of promising Manchester United’s De Gae, task of leading Liverpool into refreshing to see some vim and verve. It rarely happens in the but unfulfilled youngsters Manchester City’s Joe Harte the post Gerrard era is as modern era of the game where everything is first determined in the name of Raheem and Chelsea’s Coutoi have won painful a process as enduring by how much one will earn. several points on their own, the appalling standards that CHIEF FOOTBALL COLUMNIST Sterling, Joe Allen, Stur- With the kickoff today at Legends, we shall witness some ridge, Coutinho, Hender- Mignolet has been calamitous the team has exhibited this changes in the composition of the teams. Time out for Rogers son, Adam Lalana. It was for Liverpool. Yet, not only has season. Unless Rogers leaves, A new team ridgebacks will be composed of Toyota Buffa- naivety at best. he always been assured of a Liverpool will remain loes and the Mongers who are bankrolled by Sadolin paints. rendan Rogers He continued his surgical starting place, Rogers refused in the desert. The team promises to be an exciting outfit with the ice solid has no where to dismantling of the winning to sign a big name goal forwards of Mongers and a very sublime Buffaloes’ backs. hide. After three team he had built by eroding The Protector team is composed of league champions Hima seasons at Liver- the backbone to bare bones. Heathens and Mutoni Warriors. The experience of the Hea- pool,B his report card reads Senior players Glen Johnson, thens and freer play of the Warriors will hopefully be a good zero trophies. Luis Enrique and Lucas Leiva combo to watch. He finished seventh in his were relegated to part timers. Pirates and Impis form Fimbo team with the ‘graveyard’ as first season, runners up in This is the background to the its training grounds. The Fimbo on paper might look as the his second and the highest 2014/15 failed season which underdogs but if they gel well then they could go all the way. he can finish in his third, is has been characterized by glar- Defending champions Crocs look stronger this year, with fifth. It’s now apparent that his ing inconsistencies and lack of Kobs combining with Ezee money Rhinos. The teams finished claim to fame during his time ambition. 2nd and 3rd respectively in the league. at Liverpool is the making of a Sturridge’s career history is With all four teams playing on the same pitch, expect to see football genius, Luis Suarez; the riddled with injuries and any the best of rugby on a single venue. discovery of a prodigious talent, articulate manager would have Rugby Cranes “trialists” players are released to play for their Phillipe Coutinho; the mould- prepared better for a season respective franchises. This is a depart from last year’s compe- ing of a goal scoring sensation, without Suarez. Roger’s solu- tition. The Rugby Cranes head coach insisted on the players Daniel Sturridge. tion was to sign Mario Balotelli, to use the series as part of gaining match fitness and to also It’s also down to his man a striker whose goals statistics look out for any outstanding players who can be called up to management skills that a in a single season even at the join the team of 35. technically impoverished player peak of his form at AC Milan I recall the start of Uganda Cup in 1999 and I still have – Jordan Henderson – has could not reach the 17 goal some faint memories of the league in the early 90’s. What is risen to the point of gaining mark. This, not withstanding being experienced are the natural teething problems of most Liverpool’s captaincy and the players indiscretions on competitions in their infancy. becoming an established player and off the pitch which always Let us go and cheer our best 120 best players. The two week in England’s national team. The dictate that his availability tourney will have mid week games over next week. May the technical football that has trans- can’t be relied upon. Gold was best franchise win it. formed Liverpool into a stylish exchanged for bronze. outfit will also feature promi- The real shame however, was Herbert Wafula is an ex-captain of the Uganda Rugby Cranes nently in his auto biography. It’s to hand the responsibility of 7s and XVs. [email protected] as far as his positives go. leading Liverpool’s new attack Throughout his tenure at Liv- to 20-year-old Sterling. It’s Under fire Liverpool manager Rodgers has lost it this term.