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OH GHFUO, WHY SO PRIMITIVE? 11 years ago

THIS IS YOUR FIRST GAME. IF U ARE UP BY 2 GOALS. WHY NOT PLAY DEFENCE. SAVE YOUR PLAYERS FROM INJURY. STRENGTHEN UR DEFENDERS N WALK AWAY WITH FULL 3 POINTS? U PUT UR FINGERS IN THE FIRE LIKE CHINCHINGA. NOW, U R CRYING?...LO ...
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THIS IS YOUR FIRST GAME. IF U ARE UP BY 2 GOALS. WHY NOT PLAY DEFENCE. SAVE YOUR PLAYERS FROM INJURY. STRENGTHEN UR DEFENDERS N WALK AWAY WITH FULL 3 POINTS? U PUT UR FINGERS IN THE FIRE LIKE CHINCHINGA. NOW, U R CRYING?...LOL CHEW UR FINGERS ATTACHE....!

RECAP: SIMPLICITY AND SPEED WINS. TRUST ME...!!!
BREAK AND PASS SOCCER, 2/3 TOUCHES PER PLAYER AT ALL TIMES. TRIANGLE OFFENSE/ATTACK
I BELIEVE IN MY ANCESTORS.
EVERYONE SHOULD LIFT METAL LIKE AKAMINKO. AA, THIS IS GOING TO BE A DISCIPLINED AND PHYSICAL TOURNAMNT.
LETS USE THE FIRST 3 GAMES TO TIGHTEN OUR DEFENCE. NO GOALS AGAINST. ALL WE NEED ARE THE FULL 3 POINTS.
JUS BEAT UR OPPONENTS BY 1 GOAL N DO NOT CLAIM ANY GOALS
THE TEAM IS NOT DISCIPLINED. LOOK AT THE NUMBER OF CARDS GH RECEIVED AGAINST DR CONGO?
NO COMPLACENCY/TIRI MU D3, PLS....

MENTALITY!
AA MUST TAKE HEED TO MY ADVICE IF HE WANTS TO LIFT THE TROPHY
1. Get your tactics right
2. keep clean sheets in every single game.
3. STRIKERS/attackers win you a match, DEFENDERS win you a tournament.
4. Make sure youR TEAM N PLAYERS are disciplined
5. Treat your players with respect. motivated all the players like their big brother.
6. Get the best out of your most talented players. THEY MUST PUT IN MORE WORK. MORE TRAINING, MORE LIFTING METAL
7. Don't complain about the facilities
8. TRUST EACH OTHER
9. SIMPLICITY AND SPEED WINS. TRUST ME...!!!
BREAK AND PASS SOCCER, 2/3 TOUCHES PER PLAYER AT ALL TIMES. TRIANGLE OFFENSE/ATTACK
10. DO AWAY WITH COMPLACENCY/TIRI MU D3, PLS....U HAVENT WON THE TROPHY YET, SO WHY ARE U RELAXING WITH A BIGHEAD?

THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR DEREK ARE VERY SIMPLE...
A. BREAK/STOP ATTACKING ADVANCES OF OPPONENTS INTO THE GH HALF
B. RELEASE THE BALL TO THE WINGERS OR THE $TRIKERS AND REST. I REPEAT, NO BACK PASSES!
THIS ISNT WAT DEREK WAS DOING. HE WAS CAUGHT TRYING TO BE A STAR ON THE FIELD. HE RARELY TRIES TO STOP OPPONENTS ATTACKS INTO THE GH HALF.
ON THE OCASSION THAT HE DOES, DEREK IS SEEN HOLDING UNTO THE BALL LIKE HE THINKS HE IS MARADONNA OR MESSI. IDIOT, JUST WIN THE BALL AND PASS IT
I TOLD U TO LEAVE DEREK ALONE. NOW U SEE?
ASAMOAH GYAN:
GYAN IS A FOOLISH STRIKER. HE HAS NO KILLER INSTINCT INFRONT OF THE NET. ANY STRIKER WHO CANT SMELL BLOOD INFRONT
OF THE NET IS USELESS, IMPOTENT STRIKER!
WHY ARE THE NAMES ON THESE FOOLISH TYE N DYE PUMA JERSEYS IN SMALL CAPS. I WANT TO KNOW WHY? GFA, DID PUMA GIVE US A DISCOUNT TO HVE
OUR NAMES IN SMALL LETTERS OR NOT? ATROCIOUS JERSEYS FROM PUMA. AFCON HAS TURNED INTO A PUMA FASHION SHOWCASE....FOOLISH GFA!
NYANTAKYI NEEDS BINOCULARS NOT GLASSES, BCOS HE STILL CANT SEE SHIT!
jojo 11 years ago

well said. but i have been wondering what vorsa and John mensah were doing on bench

well said. but i have been wondering what vorsa and John mensah were doing on bench
GA MAN 11 years ago

Hopeless empty headed coach,many,many shocks for you to see.AFCON is not like who can eat fufu with abe kwan more than the other.you have used the Ayew brothers to play for qualifiers and dumped for no apparent reason and wan ...
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Hopeless empty headed coach,many,many shocks for you to see.AFCON is not like who can eat fufu with abe kwan more than the other.you have used the Ayew brothers to play for qualifiers and dumped for no apparent reason and want to win this game?tofiakwa,we shall see who wins this tournament.ISHA ALLAH...
Kwesi Brenu Akyinim 11 years ago

You are not blaming your Football Dancers whose dreams are just to publicize themselves through dancing , Instead you are blaming and insulting the coach , What has football got to do with Allah ? Are the Ayew's the only pla ...
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You are not blaming your Football Dancers whose dreams are just to publicize themselves through dancing , Instead you are blaming and insulting the coach , What has football got to do with Allah ? Are the Ayew's the only players dropped after the qualification ? We can keep changing from European, Chinese, and Local coaches until those players stop dancing, change their mindset and focus on winning trophies Ghana cannot and will never win even West Africa Cup of nation Cup if there is . The guys need to change their ways of seeking for media attention through dancing.
SHALOM 11 years ago

Good. But remember that the best way to defend is to attack. They will re-strategize for their next matches to secure all the remaining 6 points. The match had been the best in the tournament so far.

Good. But remember that the best way to defend is to attack. They will re-strategize for their next matches to secure all the remaining 6 points. The match had been the best in the tournament so far.
Larry Pee,NIPPON!E 11 years ago

How many games played?

How many games played?
Kwasi Miezah, Western Region. 11 years ago

Great advice and analysis.

Great advice and analysis.
Zangina 11 years ago

Ever since I heard the coach was trying to convert kwadjo Asamoad into a full left back, I had my reservations. Then he made it worsr by axing Dede Ayew. These two players are our most creative players and we need them near t ...
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Ever since I heard the coach was trying to convert kwadjo Asamoad into a full left back, I had my reservations. Then he made it worsr by axing Dede Ayew. These two players are our most creative players and we need them near the opponents goal area to be able to score. Asamoah still managed at full back to create a goal and score one himself. The left side of defense was the weakest. Coach just watch out.
nii antswi 11 years ago

Good coach Appiah adopt 3-4-3 formation,jonathan mensah,john boye,akamenko-anthony anna,agyeman bedu,kojo asamoah,wakaso,asamoah gyan,emmanuel clottey and any one better than adoma

Good coach Appiah adopt 3-4-3 formation,jonathan mensah,john boye,akamenko-anthony anna,agyeman bedu,kojo asamoah,wakaso,asamoah gyan,emmanuel clottey and any one better than adoma
NANA KUFUOR 11 years ago

Whether Black stars can win the trophy or not depends on the next match. If they dont win convincingly to top the group, they are likely to meet Cote D'Ivoire in the semi-finals. His future is also at stake.

Whether Black stars can win the trophy or not depends on the next match. If they dont win convincingly to top the group, they are likely to meet Cote D'Ivoire in the semi-finals. His future is also at stake.
TIMO THE LAW 11 years ago

It was a good game and anyone who understands the game will know the congolese were no pushovers i think our midfield must be mindfull of tackling and put pressure on our opponents attackers to give our defence the room to op ...
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It was a good game and anyone who understands the game will know the congolese were no pushovers i think our midfield must be mindfull of tackling and put pressure on our opponents attackers to give our defence the room to operate properly on attack this time around our midfield did an excellent job by creating a lot of scoring opportunities for our attackers who should make use of their scoring chances.
Ekumfi Akyen -Obamaland 11 years ago

THAT'S ANIMAL TALK OF THE FIRST DEGREE!WHO TOLD YOU THAT APPIAH'S FUTURE WOULD BE STAKE IF HE FAILS TO WIN THE CUP?
WHICH OF THE PARTICIPATING NATIONS IS IN SOUTH AFRICA JUST TO SAY"HELLO"TO NELSON MANDELA?ANSWER ME.
LEA ...
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THAT'S ANIMAL TALK OF THE FIRST DEGREE!WHO TOLD YOU THAT APPIAH'S FUTURE WOULD BE STAKE IF HE FAILS TO WIN THE CUP?
WHICH OF THE PARTICIPATING NATIONS IS IN SOUTH AFRICA JUST TO SAY"HELLO"TO NELSON MANDELA?ANSWER ME.
LEAVE AKWASI APPIAH ALONE.HOW MANY OF THE SO-CALLED WORLD CLASS OBURONI" COACHES" HAS GHANA EMPLOYED SINCE 1982?AND HOW MANY CUPS WON WITH ANYONE OF THEM?
JUST BECAUSE AKWASI APPIAH IS NOT AN "OBURONI" DOES NOT MEAN HE DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE THE NATIONAL COACH.
SO,LET US STOP ALL THE"ANIMAL TALK" AND INSTEAD RALLY BEHIND HIM.LEAVE HIM ALONE TO DO HIS JOB.
AND,EVIL UNTO ANYONE WHO WISHES AKWASI APPIAH EVIL.MAY SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL'S LIFE ON EARTH BE MISERABLE.
GHANABA AMOAKOHENE 11 years ago

Mr Apppia dont give up. But make sure you can build a solide defence before or after a goal/s. Tel the prayers not jubilate too much after a goal or first win. There are battles to be covered.
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Mr Apppia dont give up. But make sure you can build a solide defence before or after a goal/s. Tel the prayers not jubilate too much after a goal or first win. There are battles to be covered.
Not only that after a single goal make sure the opponet will change their style and play harder, Too much jubilate can push you back.
Soso 11 years ago

I agree with you. No more jubilation until the game is over.

I agree with you. No more jubilation until the game is over.
Kwesi Brenu Akyinim 11 years ago

It's so frustrating to see the way they gather themselves and dancing on soccer pitch, In these modern age we are still dancing on football stadium , for what l don't know. t

It's so frustrating to see the way they gather themselves and dancing on soccer pitch, In these modern age we are still dancing on football stadium , for what l don't know. t
Otoo 11 years ago

What did we expect? Appointing a bogus and a low quality national coach is the worse that could have happened to Ghanaian football. Just get rid of this BOGUS coach a look for a new international coach PERIOD.

What did we expect? Appointing a bogus and a low quality national coach is the worse that could have happened to Ghanaian football. Just get rid of this BOGUS coach a look for a new international coach PERIOD.
Sitsofe 11 years ago

If I may ask, what is the different between an international coach and a local coach? Instead of encouraging them work hard in the next match, you prefer to condemn them.

Remember, all the 16 countries went into the tourn ...
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If I may ask, what is the different between an international coach and a local coach? Instead of encouraging them work hard in the next match, you prefer to condemn them.

Remember, all the 16 countries went into the tournament with their ultimate goal of winning every match.

Please, this is not the time to blame anybody. It is time to motivate our coach and our players. No one go into a battle to lose, but when he loses, he has to accept it and carry on with life.
Seaman Jolley 11 years ago

Thank you very much Sitsofe for your comment this otoolege who is calling Appiah a bogus coach cannot even kick a football nor run on a soccer pitch for 5mins.

Thank you very much Sitsofe for your comment this otoolege who is calling Appiah a bogus coach cannot even kick a football nor run on a soccer pitch for 5mins.
NII 11 years ago

GHANAIANS CAN TALK , OH MY GOD

GHANAIANS CAN TALK , OH MY GOD
K Philly 11 years ago

Why try to convert Kwadwo Asamoah in a critical game? I thought that's why we have friendly game to try out unusual strategies. That K Asamoah scored should leave no doubt that he's a midfielder who strikes at goals.

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Why try to convert Kwadwo Asamoah in a critical game? I thought that's why we have friendly game to try out unusual strategies. That K Asamoah scored should leave no doubt that he's a midfielder who strikes at goals.

Next, it 's always best to bring in new and younger players as subs. The exceptions are the few who have proven themselves in competitions else where. I cannot understand the strategy of using many new players who have not yet blended in at a high competition level. I support the coach. However, my loyalty is a winning team.
george kumi danquah 11 years ago

kwasi appiah is d worse coah that can happeen to ghana soccer.he has shamed black coaches and ghana willnot goin for blak coach again.everyone sees he is not good.hedoesnt even know haw to use Atsu

kwasi appiah is d worse coah that can happeen to ghana soccer.he has shamed black coaches and ghana willnot goin for blak coach again.everyone sees he is not good.hedoesnt even know haw to use Atsu
KOFORIDUA Flowers (fr) 11 years ago

KWASI WHAT IS ASAMOA GYAN DOING IN THE NATIONAL TEAM? THIS ASAMOA GYAN NEED BE REPLACED TO GIVE GHANAIAN FOOTBALL LOVERS THE RIGHT PATTEN OF PLAY.KWASI DON'T FOLLOW NAMES OR TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM SNR OFFICIALS FROM GFA AND E ...
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KWASI WHAT IS ASAMOA GYAN DOING IN THE NATIONAL TEAM? THIS ASAMOA GYAN NEED BE REPLACED TO GIVE GHANAIAN FOOTBALL LOVERS THE RIGHT PATTEN OF PLAY.KWASI DON'T FOLLOW NAMES OR TAKE INSTRUCTION FROM SNR OFFICIALS FROM GFA AND EVEN BEYOND.KWASI BE BOLD TO TAKE LEADERSHIP DECISIONS FOR, TAXPAYERS MONEY MUST BE UTILIZED WISELY AND BE ACCOUNTALE.
J S A 11 years ago

JSA
Mr AA the whole Nation knows you will do your best;sadly yesterday's game has given us food for thought:Teach your defenders how to make FAKE MOVES to disorginize the ATTACKERS leaving them second guesing or STAY CLOSE t ...
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JSA
Mr AA the whole Nation knows you will do your best;sadly yesterday's game has given us food for thought:Teach your defenders how to make FAKE MOVES to disorginize the ATTACKERS leaving them second guesing or STAY CLOSE to them leaving them no room thereby forcing them to BACKPASS in order to avoid Akaminko's sad penalty commitment leaving him scrambling for support on Ccongoman's "apron".Advise Paintsil on this HOW TO techniqe for his propensity to tackle leaving THREE FEET between himself and the attacker serves no sense, always allowing the attacker all the room to render him ineffective or else somebody should advise Mr AA to bench him. Mr A Gyan is too predictable with his "ONE WAY" of instep kicking; be it one on one with a keeper or spot kicks. He should Learn "slick
flipping" or "Polo/Messi technique" [ma ano esi.@(Akan)].
tinkalo 11 years ago

They are a very good side He watched them several times before. What strategy or game plan did he go with?I presume from his statement he went to watch the Congolese team again with his tie high up like a school girl.......Of ...
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They are a very good side He watched them several times before. What strategy or game plan did he go with?I presume from his statement he went to watch the Congolese team again with his tie high up like a school girl.......Ofunu
tinkalo 11 years ago

Annan should stop his unnecessary and unproductive turns in dangerous areas, Turning is used to disguise a move and deceive your opponent.He doesnt seem to do it well and give the ball away too cheaply. Football is not fonto ...
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Annan should stop his unnecessary and unproductive turns in dangerous areas, Turning is used to disguise a move and deceive your opponent.He doesnt seem to do it well and give the ball away too cheaply. Football is not fontomfrom dance or azonto
GodSees 11 years ago

In the modern game,good coaches always make the most out of the player roster at their disposal.It is unconcionable to have good players like Jonathan Mensah sit on the bench unutilized even though he has the physique,abundan ...
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In the modern game,good coaches always make the most out of the player roster at their disposal.It is unconcionable to have good players like Jonathan Mensah sit on the bench unutilized even though he has the physique,abundant talent and skill and the potential to play very well in other roles. WATCH these examples; Ben Johnson,origionally a defender was made a striker by Buckard,and more recently, Esien from central defence to a midfield generalismo. Soccer is replete with players who successfully metamorphosed and became great players.

l have watched Jonathan play soccer since their World Under 20 Championship success and if Kwasi Appiah do not know,l submit he has the potential to find his mojo playing very well as a defensive midfielder to replicate the performances of Essien. That is what the current team lacks.Somebody who tackles well and is strong enough to disrupt opponent formations,hold onto and distribute the ball efficiently.

Annan does well but so easilly gets bullied by stonger midfielders.If my suggetion is acceptable,then all that is required is for the coach to build the skill of keeping and passing accurately. In that scenario Annan or Boateng and Agyemang Badu will be freed to attack the opponent goal area.For me it does not make sense to keep good players on the bench.The argument applies to Jerry Akaminko.He also can retrain at the full back(R) position.For this turnament, it will be disastrous to attempt such changes.But for the long term perspective,particularly with the 2014 World Cup in view,such shifts could be profitable.The performance of the team in yesterdays encounter with DRC can be improved by radical far sighted approaches to the modern game.The coach must not waste the talents at his disposal.That is not acceptable and i hope Akwasi Appiah is reading.
okpolu opko 11 years ago

kwasi appiah isnot it to handle black star cus he himself knw he is not having the experience.

kwasi appiah isnot it to handle black star cus he himself knw he is not having the experience.
kluvikuv 11 years ago

hhhhooooooooooooooooo appiah,u dnt knw nothing,go and shit and sleep.

hhhhooooooooooooooooo appiah,u dnt knw nothing,go and shit and sleep.
Maame 11 years ago

They were not disciplined. The penalty was foolish. Too many yellow cards. Also, DR Congo actually missed several chances to score. Stop the blame game and go back to the drawing boards. I am actually impressed with our co ...
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They were not disciplined. The penalty was foolish. Too many yellow cards. Also, DR Congo actually missed several chances to score. Stop the blame game and go back to the drawing boards. I am actually impressed with our coach but please, no excuses.
King 11 years ago

We would have lost this match if not because of the goalkeeper. we threw away the two goals because of inexperience, this a wake up call. It would never be any surprise to me if we crush out of the tournnament in the first r ...
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We would have lost this match if not because of the goalkeeper. we threw away the two goals because of inexperience, this a wake up call. It would never be any surprise to me if we crush out of the tournnament in the first round. Antony Annan, Issaac Vorsah, and Jornathan Mensah are all injured and upon all that the coach took them to the tournnament leaving behind Dede and Jordan. Our next opponent will Mali. This match will be the toughest in the group, i hope we win this if not our chances of qualifying to the next round will almost be reduced to nothing
Appletus 11 years ago

Stupid coach...he shd go....he is not smart coach coach. where did he train even?

Stupid coach...he shd go....he is not smart coach coach. where did he train even?
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

Appiah, you are not a good coach. Your intelligence is very low. Your team leads 2 goals to nothing and you wanted to continue to score. Score for what if you are not stupid.
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Appiah, you are not a good coach. Your intelligence is very low. Your team leads 2 goals to nothing and you wanted to continue to score. Score for what if you are not stupid.
Ghana sports should go through like what JJ did to Ghana's politics. There is the need of a totally overhauling. Send any sports official to prison who even has sex with an athlete. This should apply to coaches taking bribes for players to compete for the nation. These two things are killing the country's sporting activities.
Do the sports officials in Ghana understand the importance of athletics in the country. EVERY productive citizen in life needs a sound mind and body and this is obtained from sporting activities. The sociological aspect of sports is superfluous. The mental and physical values are many. If every child can,t to go school but they should be granted a better growth in life.
Some school districts in the country do not have sporting activities because they lack the funds. The ministry came out with this bogus plan that smaller school districts can not get funds for athletics programs. Yet from the President down to the leaders, no one speaks for these children growth.
The less populated areas are grossly affected by this stupid and tribal warfare. Historically, the areas which produced most outstanding sports men and women had been greatly affected by this ruling.
The poor performance of Ghanaian athletes in the last Olympics said it all. If an athlete can not give a coach a bribe it means he or she does not get to compete for the country. The sports officials in the country should all walk and talk with their heads down and the hands behind their backs with shame.
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

in shame

in shame
kwasi 11 years ago

you are right

you are right
JOE DEE 11 years ago

CLUELESS COACH. PREPARE FOR YOUR SACK AFTER THE COMING DEBACLE....

CLUELESS COACH. PREPARE FOR YOUR SACK AFTER THE COMING DEBACLE....
ghanaba 11 years ago

kwesi appiah is not qualified to couch second division THE GUY HAS NO CLUE ;;;

kwesi appiah is not qualified to couch second division THE GUY HAS NO CLUE ;;;
OWUO 11 years ago

don,t blame the coach too much.remember even Germany was leading Sweden 4-0 but at the end of the game,is 4-4 in their own home grand.This is just our open match so we must be patience at these moments and suport our boys.

don,t blame the coach too much.remember even Germany was leading Sweden 4-0 but at the end of the game,is 4-4 in their own home grand.This is just our open match so we must be patience at these moments and suport our boys.
Omashy 11 years ago

Stupidity of a man will let him down. The voice of the the people is the voice of God. What is Solomon Asante, Emmanuel Clottey, Albert Adomah, Mohammed Rabiu or what ever r doing in dis tournament n dropping Jordan n Andrew. ...
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Stupidity of a man will let him down. The voice of the the people is the voice of God. What is Solomon Asante, Emmanuel Clottey, Albert Adomah, Mohammed Rabiu or what ever r doing in dis tournament n dropping Jordan n Andrew. Akwasi Appiah u were my number 1 fun bt u lack tactical selection. Even u were there at the previous Afcon n saw wat the young Ayews did. Afcon is played with stars bt not to highlights ur local boys . They end up watching the stars playing n moving into unnecessary positions. u break my heart- football is played by stars today n any star wont like to disgrace himself in a tournament bt the locals dey hv nothing to loose. Is a fact. Akwasi Appiah must go . The journey of the local coach to coach the Black stars muste nd bcos they bring in arrogance n prideness. Fairness isnt in their game. Football isnt a millitary camp n note it isnt easy to disciplain a professional players as colts players after all wat disciplainary measures do u fink dey learn in their various teams. A local coach can spoil the whole nations heart within his baseless measures in selection. what picking 26 players without a youth n utility striker like jordan is a baseless to argue aside dat an experience player in Afcon. I hv to stop we need better experienced coach like Sellas Tettey if only we will try a local coach again if not let the foreign coaches manage the team to avoid baseless selection. Wen u look the previous Afcon u can judge that AA isnt a coach he needed a few players to mix . Period

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