Never Make Eye Contact While Eating A Banana
2035/36 Open Thread: The hype train rumbles down the tracks, as Scottish Brendan Rodgers has the Jogoos dreaming of domestic supremacy and another crack at the Champions League.
The Nearly Men of Africa
Oppan Jogoo Style
2034/35 Open Thread: Preparing for SC Villa’s long-awaited return to the Champions League, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers one-shots his coffee before it even cools down.
Only A Fool Tries To Jump In The Fire
2033/34 Open Thread: Following Champions League glory with Africa Sports, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers departs for pastures new.
The Panther And The Sheep Never Hunt Together
2032/33 Open Thread: The Scottish Brendan Rodgers must navigate a perilous transfer window while plotting to avenge the latest Champions League disappointment.
He Who Gives The Monkey A Present Doesn’t Keep Hold Of Its Tail
2031/32 Open Thread: After a disappointing campaign on the continent, Brendan Rodgers’ Africa Sports look for tactical inspiration.
If You Are Not Going To Bite, Don’t Show Your Teeth
2030/31 Open Thread: Brendan Rodgers’ Africa Sports look to avenge their Champions League humiliation and defend their Ligue 1 title.
He Who Cannot Sleep Can Still Dream
2029/30 Open Thread: As Les Aiglons prepare for their first Champions League campaign in more than 25 years, Brendan Rodgers experiences the highs and lows of the transfer window.
The Twig That Falls In The Water Will Never Become A Fish
2028/29 Open Thread: Like a cat, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers always lands on his feet.
When In Lomé
2027/28 Open Thread: With the bitter taste of Champions League disappointment still fresh in his mouth, the Scottish Brendan Rodgers is out for revenge as a new campaign with Etoile Filante begins.
It Has Thundered From The Foot
2026/27 Open Thread: the Scottish Brendan Rodgers runs the rule over his Etoile Filante squad, as they prepare for another tilt at reaching the Champions League Group Stage.
Whispering At Pigeons
2025/26 Open Thread: Brendan Rodgers’ Etoile Filante return to continental football for the first time in nearly 30 years, while striving to defend their Premier League crown.
Little By Little Grow The Bananas
2024/25 Open Thread: Having escaped relegation by the skin of their teeth, Brendan Rodgers’ Etoile Filante look to the future.
However Long The Night, The Dawn Will Break
2023/24 Open Thread: Brendan Rodgers kicks off his tenure at Etoile Filante, sitting rock bottom, desperate for survival.
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Before the first ball is kicked in anger, we must examine the world as it exists in 2024, and meet the manager who will (theoretically) lead our Nearly Men to glory. One way or another, this will all end in tears.
The Nearly Men of Africa – An Introduction
Let me tell you something, my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.