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If there is something worth looking for yet very hidden in the most delicate of places surely, it has to be you. In my quest to find you, I had toiled and wandered in places I thought I could find you. I looked everywhere I could, just to find a clue to get to you and make you want me. I have run circles around the sun chasing after you but it's no use. I was almost going out of my mind trying to find a way to get through to you, I know you don't know how hard I try and I try and kept trying. I have reached high up in the sky trying to steal the stars to win your heart, I have searched every book I know just to find the words to touch your world, I have already given all I can and I don't know what's left to try.  In a sticky and cruel city we lived in, were everyone goes for self and boundaries are not respected, I was cold and lonely letting fear seize and control me, doubt closed my eyes and all I saw was a wall and it twisted my heart. Faith has lifted me...

Championship newcomers Bolton Wanderers have confirmed their retained and released list following the conclusion of the 2016-2017 season. Former Manchester City defender Reece Wabara has been informed that he won't be offered a new deal when he comes off contract on June 30. The 25-year-old arrived the Trotters in February 2017 and could only make one appearance for the team before he was declared surplus to requirements. Though Bolton kept silent on the status of ex-Dream Team VI invitee Viv Solomon- Otabor, it is envisaged that he will return to his parent club Birmingham City. Former Real Madrid defender Derik Osede has been retained by Bolton Wanderers ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Igho Kingsley Photo Credit : bwfc.co.uk

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Time To Think, Think Again and Act. I write on this topic because day by day, match day after match day,in England, Spain,Germany, infact all over Europe. As the season finally and gradually comes to an end, one question on the lips of every ardent follower, fan and lover of football more so the super eagle of Nigeria would have lots of thinking, calculating and wishes will be the order of the day which will pan into weeks and months and would be the basis for argument among the rich,poor,adults,youths and children alike on the streets,parks,restaurants, beer parlours, newspaper stands and any of such place where people can interact, even in front of religious houses after religious service. It is was observable that during the course of the football year or season, one thing that made us always staying glued to our televisions, searching social media and visiting sports I mean football websites has always and almost been to track the players with Nigerian roots, whether in the natio...

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