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What constitutes being good in the air?

February 2, 2012
What constitutes being good in the air?

‘Good in the air’ – a stock football phrase that everyone understands. But it’s more complex than simply being ‘good’. This article from ZM in 2010 suggested that, whilst Peter Crouch often looks clumsy and awkward when trying to head the ball, his height meant that he was still a threat in the air. That...
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Rayo Vallecano: the best interceptors in Europe

January 13, 2012
Rayo Vallecano: the best interceptors in Europe

Rayo Vallecano are a fairly unremarkable club. Competing with Getafe to be Madrid’s third biggest side, their most newsworthy recent story has concerned their financial problems.
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Universidad de Chile take the 2011 Copa Sudamericana crown in style

December 16, 2011
Universidad de Chile take the 2011 Copa Sudamericana crown in style

The club of the moment? Universidad de Chile: sweeping up trophies in their domestic league, unbeaten in 35 games, and this week crowned Copa Sudamericana champions, their first ever continental title.
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How effectively is Luis Enrique implementing the Barcelona methods at Roma?

December 14, 2011
How effectively is Luis Enrique implementing the Barcelona methods at Roma?

One of the more eye-catching managerial appointments this summer was former Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique taking over at Roma.
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Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City: Lampard fires home winner after City go down to ten

December 12, 2011
Chelsea 2-1 Manchester City: Lampard fires home winner after City go down to ten

An evenly-balanced game at 11 v 11, before Chelsea made their numerical advantage count late on.
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