Posts Tagged ‘ drogba ’

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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Stoke 0-0 Chelsea: Villas Boas starts with draw

August 14, 2011
Stoke 0-0 Chelsea: Villas Boas starts with draw

A decent game, but a 0-0 draw in Andre Villas Boas’ first game in charge of Chelsea.
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Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: late Kalou goal sees Chelsea remain in title hunt

April 30, 2011
Chelsea 2-1 Tottenham: late Kalou goal sees Chelsea remain in title hunt

Chelsea turned the game around after bringing on players more suited to their system.
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Manchester United v Chelsea: tactical preview

April 12, 2011
Manchester United v Chelsea: tactical preview

The only Champions League quarter-final that looks alive going into the second leg – all the focus here is on Carlo Ancelotti.
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Champions League Chalkboards, matchday four

November 5, 2010
Champions League Chalkboards, matchday four

This week’s analysis of all 16 Champions League games, courtesy of the excellent TotalFootball iPhone app.
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