Gary Cahill suits Chelsea statistically & tactically
It is often said that when building a side, you should start with the defence, but Andre Villas-Boas seems to be doing things in reverse. Chelsea barely evolved from the Jose Mourinho days to Carlo...
View ArticleWhat 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...
View ArticleFive points on Liverpool 2-1 Everton
Liverpool fought back from 1-0 down to book their place in the final. Kenny Dalglish went with Andy Carroll upfront and Luis Suarez behind. Jordan Henderson started on the right of a four-man midfield,...
View ArticleNew managers: Mourinho at Chelsea
Jose Mourinho isn’t so much a ‘new’ manager as a returning manager, following nearly six years away from Chelsea. The obvious advantage Mourinho has over David Moyes and Manuel Pellegrini, the other...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: group stage, day 2
MEXICO 1-0 CAMEROON (Peralta) Mexico were much better throughout the game, and unfortunate to have two first-half goals disallowed for offside. Cameroon only started playing at 1-0 down. Mexico...
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