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EPL: Chelsea vs Liverpool – Nov 2011 – Post Match

Published on November 23, 2011 in Sports. 0 Comments

I do not want the jump the bandwagon and ask for AVBs head. People need to realize that he’s perhaps the best thing that has happened to Chelsea for a long time now. He is working hard to transform once static team to a dynamic one. It’s the players who are failing him. The players should pull up their socks and start performing the way he wants them to.

The game was played in 2 phases – the first and the second halves. Weighed down by all the criticisms, the Chelsea team that came out in the first half played a very boring and defensive game. It was so against the way AVB desired us to play. Our defenders were passing the ball among themselves and Mikel to Cech. Why the heck does Mikel play is a totally another subject. We were slow and without any purpose. Liverpool on the other hand were bight and eager. The team selection told the way we would play – battering ram Drogba would try and muscle his way to the goal, supported by the slow Malouda. Mikel sat deep. Ramires and Mata had almost nothing to do in this game play.

Then with the second half things changed. Mikel was taken off for Sturridge. And we went for that aggressive play. Mata became the creator. I feel Drogba should have made way for Torres. Torres links up better with Mata and Sturridge. Torres being quick is more suited to the fast game play. Once again we were pressing higher up the pitch and actually trying to create chances. Having leveled with the Sturridge strike and then missed a golden opportunity – which was actually amazing keeping by Reina – it was a bit unfortunate to end the game without any points.

I wish that our team continues to play the way they did in the second half. Chelsea does not deserve to win the premier league title any more. We’ve already lost to Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool. With that in mind, we should continue on the attacking philosophy of AVB and just try to become a better team. There’s still the Champions League to fight for, and we can fight for it in style.

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EPL: Chelsea vs Liverpool – Nov 2011

Published on November 19, 2011 in Sports. 0 Comments

It’s weekend! It’s the EPL weekend! It’s the Chelsea vs Liverpool weekend!

This is a changed Chelsea from the time we lost 0-1 to Liverpool in Feb – which was Torres’s first match. Now Torres is rediscovering some of his form, we have Meireles, Mata and Sturridge. Also Ramires run and run and runs and runs and runs and, oh well, runs. The big danger though would be Suarez. That guy is on fire – scoring 4 goals in Uruguays friendly game. He poses serious threat to our leaking backline.

I do not expect Chelsea to keep a clean sheet in this one. But I’m confident we’ll win the game. I would love Torres and Sturridge to get on the score sheet. Torres owes us fans at least this much for supporting him all through and through.

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Three Manager Quotes I Liked

Published on May 24, 2010 in Sports. 0 Comments

I was going through this article wherein the author has compiled a list of 50 managerial quotes.

Top 50 Managerial Quotes Of All Time

I read only the top 10. Of those 10, there were 3 that I loved. They are:

  • Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson
  • My greatest challenge is not what’s happening at the moment, my greatest challenge was knocking Liverpool right off their fucking perch. And you can print that.
  • Liverpool’s Bill Shankly
  • Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I’m very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.
  • Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho
  • Please don’t call me arrogant, but I’m European champion and I think I’m a special one.

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Liverpool Humbles Manchester United

Published on March 15, 2009 in Sports. 0 Comments

Ferguson vs. Benitez

A win was needed to save the hopes of a title chase for the Reds, and a win they got after 90 minutes of entertaining play. Torres and Gerrard ensured that Liverpool not only beat Manu, but do so convincingly. A 4-0 win against Real Madrid backed up with another 4-1 victory at Old Trafford speaks a lot about the renewed Liverpool.

The match began just like any other one, with Manu pressing forward and looking aggressive. They were the ones to win the first corner of the game. Quater of an hour later, a Ronaldo penalty kick saw them take the lead at the Theater of Dreams. And if the records were to be consulted, you would learn that Manu has never lost at Old Trafford when Ronaldo has scored.

However, a crucial judgemental error by Vidic saw a composed Torres equalise the score. It was a calm and composed striker making sure the ball finds the net. A few minutes left to the half time and Evra fouled Gerrard inside the penalty area. A clean strike and Liverpool were up, a repeat of their performance when they staged Manu at Anfield and won the match 2-1 conceding first.

Gerrard Penalty Shot

Gerrard Penalty Shot

The match was far from over. Manu showed urgency coming into the second half, pushing Liverpool onto defensive. Ferguson altered the 4-4-2 formation into a 4-3-3 by making three substitutions. Drama took place just moments later when Vidic fouled Gerrard and was shown red card by the referee. A perfect free kick and Liverpool were in the driving seat. With the scoreline 3-1 in Liverpool’s favour, Benitez substituted the-not-100-percent-fit Torres. Defending anxiously each wave of Manu’s attack, Liverpool managed to break free once again and score a fourth goal.

Well, Liverpool got what it needed, a victory against Manu at this crucial time. They have now been the better team at both the occasions, winning 2-1 at home and 4-1 away. With newly discovered form and spirit, they do pose a considerable threat to whoever they are drawn against in the Champions League.

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