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2. <i>Written By Lisa Grimes</i></div>
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6. Football is a uniquely demanding sport which requires agility, power and endurance. Most players will often find it relatively easy to keep the pace up in the first half of a match, only to find that depleted glycogen levels in their muscles seriously wrest from their stamina in the second half. <a href="http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/" rel="" shape="rect" target="_blank">Football players</a> consume a significant amount of calories during every 90-minute game (up to 250 grams, approximately). Replenishing lost glycogen levels is crucial, especially for athletes involved in competitions lasting several days. To keep your muscle mass and energy levels at optimal levels, it is vital to give priority to three main areas: rehydration, muscle repair and the replacement of lost energy.</div>
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14. <li id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390401479088_2618" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Rehydration:</strong> Football players aim to replenish lost fluids throughout the game, yet despite their best efforts, most still have a significant fluid deficit when the referee blows the final whistle. To avoid becoming excessively dehydrated, aim to consume around one and a half times the water you have lost during a game, and keep drinking for several hours after the game is over. Replace lost fluid while you enjoy a snack or main meal, though if you do not feel like consuming solids after an intense game, complement your water intake with an <a href="http://www.glyco-energy.com/quicker-exercise-recovery" rel="" shape="rect" target="_blank">energising drink</a> containing nutrients such as nitric oxide (which improves the blood supply to muscles and helps flush toxins out of your system), Vitamin B and powerful antioxidants like ginseng and gingko biloba. It is important to <a href="http://www.soccerperformance.org/specialtopics/fluidintake.htm" rel="" shape="rect" target="_blank">keep drinking</a> even when you no longer feel thirsty. A good way to discover how much fluid you have lost is to weight yourself before and immediately after a game… soccer players usually lose between two and 2.5 litres during a typical match.</li>
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17. <li id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390401479088_3640" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Muscle Repair:</strong> The consumption of a snack containing both proteins and carbohydrates is vital when it comes to muscle recovery. Try to begin snacking within 30 minutes of the end of the game. Combine an energy drink with foods such as trail mix, bananas, dried fruits and chicken or beef sandwiches or fish and rice. Try to limit your fat intake to around 20 to 25 per cent of the calories you consume, since fat can slow down the absorption of carbohydrates and proteins if consumed in abundance.</li>
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20. <li id="yui_3_13_0_ym1_1_1390401479088_3641" style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Replacement of Lost Energy:</strong> Since glycogen is a carbohydrate, the best way to raise depleted levels is to consume carbohydrates. Athletes often express concern regarding the type of carbohydrates which should be consumed. There are basically two types of carbohydrate: those with a high glycaemic index (these foods produce a large release of insulin and include mangos, potatoes, bread and energy drinks) and those with a lower glycaemic index (these foods bring about a smaller release of insulin and include apples and pears). While the body is able to use both types of carbohydrate efficiently, health-conscious athletes may opt for high-nutrient foods rather than white bread, sugary foods  and processed snacks. Whole wheat bread, for instance, contains finer and phytochemicals, while white bread is usually ‘nutritionally empty’. Additionally, it is important to bear in mind that processed foods can take much longer to digest, thereby failing to provide the energy you may need for the second half or next game.</li>
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23. Research indicates that soccer players should aim to consume carbohydrates and proteins at a ratio of 4:1. A practical guide is to ingest two grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of body weight. For instance, if you weigh around 80 kilograms, try to consume around 160 grams of carbohydrate and 40 grams of protein. If you are trying to lose weight, do not worry about your carbohydrate intake. Excess calories which hail from carbohydrate-rich foods are actually much less fattening than those found in fatty foods – the body consumes many <a href="http://thesoccerdiet.blogspot.com.es/2010/04/carbohydrates-for-soccer.html" rel="" shape="rect" target="_blank">more calories</a> converting carbohydrate into body fat, than it does converting fatty foods into body fat.</div>
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27. Timing is also important when it comes to recovery. The period immediately following the game is particularly important because right after intense exercise, your muscles are particularly sensitive to insulin, which helps improve the rate of recovery. During the first two hours after the game, consume high- glycaemic index foods. In two hours after that (i.e. between two and four hours after the game), switch  to moderate - to - high glycaemic index foods and during the following 24 hours, get your energy boost from low- to moderate- glycaemic index foods like pasta and citric foods.</div>
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34. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2014/01/post-game-recovery-for-football-players.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><thr:total>47</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-7141095258573570344</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 13:20:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2013-12-20T13:20:45.690+00:00</atom:updated><title>Pre-match Nutrition for the Modern Footballer</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;
35. <i>By Lisa Grimes</i></div>
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37. The game of football has changed. Some would say for better, while others would say for worse, but one aspect that has changed possibly more than any other is the <a href="http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">importance placed on player nutrition</a> ahead of match days. Long-gone are the days when top-flight players would celebrate mid-week victories with a massive drinking session. Go back even further to the 50s and it was not uncommon for players to enjoy a few pre-match pints with fans in pubs close to the ground, and then run out on the pitch half an hour later. The pace of football does not allow for any complacency, and players need to condition themselves through exercise and nutrition. In recent years, for the first time, the Premier League has had players of 40 years-plus, and this has to relate to current understandings of the importance of nutrition. So what exactly does the modern footballer’s nutrition regime involve to ensure they are in tip-top condition when Saturday comes and what tips can you learn to improve your own match fitness?</div>
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43. Hours of time spent practicing set-pieces, and working on stamina on the training field are worthless if players turn up on match day with low energy levels due to a diet that is poor. As much attention needs to be given to nutrition as all other aspects of the game. Loading up on carbs is not just as simple as scoffing a big plate of pasta and tuna the night before the big game. Making sure the body is in optimal condition is a lifestyle, with strict rules that need to be adhered to. Carbohydrate stores should be depleted at the beginning of the week, and then gradually increased as match day becomes nearer. Not consuming so many carbs at the start of the week encourages muscles to increase their receptors that absorb carbs, as the body tries to maximise blood-sugar, which is limited in supply. Footballers can then use this situation to their advantage by consuming more and more carbs at the end of the week, and increasing levels of stored glycogen by up to 50%.</div>
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49. Thai-style soups are excellent for hydration, as they contain ingredients such as ginger, turmeric, and chilli which can all make the blood thinner. This thinner blood circulates at a faster rate, guiding a greater amount of oxygen to blood cells. Also, turmeric contains curcumin as a main component, which can alleviate liver scarring and cell damage, meaning if a player does fancy a couple of celebratory drinks, they don’t have to feel so guilty about it. It is worth considering, for players to be at their very best, everything that is consumed has to be monitored, and this can include <a href="http://www.licensedprescriptions.com/does-staxyn-work/" target="_blank">over the counter and prescription medications</a>. Some medications can have an adverse effect on peoples’ health, and there have been cases over the years of sports people failing doping tests when they have simply taken medication for the common cold. Nutrition experts are able to advise <a href="http://www.uefa.org/footballfirst/protectingthegame/antidoping/news/newsid=938378.html" target="_blank">which medications are unacceptable</a> for footballers to take.</div>
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55. The most vital meal of the week is the evening one before match day. For some players pre-match nerves mean that eating anything can be difficult, but it is crucial that they try to consume a reasonable amount of cabs, but they don’t have to go overboard. One of the footballer’s favorite pre-match meals is chicken or fish, with jacket or sweet potato, and some green veg on the side. Beef steak is deemed too heavy by nutritionists. Spinach is seen as a super food with its high levels of vitamins and carotenoid antioxidants.</div>
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61. Players will be on the way to the game at this point, so something that is convenient and can be eaten on the go is required. Chicken and veg can be prepared the night before, put in a covered container, and then chilled in the fridge. Starchy carbs are the best, with fat intake kept to a minimal level.</div>
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67. A final dose of nutrition is needed around an hour and a half before match time. Tropical fruits such as pineapples, bananas and mangos are a good bet as they have lower levels of fibre, but don’t induce a strong sugar rush. Blood sugar fluctuations can lead to tiredness, which is the last thing a player needs.</div>
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72. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2013/12/pre-match-nutrition-for-modern.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><thr:total>16</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-7886948044993736916</guid><pubDate>Sun, 06 Oct 2013 09:18:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2013-10-14T09:56:15.253+01:00</atom:updated><title>How Nutritional Diets Prolong Footballer&#39;s Careers</title><description>&lt;div id=&quot;yui_3_7_2_1_1381050546190_5503&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;
73. <i>Written by Lisa Grimes</i></div>
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77. With the huge stresses and strains facing the modern-day footballer, it is more important now than ever before to maintain physical fitness. TV schedules and <a href="http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2010/01/west-ham-takeover-speculation-three.html" target="_blank">soaring business</a> involved in football has meant more and more games are being played each season. The effect of which is that elite players are becoming more susceptible to injuries, both short-term and long-term. In turn training and preparing the body for the exertions of a 90-minute match have improved, with many clubs employing fitness specialists to track players’ conditions. However, this is not enough. In order for elite players to extend their playing careers into their mid-30s, a whole change of lifestyle is needed, beginning with nutrition.</div>
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83. The football culture in the 1980s and early 1990s was considerably different to that of today. Whether it was the lack of knowledge on the subject of nutrition, the less media attention given to the sport, the less money involved or a combination of several factors, footballers were simply not as <a href="http://performance.fourfourtwo.com/health/nutrition/diego-forlan-my-24-hour-food-diary" target="_blank">health conscious as they are today</a>. Back then it was considered the norm for players to drink regularly, eat badly and generally neglect their bodies. The issue of nutrition was not considered in those days with footballers such as Tony Adams, Paul McGrath, Paul Merson et al, all known for their late night antics and weekend binges. It wasn’t really until the mid-1990s when football really stood up and took notice of the fact that bodies need to be nurtured not destroyed, in order to perform at a high level. One of the main instigators for this change was Arsène Wenger, who famously and successfully brought about change in the Arsenal team when he joined as manager in 1996. “It's silly to work hard the whole week and then spoil it by not preparing properly before the game….Food is like kerosene. If you put the wrong one in your car, it’s not as quick as it should be.” Wenger was quoted as saying. And it turns out, he was right. He introduced special diets into the Arsenal ranks which bore fruit as many of his players went on to prolong their careers into their mid-30s, including recovered-alcoholic and then-Gunners captain Tony Adams. In fact it is known that Wenger was instrumental in convincing Adams to attend rehab and rid himself of of the addiction. Such problems have affected many footballers with more information on <a href="http://www.projectknow.com/research/percocet-detox-and-withdrawal/" target="_blank">detox</a> and rehabilitation available at Project Know. </div>
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89. Fast forward to today and the picture has completely changed. The money and prestige which is at stake means players and clubs are desperate to tip the odds in their favour by producing ultra-fit players, who can perform at a high level for longer. Nowadays nutrition levels are measured daily and food intake is planned for individual player’s needs, to maximise their performance. For a player looking to lengthen his career, a strong focus on nutrition has proved to be an invaluable necessity. The Football Association has previously released information about what types of food a footballer should eat. These include a balanced diet of simple carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, saturated and unsaturated fats, protein, vitamins and minerals, fibre and water. The FA believes that, although regular people should consume 55-60% carbohydrates, a footballer should aim at 70%.</div>
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93. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>The evergreen Ryan Giggs</strong></span></div>
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95. There are a few shining examples of footballer’s who have extended their playing careers thanks to healthy living and a nutritious diet - none more so than Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs. The former Welsh international is the longest serving footballer in the Premier League and is still going strong at the tender age of 39. Thanks to a combination of <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/9901250/Ryan-Giggs-was-never-going-to-be-the-new-George-Best-at-Manchester-United.html" target="_blank">strict eating</a> (in which he denies himself luxuries such as chocolate and beer) yoga and certain medical treatments Giggs has proven what can be achieved with dedication and knowledge of the body. Having completed his coaching badges it is expected that Giggs will retire from playing at the end of this season, at which time his achievements will be all the more evident.</div>
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101. History has shown that a nutritious diet and longevity in a footballer’s career go hand in hand. Like any athlete eating well optimises performance, reduces the risk of injury and reduces recovery time. Certainly at the top it is now an obligation rather than a choice for players to focus on nutrition. Doubtless it will continue in this fashion in the future, meaning that those neglecting their diet will be left behind, while those of the ‘Ryan Giggs’ mould will flourish.</div>
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106. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2013/10/how-nutritional-diets-prolong.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><thr:total>14</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-6935410428761562417</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:36:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-11-08T15:36:07.660+00:00</atom:updated><title>Sammy Ameobi Wows On Europa League Debut</title><description>Have a look at this brilliant video titled the Golden Age of Passing, highlighting the best passes made during Match Day 3 of the Europa League. Particularly interesting was the deft touches made by Sammy Ameobi who had a stellar performance against Club Brugge.&lt;br /&gt;
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115. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2012/11/sammy-ameobi-wows-on-europa-league-debut.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCfcuoUvuKph_Ytnk5rC6l5tuUr2GuyZY-n14NB-BOt-53hdz9Sr7lzLmw2qO8y19DlgNZ6_46CDUPumPfUTgFSTfgKtUFwhbDAPSwIHLJG5liFb-xxeX2iqWwTMyjhlsbD86BSCQcpXnH/s72-c/ameobi_brugge.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>5</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-3579102848622073896</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:14:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-11-08T15:14:04.406+00:00</atom:updated><title>Top Passing Players Of Europa League Match Day 3</title><description>Chiek Tiote is the top passing player on Match Day 3 of the Europa League. Newcastle won 1-0 against Club Brugge. Pavel Horvath is still doing the business at the age of 37. How would they fare on Match Day 4?&lt;br /&gt;
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122. Western Union unveils new education initiative around UEFA Europa League to deliver one million schooldays where they will turn every pass completed in the Europa League into funding to provide one day's education to young people around the world. This is the PASS initiative led by former French and Arsenal star, Patrick Vieira.</div>
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129. nice way to get excited over the upcoming Anzhi Makhachkala v.
130. Liverpool Europa League match tonight, eh? Can the Reds' second
131. stringers show resolve and determination against a strong Anzhi side?</span> The Reds outpassed the millionaire Russians at Anfield, will it be the same at the Khazar Stadium?</span></span></div>
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139. and Western Union have launched their new PASS Initiative – where every pass in the Europa
140. League equals a day of </span><span id="yui_3_7_2_13_1352385293291_398" style="color: black; font-family: Arial;">school for kids around the world. <a href="https://webmail.180amsterdam.com/owa/redir.aspx?C=pXj5VoLgMECEDqrm_MZ61N-6s3UIi88IuWx0ZwlcSB034IHEYt9v62GraT3zwZhWIPdVcxSc6to.&URL=http://www.wu-pass.org/" id="yui_3_7_2_13_1352385293291_518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span id="yui_3_7_2_13_1352385293291_517" style="color: blue;">www.wu-pass.org</span></a></span></div>
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142. At Liverpool, Andy Carroll had to adapt his playing style. Then again, at Newcastle, Dalglish had been favoring a classic no. 9 already so the signing of Carroll for Liverpool should not surprise many last year. What was more disappointing was the lack of service for Carroll especially when Dalglish also bought Downing and Enrique to lay bombs on Carroll's head. For me, Carroll was not a flop at Liverpool, the supporting cast of Downing and Enrique let him down badly.</div>
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146. The move to West Ham, where Sam Allardyce plays the football that Andy craves, could not come at an opportune time. Andy Carroll scored arguably the best goal in the Euros and he proved that when it comes to heading the ball, he has no peers in the Premier League. </div>
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158. <a name='more'></a>It may still be early days but Carroll looked to be back to his best, terrorising opposing defenders with his body strength and target man abilities. <a href="http://news.arseblog.com/2012/10/wham-1-3-arsenal-by-the-numbers/" target="_blank">Against Arsenal</a>, he towered over Arsene's defenders, winning 17 aerial duels against the experienced Per Mertesacker and Vermaelen. Carroll also created four chances for his team while completing 13 successful passes in Arsenal's penalty area. That's astounding numbers, and it shows that in the right team, Big Andy is a major force.<br /><br />
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164. The numbers continue to stagger. At DW Stadium, Carroll won 14 out of 16 aerial duels against Wigan, an astounding 88% rate. However, the bad side of Andy showed up as well when he failed to control a simple ball over the top which could easily have been a goal. So although he is still short of match sharpness, the move to West Ham has allowed Carroll to dominate in the penalty box as he did when in Newcastle.</div>
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168. Suffice to say, "The Beast" is back and Premier League defenders had better watch out!</div>
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170. What an utterly breathtaking game between Liverpool and Everton over the weekend! Without the usual red cards and farcical refereeing decisions, it was refreshing to watch a Derby Day match where football actually took center stage.</div>
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174. Pundits are arguing that there was little technical quality in the game, but it did not matter one bit to me. The match had everything in it, pressure was high, the pace and tempo were ridiculously furious and Luis Suarez once more showed just why he is THE most electrifying footballer in the Barclays Premier League today.</div>
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178. Sure, El Pistolero may not be everyone's idea of a clinical striker but hey, there is no other player I would have on my side. He has the "samba-like" skills (just watching his numerous nutmegs on defenders), the unpredictability, frighteningly high energy and unquestioned workrate that no other player can compete against. To have scored six goals in a Liverpool side in which he fights ALONE every weekend against FOUR tough opposing defenders is a remarkable feat.</div>
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191. <a name='more'></a>Either way, I still feel that Liverpool should have won the game earlier in the second half and this came from possibly the <b><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtUNkFuxPdY" target="_blank">best Liverpool move of the match</a></b>.<br />
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195. Raheem Sterling found himself one-on-one with Tim Howard and the wunderkind was caught in two minds, either to go for goal or to square it for Suarez. Any other experienced player would instinctively know what to do in such a situation but unfortunately for Sterling, this will prove to be another lesson in a very promising season for the youngster.</div>
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203. Buoyed by his excellent goal against Reading, Sterling lost his footing slightly in his excitement, and skewed his shot embarassingly away from the gaping Everton goal. Luis Suarez, in a good position, visibly angered by Raheem's selfishness, understandably told him exactly that. I am pretty sure that Sterling will pass the ball if he ever gets into those positions in the future.</div>
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209. While watching the game, I reminisced over Dirk Kuyt. How the Reds could have used the veteran Dutch striker in this game, he gets goals in big games. The times Suarez found himself all alone without any Reds support in the Everton penalty area alone were innumerable. A younger Steven Gerrard would've busted a lung and a gut to be at the end of a Suarez pass as the mercurial Luis beat one defender after another. Rodgers need to ensure that the midfield gets up in support of Suarez - something to work on in the training ground.</div>
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213. All in all, Liverpool is creating chances but not finishing them as they should. A top-class defender and a prolific goal scorer should remain the manager's top priority. The addition of the unsettled Daniel Sturridge could not come soon enough. Heck right now, even the erratic Theo Walcott looks pretty promising as Suarez' striking partner!</div>
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216. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2012/10/amazing-raheem-sterling-should-have-won.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3ClzDxmH6vMXwqWn0Y58vaAloikABG7Kn4QmvdUCJIQarprUFklwY3cL6zDLZ2eb70RFlhgRph9_crwgRtjJJlUBjMhuZt6lC0kczzOwQKHkmHUBSmVFgKQp-Y7TvOTkfLJG9590kGK0C/s72-c/suarez_everton.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>18</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-230974205890688790</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:40:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-10-19T05:40:55.343+01:00</atom:updated><title>Passes Completed On UEFA Europa League Match Day 2</title><description>&lt;br /&gt;
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218. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFBSjTITFlHh7G_D0LBBR6g4oRZWN21XbYMhSwvmjjBnq3jyw-SbNowCdx89EjYhIq3OaYb2Mcx_5OlvM90CZ9n9sbkqJOtbKncrWQFwpiaYrZ4Fa1gn8zJlgXzAHiz7CSo4IBLOAU0vy/s1600/WUPASS+Matchday+2+Statistics.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" nea="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFBSjTITFlHh7G_D0LBBR6g4oRZWN21XbYMhSwvmjjBnq3jyw-SbNowCdx89EjYhIq3OaYb2Mcx_5OlvM90CZ9n9sbkqJOtbKncrWQFwpiaYrZ4Fa1gn8zJlgXzAHiz7CSo4IBLOAU0vy/s640/WUPASS+Matchday+2+Statistics.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>
219. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2012/10/passes-completed-on-uefa-europa-league.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimFBSjTITFlHh7G_D0LBBR6g4oRZWN21XbYMhSwvmjjBnq3jyw-SbNowCdx89EjYhIq3OaYb2Mcx_5OlvM90CZ9n9sbkqJOtbKncrWQFwpiaYrZ4Fa1gn8zJlgXzAHiz7CSo4IBLOAU0vy/s72-c/WUPASS+Matchday+2+Statistics.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-2426660334888597374</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:39:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-10-19T05:39:19.733+01:00</atom:updated><title>Player Evolution To Top Passers In Liverpool</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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223. </description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2012/10/player-evolution-to-top-passers-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7k5Ze9gyRVJL7jIy9A29BU5XtRHG3PyhvdvOrbCRHKfq9nazpP2CfgnyTj9xcF8RyxlNnokH547bRTCox5lZFcZJ3Qe3plfe_dSzodPBdPkllP48_RtTnXlnSN-0df32rwC2wJgFouJ_i/s72-c/Liverpool+J+Passes.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>1</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-5492842897704760636</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:24:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-10-19T05:24:23.975+01:00</atom:updated><title>Liverpool Evolving Into A Top Passing Side In Europe</title><description>&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;
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226. <br />
227. <a href="http://www.redneckblinds.com/best-place-to-hunt.php"><img src="http://www.redneckblinds.com/images/art/2012-best-places-to-hunt.png" style="max-width: 100%;" /></a><br />
228. Via: &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.redneckblinds.com/&quot;&gt;Redneck Blinds&lt;/a&gt;</description><link>http://theflatbackfour.blogspot.com/2012/06/apart-from-football-what-else-to-do-in.html</link><author>noreply@blogger.com (TheFlatBackFour)</author><thr:total>3</thr:total></item><item><guid isPermaLink="false">tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6625744249073841049.post-4674755164114141468</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jun 2012 10:50:00 +0000</pubDate><atom:updated>2012-06-09T11:50:17.529+01:00</atom:updated><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">alan dzagoev</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">andrey arshavin</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">cezch republic</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">dick advocaat</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">euro 2012</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">roman pavlyuchenko</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">roman shirokov</category><category domain="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#">russia</category><title>Russia&#39;s Arshavin Back To His Best In Czech Win</title><description>&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;
229. Andrey Arshavin has not had a good time in the English Premier League in the season that just ended. The Russian captain fell out of love with the Arsenal faithful and more crucially, with Arsene Wenger. In a bid to ensure top condition for Euro 2012, Arshavin returned to Zenit St. Petersburg for regular football. That proved important in his conditioning, allowing him to enter Euro 2012 at peak form.</div>
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233. Although there are many match winners in this Russia team (Alan Dzagoev is the much talked about player, Igor Akinfeev is a previous Manchester United target), Andrey Arshavin was always going to be the star man for Russia. He proved that in his performance against the Czech Republic with his two assists and excellent contribution.</div>
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237. He clearly looks back to his best, with complete focus in his eyes. That bodes well for both Advocaat and Russia in general. An enigmatic talent at worse, but an inspirational leader at his best, Arshavin should carry Russia far in this tournament.</div>
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240. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnLHCswZaJ0deEkLvkOGBmxToUmuePuqfXnlkt_jxVCC7bSCimMaW1NDc0_yQEaxNDbDoIVSS7rhQXkw3cDmTHPwtLxknp_suodIQuMsetfwY6WWU6csIMAsBHyd8LDgakdm1mjcTc6Dn/s1600/arshavin_runs_russian_play.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEnLHCswZaJ0deEkLvkOGBmxToUmuePuqfXnlkt_jxVCC7bSCimMaW1NDc0_yQEaxNDbDoIVSS7rhQXkw3cDmTHPwtLxknp_suodIQuMsetfwY6WWU6csIMAsBHyd8LDgakdm1mjcTc6Dn/s640/arshavin_runs_russian_play.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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245. Much like Poland in their opening match, Russia attacked with fluidity and that caught their opposition off-guard. The Zenit connection worked very well, as Arshavin, Shirokov, Kerzhakov and Zyryanov all seemed to have that "club" understanding. Similarly, with six Liverpool players in the England squad, maybe the same club mentality will help England advance past the group stage.</div>
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249. With this crucial opening win, Russia has made progress to the quarterfinals that much easier. This emphatic win against the Czechs was arguably Russia's hardest match in the group.</div>
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253. The media also has been raving about the Russian captain's majestic performance.</div>
254. <a href="http://www.firstpost.com/sports/euro-2012-russia-arshavin-rekindle-memories-of-2008-337762.html">Russia, Arshavin rekindle memories of 2008</a><br />
255. <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18117926">Russia inspired by Andrey Arshavin</a><br />
256. <a href="http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/news?slug=ap-euro2012-arshavin-rosicky">Arshavin wins battle of No. 10s at Euro 2012</a> <br />
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267. Powered by their famed Dortmund trio, the co-hosts of Euro 2012 looked to be cruising after a powerful first half. Poland's midfield quintet of Kuba, Obraniak, Murawski, Polanski and Rybus were totally in control and gobbled up every mistake that Greece made in the first half. Greece and Fernando Santos looked shell shocked and simply had no answer against the swarming Polish players.</div>
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271. Poland could have scored three goals at least in the first half, such were their domination. The Greeks simply looked overwhelmed and every mistake in possession was pounced upon. Every Greek player, when in possession, was surrounded by three Poles, forcing mistakes after mistakes.</div>
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275. This swarming attacking offense provided Poland with the necessary deserved breakthrough as Robert Lewandowski kickstarted his Euro 2012 campaign, scoring with a simple header. He had narrowly missed some earlier chances so the highly rated Dortmund marksman looked elated to score the first goal of Euro 2012.</div>
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281. One goal up and gifted a one-man advantage, Poland went into the halftime team talk, feeling like they could turn it on in the second half. But they did not bargain on some brilliant tactics from Greece's Fernando Santos!</div>
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285. Although there was a surprise that Kyriakos Papadapoulous did not start the game, the highly rated Schalke stopper came on as a substitute in the first half. In the second half, the ineffective Ninis was removed in favour of hardworking Dimitrios Salpangidis.</div>
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289. Greece also started to trouble Poland more on their defensive left area. One such attack down the left side of the Polish defence caused confusion and Salpangidis suddenly became Greece's unlikely supersub. Fernando Santos had instructed his players to start playing balls over the top of the Polish defence and it worked like a charm. With Poland defending a high line, Greece were starting to get behind the Polish defenders and subsequently got the penalty decision.Salpangidis' efforts easily pivotal to the Greek revival on the pitch.</div>
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295. Greece were enjoying more and more success with their passing as the Poles tire inevitably. Giorgios Samaras should have done better when he was set free in the penalty box late in the game.</div>
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299. In the end, Poland must be wondering why they did not wrap up the game in the first half. Santos and Salpangidis rescued a point for Greece. With an expectant home crowd, Poland will be feeling a lot more pressure going into their next two potentially harder group matches.</div>
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310. The Reds had another season to forget. </div>
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312. - 37 points behind the title winners, Manchester City</div>
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314. - Racism rows which divided opinions between player, manager and owners</div>
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316. - A totally unnecessary siege mentality</div>
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318. - Finishing behind cross-town rivals, Everton</div>
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320. - Losing pathetically in the FA Cup Final</div>
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322. - Having a dismal home record at what used to be "fortress" Anfield</div>
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324. - Not gaining maximum points against the eventual bottom six in the Premiership table</div>
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328. And yet, Liverpool amidst a trying season, won the Carling Cup, making Suarez, Carroll and Henderson first time winners of an English club football competition. The players could have made it a season to remember but decided to turn into shrinking violets under the pressure of delivering the club's first domestic cup double since 2001.</div>
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332. The Carling Cup win is all Liverpool have to show for the 2011-2012 season and I guess we should just enjoy these pictures and remember the lucky win over Cardiff City. One could say that the Reds' name was on the cup this season. Putting things into a positive perspective, this was Liverpool's first trophy in six years.</div>
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334. <br />
335. Here's how the action unfolded.<br />
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338. Cardiff's Joe Mason turned the heat up by scoring the first goal of the Cup final. </div>
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341. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzxJtiFFOYX_D4r4N6xzt2h9z00tpDO6rzsUDT-xM7LXjJqvvYlU7l8ld3roEswp3qrBcMl00GEplExgDZr4Y8AAcUVbMmU6p0jGCUQce9DOndEp1cnMvdQNjyCb5rD2KQevYjJEu5VVG/s1600/mason_cardiff_1st.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQzxJtiFFOYX_D4r4N6xzt2h9z00tpDO6rzsUDT-xM7LXjJqvvYlU7l8ld3roEswp3qrBcMl00GEplExgDZr4Y8AAcUVbMmU6p0jGCUQce9DOndEp1cnMvdQNjyCb5rD2KQevYjJEu5VVG/s640/mason_cardiff_1st.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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345. The increasingly influential Martin Skrtel leveled the score with an typically hard shot into the net.</div>
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350. <a name='more'></a>Liverpool then thought they had wrapped up the cup when Dirk Kuyt scored an excellent goal in extratime.<br />
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367. Only for Ben Turner to pounce on a mistake by Kuyt and force the match into penalties. Stewart Downing's best showing of the season was in danger of going up in flames.<br />
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371. <br />
372. The Reds looked to be self-destructing when Gerrard and Adam missed their penalties....</div>
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380. The pressure was on once more when Cardiff's Don Cowie scored from the spot, turning the penalty shootout 1-0 in the Bluebirds' favour.<br />
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388. But Dirk Kuyt again came to Liverpool's rescue when he made sure he slotted home his penalty kick.</div>
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396. And when Anthony Gerrard screwed his penalty kick agonisingly wide of Reina's right hand, the joy and delight at winning the 2011-12 Carling Cup final were there for all Liverpool fans to see.</div>
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408. And so Liverpool can always look back on their fantastic Carling Cup run, in which they beat Stoke City, Chelsea and Manchester City en route to the Cup.</div>
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437. And so the season finally ended. It was a season filled with drama, with more ups and downs for all clubs than in any previous season. Who would've scripted a more dramatic end to the Premier League title race? The excitement involved is what makes the Barclays Premier League the best league to watch.</div>
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441. What struck me most was that two of the Premier League's best players finally achieved what they had wanted in English football and that is to win titles and medals. The moves were controversial and the separation acrimonious but now with titles won, both players' actions can be considered justified.</div>
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445. Samir Nasri left Arsenal at a time when they needed him most, and also at a time when Arsenal were not in a position to challenge for any titles. The Arsenal fans did not take kindly to him leaving and he was vilified for leaving the Emirates. And now with the much dreamt about Premiership title under his belt, his actions are vindicated. His first trophy turned out to be the coveted Premier League trophy, making him a League champion. Something not even Steven Gerrard can claim to be.</div>
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449. <br />
450. <a name='more'></a>Similarly, Fernando Torres' desire to win trophies drove him towards Chelsea. Though his time at Chelsea has been turbulent to say the least, he has finally won a trophy at club level. Something which has eluded him throughout his club career. The fact that he is now an FA Cup AND Champions League Cup winner fully vindicates El Nino. Finally, Torres has covered himself not only with international honours but now also club glory. As a footballer, that's really all that matters, not money but trophies.<br />
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453. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIWHvmvHIPJnip1i5BW-1Q-sMurSz3ao9sTm2buxiLUf8eT8LpP47zePLhpW2K-NBb2BSVhk16RZE2s5RJnLUZ53QhDj8lU4o-XX5G0inHIECp_sV8zhPcqJOyb0IG0tH1ZS-YJ3B7sRh/s1600/torres+champ+league.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBIWHvmvHIPJnip1i5BW-1Q-sMurSz3ao9sTm2buxiLUf8eT8LpP47zePLhpW2K-NBb2BSVhk16RZE2s5RJnLUZ53QhDj8lU4o-XX5G0inHIECp_sV8zhPcqJOyb0IG0tH1ZS-YJ3B7sRh/s640/torres+champ+league.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
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456. Both players have achieved the highest accolade possible in club football. Who's to say that footballers are all about money, I doubt Torres and Nasri were thinking about that when they joined their new clubs.</div>
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468. Soccer is not only the most popular sport in the world, it is also the most
469. amazing. Besides having plenty of investors pumping money into the various club
470. leagues, soccer also has the largest talent pool from which to draw from. Soccer
471. scouts can search for new stars in every corner of the world. There are many
472. reasons why soccer is amazing besides these.</div>
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475. <div style="text-align: justify;">
476. <b>Real-time strategy and decision making. </b>Soccer is all about
477. making good decisions, but doing so in real-time. Players are coached and
478. schooled on how to develop the best mindset and acumen for soccer. This
479. means that a player must understand whether a safe pass or a higher risk
480. offensive pass is preferred. Sometimes, however, it is better to dribble the
481. ball into space when that ground is given by a defender. Part of the decision
482. making process for a soccer player will be <a href="http://www.soccer-training-info.com/strike_the_soccer_ball.asp" target="_blank">how to strike the ball</a>, i.e., which foot to use to strike the
483. ball, whether to drive the ball straight, chip the ball with backspin to allow
484. the receiving player more time to run onto the ball or trap it, slice the ball
485. with the outside of the foot for pace and curve, or hit the ball with the instep
486. for a lofted opposite curve with a soft bounce. With defenders bearing down,
487. decisions such as these must be made in a matter of seconds. This is unlike many
488. other popular sports: in the NFL, each play starts from a static and equal
489. position, the strategy and decision making once a play starts is limited to only
490. a few positions, and is the result of plays dictated to the quarterback by a
491. coach through microphone headsets. In soccer, the coach is often too far away to
492. make a real impact on the game, and every player must be able to determine what
493. to be doing--even if they do not have the ball or are on the other side of the
494. field.</div>
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496. <br /></div>
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498. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrePKa4rRi7vddPcH_AdVWGp_DN5noWCBzFLTDiRLBWJx44W9WaKGmYpxfk2j7Ue2Hyq-3Vhm7jVnzyoY89jEUP-LechgF1_y-K0Nv6LVtSREFKWgT3YFlPi2TD4widArAU4UD3uQGnLt/s1600/dempsey_for_liverpool.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrrePKa4rRi7vddPcH_AdVWGp_DN5noWCBzFLTDiRLBWJx44W9WaKGmYpxfk2j7Ue2Hyq-3Vhm7jVnzyoY89jEUP-LechgF1_y-K0Nv6LVtSREFKWgT3YFlPi2TD4widArAU4UD3uQGnLt/s640/dempsey_for_liverpool.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
499. <div style="text-align: justify;">
500. <br /></div>
501. <div style="text-align: justify;">
502. <b>Equal parts speed, power, and skill. </b>Soccer does have skill positions,
503. and some players have more specialized roles (such as a center midfielder's
504. ability to send crosses on corner kicks, or a striker's ability to hit accurate
505. shots from free kicks). However, each player must have a similar amount of
506. speed, power, and skill. A defender in soccer must have the same footwork and
507. coordination as a cornerback in football. This includes the ability to
508. back-pedal and keep an offensive player in front while also being able to turn
509. around and sprint with closing speed to catch an offensive player after that
510. player makes a move past them. An offensive player must have the power to
511. explode for a 10-20 yard sprint, but have the skill to stop or cut the ball in
512. various directions--in response to the defensive player's movements! After the
513. offensive player's expenditure of energy to sprint past a defender and the skill
514. to cut or stop the ball mid-sprint, the forward must then (in full stride and
515. with a defender throwing their legs at the forward's) strike the ball toward the
516. goal. <a href="http://www.accredited-online-colleges.org/" target="_blank">According to Accredited Online Colleges</a>, a soccer player can
517. strike a soccer ball with incredible power, regularly touching 80 mph, and often
518. touching between 90-100 mph.</div>
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520. <br /></div>
521. <div style="text-align: justify;">
522. To put it in perspective, playing soccer is akin to a basketball player
523. dribbling while standing on their hands for 90 minutes, be thinking constantly,
524. all the while retaining the power to propell the ball as fast as an MLB pitcher.
525. This is pretty amazing.</div>
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538. Wigan, in recent seasons have played a type of football which is pleasing to the eye. Since the appointment of Roberto Martinez, he had taken the blueprint he developed at Swansea and imbued it onto the Latics DNA. Their passing was amazing against Newcastle last weekend. Rarely kicking a ball in anger, the Latics players played the ball out of defence into midfield, down the channels and finally exploiting the openings with quick one-two wall passes. It was delightful to watch. If Wigan were any other Big Four team, they would have been the toast of English football.</div>
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540. <br /></div>
541. <div style="text-align: justify;">
542. But the current flavour of the month is Newcastle, and that's no surprise with the way the Toon Army has been making its way to a potential Champions League placing. However, that wait may have to be longer as Wigan brought the high flying Magpies back down to earth. With Shaun Maloney pulling the scheming strings, Wigan are all set to stage the great relegation escape that had seemed impossible back in January.</div>
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547. <div style="text-align: justify;">
548. What had seemed like a hellish run-in - games with Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea became the catalyst for a Wigan revival. Who would have thought Martinez' men could pick up nine points against these clubs?? And the results were achieved by playing the right way and with positivity.</div>
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550. <br /></div>
551. <div style="text-align: justify;">
552. </div>
553. <a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">
554. The team is finally coming together. Victor Moses, Franco di Santo, Jean Beausejour and James McCarthy are really gelling and that makes for a fantastic footballing displaying befitting of their manager's philosophy.</div>
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556. <br /></div>
557. <div style="text-align: justify;">
558. Victor Moses, above all, has been magnificient. The former England U-21 star has repaid (with interest) the faith that Martinez has in him over the past months.</div>
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562. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJIAoVgtsKr5R7nhb-joM_eGPEkW1MDn-gG9MsK-xYELxNlhKGWq9y8CjfzkHqU9P7FA8qrymZlkCiIBqNzr1Ln5TluDIjE0lBTynFN43nKuHhWOxjAN3cfj9VUqKXzvwHewuRaEwrBUB/s1600/moses_stars_newcastle.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkJIAoVgtsKr5R7nhb-joM_eGPEkW1MDn-gG9MsK-xYELxNlhKGWq9y8CjfzkHqU9P7FA8qrymZlkCiIBqNzr1Ln5TluDIjE0lBTynFN43nKuHhWOxjAN3cfj9VUqKXzvwHewuRaEwrBUB/s640/moses_stars_newcastle.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>
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564. <br /></div>
565. <div style="text-align: justify;">
566. Newcastle never really got going in the first half...is the pressure of Champions League football affecting the players? Wigan's incisive passing tore the Magpies apart and that's how all the goals came about. In the second half, Newcastle fared a lot better, but a combination of Al-Habsi and the woodwork kept the Toon Army at bay.</div>
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569. <div style="text-align: justify;">
570. Another three points and the Latics will be looking forward to their eighth season in the English Premier League. With Bolton, QPR and Blackburn all slipping, Wigan's Premiership status looks all but secured with two winnable games against Blackburn and Wolves.</div>
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583. When Luis Suarez was accused of racially abusing Patrice Evra, he retorted with the quote,</div>
584. <div style="text-align: justify;">
585. </div>
586. <div style="text-align: justify;">
587. <blockquote class="tr_bq">
588. <i>"I go to the field with the maximum illusion of a little
589. child who enjoys what he does."</i></blockquote>
590. </div>
591. <div style="text-align: justify;">
592. I finally understood what he meant by that last Saturday against Norwich. Suarez looked very much the sure-footed striker who had scored over 100 goals for Ajax. El Pistolero is a player who is either stunningly brilliant or woefully frustrating, there is no middle ground. But then it would be hard to expect him to be anything else. Hence it seemed somewhat fitting that Suarez should liken himself to a little child doing what he loves in a playground. Football is fantasy for the Uruguayan and he plays the beautiful game with a sense of child-like joy and freedom that is rarely found in the Premiership.</div>
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597. <br /></div>
598. <div style="text-align: justify;">
599. <br />
600. <a name='more'></a>That's why his trio of goals truly personify the mad genius that Suarez is. Suarez could have spectacularly missed the goals that he did score and yet still bring the fans to their feet. Against Norwich, Suarez' showed amazing pace, incredible shot power and a delirious penchant for the audacious. His first two goals, scored first with the left and then the right foot were examples of how to belt the ball past keepers. His third goal, a stunning mid-field lob was the stuff of dreams and made one ecstatic Liverpool fan get on the pitch just to hug him. That's why people pay money to watch football matches, to be part of a surreal experience that Liverpool's Luis Suarez or Barcelona's Lionel Messi can bring.<br /></div>
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602. <br /></div>
603. <div style="text-align: justify;">
604. Coincidentally, Fernando Torres also struck his first Chelsea hattrick on Sunday against Mark Hughes' Queens Park Rangers. Uncanny, isn't it, that Suarez and Torres should score their first hattrick for their clubs on the same weekend since their transfer. But there was a marked difference in the way Torres' hattrick was achieved. His was attained with a precision and clinicalness which have been long overdue.</div>
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608. <br />
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610. Gaining confidence from his recent performances in Chelsea blue, El Nino is starting to play his part as a vital cog in Roberto Di Matteo's system. QPR could not contain the Spaniard and Torres looked very close to the one I had seen in a red shirt. Chelsea is kicking into gear and that does not augur well for Liverpool's hopes of a domestic cup double.</div>
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612. <br /></div>
613. <div style="text-align: justify;">
614. Torres' hattrick was achieved through controlled brilliance. He rounded Paddy Kenny to slot home his first, curled his second after pouncing on a goalkeeping mistake and finally wrapped up his hattrick by sliding a right foot shot past Kenny's outstretched arm. Methodical, decisive, clinical and most of all, confidently taken. It hasn't been too many of these since El Nino came to Chelsea, against Rangers though, the Chelsea players looked like they are now accustomed to playing with Fernando Torres.</div>
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616. <br /></div>
617. <div style="text-align: justify;">
618. Two excellent hattricks scored by two of my favourite Premier League strikers. But would I trade the stunning brilliance of Suarez for the clinical finishing of Torres? Most definitely not! For once, Liverpool has what Manchester United do not have - the best player in the Premier League.</div>
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630. Roberto Di Matteo has been another inspired decision by Roman Abramovich. The perceptive Italian has managed to solve the old and new divide within the Chelsea squad. There is finally a distinct feeling of squad harmony not seen since the happy times of Mourinho. Winning matches usually helps, but more importantly, man management is the key. </div>
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633. <div style="text-align: justify;">
634. </div>
635. <div style="text-align: justify;">
636. While Chelsea try to revitalize their playing squad this season, the old guards of Frankie Lampard, Drogba and Terry have stubbornly refused to concede their starting places to the young stars-in-the-making. Conversely, the young stars of Mata, Torres and Sturridge have found their performance on the field stifled by the legends.</div>
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638. <br /></div>
639. <div style="text-align: justify;">
640. Against Spurs in the FA Cup semifinal, it was apparent that Chelsea old
641. and new have begun to develop a symbiotic relationship within the team. Frank Lampard commented that Di Matteo should be credited favourably for that.</div>
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651. </div>
652. <div style="text-align: justify;">
653. </div>
654. <a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">
655. Under Di Matteo, Chelsea is playing more like a team. Players are working for each other instead of finding cliques on the pitch. There is a willingness now to get results. RDM have reverted to Ancelotti's midfield diamond but with Juan Mata at the head. With players in familiar roles, results have started to flow as have confidence.</div>
656. <br />
657. <div style="text-align: justify;">
658. Four of the goals that Chelsea scored against Spurs perfectly highlight the confidence flowing through the team and the improved team work.</div>
659. <div style="text-align: justify;">
660. <u><b><br /></b></u></div>
661. <div style="text-align: justify;">
662. <u><b>The Veterans' Act</b></u></div>
663. <div style="text-align: justify;">
664. At the 41st minute, Lampard went route one. His long ball found Drogba who controlled it deftly, turned round Gallas and blasted a shot past Cudicini. Frank and Didier reprise the familiar tandem that has been so successful over the years.</div>
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666. <u><b><br /></b></u></div>
667. <div style="text-align: justify;">
668. <u><b>Young and Old Working Together</b></u></div>
669. <div style="text-align: justify;">
670. On the 49th minute, Lampard takes a Chelsea corner. David Luiz flicks onto goal. Terry flies through the air and missed, but the ball falls to the lurking Mata who scores a controversial goal. A great example of Chelsea legends combining well with the future of Chelsea.<br />
671. <br />
672. Chelsea's fifth goal was all about Mata and Florent Malouda combining. Another perfect lob for the onrushing Frenchman to slot the ball past the unfortunate Cudicini.</div>
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675. <div style="text-align: justify;">
676. <u><b>The Future</b></u></div>
677. <div style="text-align: justify;">
678. The third goal came in the 77th minute. This time, Juan Mata flighted a ball to Ramires who scored easily. The understanding that has developed will make Chelsea even stronger next season, regardless who comes in as manager.</div>
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681. <div style="text-align: justify;">
682. Chelsea's stock is on the up. From being a crisis club, the Blues is now a team on form. Another final beckons but this time a more formidable opponent awaits. Get past the mighty Barcelona and Abramovich should hire Di Matteo permanently - at least for next season.</div>
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695. Andy Carroll started the last two Liverpool games, and they were important games in some respect. Liverpool ended a four game win-less streak with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers. The Reds followed that up with a come-from-behind FA Cup victory over Everton, thus maintaining their hoodoo spell over the blue of Merseyside. In both these games, Carroll scored late winners to emerge as the hero for Liverpool. That the winners were both headed goals made everything all the more sweeter.</div>
696. <div style="text-align: justify;">
697. <br /></div>
698. <div style="text-align: justify;">
699. When asked about the 87th minute winner, Andy Carroll told ESPN,</div>
700. <div style="text-align: justify;">
701. <blockquote class="tr_bq">
702. <i>"It's the best feeling ever. We worked hard and getting the
703. goal right there at the end was great. I had a few chances and should have probably scored earlier. But I kept at it and it was a great ball in by Craig, and I just had to score
704. with that one and I did. It's a great feeling. I've had some criticism but I've just kept on going. I
705. get the winner here and it's a great feeling. I believe in myself every day."</i></blockquote>
706. </div>
707. <br />
708. It's been a while since he had felt the love of the fans. And he certainly felt it after that superb header against Everton.<br />
709. <br />
710. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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712. <br />
713. <br />
714. <a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">
715. For some time now, Carroll had looked out-of-sync with his fellow team mates and even worse, the giant had been easily outmuscled by smaller central defenders. These two concerns were addressed by his goals against Blackburn and Everton.</div>
716. <div style="text-align: justify;">
717. <br /></div>
718. <div style="text-align: justify;">
719. Against Blackburn, Carroll followed up on an Agger flick on to power Liverpool's third goal past Paul Robinson. His anticipation has not been the best this season, but he saw the possibility as soon as Agger jumped and he buried his diving header. That goal was vintage Carroll, The Beast that we knew at Newcastle.</div>
720. <div style="text-align: justify;">
721. <br /></div>
722. <div style="text-align: justify;">
723. In the FA Cup semifinal, Carroll was surrounded by at least five Everton defenders and yet managed to get the side of his head on the Bellamy freekick to score past Tim Howard. That clearly demonstrates his reputed strength and aerial ability. </div>
724. <div style="text-align: justify;">
725. <br /></div>
726. <div style="text-align: justify;">
727. </div>
728. <div style="text-align: justify;">
729. So, two game-winning goals have given Carroll a confidence boost. Perhaps he is right after all...all that is needed is an extended run in the first eleven. It takes him a while to get into the pace of the game. So to throw him on with 20 minutes remaining, expecting Carroll to change the game, renders him ineffective.</div>
730. <div style="text-align: justify;">
731. <br /></div>
732. <div style="text-align: justify;">
733. Tony Adams was nicknamed donkey in his time as an Arsenal defender. He went on to become a Gunners legend and multiple Premier League winner. Andy Carroll is now labelled donkey, at age 23, Carroll has time to turn things round and be a Liverpool legend.</div>
734. <div style="text-align: justify;">
735.  </div>
736. <br />
737. <br />
738. <br />
739. <br />
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748. "Super" Mario Balotelli is always an accident waiting to happen. I thought that he had matured quite a bit this season. Unfortunately the talented Italian is still a ticking timebomb on the football pitch. Much of his goalscoring genius stems from that right-brain thinking which also courts disaster by the busloads.</div>
749. <div style="text-align: justify;">
750. <br /></div>
751. <div style="text-align: justify;">
752. Against Sunderland, Balo once more showed his madness and his genius in equal measure. With City 3-1 down, he chose to get into a childish argument with Kolarov over who should take a freekick.</div>
753. <br />
754. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
755. </div>
756. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
757. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGBB4WocAQRh6bQQQnOWgoqbwm2rzbJPGd6FkjA1hjNK-4ycetrFwlNgXljFenDnBD-2JEAbfpnmiINYc9Y3ruvOCQNQh5KnXkI-0zO9eK5SbuBkDONnqw_yYsqpmv_3C9-1rxlY-MBni/s1600/balo_freekick_trouble.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIGBB4WocAQRh6bQQQnOWgoqbwm2rzbJPGd6FkjA1hjNK-4ycetrFwlNgXljFenDnBD-2JEAbfpnmiINYc9Y3ruvOCQNQh5KnXkI-0zO9eK5SbuBkDONnqw_yYsqpmv_3C9-1rxlY-MBni/s640/balo_freekick_trouble.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
758. <br />
759. <div style="text-align: justify;">
760. As though to prove a point to both City and Kolarov, Balotelli went on a run at the edge of the Sunderland box and curled a shot past Mignolet. The curious thing was that the shot took place in roughly the same area as the disputed freekick. Coincidence? With Balotelli, I doubt it. I am sure the Italian wanted to prove a point.</div>
761. <div style="text-align: justify;">
762. <br /></div>
763. <br />
764. <a name='more'></a><br />
765. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
766. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyaPWewGyecLrzqjn85MCk81BZgg1L8woKYb_RZ632ReCCT2nVmHHXGq-zIxmmSJLltQ6uCSKnwCn0hyCFEwHolD4Z4fCardplenlOx-tUcwkQEl05ez3mM_3bFBLlg3m4j1pfF6fohP_/s1600/balo_scores_roker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyaPWewGyecLrzqjn85MCk81BZgg1L8woKYb_RZ632ReCCT2nVmHHXGq-zIxmmSJLltQ6uCSKnwCn0hyCFEwHolD4Z4fCardplenlOx-tUcwkQEl05ez3mM_3bFBLlg3m4j1pfF6fohP_/s640/balo_scores_roker.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
767. <br />
768. I guess Kolarov sensed that as well. Because as City continued to push forward to level the game, the highly rated Serbian latched onto a Pizarro pass and fizzed a shot past a sea of Sunderland players and into the net. Kolarov must have taken special care to wait till the ball dropped into the exact same spot as the freekick to let fly. Kinda felt as though Kolarov was sticking two fingers up to Mario Balotelli, doesn't it?<br />
769. <div style="text-align: justify;">
770. <br /></div>
771. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
772. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE27i0p_6RsUeRuWKpY8CAgSs4E_qoIVMRcT8UjcwBYb9ykyl4qUzMVYLT_4SRlzcz-o2nCRDGBFZzCdtrotK-OEml2mmCrK9FtWbW3zcevI8-4fXtislPz8BFnv5Mpgc8XzW9sUb4WYS0/s1600/kolarov_scores_roker.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE27i0p_6RsUeRuWKpY8CAgSs4E_qoIVMRcT8UjcwBYb9ykyl4qUzMVYLT_4SRlzcz-o2nCRDGBFZzCdtrotK-OEml2mmCrK9FtWbW3zcevI8-4fXtislPz8BFnv5Mpgc8XzW9sUb4WYS0/s640/kolarov_scores_roker.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
773. <div style="text-align: justify;">
774. <br /></div>
775. <div style="text-align: justify;">
776. With the unexpected 3-3 draw at The Etihad, it is unlikely that Manchester City will lift the Premier League title come May. The Citizens are fading at exactly the wrong time of the season. Unfortunately, Mancini and City must rely on the excellence of Balotelli rather than the tantrums of Balotelli. Edin Dzeko's form has stagnated since the new year, Aguero's injury is a
777. concern and Tevez' return has been a damp squib, City have only the
778. temperamental Italian to count on.<br />
779. <br />
780. The title is slipping away, and Roberto Mancini is fuming....</div>
781. <div style="text-align: justify;">
782. <br /></div>
783. <div style="text-align: justify;">
784. <br /></div>
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793. It is a known fact that Roman Abramovich goes into panic mode when his Chelsea team stumbles either in the Premier League or in the Champions League. He has done so in numerous occasions during his ownership of the Blues. With the inevitable departure of Andre Villas Boas, Roberto Di Matteo was entrusted with the task of seeing the current Chelsea players through the season. RDM as he is now known, has shown that a temporary manager fare a whole lot better at Stamford Bridge.</div>
794. <div style="text-align: justify;">
795. <br /></div>
796. <div style="text-align: justify;">
797. RDM has done fantastically well since taking over from AVB. From impossible situations and player power, he has guided Chelsea into the Champions League quarterfinal and FA Cup semifinal. Overcoming a 3-1 deficit against Napoli and victory over Leicester have earned RDM the player's respect and the chance to improve on Chelsea's poor season. Under Di Matteo's Chelsea, the enigma who is Fernando Torres is even beginning to regain form and goalscoring touch. El Nino has scored three goals and made four goals since AVB's sacking.</div>
798. <div style="text-align: justify;">
799. <br /></div>
800. <div style="text-align: justify;">
801. Abramovich clearly knew what he was doing when he sacked AVB. The owner was sure that results would improve once the manager was gone and he dealt his ruthless hand. It wasn't a risk, in his mind, after all he had done it before, sacking Mourinho and Scolari, bringing in Avram Grant and Guus Hiddink. The previous temporary assignments had brought immediate results to Chelsea.<br />
802. <br />
803. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
804. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLWAQVdb9hoXfGIe3Y5W_AI9ikNoPKEtcBcGzgA3rGDsokByXFD3abLOGS79Cnz-oOAvvpYx4z4f4mitbGjrhBZiRRC-kEBl24Qtz9DtHYIIWUOxbVv4nKwKauvZRLtTFbkR5D59gna1Z/s1600/interim+chelsea+coach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="326" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLWAQVdb9hoXfGIe3Y5W_AI9ikNoPKEtcBcGzgA3rGDsokByXFD3abLOGS79Cnz-oOAvvpYx4z4f4mitbGjrhBZiRRC-kEBl24Qtz9DtHYIIWUOxbVv4nKwKauvZRLtTFbkR5D59gna1Z/s640/interim+chelsea+coach.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
805. <br /></div>
806. <div style="text-align: justify;">
807. </div>
808. <div style="text-align: justify;">
809. </div>
810. <a name='more'></a>When he sacked Jose Mourinho, he gave the short term managerial reins to an unknown Avram Grant. Grant's managerial skills became well known through his steadying handling of Chelsea post-Jose. The Blues could have imploded then but instead, through the wily Grant, they stayed on course for a treble quest. Chelsea under his stewardship made it to the Champions League final (lost to the Red Devils), League Cup final (lost to Spurs) and lost out on the last day of the Premiership to again the Red Devils.<br />
811. <div style="text-align: justify;">
812. <br /></div>
813. <div style="text-align: justify;">
814. Scolari's initial superb run of results with Chelsea earned the World Cup winning Brazilian rave reviews. However his "flying fullback" tactics were subsequently found out, and after a 2-0 defeat at Anfield, he was sacked. Guus Hiddink was brought in to carry Chelsea through that troubled season. He did just that, with Chelsea winning the FA Cup against Everton. However, the Dutchman could not secure the Premier League title for Abramovich. Players and fans truly loved the football that he presented.</div>
815. <br />
816. <div style="text-align: justify;">
817. All three interim managers have winning records since taking over from their predecessors, lending weight to the perception that <b>stand-in managers do better with the same squad of Chelsea players</b> than their sacked predecessors had done.</div>
818. <br />
819. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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821. <br />
822. <div style="text-align: justify;">
823. </div>
824. <div style="text-align: justify;">
825. Sinister undertones of players refusing to perform for their beleaguered managers? The troubled manager losing dressing room confidence before his sacking? After all, this is Chelsea with larger-than-life players.</div>
826. <div style="text-align: justify;">
827. <br /></div>
828. <div style="text-align: justify;">
829. Anything is possible at the high profile, multinational club like Chelsea. For now though, the replacement manager is doing a great job, uniting players and fans alike. More crucially, Torres finally looks happy.</div>
830. <br />
831. <br />
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840. It is easy to back Steven Gerrard in any game as a potential match winner. However, this season has been a little bit harder. Having said that, he has shown that just his presence on the pitch adds a significant star quality in the matches that Liverpool have played in this season.</div>
841. <div style="text-align: justify;">
842. <br /></div>
843. <div style="text-align: justify;">
844. Even in a more restrained role this term, he has been the most influential player in a Liverpool shirt. With Luis Suarez a marked man and unable to repeat his performances of last season, even a half-fit Gerrard looked far more a match winner than Andy Carroll or Suarez or Adam or Henderson or the whole Liverpool team put together.</div>
845. <div style="text-align: justify;">
846. <br /></div>
847. <div style="text-align: justify;">
848. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
849. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPVnThX2Wda7eCifJGRUUq6lwByB56qWpMXbzdrJ8eAg-myr-1I96Ny67jJ5DmY6foVflKFfeMWUO04aX5Zc-AOCTru1avifKGzhxXHGIawlZvjlDQE9J89CMCumWigofBGZa5bxPKv2n/s1600/gerrard_newkey_matchwinner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="414" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFPVnThX2Wda7eCifJGRUUq6lwByB56qWpMXbzdrJ8eAg-myr-1I96Ny67jJ5DmY6foVflKFfeMWUO04aX5Zc-AOCTru1avifKGzhxXHGIawlZvjlDQE9J89CMCumWigofBGZa5bxPKv2n/s640/gerrard_newkey_matchwinner.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
850. <br />
851. He has been the one Liverpool midfield player who has played with purpose and direction every time he stepped on the pitch this season. The Reds need goals from midfield, something that we know Gerrard can provide in abundance, so it's time for the captain to be at his marauding best, starting with Newcastle.</div>
852. <br />
853. <div style="text-align: justify;">
854. Four seasons ago, Steven Gerrard scored two amazing goals in Liverpool's emphatic 5-1 win over Newcastle in a match best remembered for its post match incident.</div>
855. <br />
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861. This season, he provided Reds fans with tiny globules of hope that Andy Carroll could yet be a success at Liverpool. Coincidentally, that hope came against Newcastle when the Liverpool captain turned in a super-sub performance.</div>
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868. Steven Gerrard has shown brilliance against Newcastle in past matches, he should be expected to carry the hope and expectation of all Liverpool fans today at Newcastle's Sport Direct Arena.</div>
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872. Even with a wayward Liverpool, a meeting with a fellow top six team should bring out the best in the Reds. Knowing Steve Clarke and Kenny Dalglish, they are bound to rest Carroll, which means that midfield runs into the Newcastle box will be the best way to break down a disciplined defence.<br />
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882. It's not everyday that Liverpool collapse in the final 13 minutes of a game like they did against QPR. Overconfidence might have had something to do with that, as the Reds were so dominant in that game. Much like they had been throughout the season. One could actually count in one hand the number of terrible performances. But the Premier League standings don't lie and Liverpool, for all their vibrant football, deserve to sit in seventh spot.</div>
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886. All eyes will be on the mighty Reds this weekend, as they take on struggling Wigan Athletic at Anfield. If Reds fans are hoping that Liverpool will sweep aside the Latics, they might have to think again. Liverpool have struggled against Wigan in recent seasons and with Martinez' men fighting for their Premiership lives, the Reds might well struggle again. Factor in Asia's best goal keeper, Ali Al-Habsi and one can be sure goals will not come easy.</div>
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890. You will need to go back three seasons (2009/2010) to find the <a href="http://soccerblogvideo.blogspot.com/2009/12/liverpool-2-1-wigan-athletic-torres.html">last home win for Liverpool over Wigan</a>. A 2-1 win inspired by goals from Bolton's David N'gog and Chelsea's Fernando Torres. </div>
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897. Steven Gerrard, as Liverpool captain, must lead by example and inspire the players around him to put the QPR defeat behind them. The Reds needs all his leadership qualities to ensure that they do not suffer another bitter disappointment at Anfield.</div>
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900. With Charlie Adam injured, Gerrard can affect the game in his favoured position, knowing that Spearing will be the midfield enforcer. The Reds captain have not been able to exert his influence too much this season, apart from matches against Newcastle and Everton. Partly due to the presence of Adam but I believe it's more to do with Gerrard opting to play deeper in midfield. As a result, Liverpool lost a goal threat this season.</div>
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904. Gerrard's inspirational and influential abilities are needed against Wigan if the Reds expect three points. His Kop hero status and goalscoring prowess makes Steven Gerrard the <b>man to watch</b> in this weekend's Premiership clash.</div>
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908. But if Craig Bellamy is fit, a repeat of his two goal act in Liverpool's biggest win over Wigan would be much welcomed.</div>
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915. Liverpool have been a soft touch all season for the Premiership strugglers. Wigan are fighting for their Premiership survival and surely the Latics will be plotting the downfall of the Reds at Anfield. After all, Wigan's first ever point against the Big 4 came courtesy of Liverpool back in 2008.</div>
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