With the imminent departure of Mascherano to Inter and the already signed deal to take Insua away to Fiorentina, you have to wonder what the formation for the team is going to look like for the next season. Rafa built a defensive, counter-attacking force centered around Mascherano. He was the holding midfielder that made it [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Insua’
Future Tactics and the Gaping Hole at Left Back
Posted: 18th July 2010 by CSD in EditorialTags: Formation, Insua, Mascherano, OMG WTF NO LB, Roy Hodgson
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A Premature Preview?
Posted: 11th April 2010 by steven. in Match Preview, Premier LeagueTags: Fulham, Insua, Maxi Rodriguez, race for 4th, Rafa, red cards, Roy Hodgson, Ryan Babel
Alright, let’s put this into perspective. We beat Benfica on Thursday to make it through to the Europa League semi-finals. Good job boys. Great. Now, it’s time to focus. Fulham are coming to town tomorrow and a few seasons ago that would have been something to laugh about. I would have not even considered getting [...]
Women and Children First…..
Posted: 7th April 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match PreviewTags: Aquilani, attack!, Benfica, Europa League, Gerrard, Glen Johnson, Insua, Lucas, Ryan Babel, Torres
There’s a rush to European nights like no other. The electricity in the air, the roar of the Kop, the excitement of the announcers, the anxiety of the players. Really, nothing compares. With your back against the wall and a win the only result that matters, Lord knows this must be what Meth feels like. [...]
Rafa Said Knock You Out…..
Posted: 2nd April 2010 by steven. in Europa League, Match ReactionTags: 2-1 loss, Away Goal, Benfica, Cosmic Toilet, Daniel Agger, Insua, Jonas Eriksson, Luisao, Oscar Cardoza, Red Card, Rob Schnieder movies, Ryan Babel, Torres
Another last gasp goal and we go down 2-1 in our first leg tie with Benfica. I’m Canadian so I might not know the rules of this crazy game as well as the rest of you folks so forgive my ignorance. Now, let me get this straight. Each team, by regulation, is allowed to field [...]