Posts tagged “Arshavin”
Andrey Arshavin delights and frustrates in equal measure
There are two great philosophical debates that divide the football world; whether to play attractive football or to favour a more pragmatic approach and how to jude how good a player is. While the former is more or less answered by the league format biasing towards a “winning at all costs” mentality the latter is [...]
Andrey Arshavin rises to the occasion as Arsenal seek defensive resolution
Arsenal fans would sympathise with Aston Villa’s current plight and not just because of the presence of a club legend in their line-up. Injuries have denied Gerard Houllier of his more senior players and as a result, have had to rely on a number of youngsters while also drafting in Robert Pires, at the wise-old [...]
Arshavin looks left-field in search of his old mojo
To most people, Andrey Arshavin would have registered on their consciousness in the summer of 2008. He was boyish in his looks; his plum cheeks and fluffy hair were never going to hide his impish charm but it wasn’t before long he displayed all his cunning trickery. Suspended for the first two games of the [...]
Andrey Arshavin may be central to how Arsenal line up next season
Andrey Arshavin is likely to start on the left of Arsenal’s attack which opens up many possibilities on how the Gunners may line up next season. In the summer of 1997, the back pages of the national papers were adorned with the photographs of Arsène Wenger’s and his two new signings for the club – [...]
How do short, on the move strikers at Barcelona help break the bus?
Barcelona’s clever use of short, tricky forwards have made them an unpredictable force against defensive-minded teams and particularly have allowed Lionel Messi to revel. By Karthik (KV) At Camp Nou, Barcelona fielded a forward line of Messi, Bojan and Pedro to battle it out against the determined defense of Arsenal. One similarity between these players [...]
Arsenal’s dynamic dribbling duo can drive the Gunners to glory
The benching of Arsenal’s too most gifted dribblers due to slight knocks did not help the Gunners’ cause in the 1-1 draw to Birmingham. Two goals. One had a bit of luck; the other was dizzyingly graceful. Yet both were just rewards for the almost impudent desire of both players – although paved with good [...]