Monday, December 11, 2006

What a pulsating game, the Arsenal vs Chelsea game has got to be the best game I have watched so far this season.I admit chelsea were unlucky not to win in the final mins of the game.

I am still shackled by sat match. Totally no fitness and poor awareness of the ball. Morale and confidence a bit low in contrast to a few months back. It will be interesting to see how I fare on thurs. Anyway out of boredom, I have decided to name my dream team. Here goes. I have adopted a 4-3-1-2 formation.

Goalkeeper - Peter Schemichael

The great dane, I always fancy a keeper who shouts at you throughout the game thereby keeping you mentally alert.

Right Back - Gary Neville

A loyal servant and a hard working bloke who runs his heart out down the flank.

Right Centre Back - Rio Ferdinand

He may have been off-form sometimes but he hasn't let England down in major tournaments esp the world cup, he is fully focused and rarely loses a tackle.

Left Centre back - Tony Adams(Vice Captain)

A typical British old fashioned and no nonsense defender. Someone who can psych players up before a game and rally the troops when the chips are down definitely gets a slot in my starting lineup.

Left Back - Ashley Cole

The only person I feel who can stop Cristiano Ronaldo.

Right Centre Mid - Luis Figo

An extremely skillful winger who can play centre mid as well. At his peak, he was practically carrying Portugal on his own. My secondary school idol.

Centre Mid - Roy Keane(Captain)

Since I started watching EPL, I dun rem seeing anyone square up to him after any challenge. Week in week out players square up to challenges but no one has ever reacted to him after a challenge, he is that FEARSOME.

Left Centre Mid - Pavel Nedved

Many still say Juventus only lost to Milan in the 2003 champions league final because he was suspended. A talented player who also led Lazio to the scudetto. He can make mazy runs and pass a through ball.

Hole(In front of midfield and behind strikers) - Zinidine Zidane

How could this maestro not be in anyone's dream team. Practically the best player of our generation.

Left Forward - Rivaldo

Another skillful player full of tricks. He can dribble and most importantly score.

Right Forward - Fat ronaldo

He may be slow now but surely a few years back he was the best clinical finisher of the game. Able to do dummies and crossovers as well.

Reserves

Keeper - Buffon/ Oliver Kahn

It was difficult to choose between them so I decided to include both.

Sweeper/Left Back -Paolo Maldini

A world class defender who reads the game and tackles well.

Midfield- Michael Essien

A player who can slot in at any postion and excel. A physically powerful lad, almost a complete player, one to watch out for the future.

Attacking Mid - Paul Scholes

A technical and crafty player who has great vision and passing ability. Though quiet by nature, he stands shoulder to shoulder with the best players in the world. He is the most underated player who should deserve more recognition.

Hole - Wayne Rooney

Though he is not as skillful as henry or a finisher like Van Nisterooyl, he plays with his heart on his sleeve. Only 21 and still not the finished product yet. How could anyone ever leave him out.

Striker - Eric Cantona

My idol and also the reason why I supported Leeds Utd then and later Manchester United. He has a great footballing brain and is also a charismatic entertainer.

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