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Stylish or boring? Liverpool and Rangers are taking most of the flak
They've been criticised throughout the season for their playing styles, but how do we equate between right and wrong in the ever changing world of football?
by gerald mclaughlin on 09 May 2008
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The style of football this season in Britain, and all over the continent, has triggered discussion in pubs and homes across the country.
Liverpool have been slaughtered (mainly by defeated opponents) for their style of play. It has been the same in Scotland with Rangers, who remain on course fo a quadruple, but Liverpool have nothing to show for their efforts.
Tactics and styles in football, like every aspect in life, follow a pattern which goesaround in circles. In the late 50s and early 60s Italian football teams used a system called the "catenaccio" which literally translated means, "door bolt". It was most famously employed and invented by Helenio Herrera, the Argentinian manager of Inter Milan.
Success was plentiful for the Italians but the style of play was stifling the game. The "catenaccio " was influenced by Austrian coach Karl Rappan who employed the "verrou" or "chain" system and many variations have stemmed from both inventions. It is where the "libero" or sweeper originated.
Comments (10)
by K McG on May 09, 2008
At the end of the day, results are what matter. The Teds are on the verge of the Quadruple. With the amount of dosh Mr Walter Smith has had at his disposal, the circumstances are truly amazing. When you consider the state Gers were in nearly two years ago. Walter was brought in to steady a sinking ship. He has done that. With the successes this term comes money. Walter has been guaranteed millions to add the "flair" players to the team. Those who criticise the style of play?? Well SO WHAT. It hasent been pretty but when you take all of the above into consideration, it is more than tolerable. (if your a Ger!) Follow Follow
by John Simons on May 09, 2008
Liverpool acording to this article is nothing. But 4'th place in PL, and the semi-final in CL, has spoken.
by fernando torres on May 09, 2008
liverpool are the top scorers in all comps with 116 goals
by Stu Man on May 09, 2008
On an writing an article without allowing your own prejudices to shine through and detract from the topic. On the topic. First and foremost it is about winning games/trophies. Once Rangers have that sorted they can worry about entertaining the public more. However, even if the football isn't the most entertaining for the fans, I am sure celebrating the success will be.
by Nelster followfollow.com on May 09, 2008
Multi million pound strikers can't score against resolute defence - strikers take the huff. Bunch of overpaid incompetents..... Will be interesting to see if Rangers win both Goal of the Year in both the CL and Uefa Cup - Charlie Adam at home to Stuttgart and Steven Whittaker away to Sporting Clube de Portugal.
by gerald mclaughlin on May 09, 2008
.........if i have to spell out what i meant....they have nothing this year,they have won nothing.Are you happy with 4th? And no-one remembers semi-final losers.Fact.
......sportingo write my headlines.Please read my article before commenting.I praised Liverpools goalscoring achievements.
by dav g on May 09, 2008
gerald mclaughlin what about the long ball celtic did you write about fat hartson and sutton the money grabber was that nice to watch,,,,,,who cares the bears are going to manchester,,,,,to win and the 80k in seville will be 150k,,,,,gerald mclaughlin start writing about your own team sellick,,,,we want the quad,,,,when you got to final you won 0
by craig m on May 09, 2008
decent article from gerald, pretty fair and one of the first from him that i have read that mentions rangers and doesn't put the boot in...good article
by gerald mclaughlin on June 02, 2008
Sorry Nelster,i have been partying for some time.How does it feel to have blown the big two? Dear oh dear.Do you like Watties tactics now?
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