An interesting point, that has happened in England for years

"We need to teach young players the rules, but most crucially teach them how to break the rules!"

Players like Wright Phillips, Lennon, Walcott, Richards etc, fly out of the traps when they are first let loose on first teams

Then it all just seems to be coached out of them, and they don't get to express themselves anymore

There's actually nothing complicated about Barcelona, their defence isn't that good at all. They are a repeat of the 70's Brazilian teams, and they won't let you have the ball

In the champs final, they switched off at the back and Rooney (to his credit), grasped the only opportunity he had and equalised

A lot will change at Barca when Xavi isn't around, unless Fabregas is primed as his successor

Posted By: pants, Jun 28, 09:00:29