Hazaard did not "guard" Baba - Hargreaves

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Saint Ghfuo: RESTORE YOUR LOST GLORY! 8 years ago

BABA SHOULD HAVE COVERED HIS MAN. INSTEAD OF KEEPING HIS EYE ON THE PLAYER TO HIS LEFT. HE WAS BUSY WATCHING THE BALL.....THE BALL IS FASTER THAN HUMAN. FAILING TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE OPPOSING PLAYER LEAVES YOU EXPOSED. DEFE ...
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BABA SHOULD HAVE COVERED HIS MAN. INSTEAD OF KEEPING HIS EYE ON THE PLAYER TO HIS LEFT. HE WAS BUSY WATCHING THE BALL.....THE BALL IS FASTER THAN HUMAN. FAILING TO KEEP YOUR EYE ON THE OPPOSING PLAYER LEAVES YOU EXPOSED. DEFENSIVE INEXPERIENCE 101
Saint Ghfuo: RESTORE YOUR LOST GLORY! 8 years ago

HAD BABA KEPT HIS EYES ON THE MAN TO HIS LEFT. THE ATTACKING STOKE CITY PLAYER WOULD HAVE SHOT THE BALL AT NET OR DUMPED THE BALL INTO THE 18. BABA WAS CAUGHT WATCHING THE BALL. SO THE STOKE PLAYER LOBBED THE BALL OVER BABA F ...
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HAD BABA KEPT HIS EYES ON THE MAN TO HIS LEFT. THE ATTACKING STOKE CITY PLAYER WOULD HAVE SHOT THE BALL AT NET OR DUMPED THE BALL INTO THE 18. BABA WAS CAUGHT WATCHING THE BALL. SO THE STOKE PLAYER LOBBED THE BALL OVER BABA FOR THE STOKE CITY PLAYER ON BABA'S LEFT AND THAT CAUSED THE GOAL RIGHT THERE. THIS IS CALLED DEFENDING 101. WAT WOULD JOHN MENSAH DO IN SUCH A SITUATION U ASK? HE WILL WATCH THE PLAYER NOT THE BALL
Keen Observer 8 years ago

Listen to this Fucking Fool! The bastard who posts under the stupid name "Tow Truck" on the Soccer forum. You don't know a damn thing about football.

Listen to this Fucking Fool! The bastard who posts under the stupid name "Tow Truck" on the Soccer forum. You don't know a damn thing about football.
felix 8 years ago

we should pray forBaba

we should pray forBaba
Free Voter 8 years ago

Some Chelsea players are doing what they can to get Jose out. Harzard is one of them. Players vrs.Coach is issue

Some Chelsea players are doing what they can to get Jose out. Harzard is one of them. Players vrs.Coach is issue
Thunder 8 years ago

really?

really?
kwasi afriyie asamoah, usa 8 years ago

I like your analysis. Good job

I like your analysis. Good job
kwasi afriyie asamoah, usa 8 years ago

Baba should work hard

Baba should work hard
WALALA 8 years ago

Yea your very right

Yea your very right
CA 8 years ago

Chelsea's Throes Continue

If Ghanaians feel Baba Rahman is the answer to Chelsea's porous defense, think again. He may have excelled in German league, but he's going through "growing pains" right now. Baba should stay off ...
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Chelsea's Throes Continue

If Ghanaians feel Baba Rahman is the answer to Chelsea's porous defense, think again. He may have excelled in German league, but he's going through "growing pains" right now. Baba should stay off the internet and spend time learning about the rugged and tactical nature of the Barclay's Premier League. Baba's performance against Stoke City is indeed enough evidence of Mounhrino’s slow progression approach to the young full back. It may be the case that Baba did not receive much help from Hazaard, nonetheless defenders must deal with such adversities. Baba could have changed his tactics when he encountered the nimble and crafty feet of the winger he was supposed to guard. Often, he looked askance and lost in the game, a disposition that is common with most new entrants in any league. Yes, there is a learning curve for Baba; but it's not a steep one. He just needs to be serious and thoroughly professional.

On another note, under the captainship of Asamoah Djan, Black Stars seemed to be tethering on the edge of “wonna-be” music stars. That so-called Baby-Jet syndrome is sucking and zapping the creativity and strength of the national team. Is it any surprising that Mr. Asamoah plies his soccer acts within countries that are complaint with such buffoonery? How many German players wear the hats of wonna-be musicians? What about Messi, Nehmah, Ronaldo, and others? These infectious socializing antics of Mr. Asamoah not only undermine team spirit, but, in a serious manner, create a profile whereby the players seek socializing outlets, much like magpies to magnets and lights.

When Steven Appiah, Kwesi Appiah and Abedi Pele were Captains of Black Stars, we never had the epidemic of national players who morphed as hip-hop artists. It’s one thing to sing a song in team spirit and solidarity. It’s altogether bizarre to see players spending much time in recording studios, when they should be building on strength and techniques. Ghana has gifted players, many of whom are young. But the team needs a philosophy that priorities professionalism in terms of mental and physical game preparation. Coach Avram has a difficult task to steer the team from consummate self-absorbed and self-gratification tendencies to a team that thinks and lives for the game. Until we witness such transformation, we would be able to defeat the likes of Comoros. However, we might not compete well with countries like Mali and even Nigeria that are reformulating their mindset to their national teams.
Boasiako 8 years ago

I agree with your postulations.

I agree with your postulations.
papa Chris 8 years ago

I made the same observation after the match. Baba was left too exposed. That notwithstanding, Baba is responsible for his own success. He must get his personal coach and physiologist. It will pay off in the medium to long ter ...
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I made the same observation after the match. Baba was left too exposed. That notwithstanding, Baba is responsible for his own success. He must get his personal coach and physiologist. It will pay off in the medium to long term. José M. managed to deflate his confidence level just to prove a point and that's why Baba must not think about the immediate cost. He just work hard if he wants to be successful.
NTAWA MOSHI 8 years ago

This is a selfish,"I can do all"player.On countless times,Baba was open on his left side in attack,but never gave him the ball.
Baba should also be held for his lapses.Shaqira was too much of a technical player for him.

This is a selfish,"I can do all"player.On countless times,Baba was open on his left side in attack,but never gave him the ball.
Baba should also be held for his lapses.Shaqira was too much of a technical player for him.
Col Q 8 years ago

Advert: Application is open for the posts of "ARMCHAIR NATIONAL COACH AND INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ANALYST"for the Black Stars and its players plying their trade abroad. Closing Date for Applications: As soon as possible!!!Appl ...
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Advert: Application is open for the posts of "ARMCHAIR NATIONAL COACH AND INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL ANALYST"for the Black Stars and its players plying their trade abroad. Closing Date for Applications: As soon as possible!!!Applicants should send their applications thru the madia stating their qualifications and what certificates they have also whether LOST or available and where issued and by whom!
Saint Ghfuo: RESTORE YOUR LOST GLORY! 8 years ago

THEY ARE PLAYING LIKE ROYALTY. THE PLAYERS EXPECTING DUBIOUS CALLS FROM REFS AND THEY THINK OTHER TEAMS WILL BE INTIMIDATED BY THEM...NAH, CHELSEA NEED TO PLAY WITH BAD INTENTIONS. STOP TALKING, STOP SHOWING ATTITUDE AND LET ...
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THEY ARE PLAYING LIKE ROYALTY. THE PLAYERS EXPECTING DUBIOUS CALLS FROM REFS AND THEY THINK OTHER TEAMS WILL BE INTIMIDATED BY THEM...NAH, CHELSEA NEED TO PLAY WITH BAD INTENTIONS. STOP TALKING, STOP SHOWING ATTITUDE AND LET YOUR FEET DO THE TALKING....
Atomic 8 years ago

Hazard contributed to the goal because he was not supporting Baba

Hazard contributed to the goal because he was not supporting Baba
Den 8 years ago

I watched the entire game. In many instances, the team failed to utilize baba when he's opened. It seemed like he was not part of the team or the team failed to recognize him. Hazard, Oscar, Willian, mostly the midfielders di ...
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I watched the entire game. In many instances, the team failed to utilize baba when he's opened. It seemed like he was not part of the team or the team failed to recognize him. Hazard, Oscar, Willian, mostly the midfielders did not make use of him. I Don't know what is actually going on between him n the big guys at Chelsea. I have observed that in many games. They failed to take advantage of his overlapping abilities.
KWAME ADAMS 8 years ago

u ar ryt man gud observer
baba neva had mor dan 10 passes frm d players buh wen he was substituted d ball strtd going der hmmmmmmm!!!

u ar ryt man gud observer
baba neva had mor dan 10 passes frm d players buh wen he was substituted d ball strtd going der hmmmmmmm!!!
Edward, Maryland 8 years ago

But Baba should be told: "It's good to overlap but you should make sure that as a defender, your back and your man is covered". Defense is your first priority before overlapping. This desire to go on a run at the least opport ...
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But Baba should be told: "It's good to overlap but you should make sure that as a defender, your back and your man is covered". Defense is your first priority before overlapping. This desire to go on a run at the least opportunity has its downside. It's baptism by fire. He'll come out polished as gold. It's a new league. He'll learn. He needs our support though. Good luck, Baba. We're behind you.
Blow 8 years ago

Fans can say whatever but what Chelsea lack is a midfielder in the mould of Essien or Mkalele. Lastly, the strikers are not shooting; too many passes. The question is who would be the next Lampard?

Fans can say whatever but what Chelsea lack is a midfielder in the mould of Essien or Mkalele. Lastly, the strikers are not shooting; too many passes. The question is who would be the next Lampard?

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