Tag Archives: Tactics
The Subbuteo Pitch: Raúl (Schalke) v Manchester United (Home) 26/4/11
Background The record scorer in the Champions League history found himself in the unlikely situation of another European semi-final. Having scored in both legs of the quarter finals, Raul was rolling back the clock once again. How they line up … Continue reading
The Subbuteo Pitch: Javi García (Benfica) v PSV (Home) 7/4/11
Background Francisco Javier “Javi” García Fernández is in his 2nd season in Portugal having learnt his trade at Real Madrid. The 24-year-old cousin of former Atletico Madrid and Liverpool winger Luis helped the Portuguese outfit to last seasons title. A regular … Continue reading
The Subbuteo Pitch: David Silva (Man City) v Chelsea (Away) 20/3/11
Background Having scored in his previous two Premier League games, David Silva is a player in form. Whilst not known for his scoring prowess, he’s ability to create and overall link up play with the team as a whole has … Continue reading
The Subbuteo Pitch: Fernando Torres (Chelsea) v Fulham (Away) 14/2/11
Background Just Fernando Torres second showing in a Chelsea shirt. Notably a large proportion of Torres goals for Liverpool came at Anfield. This season under Roy Hodgson he scored once in 10 away Premiership games and then in his brief … Continue reading
