Michael Carrick is in the news today after releasing a video releasing a video with Puma showing off his skills as a midfielder. This video is a good representation of why the Manchester United star has been a model of consistency over the years. With some Puma players on set, Carrick gives a thorough explanation on how to be a fundamentally sound midfielder.
This video got me thinking on what has shaped the English star’s career. After stints West Ham United, Tottenham and a few loans, he has established himself at Old Trafford over the past seven seasons. He also has 29 appearances for the England National Team but has yet to be used in a World Cup despite being in the squad.
Even though he is not much of a goal scorer, Carrick is known for his great distribution of the ball and can play either a holding midfielder or further forward. As you can see in the video, he is also great with both feet.
Last season was an interesting one for Carrick. Sir Alex Ferguson had him start the season as a makeshift centre-back, a role he was inexperienced with. As a result he showed flaws earlier on against Everto, but when moved into his natural role came into his own. He had a streak of streak of 33 consecutive starts, showing some of the best form of his whole career.
Now with David Moyes at Old Trafford, it will be interesting to see how Carrick will be used at the back end of the career. Either way, you know the 31-year-old will bring his inventive and versatile style.
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After a rather uplifting and frankly surprising comeback from two goals down against the might of Coventry City, things weren’t looking too bad for the Shakers, with two draws against stiff opposition and a narrow defeat to one of the league’s favourites.
However, since then it appears that Peter Shirtliff’s tactical prowess has come to the fore resulting in a flurry of dismal performances and turgid tactical decisions. The lull began at home to Nott’s County when attempting to hold the ball and play fell on deaf feet, as a limp and flaccid forward pairing of ‘the Shop’ Lenny John Lewis and on loan scurrier Mark Cullen failed to offer any cutting edge in front of goal. It was all too easy for County, after the repellent Lee Hughes claimed a dubious goal very early in the game, it was plain sailing from there on in, and after 85 minutes of uninspiring football they added the sucker punch in the dying minutes.
Following cries for managerial resolution, Shirtliff resumed his post and took the Shakers into his alleged fifth and final game at home to Lancashire rivals Preston. If a template was drawn before the game of ‘how not to win’ then it was most certainly implemented. Exiling the talent of Peter Sweeney on the left wing, and showing not a modicum of interest or respect to natural width led the Shakers to a tediously similar performance to that against Nott’s County – with the exact same result. Accompanying the air of embarrassment that Preston fans outnumbered Shakers fans at Gigg, was the desperate roars of ‘we need a manager’; and I couldn’t of uttered it better myself.
With the bookmakers equally as confused as the fans, the Bury hot seat is still up for grabs. With Phil Brown reportedly heading off to Coventry, the overwhelming lack of creditable candidates is becoming more and more apparent. An unfounded rumour whispering itself across message-boards seems to imply that Andy Morrell is being lined up for the job which would more than satisfy the majority of Shakers’ fans. Whilst Brian Fenton and the board refuse to comment or shed any light, the fans are left bemoaning inexplicable decisions, for example the loaning out of marksman Andy Bishop to conference side Wrexham. Fair enough – he ain’t scoring – at which point Shirtliffe should have put his arm around Bish’ and reignite him, maybe a run in the reserves even. Instead we are left with the hardworking, lovable but frankly abysmal John-Lewis to lead our line. It just strikes me the lack of vision – surely the arrival of MBE David Healy would have refuelled Bish’? That would have been a strike force to boast about at this level for sure – Bishop and Healy.
With rumours as hot as Chris Brass’ nose after his bewildering and famous own goal, could it be that the Bury board are holding out for the imminent dismissal of ex-Bury boss Alan Knill? With Scunthorpe the only side below the Shakers in League one, it would appear his tenure is coming to an end, and with previous success at Gigg Lane it would not surprise me if he were to make an ignominious return. This though would split Shakers fans, some would be outraged, some nervously welcoming. If it weren’t for his sickening badge kissing and constant job sniffing I would be open to the possibility, however if I were Brian Fenton I would consider this bridge officially burnt. However, what is clear is the need for a new manager, and quickly.
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According to German publication Bild, Leeds United are interested in signing Union Berlin left-back Kristian Pedersen this summer, and his arrival at Elland Road would surely bring the curtain down on a disastrous spell for Laurens De Bock.
What’s the word, then?
Well, Whites boss Paul Heckingbottom will already be identifying new signings as he looks to improve upon another disappointing campaign for the Championship club, as they went from promotion contenders in the first couple of months of the season to a 13th-place finish by the end.
Bild says that the Yorkshire outfit are keen on the 6ft 2in Pedersen, who only has one year remaining on his contract with the 2.Bundesliga club.
Leeds signed Laurens De Bock from Club Brugge from an undisclosed fee during the January transfer window, but injury and lack of form mean that he has endured something of a nightmare spell at Elland Road to date.
How has Pedersen done this season?
The left-back, who can also play as a centre-back, left wing-back and left midfielder, has scored one goal and provided a further three assists in 32 appearances in all competitions for the German outfit.
According to WhoScored.com, the 23-year-old’s main strengths are his ability to win aerial duels, make clearances and interceptions, and his tackling, and he has won 97 of the 154 headed duels he has faced in 31 2.Bundesliga outings this term.
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Would he be a good signing for Leeds?
It’s difficult to say, but he could certainly be a great versatile defender option for them.
Following a number of poor signings from European leagues, the Yorkshire outfit need to be smarter in the transfer market this summer, and they need to be sure that the players they buy are suitable for the Championship.
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Pedersen’s defensive skills and his physicality suggest that he would be a good fit, and he could be the perfect player to fight with youngster Tom Pearce for the left-back role next season.
His arrival would almost certainly signal the end for De Bock, who has been widely criticised on Twitter by Whites fans following some of his displays, with the Belgian just not getting to grips with the division at all when he has played.
Despite having only arrived last summer for a British record £59.7m, Angel di Maria’s future at the Theatre of Dreams has been the subject of intense debate for months. An initial flurry of fine showings were rudely punctured by a dip in form over the winter period, and by the time the last ball of game 38 was kicked, the Argentine was behind Ashley Young in the pecking order and the ‘hoof ball’ approach with Marouane Fellaini deployed was seen as more attractive than Di Maria’s brand of technical football by Louis van Gaal.
Although reports now claim that LVG wants to keep his big money gamble, he is also aware that retaining an unhappy player is hardly worth the effort, opening the door for a switch to Paris Saint-Germain. Di Maria himself is understood to be unsettled, so there’s every chance this once promising romance will end in a swift divorce.
Selling a big name won’t really send out the message of power United are attempting to display now they’re back in the Champions League, so perhaps bringing in a ‘marquee’ signing with the cash injection is something being talked about behind the scenes… and here are FIVE viable options.
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Edinson Cavani
Reports claim that LVG is eager to land Cavani from PSG, so the Di Maria saga could provide the Premier League side with some leverage in negotiations. The Uruguayan has been linked with moves away from the Parc des Princes now for some time, with his love/hate relationship with fellow forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic a bit of an issue for both the players and the Ligue 1 club.
Although a striker, Cavani has been operating from a wider role for much of his time in Paris, with the big Swede clearly top dog in the French capital. Van Gaal could offer him guaranteed football in his favoured role, with the opportunity to drop Wayne Rooney a little deeper likely to tempt the Dutchman – he deployed him in central midfield last term.
Despite his issues at PSG, Cavani has blasted 34 Ligue 1 goals in his two seasons, building on a stellar final campaign with Napoli in which he found the back of the net 29 times in Serie A.
Nicolas Otamendi
By no means a replacement for Di Maria, Otamendi appears to be the ideal ‘marquee’ buy to bolster LVG’s defensive ranks. The whole Sergio Ramos saga stinks of a player attempting to secure one last big contract at his current side, but the Argentine centre-back looks to be hungry to step up to the next level from Valencia, so is perhaps motivated to make a move for the right reasons.
Not quite as well known as Ramos, Otamendi presents, arguably, a better long-term option for United, with the 27-year-old entering his peak years, and not renowned for his red card antics – like his Spanish rival.
Thomas Muller
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A striker is clearly United’s aim for the coming months, and in Muller they could land one of the very best in the business. Although not truly a standout player in any real aspect – he’s not massively pacey, not powerful, doesn’t carry a real aura and has not been heralded as a headline-grabber – the German has carved out a stellar reputation for being greater than the sum of his parts.
United are thought to be looking to launch a £50m raid, and although Bayern Munich are unlikely to be eager to sell up, the Red Devils could realistically get their man. After all, who would have predicted a few weeks ago that Bastian Schweinsteiger would be playing under Louis van Gaal now?
Robert Lewandowski
Another striker believed to be on United’s radar is Lewandowski, also of Bayern Munich. The Poland international has emerged as a target for the Red Devils following the exit of Robin van Persie, and his ability to lead the line alone suggests that he could be a wise replacement for the departed Dutchman.
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United have been given further encouragement by Lewandowski’s agent, who has claimed that a move to England appeals to his client…. Although he will cost in excess of £35m.
Only Cristiano Ronaldo (39) and Lionel Messi (26) have scored more champions League goals than Lewandowski (22) over the past three seasons.
Nicolas Gaitan
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An option mooted as a replacement for Di Maria for some time, Gaitan is more ‘like for like’ than any of the other names on this list, even though he may be a little underwhelming to be hailed as a ‘marquee’ man. However, with an estimated cost of around £20m and with two Portuguese league winner’s medals to his name in the past 24 months, the Argentine is, seemingly, a good option, with his guile and technique from wide offering a tempting option for LVG.
Gaitan also has Champions League experience, which may be of use as Van Gaal’s side gear up for a return to the big time.
We have to assume that Arsenal’s poor injury record over the years has more to it than simply the misfortunate of buying injury-prone players. It also comes down to the idea we’re often led to believe that Arsene Wenger will continue to do things his way in spite of clear evidence that attempts to point him in another direction.
One of the most obvious cases is Abou Diaby and his recurring injury problems. It’s quite plain that much of his troubles over the years have stemmed from that injury suffered against Sunderland in 2006. Based on stories that have circulated in recent years, it’s led to complications with his growth, taking into account he was still only 20 at the time.
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The club aren’t oblivious to this, stating in 2010 that they were investigating the matter and that they possibly rush players back too early from injury. As I’ve pointed out before, it’s very difficult to isolate one problem from the club without it having an effect on something else. The club’s inability to add strength in depth has obviously led to the need to rush back players like Jack Wilshere, Bacary Sagna and countless others. It’s not a stick to beat the club with over their lack of spending; it’s just the way it is.
Arsenal like to keep their privacy as much as possible, so for that we’ll never get a good understanding of what goes on in training, bar a few picture updates on the club’s official website scattered throughout the season. Yet we are led to believe that Wenger overexerts the players in training, often playing out mini-games and forcing strain on the players’ muscles.
That’s one of the key points here: many of the players’ injuries have been muscle related. We’re so used to hearing that a player will be out for three weeks, with the obvious indication that it’s a strain or pull. Such is the regularity that it simply can’t amount to bad luck
There may also be a correlation in the rise of injuries to the departure of Gary Lewin in 2008 and the club’s replacement Colin Lewin taking over. Again, we’re not fed too much information on the credentials and input of the staff behind the scenes, but once more it surely isn’t a coincidence.
Regardless, this matter falls well within the borders of what Wenger needs to address in what could be his final year with the club. Other teams go through potentially damaging injury spells, but not to the extent of Arsenal. There is a drawback to using younger players so regularly in the way Arsenal do. Furthermore, Cesc Fabregas’ injury problems suddenly came to halt as soon as he made the switch to Barcelona. Pep Guardiola is notably meticulous in his backroom staff, so there is surely a lot to take from the different environment the player was working in.
But it’s an issue that the club can’t allow to continue. Sure, leg breaks happen and they’re well out of the club’s control. But taking action to maximise a squad’s contribtuon over the course of a campaign isn’t beyond them. It does take a level of ruthlessness on the manager’s part to simply say the staff aren’t good enough, but a club like Arsenal, who need to make the most of their resources, can’t afford to be charitable on the basis of long-standing camaraderie.
It just takes a little bit of planning and care for what has become the norm. The injury factor has battled against the club in previous years where a Premier League title was a possibility, with the most obvious being 2007-08. A big worry from this is that Wenger, with all the thought that he puts into his managing of the club, has done so little on the injury front. It seems as though, once again, the club are just covering their eyes and hoping the matter resolves itself. But a club as big as Arsenal simply can’t afford to neglect the idea of risk management.
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There were some neat parallels to Borussia Dortmund’s opening game with Werder Bremen. In what is the Bundesliga’s 50th season, the two teams also met on the opening day in the competition’s first season. BVB were Champions of Germany then but lost 3-2 on that day. Forty nine years later, history didn’t repeat itself in North Rhine-Westphalia, as Jürgen Klopp’s side edged past Werder.
Dortmund didn’t have the swagger which they ended last season with. Still, they were able to spark into life when it mattered most as they punished Thomas Schaaf’s team for missing some great opportunities. Marco Reus returned to Borussia with greater status than when he left in 2006. Much greater in fact – now he’s the German Player of the Year.
Reus showed why Dortmund paid €17 million for him as he took advantage of some poor defending after 11 minutes. Jakub Blaszczykowski poked the ball towards Reus which should have been cut off by Aleksandar Ignjovski. Instead, Ignjovski got his legs in a tangle, as he would do for most of the night, allowing the ball to roll through to Reus who finished nonchalantly.
Werder responded despite characteristic pressing from Die Schwarzgelben. Soon after, Aaron Hunt slipped Eljero Elia through on goal down the left hand side but he could only fire at Weidenfeller. Minutes later, they were to come closer. BVB failed to clear a corner as the ball looped up towards Marko Arnautovic. His well executed volley could only find the base of the post.
Thomas Schaaf’s side couldn’t break the Dortmund defence in the rest of the half, even if debutant Eljero Elia was continually getting the better of Oliver Kirch down the left hand side. Kirch wasn’t the only full back having problems as Ignjovski toiled at left back for Werder. Most who faced Blaszczykowski last season did too but the Serbian cut an isolated figure on Friday night.
His exit from the pitch mid way through the second half helped his side, though it wasn’t before Dortmund threatened to double their lead. Sebastian Mielitz tipped over Neven Subotic’s header five minutes after the break with the Champions seemingly finding their rhythm.
Yet, they dropped off and the 65th minute substitution of striker Nils Petersen for the struggling Ignjovski gave Bremen some much needed momentum. With Dortmund offering little, Werder took advantage of some poor defending.
With just over 15 minutes to go, Borussia thought the ball had drifted out. Goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller appealed in vain before the ball was squared to Marko Arnautovic wide on the right hand side. He chipped in to the centre where Euro 2012 star Theodor Gebre Selassie flicked a header into the far corner – not a bad finish for a right back.
Then came the response of Champions five minutes later. The skilful Mario Gӧtze was subbed on quickly by Jürgen Klopp and minutes later, he was celebrating the winning goal. As Werder couldn’t retain the ball, Gӧtze played a one-two with Robert Lewandowski before the 20-year-old found himself through on goal. He rolled the ball past Mielitz to the delight of a relieved Signal Iduna Park.
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Nils Petersen (or as he’s a loanee from Bayern Munich, perhaps it should be Agent Petersen) missed Werder’s only other chance to equalise on 85 minutes. He failed to guide in the lively Arnautovic’s cross as it bounced off his body and wide.
It was a tame end for a Werder Bremen side that looked promising in patches. Borussia Dortmund weren’t at their swashbuckling best by any means but they had a clinical touch in front of goal proving why they’re Champions. Improvement is needed if they’re to retain their crown for a third season running but they’re unbeaten in 29 league games – an achievement not to be sniffed at.
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Watford’s Étienne Capoue fancies his chances against Newcastle this weekend, and Newcastle fans are finding it hard to disagree with the Frenchman.
Newcastle travel to Watford this weekend with both teams safe from the relegation scrap, and Watford midfielder Capoue reckons the Hornets will get back on track against the Magpies.
Watford are only six points clear of the drop, but there is clearly no real concern about their safety, as the Hornets have been playing like they’re already on the beach for weeks.
There was a similar feeling around the Newcastle performance on Saturday, as Rafael Benitez’s side followed up a loss to Everton with a disappointing home defeat to West Brom, and Capoue is hoping to add to that misery.
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“We created a lot of chances and this is important for the team, the strikers and the attacking midfielders. We kept creating chances against a big team, so we are in the right way and we are going to score on Saturday I feel it,” the 29 year-old said after Monday’s defeat to Tottenham.
“We managed to create chances and if we keep doing it we will begin to get results. We want to be focused on Newcastle and if we play like that we will get the points against Newcastle.”
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The Hornets will certainly be confident after winning the return fixture 3-0 at St. James’ Park, and Newcastle fans seem to agree with their rival on this one.
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It is not the best compliment for a club to hear that their goalkeeper has been their best player but this has been the case for Manchester United this season. Early injuries to numerous players particularly at the back left the Red Devils shaky and easily breached, meaning that David de Gea was, at times, the only man stopping the squad from receiving a mauling.
The Spaniard, who joined United in 2011 for £17.8million, has appeared in all 36 of their league games leaving no space for the club’s other keepers Anders Lindegaard and January signing Victor Valdes. Valdes probably expected to have played at least a few games by now but that is how good De Gea has been for the Red Devils who just aren’t prepared to entrust their goal with anyone else.
De Gea’s heroics have not gone unnoticed with Real Madrid huge admirers of the young man and they are expected to offer United a massive sum to take the player off their hands. Born in Madrid, though a supporter of city rivals Atletico Madrid, De Gea is seen as the perfect replacement for Iker Casillas who has become less reliable for Los Blancos and has himself been linked with a move to Arsenal.
Many Spanish players who ply their trade in the Premier League do eventually succumb to the irresistible allure of one of Spain’s top two clubs so it must be causing some anxiety for United supporters that Real are so fixated on claiming one of their most outstanding talents. Fortunately United are almost certain to be playing in the Champions League next year so if De Gea does leave, it will not be because the club couldn’t provide the European football that all top players crave.
Next season will be a big test for the club. After just scrapping into the top four despite the many millions they spent on world-class talents like Angel Di Maria and Radamel Falcao, United must prove in their next campaign that they are title contenders. Teams like Arsenal, Manchester City and this year’s winners Chelsea will be right in the mix once again and will not make the feat any easier. That is why the club need their world-class keeper.
Manager Louis van Gaal will dip once again into the transfer market with emphasis on signing a striker but if De Gea were to leave then the club would have to commit to bringing in a top goalkeeper which is no easy task. The goalkeepers they have are decent but would not have kept United in contention for the top four like the Spaniard has. In contrast Chelsea’s Thibaut Courtois has made 72 saves while De Gea has been called into action a massive 91 times, the busiest of the top four’s goalkeepers.
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A great goalie is worth his weight in gold and so no matter how much Real Madrid offer United should not accept it. Instead they need to lock De Gea down to a lucrative long-term contract and hope that the future expected success of the club will be enough to keep the Spaniard loyal for many years to come.
Pavel Pogrebnyak claims he would be happy to play for Reading in the Championship and isn’t thinking about leaving the club.
The Russian forward was one of the Royals’ star signings last summer after they beat off competition from a host of clubs to secure the former Stuttgart and Fulham player on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old signed a four-year contract, reportedly worth £40,000-a-week, and has been tipped to leave Reading following their relegation to the Championship.
Despite only scoring eight goals in the Premier League this season, recent speculation has suggested a number of clubs are tracking the Russia international.
Pogrebnyak has now moved to calm fears about his future by insisting he would be happy to stay with Reading for the remainder of his contract.
He told Sport Express: “So far I don’t know anything about my future. It’d be great to stay in England.
“I’ve a four-year long contract with Reading so how could I say I don’t want to play here? If it happens like this then I’ll play in the Championship.
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“We’ll talk about my future with Anton Zingarevich in the near future.”
Fernando Llorente has been linked with a move away from Tottenham after just one year in North London, as the Mirror report that he is open to a return to Athletic Bilbao.
Another transfer market failure would yet again indicate that Mauricio Pochettino’s major weakness is his competence in the transfer market.
What’s the story, then?
Llorente – valued at £7.2m by Transfermarkt – arrived at Spurs on summer transfer deadline day as Pochettino left it until the last minute to secure backup for Harry Kane.
But the Spaniard only has one Premier League goal to his name and it is understandable that he is reportedly looking for a return to the club where he spent 12 years.
It would again leave Spurs scratching around for someone to replace Kane if, as has happened twice this season, he falls foul of injury.
Pochettino again fails in the transfer market
Pochettino has done a wonderful job on a tight budget at Spurs; developing younger players and securing cheap gems like Dele Alli and Eric Dier.
Yet, his one blind spot appears to be when he dips into the market for experienced or expensive signings; Serge Aurier, Vincent Janssen and Moussa Sissoko are other examples – it’s not just Llorente.
It is something that the Argentine desperately needs to work on, especially if he wants to accelerate Spurs’ development, which would surely lead to trophies.
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Daniel Levy is notoriously stingy with his funds and he may well stop trusting Pochettino to make the big calls on the big moves if his poor transfer record continues.