Monday, February 25, 2008

Carling Cup Final Hitlist

Hits.

Juande Ramos: Ramos is a winner, and his tactical approach helped Spurs win their first trophy in almost a decade. The introduction of Tom Huddlestone, and switching Aaron Lennon to the left wing proved how much Ramos was switched on tactically throughout the game. It is defiantly an interesting time at White Hart Lane, and it will be interesting to see how far Juande Ramos can take them.

Jonathan Woodgate
: I bet Woodgate was pleased to join Spurs ahead of Newcastle, given the fact that Newcastle were on the receiving end of a 5-1 thumping from Man United. Woodgate showed that he has the ability and the potential to be a regular for England, if he can stay match fit. Woodgate rose to the occasion (literally), and already looks to be paying of the gamble Spurs took in signing him.


Alan Hutton
: Just like Woodgate, Hutton showed us exactly why he has the ability and the potential to become a Spurs great. He has looked impressive for Spurs since joining from Rangers, and he excelled during this final.


Ledley King: King showed us what Tottenham have being missing, during his time out injured. The King and Woodgate pairing not only could be a strong pairing for Spurs, but maybe for England, if they both can stay fit, and that’s the key to any future success for club and country.

Misses.

Avram Grant: Whilst I cannot heap enough praise of his counterpart, Juande Ramos, the same cannot be said of Grant. He got everything wrong, from his tactics, to his starting eleven, to his substitutions, he got it all wrong. If you are going to pair Anelka and Drogba upfront then logic says to go 4-4-2, instead Grant went 4-3-3, with Wright-Phillips as the third forward. Why exactly did he gamble with John Terry instead of Alex, who has been impressive for Chelsea whilst Terry has been out? Why did he leave it so late to bring on Joe Cole, infact why didn’t Cole start? What about Michael Ballack, who in recent weeks as looked to be at his best. These questions are just baffling, and Grant bungled big time. If Chelsea do not add any silverware this season, and finish poorly in the league, then don’t be surprised to see Grant moved upstairs/replaced in the summer. His poor decisions lead to a poor performance from his side. I wonder how much Abramovich wished Mourinho back.


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