Tag: Mata

• September 16, 2013

  How much does Juan Mata to Chelsea?

  One of the main talking points of Chelsea’s season so far has been the lack of playing time for Juan Mata. There was summer speculation as to how much Jose Mourinho liked the player and the possibility that the Spaniard may be on his way out of Stamford Bridge. It’s fair to say the fans…
• October 6, 2012

  Things to watch differently in the Premier League this season #2 – Goalkeepers

  About 20 years ago, two very important things happened that changed the footballing landscape forever. The back-pass rule was introduced and Peter Schmeichel joined Man Utd. The rule-change introduced us to the panicky hoof into the stand and ‘keeper Cruyff-turns, while the Dane’s long throws were a huge novelty. Barely seen before, these events are…