those games that so frustrates many
fans.Whilst there is no doubting his
athleticism, skill and technique, so
of
him.W
ten his final p
itness his goal attempt in the
ass or shot deserts
penalty box 'D' which not only
cleared the bar but actually landed in
the Harding Upper Tier.
For a player to achieve the hallowed
st
their honour
atus of a cult song bellowed out in
muster with the Matthew Harding
, they have to pass
faithful. Kalou's achieved that acco
lade but many fans know he really
-
has to raise his game on a consis
tent basis for us to be confident that
-
he really can do the business in
Drogba's absence.The jury's still out
half didn't bode well.Come on
but his departure late in the second
Salomon, just an extra 10% in all
areas and you'll be the finished arti
cle.
-
W
our defence came under unusual
ith no respite or outlet in attack,
pressure with John
uncomfort
Terry given an
est player, the rain slowed him even
able evening.Not the quick-
well to stop a number of lightning
further and England's captain did
fast Porto counter attacks.
As the game continued, our players
visibly slowed in the heavy condi
tions.Playing soon after another
-
physical encounter last weekend at
S
progressed we were becoming far
toke, it was clear that as the match
more likely to concede a goal.Porto,
to their credit, never gave up and
remained waspishly fast to the death
- if Carvalho hadn't been at his best
we might have drawn or even lost
this game.
It was some relief therefore, that
Anelka lost his marker and in a
straight run at goal banged the ball
into the net at the second attempt.If
his first ef
Champions League st
fort was poor by
second was simply world-class as
andards, his
the ball flew in from a tight angle.
truly splendid finish only marred by
A
our jeans reminding us of their soggy
status as we sat back in our seats.
exceptional st
So that's six wins out of six.
art by any standards
An
and a credit to a world class team
and manager.
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