Back on the old UEFA coaching site. Watching Roy talk about 3-5-2 and the limitations of three centre-backs, he starts talking about why three centre backs sometimes don’t want to leave the middle of the field. He notes that these players are good headers of the ball, good tacklers, etc, but they are often reluctant to get out on the flanks where they have to face….
“A Damien Duff, or an Arjen Robben, or a Cristiano Ronaldo”
Looks like he rates our man Duff highly. And why not? He looks like a real coup. Duff’s put more balls into the box than any other Fulham player I imagine, and probably by a fairly wide margin. And he shoots on target. Great signing.
I love Roy’s #10 Finland shirt in the vid.
Comment by timmyg — October 28, 2009 @ 11:07 pm |
An authentic trump card. If he can only stay fit he may take us places.
Comment by b+w geezer — October 28, 2009 @ 11:19 pm |
If you watch the 4-3-3 video, he discusses Chelsea when Duff was there as well.
Comment by Lee — October 29, 2009 @ 6:04 am |
i watched all those video’s. great stuff. is is duff.
Comment by Bill — October 29, 2009 @ 4:52 pm |
That is a fantastic site for Football Manager 2010 related reasons as well. Thanks, mang!
Comment by johnnyslick — October 30, 2009 @ 2:15 am |
As an Irishman I can only echo the earlier sentiments re Duff.Great signing and tellingly,Duffer has rediscovered the form that made him an outstanding player.
Comment by thin white duke — October 30, 2009 @ 11:56 am |
I saw him up at Newcastle at the end of last season – wasted at the back. Perhaps not as quick as with CFC but he has a brain and uses it.
Reminds me of George Best when at Fulham – skill and experience making the ball do the work.
Comment by Pensioner — October 30, 2009 @ 5:11 pm |