Category Archives: Chelsea

Blackpool v Chelsea – Deep & Counter

Posted on March 8, 2011 by tangerinedreaming

“We are going to try to keep our defence a little deeper, bring the midfield a little deeper, and then hopefully counter-attack them”. Ian Holloway. Ian Holloway had made no secret of his plan prior to the game and for the … Continue reading →

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Ten ways to stay in the Barclays Premier League

Posted on December 1, 2010 by tangerinedreaming

As Blackpool lined up against Wigan back in August, most fans were left wondering what awaited them in the highest league in the land. Fifteen matches in to the season and most Blackpool fans know what this Premier League is … Continue reading →

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Seasons Observations Part Two

Posted on October 28, 2010 by tangerinedreaming

Continuing on from part one, I shall pick out my key observations from the next four games. v Chelsea (away) Holloway admitted an error in picking Alex Baptiste in a defensive midfield role, a total diversion in tactics and a … Continue reading →

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